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First Lights. Sunset, landscape, lake, mountains, Switzerland, small square
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting “First Lights” was painted on a warm August evening at sunset at Lake Walensee.
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Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s Winter Landscape -- Swiss Chalet at Dusk
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1940's Swiss winter scene with snow covered chalet in valley, by an unknown artist, c
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Windy Day on Lake Walensee. Lake, island, forest, mountains, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Windy Day on Walensee", painted from life in oil on canvas in the style of modern
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ascona Embankment In The Evening. Switzerland, boats, lake, city, horizontal
Located in Oslo, NO
This atmospheric painting conveys the charm of the Swiss town of Ascona on the shores of Lake
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer in Grabs. Horizontal, mountains, Switzerland, landscape, design for wall
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, the artist celebrates the idyll of an alpine summer in the small Swiss village of
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Speed of Nature
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen canvas - 64.3 x 64.3 x 3.4 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Spring has come. Semi-abstract floral expressionism oil painting. Gift Art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Worldwide
Vik Schroeder was born in Ukraine, currently lives in Switzerland.
Most of her oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of the Alps in the Evening. Vertical, Switzerland, mountains, evening
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "View of the Alps in the Evening" (canvas, oil, 30x40 cm) is not just a landscape from
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Joy of a Spring Morning. Horizontal, nature, floral, flowers, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Joy of a Spring Morning" (60x70, oil on canvas) is filled with the light and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swiss Abstract Contemporary Art by Pierre-Alain Michel - L’Automne
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Pierre-Alain Michel is a Swiss painter born in 1959 who lives & works in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swiss Abstract Contemporary Art by Pierre-Alain Michel - Le Ruisseau
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Pierre-Alain Michel is a Swiss painter born in 1959 who lives & works in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A. Ramseier - Before storm at Burier La Tour, Swiss - 68x80 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on cardboard without frame.
Signed A. Ramseier
Swiss artist from 19th century
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$624 Sale Price
48% Off
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - After the Rain II
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen canvas - Framed 64.3 x 64.3 x 3.4 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - After the Rain I
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen canvas - Framed 47 x 47 x 3.7 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Antique Oil Painting, "Children Eating Cherries in the Garden", 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming oil on canvas genre painting depicting the innocence of youth, the subjects of this
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Harvest Time in Swiss Alps - Early 20th Century Figurative Landscape
By Daan Donker
Located in Soquel, CA
Sweeping early 20th century figurative landscape of a Swiss Alps harvest scene by Daan Donker
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Raw Linen, Oil
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Shepherd Boy from Appenzell. Portrait of a Swiss boy in national costume.
Located in Oslo, NO
"Shepherd boy from Appenzell" is another painting from the series "Children of the World
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
A mountain lake summer holiday: boating on Lake Lucerne Swiss majestic miniature
Located in Norwich, GB
painting perfectly. Looking at this Swiss mountain and lake is like a perfect, restful holiday, a breath of
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Oil on Canvas Cow Painting in Carved Frame Signed Charles Humbert
By G. Humbert
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a den, study or office with this large antique cow painting. Hand painted in Switzerland
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Early 20th century Swiss views of Vevey, on the north shore of Lake Geneva
Located in Woodbury, CT
20th century this painting would have been painted for one of the many visitors who would have gone to
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Smoking a pipe and drinking wine (1893) - Henri Hebert Swiss school
Located in Geneva, CH
belonging to the Swiss school. The Geneva museum preserves his work "apples in a cage". His works went up
Category
1890s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1945 John Sennhouser Abstract Oil Painting On Canvas, Framed and Signed
By John Sennhauser
Located in Miami, FL
a large 1945 John Sennhouser ((Swiss-American 1907-1978) abstract oil painting on canvas that is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Canvas
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Remembering I
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 102 x 72 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Red Mountain
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 58.8 x 79 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Face II
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 62.3 x 82.4 x 3.8 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Berry I
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 72 x 102 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Landscape II
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on wood cardboard - Framed 32 x 32 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Wood, Cardboard
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Leaving SF III
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 72 x 102 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Werner Holenstein Oil on Linen of a Bar Scene
By Werner Holenstein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of of the Swiss artist Werner Holenstein (1932 - 1985) earlier work. This bar Scene
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Paintings
Materials
Paint
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Île-de-France IV
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on paper - Framed 72 x 102 x 3 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Paper
Swiss Contemporary Art by Olivier Furter - Île-de-France III
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen canvas - Framed 63.8 x 84 x 3.4 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Abstract Oil on Board, Europe 1950
s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Mid-century colourful abstract oil on board, with an old plain wooden frame, Europe, anonymous
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges Painting 70
s Swiss Artist, 129/17
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 70's / 80's using his
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Original Oil on Panel Guy Dessauges 70
