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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
French School Rococo Portrait of a Lady in Pearl Jewelry (Portrait of a Woman)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful French School Portrait of a Lady wearing French or Austrian fashion.
The subject is a young woman, possibly royalty, as she is adorned in extremely expensive and elaborat...
Category
18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Day by the Lake" Impressionist Lakeshore with Figures Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works were produced in...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Venetian Masquerade" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene & Figures
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going to a from a masquerade, by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist artist, most of Cagliani's works we...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original English Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting JOHN ARNESBY BROWN R.A.
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Sir John Alfred Arnesby Brown RA (1866-1955) British
TITLE: "Pastoral Landscape"
MEDIUM: lower right
SIZE: 52cm x 42cm inclusive of frame
CONDITION: original condition, can...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Roses: Scottish woman artist Louise Perman floral still life paining
Located in Norwich, GB
This exquisite oil by Louise Perman (1854-1921) captures the fleeting beauty of roses with a fresh, spontaneous energy that only a true master of the genre could achieve. Unlike her ...
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
