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On the Thames
By Jules Scalbert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jules Scalbert
1851-1928
Jules Scalbert was a student of Isidore Pils and Henri Lehmann. He devoted himself next to the presentation of historical motifs particular genre and allego...
Category
1890s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, Trees by the Thames
By Bernard Myers
Located in Corsham, GB
A sensitive landscape in oil by the artist Bernard Myers (1925-2007). Unsigned. On paper.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robert Thomas Mumford - Framed 1944 Oil, The Thames at Richmond Bridge
By Clem$
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming river scene by English artist Robert Thomas Mumford. Rendered in loose, impressionistic brushstrokes, the scene depicts Richmond Bridge in London. Signed and dated to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
SIGNED ORIGINAL OIL - LOTS ROAD CHELSEA RIVER THAMES LONDON SKYLINE
By Julian Barrow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Chelsea"
by Julian Barrow (British 1939-2003)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 23cm
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Along the Thames" London
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Fredericksburg Artist
Image Size: 9 x 6
Frame Size: 17 x 14
Medium: oil
Dated 1988
"Along the Thames London
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Douglas Pittuck (1911-1993) - Framed 1991 Oil, Picnic on the Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
summer soiree on the banks of the Thames with music and food. The painting is signed and dated to the
Category
1990s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
W. Gary - Signed Early 20th Century Oil, Iffley Mill, River Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
After J.M.W. Turner's 1844 study of Iffley Mill on the River Thames. Signed to the lower right and
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
John Munday (1924 -2012) - 1975 Oil, The Ariosto On The Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil depiction of the British Steam merchant ship, the Ariosto, making its way up the Thames
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian landscape painting of the River Thames with horses watering
By Edwin Henry Boddington
Located in Harkstead, GB
Thames) under a beautiful twilight sky. There is wonderful detail and light with the artist's
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Battersea Warehouse, River Thames
By Hayley Lever
Located in Lambertville, NJ
painting in a style that combined impressionism with vivid colors and strong lines of realism---post
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dion Pears (1929 - 1985) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Thames Barges at Sea
By Dion Pears
Located in Corsham, GB
lower left. Part of a pair of paintings depicting Thames Barges at Sea. On canvas.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scene on the Thames - Moonlight - Early 19th Century Nocturne Landscape Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Scene on the Thames - Moonlight’ by John Berney Crome (1794-1842).
The painting – which depicts
Category
Early 18th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dion Pears (1929 - 1985) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Thames Barges at Sea II
By Dion Pears
Located in Corsham, GB
. Signed to the lower left. Part of a pair of paintings depicting Thames Barges at Sea. On canvas.
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Derek Langton Rogers (1910-1987)- 20th Century Oil, Boats
Cranes on the Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
Derek Rogers's impressionistic composition depicts a hype of activity on the River Thames. Steaming
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Westminster from the Thames
By David Hinchcliffe
Located in London, GB
David Hinchliffe has been painting, exhibiting and selling his work in galleries since the age of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oliver Warman RBA ROI (1932-2019) - Framed Oil, The End of the Thames
By Oliver Warman RBA ROI
Located in Corsham, GB
of the river Thames from the Cotswold town of Lechlade. Visible through the bare leafed trees, cattle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ivor Johns (1924-1993) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Winter Sun on the River Thames
Located in Corsham, GB
Ivor Johns (1924-1993)- original oil painting. Signed in pencil to the lower right and dated '59
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas, "View along the Thames" by George Oberteuffer
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on Canvas, "View along the Thames" by George Oberteuffer
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
A Pair Victorian view of the Thames by St. Pauls and a View on the Thames London
By Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher
Located in Woodbury, CT
An amazing pair of English Victorian views along the Thames in London.
The first is a view with
Category
1890s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cattle Watering on The Thames, Near Goring
By Henry Hillingford Parker
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 20 x 30 inches
Framed size: 25.5 x 36 inches
Signed lower right
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishing Boats, Boulogne; Hay Barges off the Thames
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Hubert Thornley
British, (exh. 1858 -1898)
Fishing Boats, Boulogne;
Hay Barges off the Thames
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Windsor Castle from the River Thames in England
By Thomas Howard Michael
Located in Woodbury, CT
painting that sets a room.
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Quiet sketch of the Thames" by Fritz Von Kemptz
Located in Mere, GB
"Quiet sketch of the Thames" by Fritz Von Kemptz
Fritz exhibited from 1909 to 1914 at the Royal
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winsor Lock, On the River Thames, Near London, England
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
resplendent views of the Welsh and Scottish Highlands; he also painted many views of the Thames. Often bathed
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cutty Sark Entering the River Thames by John Steven Dews
By John Steven Dews
Located in New Orleans, LA
historic clipper ship in this oil on canvas. Entitled Cutty Sark Entering the River Thames, the work brings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English River landscape with fishermen on the banks for the Thames
By Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
Located in Woodbury, CT
the British Isles. Glendening particularly enjoyed painting views of the Thames, Surrey and Sussex in
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A View of the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
A View of the Houses of Parliament from the Thames, London
Signed “T Greenhalgh” (lower left)
Oil
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English Victorian River landscape, The Ferry on the Thames at Isleworth
By Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
Located in Woodbury, CT
particularly enjoyed painting views of the Thames, Surrey, and Sussex in the Southern Counties, and in the
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
English River landscape, with Church and River at Sunset, Abingdon on the Thames
By Alfred de Breanski Jnr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
English River landscape, with Church and River at Sunset, Abingdon on the Thames. England
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunshine Factory II Original, frame included. Love to London by the River Thames
Located in London, GB
Original Painting, Oil, Gesso and Acrylic and Moulding medium on
Germany Hahnemuhle 300gsm fine art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Acrylic
English River landscape, with Swans on the Thames at Temple Lock near London UK
By Alfred de Breanski Jnr.
