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boy with flowers in the hair, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
From the series “Imaginary portraitsâ€
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.7 in W 11.8 in D 0.8 in
Boy in Scarf, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Boy in Scarf
Paul Noiret
Date: 1984
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
By Tino Luciano
Located in Utrecht, NL
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
Tino Luciano (1953, Sardinië) Like most
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
“Boy in Garden”
By Vanessa Bell
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Vanessa Bell (English, 1871-1961), Boy in Garden, Oil on Canvas
Sight: 19 3/8 by 23 3
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy Contemporary Art In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy In Stock
Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Contemporary Art In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Contemporary Art In Stock
Maya Kulenovic’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930's British Oil Painting Portrait of Westminster School Boy in Uniform
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Young Westminster"
by Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962)
signed and dated 1931
oil
Category
1930s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy In The Lake 2 - Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting, Lake View, Expression
By Agnieszka Zawisza
Located in Salzburg, AT
year 2000.
Oil and Acrylic painting is her most frequently used medium, but the artist also uses
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 43.31 in D 0.79 in
Abendsomme in Granada / Evening Sun in Granada
Located in Wien, 9
impart a distinctive depth and expressiveness to his creations.
From 1898 to 1912, Boyer was a member of
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy in Garden - British Edwardian Slade School oil painting
Located in London, GB
This very interesting British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted Slade School artist
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Young Boy in Red Coat - British Victorian 1892 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist Gilbert Baldry. A
Category
1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas Portrait -- Boy in a Brown Overcoat
By Tina Lincer
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on canvas portrait shows a boy wearing a brown colored overcoat and hat. The landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Watch me! -21st Century Oil Painting of a Nude Boy watching you in his Mirror
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by Dutch artist/painter David van der Linden.
Painted with oilpaint on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 3.94 in
Portrait of a Boy in White Shirt - Scottish 1920's Art Deco male oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Cowan Dobson. Painted in
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy in Wonderland
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. He works with the use of Oil paint, Acrylic, and Old photos (collages) on canvas. His paintings are a
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
"Boy in the Field"
Located in Astoria, NY
Eric Rebane (Russian, 1922-1999), "A Boy in the Field", Oil on Canvas, 1939, signed lower right
Category
1930s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in a landscape, large art deco period painting
Located in Norwich, GB
This luminous landscape is perfectly capturing the light of early spring. A boy is climbing over
Category
1930s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.81 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
French Modernist Painting Portrait of Boy in Red Jumper
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
“Petit Garçon”
Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020)
inscribed verso
framed
signed
oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
B. A. Pashton - 19th Century Oil, Boy in the Red Waistcoat
Located in Corsham, GB
This oil painting depicts a young figure in colourful period clothing, standing alone against a
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Boy Fishing in Calm Stream" Original Oil Painting by Deidrich Henry Gremke
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1860 - 1939). Oil on canvas; 22 1/2" x 33 1/2". Ex. Joseph Edward trust, San Francisco, CA
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
English School Folk Art Early 19th Century Oil - Young Boy in Plaid
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine English School folk art portrait of a young boy in an East Anglian landscape. The
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
''Poseidon and Amphitrite'' Contemporary Painting of Boy and Girl in Pool
By Amy Devlin
Located in Utrecht, NL
uses. Her paintings show a fascination with the movement and texture of water, which is depicted in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Portrait of a Boy in a Black Tunic - Early 17th Century Oil
Located in London, GB
Flemish School, Early 17th Century
Portrait of a Boy in a Black Tunic
Oil on panel
Image size: 15
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid-Century Modern Vastano Signed Oil Painting Boy With His Dog In Dark City
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, somewhat odd and a little sinister Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 37 in W 20.75 in D 1.75 in
Antique 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Charming Young Boy in Straw Hat
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century oil on canvas painting of charming young boy in straw hat.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 2 in
Large Oil Portrait of a Young Boy in Vintage Clothing Signed & Dated 1928
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy
signed and dated 1928 (indistinct signature)
oil painting on canvas
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Boy in Profile
Located in Stockholm, SE
The painting titled Portrait of a Boy in Profile, likely by Friedrich Wasmann (1805–1886
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Shepherd Boy from Appenzell. Portrait of a Swiss boy in national costume.
Located in Oslo, NO
"Shepherd boy from Appenzell" is another painting from the series "Children of the World
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
1950s López Pascual Oil on Canvas of Boy in Beach
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s López Pascual oil on canvas of boy in beach.
