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18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas
English School, 18th century
oil on thick wood panel, unframed
panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edwin Masters, Village Scene With Cottages, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming oil painting by British artist Edwin Masters (act. 1862-1877) depicts a busy village
Category
19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 18th Century French Old Master Oil Painting The Penitent Magdalene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Penitent Magdalene
French School, 18th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 30.5 x 25
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
private collection in Paris, France.
Large scale classical 18th century Italian Old Master oil painting
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Biblical Lady Holding Jug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
or jug. Possibly a Biblical narrative subject.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 29
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Oval Shape Figures in Tavern Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tavern Interior
Dutch School, 17th century
oil on metal, framed
framed: 8 x 6.75 inches
painting: 6
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 18th Century English Oil Aristocratic Portrait of a Gentleman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman
British artist, first half 18th century
oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fine 17th Century British Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Nobleman in Robes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman
British School, 17th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 30 x
Category
Late 20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 18th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Cattle & Sheep Ancient Ruins
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Landscape
Dutch Old Master, 18th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 12 x 10 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large 1700's Dutch Old Master Oil Painting The Nativity Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity
Dutch Old Master, early 1700's period
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 36 x 27.5 inches
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 36 in W 27.5 in
1600's French Old Master Oil Painting Nude Figures in Landscape Oil on Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figures in Wooded Landscape
French School, 17th century
oil on wood panel, framed
framed: 25.5
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size: canvas: 21” x 16” (53.3 x 40.8cm)
Provenance: private
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dressed in a white ruff collar.
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 22 x 26 inches
Painting: 17 x 25
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mary & Jesus, 18th Century French Old Master oil painting on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 18th century
Title: Mary and Jesus
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th/19th Century French Old Master Oil Christ entering Jerusalem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
18th/19th Century School
'A scene of Christ entering Jerusalem'
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Size
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 17th Century Spanish Old Master Oil Painting Wounded Pilgrim with Angel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Pilgrim and Angel
Spanish School, 17th Century
oil on canvas, gilt framed
framed: 48 x 37
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fine Dutch Old Master Large Oil Painting Portrait Gentleman in Ruff Collar Robes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman in Ruff Collar and Robes
Dutch School, 18th century
oil on canvas laid over
Category
Mid-20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Dutch Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Figures Grape Harvest
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Grape Harvest
Flemish/ Dutch School, 17th century
oil on wood panel
panel: 13 x 16 inches
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Tavern Interior Drinkers Sloped over Tables
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tavern Interior
Flemish School, 17th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 13.5 x 18
canvas: 11 x
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Spanish Old Master Oil on Wood Panel, Head Portrait of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: 18/19th Century Spanish School
Title :Head study of Christ
Medium: oil painting
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 17th Century Still Life Oil Painting Italian Old Master Fruit on Ledge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ornate Classical Fruit Still Life
Italian School, 17th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22
Category
17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers
Classical Still Life
Dutch School, 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 18th Century Oil Painting Classical Landscape Ancient Castle with Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Classical Landscape
English School, 18th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figures Dancing Classical Ancient Ruins & Landscape Large Old Master Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Revelry in a Classical Landscape
Italian School, early 18th century (circa 1700)
oil painting on
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 17th Century Italian Old Master painting The Return of the Ark of Covenant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian Old Master oil painting on canvas, depicting the Biblical scene referred to as the 'Return of the
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Shipping in Merchant Port Many Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Merchants Port
Italian School, 18th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 37 x 58
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Baby Born in Stable Interior Fine Dutch 18th Century Golden Age Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The New Born Baby (a version of the Nativity?)
Dutch School, 18th century
oil on canvas, framed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique Old Master Oil Painting Group of Figures Painting Requires Restoration
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, 18th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 11 x 8.5 inches
board: 9.5 x 7 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 17 x 24 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French school Provence Village - Rare Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
battles, Farre created finished, larger oil paintings based on these dogfight sketches. He was given the
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Barbizon school Barn landscape - Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
the painting. Finally, a large space of the painting is dedicated to the blue cerulean sky.
it's a
Category
1890s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Forest Landscape Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
canvases, tubes of paint and sketchbooks.
