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Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper
Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper

Poppies and Wildflowers, Figurative Triptych, Large Botanical Landscape on Paper

By Romina Milano

Located in Barcelona, ES

This original painting by Romina Milano presents a lyrical field of poppies and wildflowers, where gestural brushwork and simplified forms create a vivid, contemporary botanical comp...

Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper

19th-Century French River Landscape Attributed to Charles-François Daubigny
19th-Century French River Landscape Attributed to Charles-François Daubigny

19th-Century French River Landscape Attributed to Charles-François Daubigny

By Charles François Daubigny

Located in Roma, IT

Atmospheric 19th-century French river landscape attributed to Charles-François Daubigny (1817–1878), one of the leading landscape painters associated with the Barbizon School. The c...

Category

Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 20th Century Oil Painting KOI CARP POND by Vicki Golden (1970-) British
Large 20th Century Oil Painting KOI CARP POND by Vicki Golden (1970-) British

Large 20th Century Oil Painting KOI CARP POND by Vicki Golden (1970-) British

Located in Cirencester, GB

ARTIST: Vicki Golden (1970-) British TITLE: "Koi Carp" SIGNED: stretcher verso MEDIUM: oil on canvas SIZE: 91cm x 60cm canvas size CONDITION: very good unframed DETAIL: Born in 19...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sierra Nevada Spain Mountain Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper
Sierra Nevada Spain Mountain Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper

Sierra Nevada Spain Mountain Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

**Title:** Sierra Nevada Spain Mountain Landscape Modernist Watercolour on Handmade Paper **Artist:** European School, 20th century **Medium:** Watercolour on handmade paper, unframed **Size:** 7.75 x 11.25 inches **Signature:** Unsigned **Stamped verso:** No stamp visible from the images provided **Provenance:** Private collection **Condition:** Fair to good vintage condition. The handmade paper shows age toning, surface marks, pinholes, creasing, handling wear and irregular deckled edges. There are visible losses, nicks and roughness to the lower edge, with further wear and small losses to the corners and outer margins. The painted image remains atmospheric, decorative and visually appealing. **Description:** A striking 20th century European School watercolour landscape, painted on textured handmade paper and inscribed verso **Sierra Nevada Spain**. The composition depicts a dramatic mountain range with snow-covered peaks, layered slopes and a dark band of distant cloud or sea beyond. The scene has a bold, simplified quality, combining the atmosphere of a travel study with the structure of a modernist landscape. The painting is particularly appealing for its graphic treatment of mountain forms. The artist reduces the Sierra Nevada view into broad planes of muted blue, grey, brown, ochre and cream, allowing the snowy ridges and angular slopes to stand out clearly against the darker background. The result is atmospheric yet design-led, with the mountain landscape arranged almost as a series of abstract colour fields. The handmade paper adds considerable character to the work. Its warm natural tone, visible fibres, pinholes and irregular deckled edges give the piece a tactile, artisanal quality, enhancing the sense of the painting as an original travel study or plein air-inspired work. The painted area sits within the sheet, leaving the surrounding handmade paper visible and giving the work a distinctive object-like presence. The verso inscription identifies the subject as **Sierra Nevada Spain**, giving the piece useful topographical and search appeal. The Sierra Nevada mountain range in southern Spain has long attracted artists and travellers for its dramatic peaks, changing light and contrast between high mountain scenery and warmer Mediterranean tones. This watercolour captures that sense of rugged landscape through a restrained but expressive palette. This original work would appeal to collectors of Spanish landscapes, Sierra Nevada paintings...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Mediterranean Hill Village Impressionist Oil Painting Provence Landscape
Vintage Mediterranean Hill Village Impressionist Oil Painting Provence Landscape

Vintage Mediterranean Hill Village Impressionist Oil Painting Provence Landscape

By Charles Mangin

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Sunlit Mediterranean Village, Provence signed oil on board, framed Framed: 16 x 14 inches Board : 10.5 x 9 inches inscribed verso Provenance: private collection, Paris Condition: ver...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mediterranean Garden Pool Terrace Watercolour Colourful Botanical Painting
Mediterranean Garden Pool Terrace Watercolour Colourful Botanical Painting

Mediterranean Garden Pool Terrace Watercolour Colourful Botanical Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mediterranean Garden Pool Terrace Watercolour Colourful Botanical Painting Artist: French School, 20th century, indistinctly signed Medium: watercolour and gouache on paper / ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

The Silent Sanctuary
The Silent Sanctuary

The Silent Sanctuary

Located in Zofingen, AG

The world does not always come at you loudly. Sometimes it is quiet and persistent — a thousand small moments of pressure, expectation, judgment. A look that says you are too much. A...

Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper
Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

Madonna and Child in the Spanish Colonial Taste, Oil on Copper

Located in Genève, GE

Dimension with frame: 35 x 29,7 x 3,3 cm. A finely executed miniature devotional painting depicting the Madonna tenderly embracing the Christ Child. Executed in oil on copper and dating from the late 18th to early 19th century, the composition displays the intimate scale and luminous surface characteristic of copper paintings. The Virgin is shown wearing a deep blue mantle highlighted with delicate gilded details and crowned by a circle of stars, while the Christ Child rests affectionately in her arms. The work reflects the enduring influence of Baroque religious imagery and evokes the devotional paintings produced throughout the Spanish world during the colonial period, while remaining firmly rooted in the broader Continental European tradition. Its small scale, refined execution, and warm devotional character make it an appealing collector's piece. The painting is presented in an impressive carved and ebonized wooden frame that beautifully complements the richness of the composition. A charming example of late 18th-century religious art, combining devotional intimacy, Baroque sensibility, and the luminous qualities unique to oil on copper. madonna and child, virgin mary, christ child, oil on copper, copper painting, religious painting, devotional painting, catholic art, christian art, sacred art, baroque religious art, baroque devotional painting, continental european school, spanish colonial taste, spanish colonial influence, antique religious artwork, ecclesiastical art, crowned madonna, star crown madonna, virgin and child, christian iconography, late 18th century painting, circa 1800, antique oil on copper, miniature painting, devotional icon, old master style, european religious art, framed religious painting...

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Late 18th Century Baroque Paintings

Materials

Copper

Vintage Signed Oil Painting Stormy Sea Fishing Boats Maritime Seascape Framed
Vintage Signed Oil Painting Stormy Sea Fishing Boats Maritime Seascape Framed

Vintage Signed Oil Painting Stormy Sea Fishing Boats Maritime Seascape Framed

Located in Palm Coast, FL

Stormbound Sailors – Original Vintage Maritime Oil Painting An atmospheric original vintage oil painting on canvas depicting traditional fishing sailboats navigating a turbulent sea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman
Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman

Mid-20th Century French Signed Oil Portrait of a Woman

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Young Woman French artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, frames Framed: 29 x 23 inches Board : 22 x 15 inches Provenance: private collection, France Condition:...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Loch Lomond Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Listed British Artist
Loch Lomond Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Listed British Artist

Loch Lomond Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Listed British Artist

By Prudence Turner

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Highland Loch (Loch Lomond) signed by Prudence Turner, British b. 1930, signed. oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 29.5 x 41 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches Provenance: pri...

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20th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Otherworld - Dreamy round abstract river landscape painting in green and pink
Otherworld - Dreamy round abstract river landscape painting in green and pink

Otherworld - Dreamy round abstract river landscape painting in green and pink

By Jennifer L. Baker

Located in Silverthorne, CO

Vibrant round abstract landscape river painting in deep greens with a peachy pink sky, and a beautiful textured surface. 40 cm round Oil on canvas 2026 A little peek into the otherwo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Performance, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting
Performance, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting

Performance, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting

By Ashot Yan

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Ashot Yan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on Linen, Year: 2018 Style: Surrealism, Title: Performance Size: 23.5" x 23.5" x 1'' inch,...

Category

2010s Academic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Sunset Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Sunset Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Garry Nalbandyan Title: Cloudy Day Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2026 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 12" x 18.5" x 0.8" inch (30 x 47 x 2cm) Presentation: Unframed, Gallery W...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Not a Barbie Girl
Not a Barbie Girl

Not a Barbie Girl

By Daria Okhrimenko

Located in Zofingen, AG

Pink, pearls, a little vanity and a whole lot of self-awareness. Not a Barbie Girl plays with the idea of femininity as something we can choose for ourselves, rather than a role we a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

What Appears Slowly
What Appears Slowly

What Appears Slowly

Located in Zofingen, AG

At first, there is simply a vase of flowers. But the longer the eye remains, the less important the objects themselves become. Dark petals begin to separate from shadow, traces of pi...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Powerful Vagina Oil Painting, Abstract Expressionism, 50x50 cm
Powerful Vagina Oil Painting, Abstract Expressionism, 50x50 cm

Powerful Vagina Oil Painting, Abstract Expressionism, 50x50 cm

By Nerea Caos

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

Title: The Powerful Vagina Artist: Nerea Caos (Nerea Sánchez Castro) Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm (19.7 x 19.7 in) Format: Unframed Year: 2025 Signature: Signed on th...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night
"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night

"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night

By Thane Gorek

Located in Denver, CO

"Emissary" by Thane Gorek (Colorado, US based) is an oil on canvas depicting an aspen grove on a warm summer night with a moon in the background. This piece is framed and ready to ha...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period oil painting on canvas, unframed Canvas: 28.5 x 24 inches conditon: overall very good for its age, a fe...

Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape n°87 by Jean Krillé - Oil on masonite 100x120 cm
Landscape n°87 by Jean Krillé - Oil on masonite 100x120 cm

Landscape n°87 by Jean Krillé - Oil on masonite 100x120 cm

By Jean Krille

Located in Geneva, CH

Oil on masonite plate sold with original framing Total size with the frame 102x122 cm Jean Krillé is a Swiss artist from Geneva, recognized for his significant contributions to co...

Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene
'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene

'Winter Landscape', Woman Artist, New York, Washington, Impressionist Snow Scene

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed, lower right, 'Mary B. Redfield' for Mary Bannister Redfield (American, born 1883) and painted circa 1925. Titled, indistinctly, on original card (a photo copy will accompany ...

Category

1930s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Masonite

Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna

Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Virgin Madonna Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614) circa 1600 oil on wood panel, unframed panel: 20 x 14.5 inches Provenance: private collection, northern ...

Category

Early 17th Century Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beach & Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Sky
Beach & Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Sky

Beach & Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Sky

By Michael Budden

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Summer Sky oil/panel 6 x 8 unframed, 9.5 x 11.5 framed Summer Sky is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a beautiful day at t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Living Life
Living Life

Living Life

By Jacob Burda

Located in Zofingen, AG

A celebration of everyday moments — quiet, warm, and deeply human. This painting captures the gentle rhythm of existence, where light meets stillness and ordinary scenes become timel...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Beautiful River Landscape
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Beautiful River Landscape

Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Beautiful River Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

River Landscape by Charles Martin-Sauvaigo (French 1881-1970) * see notes below French Impressionist painter oil painting on wooden panel unframed size: 13 x 16 inches condition: ve...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cozy Friends With Wine
Cozy Friends With Wine

Cozy Friends With Wine

Located in Zofingen, AG

Colorful acrylic painting of friends relaxing in lounge chairs with wine glasses Acrylic Painting on canvas One of a kind artwork Size: 80 × 80 × 3 cm (unframed) The artwork is tit...

Category

2010s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Warm Touch
Warm Touch

Warm Touch

By Oksana Reva

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Warm Touch” A peaceful wave unfolds across the canvas — not forceful, not fierce, but gently wrapping the space in tenderness. Its shifting shades of blue flow softly, like the brea...

Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Majestic Highland Loch Landscape Serenity Oil Painting Scenic Mountain Lake
Majestic Highland Loch Landscape Serenity Oil Painting Scenic Mountain Lake

Majestic Highland Loch Landscape Serenity Oil Painting Scenic Mountain Lake

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Majestic Highland Loch Landscape (we believe this depicts Loch Lomond in the Trossochs region of Scotland). signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) oil on canvas, framed framed...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Bush Lupine" Colorful Impressionistic Spring Time Landscape Oil Painting Framed
"Bush Lupine" Colorful Impressionistic Spring Time Landscape Oil Painting Framed

"Bush Lupine" Colorful Impressionistic Spring Time Landscape Oil Painting Framed

By David Chapple

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful impressionist pastoral landscape with beautiful color tones throughout. David Chapple has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed much ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

Unbridled Joy - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Africa

By John Ali

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"An Autumn Fairy Tale."
"An Autumn Fairy Tale."

"An Autumn Fairy Tale."