Dimensions with frame: 48 x 64.5 x 5.5.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Nude Boy In The Forest, 19th Century
By Henry Scott Tuke
Located in Blackwater, GB
nude boy in a forest, oil on canvas inscribed "Tuke" to the plaque. Sunlit woodland scene of the nude
Category
Early 20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Charming 1800's Painting of an Elderly Man and Boy in a Pastoral Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
condition
Description:
This beautiful early 19th-century oil painting depicts a heartwarming scene of an
Category
19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
English 1880s Oil on Canvas Painting of a Boy with His Dog in Antique Gilt Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oil on canvas painting from the late 19th century depicting a boy sitting with his dog
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
H 24.5 in W 20.25 in D 1.5 in
Pop art naive pastel painting on paper "Boy in the blue cap with sunglasses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This vibrant and energetic artwork "The boy in the blue cap with sunglasses ' captivates viewers
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 23.39 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
"Christian (Brother)" Haitian Boy Portrait in Yellow Shirt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. While always drawn to art, Alain began pursuing painting seriously in 2017. Primarily working in oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in a Meadow (1885) by Elias Erdtman
By Elias Erdtman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elias Erdtman (1862-1945) Sweden
Boy in a Meadow (1885)
oil on canvas laid board
unframed 13 x
Category
1880s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Canvas
Large French Modernist Painting Young Boy Harvesting Lavender Provence Fields
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
fun and colour comes through in her canvases.
Title: Boy In Lavender Field
Medium: oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Boy Fishing in River with Cottage in Wild Meadow in English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
watercolour paintings in lieu of the more permanent medium of oil on canvas and become a flourishing full-time
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy Falls Asleep in a Chair With Book in His Lap
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Unsigned
Advertisement, Cream of Wheat, 1928;
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"I See a Robin" - Portrait of a Boy in Winter
By Veon Zentner
Located in Soquel, CA
"I See a Robin," a figurative oil painting of a boy in a window by Veon Zentner (American, 20th
Category
1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Boy, Moses" illustration for Children of the Bible in Good Housekeeping
By Newell Convers Wyeth
Located in Fort Washington, PA
The present work was reproduced as an illustration for Bruce Barton's story "The Boy Who
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in Wonderland 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Men
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
artist born and brought up in Nigeria. He works with the use of Oil paint, Acrylic, and Old photos
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
19th century English Portrait of a Young boy in a Cavalier costume
Located in Woodbury, CT
to character. The boy’s confident stance and direct gaze lend the painting an arresting presence
Category
1860s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century portrait of a young Scottish/British boy in school uniform
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well painted 19th-century portrait of a young boy possible in a School Uniform.
With the label on
Category
1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Boy in Striped Sweater Sits on a Tree Branch, Advertisement, Cream of Wheat
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Unsigned
Advertisement, Cream of Wheat, 1929.
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th century Portrait of a young boy in a Summer landscape with flowers
Located in Woodbury, CT
painting a wonderful feel. The piece is framed In its original frame which makes the paintings even more
Category
1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in Woods, Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Canvas Blue Expressionist
By Seungyoon Choi
Located in London, England
, Seungyoon Choi. It is a large oil painting on canvas with a strong blue and white color aesthetic and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 76.38 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Young Boy in Festive Costume, after Oil Painting by Baroque Revival Artist
By John Van Der Vaart
Located in Fairhope, AL
Costume" while the original Baroque Revival Oil Painting was rendered in 1696 by Dutch artist John van der
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Baroque Revival Paintings
H 57.75 in W 47.75 in D 2.5 in
The Cabaret Le Lapin Agile in Montmartre Paris
By Emile Boyer
Located in Paris, FR
Original Oil on canvas
Date : circa 1920
Handsigned bottom right
Size unframed : 65 x 81 cm
The
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orthodox Boy in the Starlight
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful judicial painting by a well-known Polish artist.
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil Portrait of Boy in Gilt Frame
Located in Newark, GB
An attractive 19th century painting of a young boy in a feathered hat with a white collar, this is
Category
Antique 19th Century British Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Boy Seated in a Chair
By Margery Austen Ryerson
Located in East Hampton, NY
Ryerson taught art in New York settlement houses in exchange for the privilege of painting and drawing the
Category
1920s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Émile BOYER (1877-1948) – Oil on Canvas, Arc De Triomphe In Paris
Located in Beaune, FR
Painting, oil on canvas, representing the Arc de Triomphe seen from Avenue Foch in Paris. Canvas in
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century English Portrait of a Young Boy in a Orange Silk Suit
By Sir John Hoppner
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
made his final appearance as a boy actor and entered Christ’s College, Cambridge. Sadly his attempts to
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36.23 in W 32.29 in D 1.58 in
20th Century Oil - Boy in White Shirt
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil painting, depicting a portrait of a young boy in a white shirt. Unsigned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mythography #112" Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water.
Water has been the backdrop to the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mythography #130" Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a boy jumping in the water.
Water has been the backdrop to the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Insight", Figurative Oil Painting, Portrait of Young Boy in Yellow Rain Jacket
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
paint on canvas. This oil painting depicts a young boy in a yellow rain coat surrounded by origami paper
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - School Boy In Green
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual, modernist oil showing a young school boy in traditional Chinese school uniform. The
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clive Fredriksson - Contemporary Oil, A Boy in Blue
By Clive Fredriksson
Located in Corsham, GB
A dynamic composition by Clive Fredriksson, depicting a young boy paused in a crouching position
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in
"Mythography 178" oil painting of boy running in blue swim trunks, blue sky
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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 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.
- 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.)
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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. - 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 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.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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 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 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 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 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.
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