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1946 Antique German American Abstract Expressionist Jesus Christ oil Painting
By Joachim Probst
Located in New York, NY
Joachim Probst
(1913-1980)
signed and dated verso 1946
oil on canvas
original frame
Joachim
Category
1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,800
H 26 in W 13 in D 2 in
Frozen River Scene with Windmill Beyond, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Naples, Florida
Pieter Caspar Christ (Dutch, 1822 - 1888)
This Romantic painter of cityscapes and
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,250
H 15.5 in W 18 in
Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ
Located in Portland, OR
An important & large Italian Baroque period oil painting on panel attributed to Daniele Crespi
Category
1620s Baroque Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$7,800
H 26.25 in W 52 in D 2 in
Jesus Christ, Portrait, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,100
H 14 in W 20.5 in D 0.8 in
Christ Crowned With Thorns Sacred Oil Painting 17th Century Old Master Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ In Thorns
"Ecce Homo"
Italian School, 17th century
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Framed: 19
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,453 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19 in W 16.5 in
The Flagellation of Christ Antique Oil on Wood Panel Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flagellation of Christ
Eastern European artist, late 19th century
oil on wood panel, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,425
H 35 in W 25.5 in
jesus christ superstar oil on canvas painting abstract expressionism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - jesus christ superstar - Oil on canvas
Canvas size 80X60 cm.
Frameless.
Nerea
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$818 Sale Price
62% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in
1960's French Expressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Christ Crucifixion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ (The Crucifixion)
by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (French, 1960's)
signed, titled and dated verso
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$981 Sale Price
30% Off
H 18 in W 15 in
Antique French Old Master Oil Painting Christ Healing the Sick Jersusalem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ Healing the Sick
French School, 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 15 x 20.5
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,822
H 15 in W 20.5 in
Christ and Pilate, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,950
H 26.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
Antique French Symbolist Oil Painting Christ in Garden of Gethsemane & Disciples
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane
French Symbolist artist
late 19th Century
oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Oil - Christ in Prayer
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric portrayal of Christ in prayer, hands clasped and head bowed in a posture of deep
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Circular Oil Painting Flagellation of Christ, 18th Century Old Master
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Flagellation of Christ
Italian, 18th century
oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 15 x 14 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,359 Sale Price
30% Off
H 15 in W 14 in
Renaissance Style Head Profile Portrait of Christ Beautiful Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Head of Christ
19th Century Dutch School
oil on paper laid down on board, unframed
size: 7.5 x
Category
19th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,859 Sale Price
30% Off
H 7.5 in W 6 in
1960's French Modernist Large Oil Painting Christ Preaching to Crowd
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Christ Preaching to the Crowd
French Modernist artist, circa 1960's period
oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$981 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27 in W 31 in
Christ and the Sinner, Portraits, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,600
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
Christ in Glory, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 34 in D 1 in
"Christ"
By Joachim Probst
Located in Astoria, NY
Joachim Probst (American, 1913-1980), "Christ", Impasto Oil on Canvas, 1955, signed lower right
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Oil on Panel Italian Religious Painting Christ Carrying the Cross
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Splendid Italian painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on panel artwork of
Category
1650s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$14,443
H 39.38 in W 33.86 in D 1.97 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Spanish Religious Painting Virgin with Christ, 1750
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Antique Spanish painting from 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a religious subject
Category
1770s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,379
H 61.82 in W 42.92 in D 1.58 in
Huge Victorian English Old Master Oil Painting Madonna & Christ Child after Dyck
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna and Christ Child
English School, 19th century
after the earlier painting by Sir Anthony
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,631 Sale Price
30% Off
H 49 in W 39.5 in
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Madonna with Christ Child
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna & Christ Child
Italian, 17th century
oil on wood panel, unframed
board: 9.5 x 7.5
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,809 Sale Price
30% Off
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in
17th Century Christ in Chains Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century
Christ in chains
Oil on canvas, 95 x 71 cm
Frame 110 x 84 cm
The
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil on Canvas Painting Depicts Christ by Eugene Hindle
Located in London, GB
Christ about to take up the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated lower left
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large 18th Century Italian Oil On Canvas Painting Of Christ
Located in London, GB
A large scale (life size) 18th Century Italian oil on canvas.
