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St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
By C. Desborough
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Mary's Church, Attenborough, British Oil Painting
By British artist C.Desborough, 20th Century
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.75 in W 32.75 in D 1 in
LARGE SIGNED BRITISH OIL PAINTING - EXTENSIVE RIVER LANDSCAPE DISTANT HILLS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed.
Size: frame: 23 x 33 inches
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century British Oil Painting The Nude Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb Post-Impressionist mid-20th century British oil painting on canvas (laid on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expressionist Contemporary British Oil Painting
By Sally Bradshaw
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
by Sally Bradshaw (British, b.1962)
oil painting on canvas
painting: 18 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse
British School, 20th century
oil painting on panel, unframed
paintings size: 8
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Antique British Oil Painting Borrowdale Lake District River Valley Cottages
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Borrowdale" * see notes below
British School, early 20th century
oil on board, unframed
board: 7 x
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century British Oil Painting - WW2 Plane in Field - Spitfire?
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: British School, mid 20th century
Title: Spitfire (?) plane in field
Medium: oil painting
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunflowers in Vase Blue Background Colourful Modern British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 22 x 18 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair Swans Stately Home Country House Lake Large British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Love Birds"
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 24 x 30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colourful Modernist British Oil Painting Swans on River Far Reaching Countryside
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
board: 28 x 48 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 18th Century British Oil Painting Dusk Landscape Figures Boat & Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dusk Landscape
British School, 18th century
oil on canvas, unframed
painting: 32 x 41 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Gentleman with Cigar Large 19th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman with a Cigar
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fine Classical Still Life Summer Flowers, British Oil Painting Exhibition label
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Summer Flowers'
by Margaret Ryder (British b. 1908)
signed oil on canvas, framed
frame: 33 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 33 in W 26 in D 1 in
Contemporary British Oil Painting Purple Blue Sky Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 8 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rainbow Abstract Pastel Colours Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cloudy Sky Lake Reflection Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Open Green Field Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 78'
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wonky Olive Tree Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 97'
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumnal Brown Trees Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century British Oil Painting Fisherfolk on Shore with Boats Signed original
By Antique British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fisherfolk on the Shore
British School, late 19th century
indistinctly signed and inscribed
oil on
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Purple Sky Yellow Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
gouache painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oval Antique British Oil Painting Village Lane Cottage with Figure Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Lane
British artist, early 20th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 7 x 8.5 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 7 in W 8.5 in
Fishermen attending Nets in Harbour British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbour Scene
Phillip Hugh Padwick (1876 -1958)
signed oil painting on board, framed
framed: 16 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Yellow and White Dandelions
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 79'
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Foggy Purple Sky Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
gouache painting on board, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Vibrant Garden Plant Pots Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
gouache painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Huge 1830's British Oil Painting on Canvas Farmyard Scene with Animals Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Victorian Farmyard
British School, circa 1830
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 34 x 48 inches
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 34 in W 48 in
Set of 4 Hunting Scenes British Oil Paintings Signed - 4 x original paintings
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of Four (4) Hunting Scenes
British School, 20th century
signed Hallard
4 x oil on board
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cloudy Skies Over Golden Meadow Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 8 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Grey Clouds Over Green Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blurred Clouds Through Gree Trees Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 8.5
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun Blazed Purple Sky Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hazy Woodland Forest Path Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blurry Bright Colourful Forest Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Stream Through The Valley Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 98'
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Victorian British Oil Painting Cattle in Tranquil Pastures
By Thomas Sidney Cooper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Pastures
circle of Thomas Sidney Cooper (British 1803-1902)
signed oil painting on board
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse by Lane", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
' and dated 1964.
A handsome oil painting of the English countryside by well-listed painter Ralph
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coastal Cliff Top Seascape Landscape signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: High Cliffs coastal scene
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 25.25 x 33.25
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.25 in W 33.25 in
Albert Goodwin - Naples - Late 19th Century British Oil Painting
By Albert Goodwin
Located in London, GB
.
Oil on board
Framed
19 by 26 cm., 7 ½ by 10 ¼ in.
(frame size 40 by 48 cm., 15 ¾ by 19 in
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cloudy Blue Skies Over Stripey Meadows Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board , unframed
board: 19
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Purple Trees Blue Cloudy Sky Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Pink Town On Purple Mountains Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumnal Trees Blowing In Wind Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blurry Purple and Yellow River Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 15'
oil painting on canvas
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Crumbling Layered Rocks Into Lake Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
dated 19'
oil painting on canvas
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Fox and Cubs In Woodland Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Alan King, British Artist (1946- 2003)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 27 x 37 inches
canvas
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 27 in W 37 in D 1 in
Beautiful Scottish Highland Loch Scene Signed Original British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Scottish Highland Loch in the Summer
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 18 x 22 inches
Painting: 12 x
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse in English Landscape", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
Gillies Cole' and dated 1964.
A handsome oil painting of the English countryside by well-listed painter
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
BARBARA DOYLE 1970's MODERN BRITISH OIL PAINTING - Blue Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
was a member of the Arun Art Society.
Title:' Veronese Abstraction No.1'
Medium: oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
BARBARA DOYLE (B.1917) 1970's MODERN BRITISH OIL PAINTING
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
in London. She was a member of the Arun Art Society.
Title: 'Ferring'
Medium: oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Battle Ships at Sea Naval Engagement Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Battle at Sea
by Gordon Wood Armstrong (British late 20th century)
signed oil on board, framed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Victorian British Oil Painting Man Fishing Autumnal River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
T. Lawley (British late 19th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 15 x 23.5 inches
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique British Oil Painting For Restoration - Highland Landscape with Waterfall
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Waterfall
British School, late 19th century
oil on board
board: 14 x 10 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Victorian British Oil Painting Rocky River Highland Landscape & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Crossing
by Richard Sebastian Bond (British 1808-1886), signed and dated 1864
oil
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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British Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of british oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Abstract and Contemporary styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a british oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Angela Wakefield, Pamela Cawley, Sally Bradshaw, Peter Kuhfeld and J.B. Holmes are consistently popular. 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 british oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 4.75 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are British Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of british oil paintings start at $276 and top out at $424,692 with the average selling for $4,212.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About British 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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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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.
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