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Traditional English Oil Painting Fisherfolk Tending Nets on Crowded Beach Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tending the Nets
by Richard Tempe (British, 20th century)
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 14 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,473 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Traditional Signed Oil Painting Gilt Swept Frame River Woodlands Birds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, second half 20th century
signed lower corner
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 35
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Crashing Waves Rocky Coast Large Traditional Signed Oil Painting Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, second half 20th century
signed lower corner
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 35
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
The Wood Cutter Traditional English Rural Life Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Wood Cutter
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Game Keeper with Spaniel Dog Traditional Rural Life English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Game Keeper
by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Children at the Beach with Kite Signed
Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Description:
This delightful oil painting by Les Parsons captures a serene beach scene filled with childhood
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,204 Sale Price
20% Off
“Old Books” oil painting, traditional still life, literature with red ribbon
By Sarah Lamb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Sarah Lamb.
Painting dimensions: 18 x 27 inches
Framed dimensions: 26 x 35
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figures Playing on the Ice Traditional Dutch Winter Scene Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"On the Ice"
Dutch School, 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 14 x 18 inches
board
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,343 Sale Price
30% Off
Greenpark, London, Traditional Cityscape Painting, Contemporary London Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Dark Shadows, while as a designer for a high-end jewellery brand in London. Tushar's paintings range
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Field Monarchs
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
the depth of space in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil
Memory Season
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and silkscreen
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plexiglass, Screen
Misted Florals
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
the depth of space in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil, Screen
PassionDaze
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
the depth of space in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil, Screen
Purple Garden
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
the depth of space in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil, Screen
The Quiet Forest
By Cara Enteles
Located in Westport, CT
the depth of space in the work.
Enteles uses a combination of traditional oil painting techniques and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil, Screen
Large Traditional Signed Oil Painting Gilt Swept Frame Ducks in Flight over Pond
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, second half 20th century
signed lower corner
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 35
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Interior Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit
Candle by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Traditional Interior Still Life Oil Painting with Fruit & Candle by 20th Century British Artist
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Woman by Stream in Traditional Robe and Hat, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
By Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
Portrait of Woman by Stream in Traditional Robe and Hat
Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958)
Date: 2001
Oil
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Girl in Traditional Garb, Photorealist Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
By Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r.
Size: 40 x 31 in. (101.6 x 78.74 cm)
Frame Size: 51 x 42 inches
Provenance
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jackie Whall
Located in Yardley, PA
Lady painted in oils on a silver background Painted with high pigment, traditionally made oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rose, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jackie Whall
Located in Yardley, PA
Lady painted in oils on a silver background Painted with high pigment, traditionally made oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brittany : Small Traditional Village - Original Oil on canvas, Handsigned
By Henri d
Anty
Located in Paris, IDF
Henri d'Anty
Brittany : Small Traditional Village
Original oil on canvas
Handsigned bottom left
On
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Twentieth Century Traditional Landscape Oil with Fresian Cows
By Frits Johan Goosen
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Twentieth Century Traditional Landscape Oil painting Fresian Cows lying in a Meadow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coffee Hour - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
is a whimsical twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Unicorn Pigeon - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
portraits are traditional oil paintings in style and accurate in anatomy. The animal sitter just happens to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ramen Pigeon - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil paintings in style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Veggie Head - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
is a whimsical twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional Modern Impressionist Beach Scene Oil Three children playing in Sea
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
a choice of modern or traditional style frame.