By Liudmila Shabazova

Located in Zofingen, AG

Style: The work is executed in the style of Abstract Expressionism, with a strong influence of Fauvism. It is characterized by the deliberate distortion of perspective, a departure f...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic

Mid Century Tarragona Spain Architectural Study Brown Ink Wash
Mid Century Tarragona Spain Architectural Study Brown Ink Wash

Mid Century Tarragona Spain Architectural Study Brown Ink Wash

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century Tarragona Spain Architectural Study Brown Ink Wash Artist: Trisler (artist unidentified), European School, mid 20th century Medium: Ink and wash on paper, unframed...

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Ink

Helter Skelter - Large Contemporary Cubist Terracotta Orange Oil Painting Canvas
Helter Skelter - Large Contemporary Cubist Terracotta Orange Oil Painting Canvas

Helter Skelter - Large Contemporary Cubist Terracotta Orange Oil Painting Canvas

By Harrison Gilman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles artist Harrison Gilman graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2018 his artworks were exhibited at the We Rise Art Fair in Los Angeles alongside Shepard Fairey ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Victorian Oil Painting Summer Woodland Pathway Landscape Gilt Framed
Original Victorian Oil Painting Summer Woodland Pathway Landscape Gilt Framed

Original Victorian Oil Painting Summer Woodland Pathway Landscape Gilt Framed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Woodland Path Victorian oil painting by Thomas James Purchas (British 1855-1930) with name plaque to frame oil painting on board, framed within ornate scrolled gilt frame framed:...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hillside Vista
Hillside Vista

Hillside Vista

By Michael Obermeyer

Located in Pasadena, CA

Provenance Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 11" x 14" FRAMED: 17.5" x 20.5" x 1.375" Signed "Obermeyer" on lower left

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paintings for Sale: Shop Abstract Paintings, Landscape Paintings, Still-Life Paintings and Other Fine Art on 1stDibs

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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 emerging artists and more today.

Questions About Paintings

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Some after paintings may be worth money. An after-painting is a copy of an original produced by a different artist. Generally, after paintings are worth less than originals. However, pieces made by pupils or assistants of the original artists may have some value. Those made by unrelated later artists are less likely to fetch high selling prices. To find out the estimated fair market value of a particular after-painting, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Find a large collection of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    No one knows for sure how much The Starry Night is worth, and it will be difficult to determine its potential value unless it becomes listed for sale or auction. One of the most valuable Vincent van Gogh paintings is Portrait of Dr Paul Gachet, which sold for $83 million in 1990, an amount that is roughly equivalent to $199.91 million today, factoring in inflation. Given the fame of The Starry Night, the painting would likely be worth even more. Today, The Starry Night is part of the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Find a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Caravaggio painting is worth depends on its historical significance, size, condition and other factors. In 2013, his Saint Jerome set a record for the Italian artist's work, selling for more than $123,000. Caravaggio is best known for his dramatically lit history and religious paintings, which influenced many Baroque artists. The vast majority of the artist's pieces are in museums, such as the Prado in Madrid, Spain. If you believe you own a Caravaggio, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer to have it authenticated and evaluated. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 10, 2024
    A group of paintings is called a gallery. While the term gallery is used in the sense of place for displaying art, a gallery can also refer to a collection of paintings, sculptures or other types of art. 

    It’s worth noting that there are other types of groups of paintings that pertain to a given artist’s intention.

    Paintings that are made of more than one part are called polyptychs. Diptychs and triptychs are types of polyptychs. A painting made up of two panels is called a diptych, while a triptych refers to a work that consists of three panels. In some cases, a diptych or a triptych might comprise a single scene. Alternatively, the multiple panels might not depict a single scene at all but may be connected in some other sense.

    A series refers to a group of paintings, sculptures, prints or some other kind of art in which the individual pieces are similar and related according to medium, subject matter and/or some other characteristic.

