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After party #12, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Prague. Rain., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
August, Hudson Yards. NYC, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Beer
Located in Yardley, PA
a portrait. I didn't want to paint him in front of lots of expensive handbags, so opted for a
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ferrari GTO 250, original 30x40 contemporary pop art landscape
By Jim Twerell
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
$70 million, making it the most expensive car ever sold! Further, this car collector's dream had a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Portrait Painting, "Savior of the World"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and 23k gold leaf painting by San Diego artist, Duke Windsor
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Textured abstract figurative original mixed media, vibrant teal/white/brown)
By Svetlana Shalygina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A unique figurative abstract, vibrant textured brown & teal create a bold original work of art
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Pen
Listen to the Rain, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Gesa Reuter
Located in Yardley, PA
painting. Nowadays, it is not a question of expensiveness but of light. Many different layers make an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy
By Roger Lersy
Located in Surfside, FL
École de Paris and was a member in the movement of the Young Painting. By 1946, when he first exhibited
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
BANANA (ORIGINAL DRAWING)
By David Hockney
Located in Aventura, FL
$90.3 billion at Christie's, making it the most expensive painting by a living artist. Hockney’s works
Category
1980s Pop Art Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Pastel
Jay Spectre Collection Custom Order Pair of Modern Art Paintings, 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
handpicked artwork in most of his commissions. These are NOT prints. They are original hand painted/special
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Rembrandt Self Portrait Age 34 Cavalier Oil Painting on Canvas 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
developed original interpretations of mythological and biblical stories. In these early paintings, Rembrandt
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1814 SIR WILLIAM BEECHEY CIRCLE OIL PAINTING ROBERT 4TH EARL OF BUCKINGHAMSHiRE
Located in GB
desk in rather stately looking attire. The frame is the original gilt wood and quite an expensive piece
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 44.3 in W 36.23 in D 2.76 in
'Golf' original ink and graphite drawing by American cartoonist Al Capp
Located in Milwaukee, WI
expensive auto pulled up beside him and a prosperous gentleman in the back seat inquired if the portfolio
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper, Graphite
H 13.75 in W 13.75 in
19th Century portrait after caravaggio "The Card Sharps"
By (After) Caravaggio
Located in York, GB
than one version.
The painting shows an expensively-dressed but unworldly boy playing cards with
Category
19th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 33.86 in W 38.98 in D 1.97 in
Portrait of a Lady, Katherine St Aubyn, Godolphin, Cornelius Johnson, Oil canvas
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
descendants of the original sitters.
Johnson was born into a Flemish/German immigrant family in 1593 in
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, Early 17th Century Portrait
Located in London, GB
expensive and would fall under sumptuary laws – so this is a nobleman of high degree.
It’s melancholic air
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 29.25 in W 23.75 in
Still Life with Herring, a panel by the workshop of Georg Flegel (1566 - 1638)
Located in PARIS, FR
my opinion the handling is somewhat different from that of Flegel himself. This painting is handled
Category
1630s Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil
Sleeping Beauty Original Concept Painting: The Castle
By Eyvind Earle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Concept Painting
IMAGE SIZE: 9.5" x 22"
PRODUCTION: Sleeping Beauty
YEAR: 1959
Category
1950s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Paint
Sleeping Beauty Original Concept Painting: Briar Rose
By Eyvind Earle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MEDIUM: Original Concept Painting
IMAGE SIZE: 8.5" x 19.5"
PRODUCTION: Sleeping Beauty
YEAR: 1959
Category
1950s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Paint
"My Fair Lady" 1958 West End Theatre Costume Drawing Mid 20th Century Modern
By Cecil Beaton
Located in New York, NY
by Cecil Beaton.
Rumoured to have been the most expensive production ever staged in the West End
Category
1950s Performance Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
1854 Funeral of R. Williams at Gyokusen-ji Temple, Shimoda, with Commodore Perry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
original painting made during this expedition have been retraced in the USA. In 1855 Heine became an
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
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H 22.45 in W 36.23 in D 0.08 in
Pablo Picasso - Les Banderillas - Original Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Picasso
Atelier Mourlot.
Paper: Vélin.