The first paintings produced were perfect and disconcerting
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cherubim Hovering Woman in Wilderness 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, 17th century
oil on canvas (laid on board), framed
framed: 15 x 21 inches
board: 14
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Tax Collectors Italian 1700's Oil Painting on Copper in Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Tax Collectors
Italian School, early 18th century
oil on copper panel, framed
framed: 14 x 11.5
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 14 in W 11.5 in D 1 in
Classical Landscape - French 17th century art Old Master oil painting
By Jean François Millet
Located in London, GB
This superb 17th century French Old Master oil painting is attributed to Jean Francois Millet
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29 in W 35 in D 2 in
Old Master Wooded Landscape - Irish 1830 art woodland oil painting
By James Arthur O'Connor
Located in London, GB
A delightful large oil on canvas of a wooded landscape which dates to circa 1830 and is attributed
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33 in W 38 in D 2 in
French school Village in the wood landscape - Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
painting.
It's also a geometrical painting, composed with triangular shapes.
More precisely, the forest
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19 bids
No Reserve
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Master of the Firmament, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
rolled and ready for stretching at it's destination. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Master of the Tundra, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
ready for stretching at it's destination. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Post Impressionist Barn landscape Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
from Normandy.
The sky is reminiscent of Claude Monet's painting "Impression soleil levant" which
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Wooded Landscape - British art 18thC Old Master oil painting trees figures
By Thomas Gainsborough (circle)
Located in London, GB
A delightful painting, oil on paper laid on panel, with beautiful Gainsboresque colouring. This is
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joseph interpreting Dreams - Italian Old Master 17thC religious art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely 17th century Old Master religious oil painting is from the Italian School. The subject
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Archibald Ogilvy - British art Old Master portrait oil painting
By Thomas Gainsborough
Located in London, GB
This rather handsome British Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Thomas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 31 in D 2 in
The Penitent Mary Magdalene - Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
By Guido Reni
Located in London, GB
This is a superb Italian Old Master portrait oil painting attributed to circle of Guido Reni. It is
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Master Portrait of a Gentleman - British 18th century oil painting
By Michael Dahl
Located in London, GB
This stunning 18th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Swedish born, England
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 25 in D 2 in
The Serving - British Old Master 18th century oil painting historical interior
By (Circle of) William Hogarth
Located in London, GB
A superb British Old Master oil painting which is attributed to circle of William Hogarth and was
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village Scene Figures & Animals - British Old Master exh pastoral oil painting
By James Ward
Located in London, GB
superb British Old Master oil painting with excellent provenance and is a fantastic example of Ward's
Category
1810s Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Crucifixion - Flemish 18th century religious Old Master art oil painting
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in London, GB
This stunning Old Master oil painting is attributed to a follower of Anthony Van Dyck. Painted in
Category
1720s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 34 in D 2 in
Madonna and Child- Italian Old Master religious art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Italian Old Master religious portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of
Category
Early 1700s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 27 in D 2 in
Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life with Dead Birds
18th Century Italian School
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 16 x
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life with Dead Birds
18th Century Italian School
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 17 x
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Landscape - Dutch Old Master art Grand Tour landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This simply stunning large Old Master landscape oil painting is attributed to noted Dutch artist
Category
Early 1700s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28 in W 50 in D 2 in
Italian, 17th Century old master oil painting of the Annunciation
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circle of Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino (Italian, 1591 – 1666)
An annunciation
Oil
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Arcadian Italian Landscape - Old Master 17thC French oil painting herdsman sheep
By (Attributed to) Gaspard Dughet
Located in London, GB
of Gaspard Dughet. A real country house painting.
Provenance. European collection.
Condition. Oil on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in a Classical Landscape
French School, 18th/ 19th century
oil painting on copper, unframed
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Penitent Magdalene - Italian Baroque Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in London, GB
This stunning Italian Baroque Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tivoli Waterfall through Ponte Lupo - British Old Master landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb exhibited British 18th century Old Master Italian landscape oil painting is by noted
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tavern Interior - 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 17th century Flemish Old Master oil on panel depicting figures in a tavern interior
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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English School 18th Century Old Master Portrait Dated 1767 Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
English School 18th Century Old Master Portrait Dated 1767.
An intriguing painting dating to the
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Travellers Country Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Travellers in a Country Landscape
circle of Jacques d'Arthois (Flemish 1613-1686)
oil on canvas
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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
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Oil
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Oil Master Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of oil master paintings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Photorealist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Contemporary. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oil master paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of black, brown, gray, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Angelo Granati, Salvatore Marinelli, Carlo De Tommasi, Ettore Ferrante and Francesca Strino produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small oil master paintings measuring 1 inches across are available.
How Much are Oil Master Paintings?
The average selling price for oil master paintings we offer is $7,650, while they’re typically $370 on the low end and $1,495,000 for the highest priced.
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, landscape and still-life 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 popular artists and more today.
Questions About Oil Master Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
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