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Are unsigned oil paintings worth anything?
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Whether unsigned oil paintings are worth anything varies. Even without a signature, a painting can potentially be identified by a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Once the artist is known, the value of the piece can be determined by its condition, size, historical significance and other factors. If an artist is unidentifiable, the potential selling price will likely depend more on its aesthetic appeal. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 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
Large French Landscape Oil Painting, Vintage Fauvist Provencial Landscape
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large Mid-Century Vintage Fauvist Landscape oil painting on canvas signed in the bottom right, Pierre Pruvost (1921-2008) in a gold frame. A stunning bold landscape of French Proven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Classic English Marine Oil Painting 1800's Sailing Ship at Sunset Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Exe Pilot, 1807 Sunset Westerly Coastal Maritime Scene
by English School (British, late 20th century, indistinctly signed & dated 1995)
oil on board, framed
Framed: 22 x 26.5 inches...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Mediterranean Coast, Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, Late 20th Century
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mediterranean coastal scene, late 20th century, oil on canvas by Harrison. The painting is signed bottom left and is presented in a patinated and gilt frame.
This captivating artwor...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"La Madeleine" Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by American artist, Helen Enoch Gleiforst. She was a painter known for her colorful cityscapes depicting the times of her generation. This painting...
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
City Joy - Original Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Textured Impasto Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful combination of applying and removing oil paint with a palette knife on canvas. Her inspiratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil


