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Dipinto con Il Giudizio di Paride, Attribuito a Domenico Lupini 1500s 1600s
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. Il modello deriva da un'incisione di Marcantonio Raimondi su disegno di Raffaello, appositamente realizzato per l'opera grafica, e derivato da un dipinto posto nella St...
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Extraordinary Italian Oil on Panel from the 1500s 'Sacrifice of Isaac'
Located in Barletta, IT
Majestic Italian oil on panel, a unique and original work dating back to the late 1500s
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Antique 16th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Look - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Masters very present in his painting. In this case, the direct influence of Frans Hals is undeniable: the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

The New Dutch - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Masters very present in his painting. In this case, the direct influence of Frans Hals is undeniable: the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Eye on White - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Masters very present in his painting. In this case, the direct influence of Frans Hals is undeniable: the
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of the Holy Family
Located in Hastings, GB
the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts by the Spanish invaders and
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20th Century Peruvian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painted Christ and the Adulteress Flemish school 16th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Board. Flemish school of the 16th century. The work bears a plaque at the base attributing it to Lambert Van Noort (1520 -1571), justified by the proximity to his painterly ma...
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Madonna Enthroned with Child between angels and saints Nicholas of Tolentino
Located in Milan, IT
The painting features the enthroned Madonna and Child, two praying angels, and Saints Nicholas of Tolentino, Augustine, Luke the Evangelist, and Monica, below an elegant canopy. The ...
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Deposizione di Cristo nel sepolcro. Pittore lombardo (Giuseppe Meda?) 1560-1570
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. La grande scena racconta la Deposizione di Cristo dalla Croce, condensando due momenti della narrazione: il Compianto della Madonna sul corpo del Cristo e la deposizion...
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Holy Family with Saint John, first half of the 16th century
Located in Milan, IT
cloth occupies the right half of the painting while in the opposite half there is a natural landscape
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Madonna and Child with St. John, c. 1540-1560. Attributed to Carlo Portelli
Located in Milan, IT
caratterizzato, fin dalla metà del Quattrocento, da una valle rigogliosa attraversata da un fiume a “S”. I colori
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18th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Lamentation of Christ, 16th Century Oil Old Master
Located in London, GB
the Ghirlandaio bottega, and several paintings of the early 1500’s commissioned from Davide would
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Holy Family Italian School Madonna and Child Oil on Canvas Blue
Located in Sanremo, IT
(oil painting on canvas, 32 x 26 cm without frame and 40 x 33 cm with frame) representing the Madonna
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1610s Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Clelia crosses the Tiber' Domenico Lupini attributed to, XVth century
Located in Milan, IT
The painting represents Clelia crossing the Tiber. Clelia was a Roman heroine, who was given as a
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Penitent Magdalene and St. John the Baptist, oil on slate, early 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
: We are faced with two examples of oil painting on stone. The beginnings of this particular technique
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Early 17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century portrait painting of a boy playing with a spinning top on a terrace
Located in Bath, Somerset
her executors on behalf of the MS Society; Sotheby’s, London, 'British Paintings 1500-1850', 21
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1740s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Cuzco School Oil On Canvas Archangel Raphael
Located in Hastings, GB
school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish
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Antique 1840s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Cesta de flores", 17th Century Oil on Canvas, Still Flowers by Juan de Arellano
By Juan de Arellano
Located in Madrid, ES
dogsSeventeen paintings of hunting, fifteen representations of actual sites, eleven oil paintings of angels and
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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Cuzco School Oil On Canvas Archangel Michael
Located in Hastings, GB
artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts
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Antique Early 19th Century Peruvian Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

18th Century Cuzco School Oil on Canvas Pope Gregory XIII
Located in Hastings, GB
) The Cuzco or Cusco school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru
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Antique 1720s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Cuzco Oil on Canvas of Saint Anthony of Padua
Located in Hastings, GB
school was a Roman Catholic artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish
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Antique 1680s Peruvian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th C Cuzco School Oil on Canvas Saint Isidore the Labourer
Located in Hastings, GB
artistic tradition that began in the 1500's in Peru, following the Spanish conquest and subsequent attempts
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Antique Late 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Pine

Italian Renaissance Painting of Our Lady of Peace, 18th Century Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, Mary with Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace on her arm
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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Canvas

The Blood Of Christ, The Milk Of The Madonna, 16th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
on panel. Magnificent circa mid 1500's panel painting of the blood and the milk mixed and part of the
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16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Self-Portrait of the Artist
By Lilian E. Whitteker
Located in London, GB
'Self-Portrait of the Artist', oil on canvas, by Lilian E. Whitteker (1952). This may be the only
Category

1950s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Sunset Landscape by Herman Hyneman, 19th Century
By Herman Hyneman
Located in Larchmont, NY
three different decades, he was never elected as a member. In the 1880's his paintings sold for between
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19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Portrait of the Artist's Wife by Herman Hyneman
By Herman Hyneman
Located in Larchmont, NY
the 1880's his paintings sold for between $100 and $1500, which were substantial sums for that period
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Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Herman Hyneman Original American Portrait, Signed and Dated 1907
By Herman Hyneman
Located in Larchmont, NY
the 1880's his paintings sold for between $100 and $1500, which were substantial sums for that period
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Portrait of Juliet Hyneman by American Artist Herman Hyneman
By Herman Hyneman
Located in Larchmont, NY
decades, he was never elected as a member. In the 1880's his paintings sold for between $100 and $1500
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Late 19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sensation in Wall Street, New York" Herman Hyneman, Jewish Artist, Gilded Age
By Herman Hyneman
Located in New York, NY
over a span of three different decades, he was never elected as a member. In the 1880's his paintings
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Elegant Lady in Winter, Trinity Church, New York" Herman Hyneman, Gilded Age
By Herman Hyneman
Located in New York, NY
over a span of three different decades, he was never elected as a member. In the 1880's his paintings
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Julie Hyneman at Central Park, New York City, " Herman Hyneman, Gilded Age
By Herman Hyneman
Located in New York, NY
a member. In the 1880's his paintings sold for between $100 and $1500, which were substantial sums
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Late 19th Century Ashcan School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bouquet of Flowers in a Pitcher
By Lilian E. Whitteker
Located in London, GB
most of her time painting landscapes, still-lifes, and flowers. She moved to France in the mid-1920's
Category