s Painting Swiss Artist, 20/5/09/15
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Oil on medium size panel by the Swiss painter Guy Dessauges. Made in the 1970s using his technique
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Organic Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
The Fishmonger
Located in Genève, GE
Signed lower right: A. Cingria
Inscribed lower left: Geneva 1814
This striking oil painting by
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ferdinand Sommer - 1874 Villa Germania Kurhaus Davos, Switzerland - Oil Painting
By Johann Andreas Ferdinand Sommer
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Davos, Schweiz um 1874
• Oil on canvas, ca. 31 x 48 cm
• Later oak frame, ca. 45 x 62 cm
• Signed lower
Category
1870s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hanni Bay (Swiss, 1885 - 1978) Alpine Forrest Switzerland Oil painting on board
By Hanny Bay
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Hanni Bay
(Swiss, 1885 - 1978)
Arvenwald im Graubünden - Pine Forests in the Swiss Grisons
• Oil
Category
1930s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Adolf Tièche (1877 - 1957) Ruins Surlej Silvaplana Switzerland Oil Painting 1923
By Adolf Tièche
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Adolf Tièche
(Swiss, * 12.4.1877 Bern, † 8.11.1957 Bern)
Silsersee - Die Ruinen von Surlej bei
Category
1920s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hodel Fantastic Surrealist Oil Painting Monotype Switzerland Signed 1969
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Hodel
(Swiss, 20th Century)
Fantastic Surrealist Painting
• Extensively overworked monotype on
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Gouache
Ferdinand Sommer (1822-1901) Lauterbachbrunnental 1880 Swiss Alpine Oil Painting
By Johann Andreas Ferdinand Sommer
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Century
• Oil on canvas board (card), ca. 37.5 x 27.5 cm
• Later gilt frame, ca. 46.5 x 36.5 cm
• The
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Rudolf Johann Weiss ( 1846 – 1933 ) Twannbach Cave Oil Painting Switzerland 1926
By Rudolf Johann Weiss
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Rudolf Johann Weiss
(Swiss, * 3.9.1846 Basel, † 17.4.1933 Biel)
Die Twannbachgrotte
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Switzerland" Framed Landscape Original Oil on Canvas Impressionist Painting
Located in Firenze, IT
hand painted alla prima oil on canvas Landscape of lake and mountains in Schwyz, Switzerland
Oil
Category
2010s Latvian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Giovanni Müller 1890-1970 Impressionist Still Life Oil Painting Switzerland 1930
By Giovanni Müller
Located in Meinisberg, CH
still life painting with much 'wall power', painted in Cezanne 's style by the well-known Swiss artist
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil View Village Saint Saphorin Switzerland Signed by A. Duplain
Located in Rapperswil-Jona, CH
Oil on canvas from a view of the village of St Saphorin signed by A. Duplain. Ami -Fernand Duplain
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Paintings
Alpine Landscape by Emil Frei
Swiss, 1882–1955
Oil on Canvas
By Emil Frei
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Artist
Emil Frei (Swiss, 1882–1955)
Medium
Oil on canvas
Frame size
84.5 x 64.5 cm / 33
Category
20th Century Swiss Paintings
Materials
Paint
View of Swiss City, Ezelino Briante Italian Painting 20 Century Oil on Wood
By Ezelino Briante
Located in Rome, Italy
Ezelino Briante (Napoli, 1901–Roma, 1971)
View of Swiss City
Signed lower left: E Briante
He
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Paintings
Materials
Masonite
Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
By Frederick A. Butman
Located in Graton, CA
studies. He arrived in San Francisco in 1857 and exhibited the earliest known painting of Yosemite Valley
Category
19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting by Arne Siegfried, Oil, 1950s
By Arne Siegfried
Located in Zurich, CH
An oil painting by Arne Siegfried (Lucerne 1893-Schaffhausen 1985) of a young black man sitting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Paintings
Materials
Masonite
Amusing Oil Painting of Three Mischievious Cats
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
An amusing oil painting of cats consisting of three cats mischievously playing in a room interior
Category
Vintage 1920s Swiss Paintings
Oeschinen lake in Berner-Oberland, Switzerland
By Janus Andreas Barthotin la Cour
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Copenhagen.
Oil on canvas
Size; 120 x 183 cm.
Category
1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountain Lake in Ponte Tresa, Switzerland
By Janus La Cour
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Signed Ponte Tresa 23. sepr. 1871 J La Cour
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mont Miné, Val d
Hérens, Swiss Alps
By Peter Symonds
Located in London, GB
to find truly breathtaking scenes that stimulate him to craft his exceptional paintings, allowing us
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Helvetia, 21st century, modern, hyperrealism, stamp, Swiss
Located in Munich, Bavaria
painting in oil on cotton canvas in an impressionistic style, but found out like already in 1991 this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
View of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Jean-Charles Joseph RÉMOND
(Paris 1795 - Paris 1875)
View taken in the canton of Bern - Switzerland
Category
1830s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
Oil Painting titled "The Slave Merchant" by Ottto Pilny, Signed
By Otto Pilny
Located in London, GB
An oriental oil on canvas painting by the Swiss born artist Otto Pilny (1866-1936). Titled "The
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sint-Bernard puppy - Otto Eerelman - Dutch - dog - Romantic - Swiss - European
By Otto Eerelman
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
lithographer who became best known for his nature-like sketches and paintings of dogs and horses. He also
Category
1880s Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Olivier Charles, “Prince Aldobrandini”, Cubist Oil Painting on Canvas, 1956
By Olivier Charles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fantastic 1956 cubist figural oil painting on canvas titled “Prince Aldobrandini” by well-listed
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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An assortment of swiss oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Abstract or Old Masters versions of these works for sale today — there are 16 Impressionist, 7 Abstract, 7 Modern, 3 Expressionist and 2 Old Masters examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the swiss oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and purple. Gustave Poetzsch, Eugene Schmidt, Attila Vencel, Johann Jakob Biedermann and Albert Bierstadt took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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Swiss oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,795, while the lowest priced sells for $414 and the highest can go for as much as $147,500.
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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Vintage Irish Setter
Vintage Ironstone Plates
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Vintage Jack Russell Terrier
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