Located in Woodbury, CT
English River landscape, with Church and River at Sunset, Abingdon on the Thames. England
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City of London River Thames at Night with Big Ben Westminster by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Unique Original Painting of the City of London River Thames at Night with Big Ben, Westminster, by
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic, Board, Gesso, Acrylic Polymer, Oil
Large Oil on Board by Lawrence Gipe, Factory Series, 1998 Modern Painting
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Oil on Board by Lawrence Gipe, Factory Series, 1998 Modern Painting
Lawrence Gipe (American b
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Thames Sunset - thames cityscape landscape London oil modern painting urban art
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original City Landscape painting by Juan del Pozo is painted on deep edge stretched canvas and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The River Thames - 19th Century English Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
This is a large fine 19th century oil on canvas depicting cattle watering on the ‘The River Thames
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Thames Pangbourne Landscape - British Victorian art riverscape oil painting
By Edward Williams
Located in Hagley, England
This charming British Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted landscape artist Edward Williams
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sonning on Thames - 19th Century Sunset River Landscape Oil Painting
By John Horace Hooper
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Near Sonning on Thames’ by John Horace Hooper RBA (1853-1906).
A large 19th century oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of 19th century landscape oil paintings of the Thames
By Abraham Hulk the Younger
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Abraham Hulk Jnr
British/Dutch, (1851-1922)
The Thames at Westminster & Companion
Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Victorian British Oil Painting The River Thames at Richmond
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Thames at Richmond
British artist, late 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 18 x
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of ships on the Thames
By George Stainton
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
George Stainton
British, (1838-1900)
Evening on the Thames
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1875
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of riverscape oil paintings of shipping on the Thames
By Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Streatley Mill, River Thames, near Goring, Oxfordshire. Framed Oil Painting.
By Alfred de Breanski Jnr.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
; this original oil painting is by Alfred Fontville De Breanski Jnr and dates from around 1904.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ENORMOUS SIGNED OIL PAINTING - HISTORICAL RIVER THAMES LONDON SKYLINE PANORAMIC
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size: framed: 26 x 77.5 inches.
Provenance: from a private
Category
20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Windsor Castle from the River Thames. An antique oil painting
By William Hart
Located in St. Albans, GB
first fee of five dollars for painting a head then for the larger sums he would command later in his
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glendening Antique English Sunset Rowing on The Thames River Oil Painting
By Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
Located in New York, NY
especially enjoyed painting the River Thames and other landscapes across Europe. Here we have the landscape
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Mary Charlotte Greene "The Thames Near Charing Cross"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Mary Charlotte Greene "The Thames Near Charing Cross" 1860 - 1951 Studied at the
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Oil Painting - The River Thames at Golden Hour Sunset
By J. Lewis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: J. Lewis (1852-1942)
Title: The Thames at Sunset
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Edward Henry Holder “On the Thames near Staines”
By Edward Henry Holder
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Edward Henry Holder “On the Thames near Staines” 1847-1922 was a Scarborough born
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of the river Thames at Cliveden
By Edward Henry Holder
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Edward Henry Holder
British, (1847-1922)
The Thames, Summer Sunshine Cliveden Woods
Oil on board
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
London St Paul
s from the Thames - Impressionist 1920s landscape oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely large Impressionist view of St Paul's from the Thames is by Dutch artist Jacobus
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of the River Thames at Streatley
By Henry H. Parker
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Henry H Parker
British, (1858-1930)
The Thames at Streatley
Oil on canvas, signed, further
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Thames near Runnymede - 19th Century Exhibition Oil Painting River Landscape
By Henry Dawson
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Thames near Runnymede’ by Henry Dawson R.B.A. (1811-1878).
The painting – which depicts an
Category
1860s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The River Thames at Richmond, Fine Victorian Oil Painting Impressive Gilt Frame
By J. Lewis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: by James Lewis, British late 19th century
Title: The River Thames viewed from
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 19th Century Nautical View of the River Thames, London Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid 19th Century Nautical View of the Thames, London Oil Painting
A fine oil painting with the
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Antique English Signed Oil Painting - The River Thames at Golden Hour Sunset
By J. Lewis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: J. Lewis (1852-1942), signed
Title: The Thames at Sunset
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London Tower Bridge from River Thames - British art 1917 marine oil painting
By Harry Halsey Meegan
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely early 20th century marine oil painting is by artist Harry Halsey Meegan. Painted in
Category
1910s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the Thames nr Dorchester - 19th Century English River Landscape Oil Painting
By Henry H. Parker
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
'On the Thames near Dorchester' by Henry H Parker.
A large fine 19th century oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find the exact thames oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect thames oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right thames oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and beige. Creating a thames oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Alfred Augustus Glendening Snr, Juan del Pozo, Alfred de Breanski Sr., Brian Elwell and Charles Bertie Hall are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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A thames oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,375, while the lowest priced sells for $390 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
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The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.
The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).
Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.
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- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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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.)
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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