1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Traces of Time, Abstract Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsUsing her signature painting and collage technique, artist Margriet Hogue
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Iconic Tribute: Joan Miró's Historic Poster - FC Barcelona 75th Anniversary
By Joan Miró
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
contemporary. In his work, Miró used different painting techniques, some of them very unusual: oil, casein
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Allegory of Fortune
Located in New York, NY
Provenance: S. Spinelli Collection, Florence; their sale, Galleria Pesaro, Milan, July 11-14
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16th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Flight into Egypt - 17th Century, Old Master, Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Arles, FR
The Flight into Egypt 1620 Flemish Baroque Old Master Oil Painting on Copper The Flight into Egypt
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1620s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Female Figure in Contemplation, 1500s, oil paint
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on the table. The painting presents a female figure who, sitting on a boulder, listens to the
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Allegory of America, oil on table, 1500s
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on the table. The work is inspired by a graphic representation of the New Continent widely
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Of Eleonora Lampugnani Oil On Canvas Second Half 1500
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. Lombard school. The rich lady portrayed is accompanied by the identifying
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16th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a man with sword, Oil on Board, Lombard School 1500
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on board. Lombard School. Portrait of a young men wearing civil clothes. His face stands out in
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16th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mourning on the dead Christ, Oil On Paper On Canvas , 16th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on paper, applied on canvas. The really refined piece presents an unusually light layer of
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Christ At The Column North European School Oil On Oak 16th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on oak panel. North European school. Sealing wax stamps on the back. Scene of the Passion of
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Judgment of Paris' Domenico Lupini attributed to, late XVIth century, oil paint
Located in Milan, IT
, specially made for the graphic work, deriving from a painting placed in the Stanza della Segnatura (1513
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lilian Whitteker, 'Bouquet of Flowers in Water Jug', Expressionist Oil Painting
By Lilian E. Whitteker
Located in London, GB
'Bouquet of Flowers in Water Jug', oil on canvas (1969), in original gilt-wood frame, by Lilian
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1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lilian E. Whitteker, 'Bouquet of Flowers in Red Vase' Expressionist Oil Painting
By Lilian E. Whitteker
Located in London, GB
most of her time painting landscapes, still-lifes, and flowers. She moved to France in the mid-1920's
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1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of Three 18th Century Italian Landscape Paintings, Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
. Although it first started in the 1500’s, it was the 17th century when these paintings were most popular
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Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

Portrait of Child Oil on Canvas Early 17th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The painting, already restored and relined, is similar to those by Pier Francesco
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17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Saint Mary Magdalene Listens To Christ Leather Applied On Canvas 1500
Located in Milan, IT
Painting on leather applied on canvas. Venetian School. The piece originates from a fresco by
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Madonna with Child the Father Angels and Saints, XVIth century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Tuscan school of the late 1500s - early 1600s. The canvas is part of a
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

God speaks to Noah after the flood, XVIth century
By Follower of Jacopo Bassano
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. The great work is part of a series of paintings called "deluge", which
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lamentation over the dead Christ, Late '500 - early '600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on slate. Painted on a thick slab of slate, the scene presents the dramatic moment in which
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16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Clelia crosses the Tiber' Domenico Lupini attributed to, XVth century
Located in Milan, IT
The painting represents Clelia crossing the Tiber. Clelia was a Roman heroine, who was given as a
Category

16th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Aransas Steam Liner Nautical Painting Signed by Antonio Jacobsen and dated 1905
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Hallowell, ME
landscape painting is oil on canvas and measures 22 inches tall by 36 inches wide. In the frame it
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20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Lady in Elaborate Costume with Ruff & Pearls c.1615; oil on panel
By Robert Peake the Elder
Located in London, GB
during the early part of the 1600’s. Dress was a key component in portraits, and the exuberant attire
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of King William III, King of Great Britain c.1691; Antique Painting
By John Riley
Located in London, GB
possession of the Howard’s since the mid 1500’s and fourteen generations) Measurements: 103 x 82cm framed
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Oil on Board "The Nungate at Haddington" by William Darling McKay
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Oil painting on board "The Nungate at Haddington" by William Darling McKay, RSA (Scottish, 1844
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Italian Old Master Painting after Bartolomeo's Madonna & Child, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical Italian painting offers old master oil on canvas after the Fra Bartolomeo
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

"Indian Warriors" Native American War Dance
By Charles Beckendorf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil Indian Warriors Biography Charles Beckendorf (1930 - 1996) During the 1960's, when Charles
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th century portrait of Miss Furneaux-Pelham
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
' Sotheby's London sale, 'British Paintings 1500-1805', 10 July 1991, lot 22 (as by Thomas Hudson) Private
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18th Century English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Questions About 1500s Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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