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Vintage 1930s Oil Painting of a Family in Front of A Victorian Home
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1930s Oil Painting of a Family in Front of A Victorian Home
Original oil on panel
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
HENRI MILOCH (1898-1979) SIGNED 1930'S OIL PAINTING - PORTRAIT OF A DAPPER GENT
By Henri Miloch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
unstretched canvas, unframed
canvas: 19 x 16 inches
Very decorative 1930's oil painting on canvas by Henri
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Head Portrait of a Lioness Fine British 1930's Oil Painting Gilt Framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lioness
English artist, circa 1930's
oil on board, framed
framed: 10.5 x 9.5 inches
board: 8 x
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's Oil Painting Cow In Grey Gloomy Meadow Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Meadow Landscape
signed by Y. Blanchon, French 1950's Impressionist
artist oil on artist paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 13 in
1930's Oil Painting French Village Behind Green Field Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 9.5 high by 7 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 7 in
Portrait of Two Seated Nude Women - British Modernist 1930's oil painting
By Lionel Ellis
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Modernist portrait oil painting is by noted artist Lionel Ellis. The painting
Category
1930s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original beautiful 1930's OIL PAINTING portrait of a lady SIGNED - Austrian
Located in Cirencester, GB
”
SIGNED: upper left and dated 1936
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 70cm x 60cm unframed
CONDITION
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of Artist's Daughter Julian Orde Poet - British 1930s oil painting
By Cuthbert Orde
Located in London, GB
This beautiful British Art Deco portrait oil painting is by listed artist Cuthbert Orde. Famous for
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
during the summer of 1932. Its success led to many subsequent showings of his work during the 1930’s and
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1930s French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Old Gnarled Tree in Brown Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Tree
French Post-Impressionist artist, circa 1930's
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Provencal Countryside Oil Painting - Double Sided work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal Lane
French School, circa 1930's
oil painting on board, unframed
10.5 x 13.5 inches
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lower Manhattan Cityscape American Artist WPA Era NY School c. 1930 Henry Ensol
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modern 1930's oil painting by WPA era American artist Henry Ensol. This work comes in
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Outer Banks North Carolina - Fishing Boats Oil on Canvas 1930s
Located in Soquel, CA
The Outer Banks North Carolina - Fishing Boats Oil on Canvas 1930s
Oil painting depicting two
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Illustration Board, Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Salburg 1934 Signed French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
By Berthe Dumas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lovely 1930's oil painting depicting this view of the Austrian city of Salzburg. Superb depiction
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
1930's French Modernist Oil Portrait of Nude Lady abstract setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nude Model
French School, 1930's
oil on canvas
21.5 x 15 inches
double sided work
provenance
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large French Post Impressionist 1930's Oil Still Life Artists Studio Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Studio Interior
French Post Impressionist, first half 20th century
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beautiful 1930's French Signed Oil Portrait Lady Purple Dress Blue & Pink Back
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, circa 1930's
signed lower front corner
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22 x 18 inches
provenance
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930s European Fauvist Signed Oil Painting - Portrait of Bearded Young Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: European School, circa 1920's-1930's period, indistinctly signed lower left corner
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting South of France Street Scene Old Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old French St
1930's Post Impressionist artist,
faintly signed lower left??
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1 bid
No Reserve
H 21 in W 14 in
The Old Town Nice, South of France, Signed French Modernist Oil 1930's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
)
Medium: oil painting on board, framed.
frame: 28.75 x 32.75 inches
board: 21.25 x 25.5 inches
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.75 in W 32.75 in
Very Large 1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil - Avenue of Green Wispy Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Avenue of Trees
French School, circa 1930's
indistinctly signed and dated
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Signed Oil, Portrait of Young Lady in Turquoise Dress 1930s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's, signed very lower right corner and inscribed verso
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 1930's French Signed Oil Sunflowers in Vase in Interior Windowsill Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunflowers in the Window
by Y Blanchon, French circa 1930's period
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1930's English Portrait of a Lady in a Hat Beautiful Quality Original Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1930's period
Portrait of a Lady
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 34 x
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mediterranean Coastline View 1930’s French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, captured by a French artist.
Circa 1930's, this impressionist landscape has a calming elegance, the artist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14 in W 14 in D 1 in
Haystacks in Field, 1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harvest Workers Threshing Machine French Post Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harvest Workers
French Post-Impressionist circa 1930's
pastel drawing board, unframed
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
No Reserve
H 21.5 in W 18 in
1930's French Oil Painting Village Church In Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 12 in W 14.5 in
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Green Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Countryside Rural Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 10 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Summer Provence Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's, inscribed verso.
Title: Summer in Provence
Medium
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Industrial Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, ca 1930’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an unsigned but wildly expressionist American industrial landscape that dates to the 1930’s
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 20 in D 3 in
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Cottage Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: The French
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Boats in Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: Boats in the
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 13 in
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Provencal Landscape Sunflowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: Lush
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Oil Painting Clear Sea Rocky Beach Bay Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed initials by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1 bid
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 13 in
1930's French Oil Painting Purple Mountains Over Blue Sea Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed initials by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 12 in W 16.5 in
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Mountains Behind Foggy Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 13 in
Ancient Aqueduct & French City 1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 10.75 x 13.75 inches
condition: overall good
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 10.75 in W 13.75 in
Rocky Coastline Normandy Scene 1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) *see notes below
signed lower front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 13 in
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Golden Sandy Sea Path
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting Sketch Portrait Lady with Tambourine
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lady with the Tambourine
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting - Tranquil River Landscape Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1930's, indistinctly signed
Title: The Tranquil River
Medium
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Stone Cottage With Ladder
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Horse and Hay Cart
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Rural Farm Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Suzanne Crochet1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Rural Farm Green Landscape, c. 1930's
No Reserve
H 9.5 in W 13 in
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Bright Green Church Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), French Impressionist artist
Title: Church in a
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Winding River Landscape Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Green Atmospheric River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village Fete Market Gathering 1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: the Village
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Haystack under Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930) French Impressionist artist
Title: The Harvest
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Sketch Ballerina green background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), French Impressionist artist
Title: the Ballerina
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Provencal Sunny Old Town 1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930 female French Impressionist artist)
Title: The Old
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Provencal Summer Village Lane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), female French Impressionist artist
Title: The
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Model Reading a Book, French Impressionist 1930’s Nude Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Model Reading a Book
French School, Early 20th Century
Oil painting on canvas, unframed
Canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Oil Painting Dark River Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 7.75 high by 9.5 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 7.75 in W 9.5 in
1930's French Oil Painting Chateau in The Summer Green Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 12 in W 16.5 in
1930's French Impressionist Oil Painting Stone Path To Quaint French Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.5 x 13 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Cross Mile Stone By Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 9.75 x 13.5 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Goats Munching On Green Grass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
front corner
oil painting on board/ panel, unframed
size: 7.75 x 11 inches
condition: overall good and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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1930s Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1930s oil paintings available for sale. There are many modern, Impressionist and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add 1930s oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Salvador Dalí, Stanley Bate, Antonio Feltrinelli, Francis E. Jamieson and Charles Ragland Bunnell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large 1930s oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.5 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are 1930s Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for 1930s oil paintings we offer is $3,316, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $1,971,420 for the highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About 1930s Oil Paintings
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The 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, 2024The 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, 2023To 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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