This is a vibrant Oil Painting with fresh colours
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Traditional Female Figure Painting by Robert Beck Lambertville NJ
By Robert Beck
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
seen in pics
Here is a tradition female figure study oil painting on Masonite by Lambertville artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary and traditional Impressionist Figurative Oil of Model in Stockings
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary in a Traditional style Impressionist Figurative Portrait Oil Painting of Model in
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Traditional English Rural Signed Oil Yorkshire Cumbria Farm Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Northern Landscape (Yorkshire? Cumbria)
by John Radwell, British circa 1970's
signed oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fruit Pancake Top - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
is a whimsical twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harrods, London, Impressionist Style Cityscape Painting, Traditional London Art
Located in Deddington, GB
designer for a high-end jewellery brand in London. Tushar's paintings range from landscape, Still-life
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Summer
s End, Impressionist Style Landscape Painting, Traditional Tree Art
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
achievable using the broken colour technique and brush strokes associated with impressionist painting. Tiller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional English Oil Country Cottage Children Playing in Lane
Chickens
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
watercolour paintings in lieu of the more permanent medium of oil on canvas and become a flourishing full-time
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
“Andalusian Dancers”, outdoor scene, traditional Spanish dancers, oil on canvas
Located in Naples, Florida
-sur-Loing in France and would portray many aspects of French life in his paintings. At the
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Traditional English Oil Rural Farm Landscape with Chickens House
Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nigel Hallard (1936-2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 35 inches
canvas : 20 x 30
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Banana Bangs - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
is a whimsical twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional English Rural Farm Fields Landscape Old Wooden Fence Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Wooden Fence
by David Witcher, English circa 1970's
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Late 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Rural Landscape Horse
Cart with Figures
Dog Large Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Top Of The Hill
John Ginnell ( 1900 - 1980 )
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 28.5 x 41 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Village Wedding Scene With Church Trees And Traditional Dress Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Village Wedding Scene With Church Trees And Traditional Dress Painting
by Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$409 Sale Price
35% Off
Traditional style Contemporary Figurative Oil of Beautiful Lady in Black Dress
Located in ludlow, GB
Traditional Style Contemporary Impressionist Oil painting on canvas of beautiful Lady lounging on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
All Steamed Up - Original contemporary artwork - surrealistic animal painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in London, Chelsea
is a whimsical twist on animal and figurative portraiture. The animal portraits are traditional oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional British Landscape Figures Gathering the Harvest Oil in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gathering the Harvest
English School, 20 th century, painted in an earlier style
oil painting on
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Twentieth Century Traditional Figurative Portrait Oil of Lady in Victorian Dress
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Traditional style Figurative Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas of Lady in a
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oxeye Daisies Lower Field, Floral Art, Traditional Style Contemporary Painting
By Libbi Gooch
Located in Deddington, GB
lower field [2021]
original
Oil Paint on Deep Edge Box Canvas
Image size: H:60 cm x W:60 cm
Complete
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vivace
- multicolor vibrant oil painting
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Traditional Dutch River Landscape with Old Town
Houses Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape in Holland (titled verso)
Dutch School, 20th century
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,628 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Landscape Painting, Amsterdam Canal Scene, Dutch Antique Oil Painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
painting is signed in the lower left H Smit. A very traditional original oil painting that gives the
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Sheep Shearer Shepherd with Border Collie Dog Traditional Rural Portrait Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sheep Shearer
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Shepherd with Border Collie Dog Traditional Rural English Life Oil Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Shepherd and his Border Collie Dog
by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice After the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, while the houses gleam with a dazzling radiance. Artist Qiyi David Liu uses traditional multi-layer oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aika - Hyperrealistic Oil Portrait of a Young Woman in Traditional Attire, 2024
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's "Aika" (2024) is a masterful hyperrealistic oil painting on panel, capturing the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Traditional Rural English Signed Oil Cow with Baby Calf Chickens
Farmer
Dog
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The New Arrival
Colin Impey (20th Century), British
signed oil on canvas, unframed
dated 2018
Category
2010s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$931 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Vietnamese Clothing in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Vietnamese Clothing in Oil on Canvas
Modern impressionist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Volleyball in retro style., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
will take on all the human attention that is in this space. This is a traditional oil on canvas. No
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lee Wells
Two Six Fingered Hands Smoking
By Lee Wells
Located in New York, NY
the intimate and universal. The interplay of traditional oil painting techniques with AI-assisted
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Traditional Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of traditional oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the traditional 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, beige and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Jerry Malzahn, Robert Beck, Harold Vincent Skene and Olga Antonova produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small traditional oil paintings measuring 1.97 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 72 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Traditional Oil Paintings?
Traditional oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,911, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Traditional Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Traditional Indian painting is a type of artwork produced in India. The earliest surviving works are murals produced from the 2nd century BCE through the 10th century AD. Various painting traditions emerged from different regions. Examples include Mughal, Deccan, Rajput and Pahari painting. You'll find a range of Indian art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting is called a Thangka. The painting is usually executed on cotton, and it may portray a Buddhist deity or mandala designs. Some Thangkas also depict the life of the Buddha. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Thangkas.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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. - 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, 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. - 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.
- 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.
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