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The Beekeeper's Daughter 1881 oil painting by Henry Bacon
By Henry Bacon
Located in Hudson, NY
(1881)
Oil on canvas
35" x 36"
42.5" x 33" x 3" framed
Signed and dated "Henry Bacon 1881" lower right
Category
1880s Hudson River School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Henry Schafer (1833-1916) - 1881 Oil, Fecamp, Normandy
By Henry Schafer
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a wood frame with gilt detail. Inscribed and dated to the reverse. Signed. On board.
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Henry Schafer (1833-1916) - 1881 Oil, Chartres, France
By Henry Schafer
Located in Corsham, GB
Inscribed with the location to the reverse. Well presented in a wood frame. Signed. On board.
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Large Framed Waterfall Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist framed landscape oil painting. Framed in a silver
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting of Student, Signed Christian Pram-Henningsen, 1881
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting by Christian Pram-Henningsen (Denmark 1846-1892).
Subject is a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
John Nesbitt (1831-1904) - 1881 Oil, Silver Birch By The Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque lake scene in oil, showing a bank covered in ferns and several large silver birch
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Oil Painting of a Thatched Mill by T. Whittle, Dated 1881
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Oil Painting. An English thatched mill with the mill race and ducks. Signed and Dated
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 14 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
Willem Horselenberg (1881-1961) - Framed Oil, Port View, Rotterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
An impressive port scene by the listed Dutch artist Willem Horselenberg (1881-1961). Signed to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in
Oil on canvas by Eugene Verboeckhoven & Alexander Daiwaille (1796-1881)
By Eugène Verboeckhoven
Located in Uppingham, GB
Oil on canvas by Eugene Verboeckhoven (1796-1881) & Alexander Daiwaille (1818-1888) Landscape with
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elegant Portrait of Lady in Rococo Attire Fine 19th Century French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady
by Victor Charles GUÉRIN (1815-1881)
signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cinderella portrait after 1881 painting in collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Romantic, pre Raphaelite painting titled 'Cinderella', this oil on canvas painting is in the
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
Fanny Mearns (fl.1870-1881) - 1880 Oil, The Bosom Of The Family
Located in Corsham, GB
A heartwarming oil interior scene by the British painter, Fanny Mearns. The scene shows the rustic
Category
19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30.91 in W 36.03 in
Eduardo Flo Guitart (1881-1958) - Fine, Large 1911 Oil, Girl with Chick
Located in Corsham, GB
beautifully done, giving the scene a serene feel. The painting is well presented in a substantial contemporary
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Leopold Achtenhagen (1881-1942) - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, View of a Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
Berlin artist Leopold Achtenhagen (1881-1942). Signed lower left. Presented in a contemporary gilt-effect
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View Of VALLDEMOSSA, MALLORCA , 20th Century LEO GESTEL (1881-1941)
Located in Blackwater, GB
View Of VALLDEMOSSA, MALLORCA , 20th Century
LEO GESTEL (1881-1941)
Early 20th Century view of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Little Donkey' by Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven (1798 – 1881), dated 1856
By Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven
Located in Knokke, BE
Eugène Joseph Verboeckhoven
Waasten 1798 – 1881 Schaarbeek
Belgian Painter
'The Little Donkey
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil, Canvas
H 14.97 in W 18.31 in D 3.94 in
Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951
Original oil on canvas affixed to
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plywood, Oil
'Girl at the Mirror' by Victor Abeloos (1881 – 1965), signed and dated 1920
By Victor Abeloos
Located in Knokke, BE
Victor Abeloos
1881 – Brussels – 1965
Belgian Painter
'Girl at the Mirror'
Signature: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 22.05 in W 30.32 in D 3.15 in
Portrait of a Redhaired Girl, dated 1867 by JOHN HARRIS VALDA Senior (1835-1881
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait of a Redhaired Girl, dated 1867
by JOHN HARRIS VALDA Senior (1835-1881)
Large 19th
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Frans Van Holder, 1881 - 1919, Belgian, 'Portrait Of A Young Woman In White'
Located in Knokke, BE
Frans Van Holder
Ixelles 1881 – 1919 Geneva
Belgian Painter
'Portrait of a Young Woman in White
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.45 in W 47.45 in D 3.94 in
Cattle by the Sea, c. 1867 by Ann Sophia Towne Darrah (American, 1819-1881)
Located in New York, NY
.