Dimensions : 9 5/8 x 12 7/16 inches
Category
1960s Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 10.24 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in
Pablo Picasso - La Petite Corrida - Original Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Pablo Picasso - Original Lithograph
La Petite Corrida (The Small Bullfight)
1958
Edition of 2000
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Pablo Picasso - Painter and His Model - Original Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Pablo Picasso - Original Lithograph
Title: Painter and his Model
Edition of 180
From the book
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 15.36 in W 11.82 in D 0.04 in
Chittee-Yoholo, Seminole Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Meta-Koosega Chippeway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Tshusick, Ojibway Woman: Original Folio Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Foke-Luste-Hajo, Seminole Chief: Original Hand Colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Billy Bowlegs, Seminole Chief: Original McKenney & Hall Hand-colored Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithographic portrait of a Native
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 17.5 in W 14.63 in D 1.5 in
Thayendanegea, Great Captain: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Kish-Ke-Kosh, Fox Brave: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Cassone Venetian 16thc Renaissance Cedar Original Stand Neptune Armorial Unicorn
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A large, museum-quality, late-16th century, cedar, Venetian, cassone on its original stand ; the
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Cabinets
Materials
Cedar
H 34.26 in W 69.69 in D 26.78 in
"Esquimaux Curlew": A Framed Original Audubon Hand-colored Folio Engraving
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original hand-colored folio edition John James Audubon engraving entitled "Esquimaux
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 23.25 in W 28.38 in D 0.75 in
Young Mahaskah, Ioway Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
AThis is an original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Tuko-See-Mathla, Seminole Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
'The Smoker (Le Fumeur)' original etching by Cornelis-Pietersz Bega
By Cornelis Bega
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'The Smoker (Le Fumeur)' is an original etching by the celebrated Dutch painter and printmaker
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Paper
American Bittern: An Original 1st Ed. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Basquiat Paintings 1981-1984 Fruitmarket Gallery Exhibition Catalog 1984
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings 1981-1984:
Rare highly sought-after Basquiat exhibition catalog from
Category
1980s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Offset
Swainson's Warbler: A Framed Original Hand-colored Audubon Folio Bird Engraving
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored folio sized lithograph entitled "Swainson's
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
H 32.75 in W 26.25 in D 1.13 in
Tah-Col-O-Quoit: Original 19th Century Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Balinese Boy' by Arie Smit - Original Signed Lithograph (circa 1980s) 75/99
Located in London, GB
'Balinese Boy', original signed lithograph, by Arie Smit (circa 1980s). Young Balinese men feature
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lap-Pa-Win-Soe, Delaware Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Wa-Kawn, A Winnebago Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Waa-Pa-Shaw, Sioux Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Robert Natkin - Small/Near Miniature 1970s Abstract Impressionist Painting- 9661
Located in Ukiah, CA
Robert Natkin Original Painting 1970s- This painting is remarkable because it is a miniature
Category
Vintage 1970s Picture Frames
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 12 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
Shar-I-Tar-Ish, A Pawnee Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st edition octavo hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Kee-Shes-Wa, A Fox Chief: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Not-Chi-Mi-Ne, An Ioway Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Original Hand Colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph Wat-Che-Mon-Ne, An Ioway Chief
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
An original 19th century hand colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American entitled
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Tah-Ro-Hon, An Ioway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Hoo-Wan-Ne-Ka, A Winnebago Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Litho
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century 1st octavo edition hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ap-Pa-Noo-Se, A Saukie Chief: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Wa-Na-Ta, Chief of the Sioux: An Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Engraving
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall engraving of a Native American
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Prints
Materials
Engraving
Antique European Pendant Dimeter Miniature Painting Silver Gold Paste /1.2gr
Located in SE
Antique Pendant with a miniature painting 16mm x 8 mm of the ancient Greek Goddess of harvest and
Category
Antique 1780s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Silver
W 0.6 in D 0.32 in L 1.23 in
Antique Miniature Painting Pendant Brooch Seed Pearls Silver / 5.7 gr
Located in SE
pearls are original and intact. Natural patina on Silver with traces of silver-cleaning paste (easy to
Category
Antique 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
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W 0.91 in D 0.32 in L 1.38 in
Rockwell, Four Ages of Love: Spring
By After Norman Rockwell
Located in Fairfield, CT
title for most expensive American painting ever sold. Before his death, Rockwell helped establish the
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
Rockwell, Snow Sculpture Snowman
By After Norman Rockwell
Located in Fairfield, CT
collection includes more than 700 original Rockwell paintings, drawings, and studies.
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
Rockwell, Four Ages of Love: Autumn
By After Norman Rockwell
Located in Fairfield, CT
title for most expensive American painting ever sold. Before his death, Rockwell helped establish the
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
Rockwell, Four Ages of Love: Winter
By After Norman Rockwell
Located in Fairfield, CT
title for most expensive American painting ever sold. Before his death, Rockwell helped establish the
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Offset
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Prices for pieces in our collection of most expensive original paintings start at $125 and top out at $685,000 with the average selling for $1,500.
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- What is an original painting?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An original painting is anything thought to be the true work of the artist instead of an imitation or reproduction. Original art can be in any media, as long as it is the first of that piece of art.Irena Orlov ArtFebruary 25, 2021When we refer to "original" it simply means a unique painting made by the artist's own hand. Acrylic, oil, engraving, watercolor, or drawings are authentic techniques that allow the artist to capture his or her distinctive stamp: such as textures, a particular way of brushstroke, colors, lines, among other elements. But besides, the idea must be unique, the result of creativity, which makes the work more valuable and desirable.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024How prints are made from original paintings varies. For centuries, the primary methods were traditional printmaking techniques such as engraving, etching, aquatint, drypoint and woodcut. Today, many artists use digital technology, scanning and photographing paintings and then using the files to produce giclée prints using large, specialized inkjet printers. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of art prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024There are more than 13,500 known original Pablo Picasso paintings. In addition to being a prolific painter, Picasso experimented with other artistic media. Scholars have determined that he produced more than 10,000 prints and over 100,000 total works before he passed away at the age of 91 in 1973. Explore an assortment of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024To tell a print from an original painting, study its surface carefully. On a painting, you will likely notice variations in texture and see visible brushstrokes. Prints are more likely to appear smooth due to the printing process. However, some prints may be enhanced with hand-applied brushwork after the production process, which may make it more difficult to tell a painting from a print. When in doubt, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. Explore a wide range of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024To find the value of an original painting, experts generally recommend that you use the valuation services of a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Although you can utilize the signature on the piece to identify the artist and then consult trusted online resources to see what other pieces by them have sold for in the past, many factors can affect how much a painting is worth, such as its condition, ownership history, size, materials and current level of demand for the artist's work. A knowledgeable professional can inspect your piece and take all of these things into consideration to provide you with an accurate estimated value. Explore a variety of paintings on 1stDibs.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021A Dali oil painting would be worth hundreds of thousands to a few million depending on the importance of the piece.
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