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Are old paintings worth money?
Yes, some old paintings are worth money. The artist, size, historical significance and condition of a piece, as well as other factors, contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate your painting and give you an idea of how much it may be worth. Explore a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
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Airplane in landscape - landscape painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he did in his home country the Netherlands. 'A farm stands before you on the horizon....
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tombs of the Sultans - 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting Royal Academy 1873
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Tombs of the Sultans’ by Frank Dillon R.I. R.O.I. (1823-1909). The painting – which depicts the ancient Egyptian “City of the Dead” outside the old walls of Cairo – is signed by the...
Category

1870s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

It's Good Business! /// Contemporary Street Art Text War Political Painting
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Jack Graves III (American, 1988-) Title: "It's Good Business!" Series: Statement *Signed by Graves lower right. It is also signed, dated, and titled on verso Year: 2023 Mediu...
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Acrylic

Sunchaser Painting Animal Dog Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Bold Classic Joy
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Sunchasers Too Painting Animal Dog Modern Gold Contemporary Striking Invest Bold Classic Joy Original One-of-a-kind This painting forms part of an artwork series called BLUE...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold

Impressionistic River Landscape Painting Michael Budden Evening Passage BucksCo
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Evening Passage oil/canvas 20 x 30 unframed, 26.13.x36.13 framed signed LR Evening Passage is a landscape oil painting that showcases a beautiful sunset on the Delaware River in New ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Island. Evolution, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A small wooded island rests in calm water. A colorful rock formation rises from the surface and reflects below. Warm yellows and oranges on the left shift to co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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