In 1882, a memorial exhibition comprised of over 200 of Darrah’s oil and watercolor paintings was
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'Still Life with Red Poppies' 1921 by Léon De Smet (1881 – 1966), Belgian
By Léon De Smet
Located in Knokke, BE
Léon De Smet
Ghent 1881 – 1966 Deurle
Belgian Painter
'Still Life with Red Poppies'
Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Pointillist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.86 in W 38.78 in D 3.94 in
Victor Abeloos, 1881 – 1965, Belgian Painter 'Bouquet of Flowers in a Green Vas'
By Victor Abeloos
Located in Knokke, BE
Victor Abeloos
Brussels 1881 – 1965
Belgian Painter
'Bouquet of Flowers in a Green Vase'
Signature
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.97 in W 34.06 in D 3.94 in
"Un Matin En Franche Comte Oil Painting by Marie Leonce Vaysse, 1881
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely landscape with trees on a creek in the foreground.
The background features.
A landscape painter, Vaysee studied under Hector Pron and Pierre Jeanniot.
He as a member of t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Evening in Comacchio - Ladscape (1881)
Located in Roma, RM
Artist: Giacinto Corsi di Bosnasco
Medium: oil on canvas
Signed signed lower right: 'G. Corsi 1881
Category
1880s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Village Scene with Horses Watering 1807-1881
By Edward Charles Williams
Located in Lincoln, GB
Edward Charles Williams 1807-1881
Village Scene with Horses Watering
Oil on Canvas
75cms by 120cms
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 3.94 in
La Cigale - Frederick Arthur Bridgman - American - 1881
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1881
Oil on board
9½ x 7½ inches (24 x 19 cm)
Framed: 19 x 17 inches (48 x 43 cm)
This is a
Category
1880s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Autumn" American / British Oil on Canvas by George Henry Boughton, R.A., 1881
By George Henry Boughton
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
sold his first painting at age 19, and maintained a studio in New York, where he was a member of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Paintings
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 2.25 in L 29.5 in
Burdock Plants beside a Fence by Edward L. Custer (1837-1881, American)
Located in New York, NY
-1881)
Burdock Plants beside a Fence
Oil on board
6 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches
Signed at lower left
Category
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Old Gate, Albano, Italy by Edward L. Custer (1837-1881, Swiss-American)
Located in New York, NY
The Old Gate, Albano, Italy by Edward L. Custer (1837-1881, American)
EDWARD L. CUSTER (1837-1881
Category
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Villa with View Toward Albano by Edward L. Custer (1837-1881, American)
Located in New York, NY
(1837-1881)
Italian Villa with View Toward Albano
Oil on canvas mounted to board
6 3/8 x 15 ½ inches
Category
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Castrum Pfronten, after W. H. Bartlett by Edward L. Custer (1837-1881, American)
Located in New York, NY
(1837-1881)
Castrum Pfronten, after W. H. Bartlett, 1858
Oil on canvas
12 1/8 x 16 1/8 inches
Signed at
Category
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unique 19th Century Oil Painting (57.5 x 47 cm) by Dutch Painter A. Eversen
By Collection Domaine Picasso
Located in Tilburg, Brabant
exclusive oil painting by A. Eversen (57.5 x 47 cm) from 1881 is in excellent condition and has an original
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 3.94 in
The Seine River in France
By Charles Picart le Doux
Located in Paris, FR
Charles PICART LE DOUX
1881-1959
Original handsigned oil painting on canvas by Charles Picart le
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Victorian Mountainous River Landscape Oil Painting
By John Syer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
River through the Valley
by John Syer (1844-1912)
signed & dated 1881
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting John Horsburgh, 1881
Located in London, GB
John Horsburgh (1835-1924.)
This is a beautiful antique oil on canvas painting of a young woman
Category
Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
A Little White Note - 19th Century Exhibition Oil Painting RBA 1881
By Albert Ludovici Jr.
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Little White Note’ by Albert Ludovici Jnr. R.B.A. (1852-1932). The painting was exhibited at the
Category
1880s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
P.F. Villiers - 1881 Oil, Mountainous Valley
Located in Corsham, GB
A landscape depicting a river flowing through a mountainous valley. Two figures walk with a small herd of sheep down a path to the left of the foreground. Presented in a wooden frame...
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
G. Van Burg - 1881 Oil, Family of Deer
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study depicting a stag, a doe and a fawn resting on the edge of a lake. The artist
Category
Late 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
W.E. Mitchell - 1881 Oil, Look at the Pig
Located in Corsham, GB
A rustic scene with one figure pointing at a pig with its head buried in a bucket while another man inspects it quizzically. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect slip. Signed and da...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Victorian British Oil Painting Fishing Boats on Choppy Seas, signed & frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Robert Bridgehouse (1818-1881), signed & dated 1862.