    If you’re working on arranging wall art in your home, a good option would be to create a grouping of pieces, and a spacious wall allows you to spread them out. Smaller areas, like those between windows and doors, are the perfect places to display your more petite pieces. These can also be deployed in a cluster as a gallery wall.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
    No one can say for certain what the first painting ever made was. However, ancient paintings have been discovered on the walls of caves. Found in a limestone cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, one of the earliest examples depicts three wild pigs. Scientific dating has determined that the artwork is more than 45,000 years old. Explore a diverse assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    How much Demi Padua paintings are worth depends on their age, history and other factors. According to auction sales records published online, the contemporary Filipino artist has sold for between $270 USD and $87,000 USD in the past. Padua is known for his unique style, which blends elements of abstraction with hyperrealism. His popularity has increased in recent years due to his active Instagram, which art lovers can follow to check out his latest works. If you own a Demi Padua painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you with the valuation process. On 1stDibs, find a collection of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much an Isabel Diaz painting is worth depends on its size, history, condition and other factors. In 2015, one of her paintings, Untitled, sold for more than $57,000 at a gallery in Makati, Philippines. The oil on canvas painting is representative of the Filipino-American artist's work, depicting slightly abstracted flowers in a colorful arrangement against a minimalist white background. If you own a Diaz painting, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer assist you with the valuation process. Find a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To tell if a painting is vintage, research the artist and determine when they were active. There are mobile apps that can help you identify the artist by referencing a photo of the signature on your painting. If your painting is over 20 years old but less than 100, it would generally be considered vintage. However, experts don't often use the term vintage to describe art. If you need assistance with the dating process, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an artist's painting, first try using the app Smartify. It allows you to take a photo of the artist's signature, and then it automatically searches a large database to identify who made it. If this search yields no results, you can try performing a reverse image search using a photo of the signature or the entire painting. Once you know who the artist is, you can use trusted online resources to determine the name and age of the piece. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting and identify it for you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    Perhaps the most famous painting that has the moon and stars in it is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Produced in 1889, the painting shows a turbulent landscape beneath a dramatic night sky. Many other paintings have also depicted the moon and stars. Some notable examples include Joan Miró's Femme, Lune, Etoile; Giovanni di Paolo's The Creation of the World and The Expulsion from Paradise; Adam Elsheimer's The Flight Into Egypt and Francisco Goya's Witches’ Sabbath. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    George Caleb Bingham is famous for his paintings. The American artist produced works that captured the nature of everyday life in Missouri during the 19th century. In addition, he was a politician who served as the state treasurer and adjutant general of Missouri. Explore a selection of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    To tell the difference between a painting and a lithograph, look at the piece's surface closely. A painting will usually feature variations in texture, color and line due to the fact that the artist who produced it applied paint by hand. Because a lithograph is a print, its surface will usually be smoother with more uniform lines and colors. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of paintings and lithographs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much a Rousseau painting is worth depends on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2023, the French painter's Les Flamants sold for $43.5 million at auction. Depicting flamingos drinking from a peaceful lagoon before a lush jungle, the painting is an excellent example of the primitive-style landscapes for which Henri Rousseau is known. If you own a Rousseau piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can perform a valuation of it for you. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify a painting online, you can first try to use the app Smartify. Once you've downloaded the app, snap a photo of the artist's signature. The app will then search through its database and determine the artist. From there, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about the artist, your painting's name and facts about its history. Alternatively, you can photograph the painting and conduct a reverse image search of the whole image or the artist's signature to begin your research. For assistance with identification, seek the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out how much your painting is worth, you can try looking at auctions and online sales histories to see how much pieces made by the artist have sold for in the past. If you're unsure who the artist is, snap a photo of the signature with the Smartify mobile app to find out who produced it. Because the condition, size and other aspects of a painting can also impact its value, having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece is often a good idea. Find a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To find out if your painting is worth anything, you can first do some research online using trusted resources. Look to see how much other pieces by the artist have sold for in the past to get a rough idea of the value of your artwork. Because condition also contributes to valuation, it is a good idea to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece as well. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Technically, you can put a canvas painting in a glass frame. However, many experts advise against it. Paintings executed on canvas typically do not need the protection of glass, and a glass front on a frame can actually make it more difficult to admire the brushwork and fine details of a piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if an old painting is a print, use a magnifying glass to look at its surface up close. A real painting will have visible brushstrokes left behind by the artist. A print will usually have a smooth surface and may look like it's made up of tiny dots, depending on the printing process used to produce it. If you're still unsure about your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you. Explore a collection of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell if a painting is an original or a copy, research the artist and their work using trusted online resources. Specifically, learn about the brushstrokes that the artist commonly used and then examine your piece for evidence of these techniques. You can also compare the signature on your painting to the ones found in online images. Because it can be difficult to authenticate art without experience and training, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    There are two main ways to know if your old painting is worth money. First, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to determine how much similar paintings by the artist have sold for in the past. If you're unsure who the artist is, try the app Smartify, which provides identifications using artists' signatures. A second option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of paintings.