Title: fine Victorian oil
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ernest Gabriel Mitchell (1859-1928) - Signed & Framed 1881 Oil, Autumn Solitude
By Ernest Gabriel Mitchell
Located in Corsham, GB
A finely painted and highly detailed 19th Century oil painting by the artist Ernest Gabriel
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sir Rupert Alfred Kettle (1817–1894) - 1881 Oil, Cart Horse At Work
Located in Corsham, GB
A rustic oil landscape from the late 19th Century showing a horse, pulling a cart with two
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Oil Painting on Canvas Signed and Dated 1881 Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Important Italian painting dated 1881 and signed Giulio Queirolo (1825-1910). Excellent quality
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 51.58 in W 43.31 in D 1.58 in
SAMU BORTSOK (1881-1931) Large HUNGARIAN impressionist OIL PAINTING of Haystack
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Samu Bortsok (1881-1931) Hungarian
TITLE: "Harvest Time"
SIGNED: lower left
MEDIUM: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Church Interior Watercolor on Paper Italy 1881
Located in Milan, IT
Watercolor on paper. Signed Borrani and dated 1881 in the lower left corner. Meticulous and
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hugo Figge (1881-1956) - 1946 Oil, Evening Peace
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming rural scene depicting a Shepard and his sheep dog guiding their herd back to the barn at sunset. The setting sun casts a glow across the scene, bringing warmth to the wint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hugo Figge (1881-1956) - 1949 Oil, Suited Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a man in a suit and bowtie by German artist Hugo Figge. The man has a relaxed but confident expression and his fine dress gives the impression of importance. S...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Louis Bosworth Hurt Grazing Cows in Highlands Painting 1881
By Louis Bosworth Hurt
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Signature and date 1881 in the lower right corner. Louis Bosworth Hurt was
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38.98 in W 56.7 in D 2.76 in
Lake Wawayanda, 1881
By Jasper Francis Cropsey
Located in New York, NY
In “Lake Wawayanda, 1881” Jaspar Francis Cropsey depicts trees in autumn color on the shore of a
Category
Early 1800s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Maria Zimmermann-Dursch (1881-1971) - Oil, Chrysanthemums and Roses
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant still life painting showcases three floral arrangements set against a deep blue
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Børge Nyrop (1881-1948) - Danish School 1944 Oil, Corn Stooks
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming mid century study by Danish painter Borge Nyrop depicts an open field with neat piles of corn stooks. The artist captures the scene in a muted palette, using a subtle i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marjory Violet Watherston (1881-1969) - Framed Oil, Canons Park, Early Autumn
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful autumn painting by Marjory Violet Watherston (1881-1969), depicting a serene spot in
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Amy Katherine Browning (1881-1978) -y Oil, Portrait of Hester Wood
By Ali Alışır
Located in Corsham, GB
A Portrait of Hester Wood (later Hester Harvey Cleminson. Signed and inscribed to the stretchers verso. Presented in a gilt frame. On canvas.
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attrib. Henri Fricker (1881-1952) - Early 20th Century Oil, Mediterranean Town
Located in Corsham, GB
Blocks of pastel tones are used to describe a calming Mediterranean coastal town.
On Thick card.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attrib. Henri Fricker (1881-1952) - Early 20th Century Oil, Mediterranean Town
Located in Corsham, GB
Blocks of pastel tones are used to describe a calming Mediterranean coastal town.
On Thick card.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hay Gatherer at Rest in the Field by Francois Alfred Delobbe 1881 Oil on Canvas
By François-Alfred Delobbe
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hay Gatherer at Rest in the Field by Francois Alfred Delobbe 1881 Oil on Canvas
A beautiful large
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 46 in W 58.5 in D 2.5 in
E. Janin (1881-1962) - German School Early 20th Century Oil, Swiss Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A considerably large oil study of a dramatic Swiss landscape, painted with stunning views across a
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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There is a broad range of 1881 oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Old Masters and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1881 oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Harry Humphrey Moore, Harry Moore, Claude Raguet Hirst, Charles Leslie and Alessandro Castelli are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.
How Much are 1881 Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for 1881 oil paintings we offer is $5,334, while they’re typically $327 on the low end and $156,273 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1881 Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To 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. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023Because 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.