'THE BODY OF THE DEAD CHRIST IN THE
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
1830's French Romantic Period Large Oil Painting Christ on the Cross
By Eugène Delacroix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion
French School, circa 1830's
circle of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863)
oil on canvas
Category
Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,159 Sale Price
30% Off
H 37.5 in W 22.5 in
Christ Crucified
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
"Christ Crucified" is a striking oil on copper painting by an anonymous German School artist. This
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Old Master Flemish Oil on Canvas Baroque Painting Jesus Christ Ecce Homo 1630
Located in Portland, OR
An important Old Master oil on canvas painting by the Flemish artist, Jan Cossiers, a follower of
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$22,250
H 53 in W 39 in D 3.5 in
Baroque Crucifixion Of Christ, Religious Painting, Oil On Copper, 17th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 17th century Italian Baroque painting, executed in oil on copper, depicts the Crucifixion of
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Copper
$8,463 Sale Price
20% Off
H 24.41 in W 21.26 in D 3.75 in
“Christ in the Wilderness”
By Margaret Putnam
Located in Warren, NJ
Margaret Putnam (American 1913-1989), Christ in
the Wilderness, Batik Painting. In good condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abella, Jesus Christ Religious theme. original acrylic painting
By Juan Jose Abella Rubio
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Abella. Religious theme.original acrylic painting.
Juan Jose Abella Rubio was born in Estercuel, a
Category
1980s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,900
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in
17th Century Scourged Christ Religious Old Master Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Nottingham, GB
17th Century Scourged Christ Religious Old Master Oil Painting on Canvas
Dimensions: 70 x 51cm
Category
Antique 17th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
$3,918
H 20.08 in W 27.56 in D 0.99 in
Italian School 18th Century Oil - Christ on the Cross, Devotion
Located in Corsham, GB
This evocative religious painting in oil portrays a bearded figure tenderly cradling a smaller
Category
Early 18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$573
H 11.23 in W 7.09 in
Christ Salvator Mundi Paint Oil on copper 16/17th Century Flemish school
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Antique painting depicting the Face of Christ as Salvator Mundi
Flemish painter, 16th-17th century
Category
16th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,130 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 15.36 in
Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting c. 1700's The Madonna Christ Child St. John
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna, Christ Child and St. John
Italian Old Master, circa 1700's period
oil painting on
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,876 Sale Price
30% Off
H 28.5 in W 24 in
Christ Samaritan Woman Pozzoserrato Paint Oil on table 17th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well
Attributable to Ludovico Pozzoserrato (Antwerp circa
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,507 Sale Price
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 16.54 in
The Lamentation of Christ, 16th Century Oil Old Master
Located in London, GB
Circle of Ridolfo Ghirlandaio
1483 - 1561
Oil on panel
Image size: 20 ½ x 16 ½ inches (52 x 42 cm
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mannerist Italian painter - 16th century figure painting - Christ mocked
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (16th century) - Christ mocked.
18 x 28 cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas glued
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,805 Sale Price
40% Off
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in
Cherith McKinstry - Large 1974 Oil, Christ on the Cross
Located in Corsham, GB
Cherith McKinstry - Large Original 1974 Oil. Large oil painting by a listed artist in a wooden
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$631 Sale Price
20% Off
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in
Resurrection Christ Tiziano 16/17th Century paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy
By Tiziano Vecellio (Pieve di Cadore 1490 - Venice 1576)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
snake and a skull, a sign of Christ's triumph over sin and death.
The painting belongs to the Venetian
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,136 Sale Price
20% Off
H 50.79 in W 38.98 in
Ecce Homo Christ Metsys 16th Century Paint Oil on table Flemish Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
this painting is the study of Christ's expression and gaze, with his eyes turned downwards, in sign of
Category
16th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,385 Sale Price
20% Off
H 18.51 in W 14.57 in
Noli Me Tangere Christ Magdalene Cignani Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Italy
By Carlo Cignani (Bologna 1628 - Forlì 1719)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
tangere
‘’Apparition of Christ to Mary Magdalene‘’
oil on canvas
120 x 92 cm
framed 132 x 103 cm.
This
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,385 Sale Price
20% Off
H 51.97 in W 40.56 in
Mannerist Italian painter - 16th century figure painting - Christ Calvary
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (16th century) - Ascent to Calvary.
18 x 28 cm.
Antique oil painting on panel
Category
16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,805 Sale Price
40% Off
H 7.09 in W 11.03 in
Ecce Homo Christ Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Leonardo Italian
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Lombard painter of the seventeenth century
Ecce Homo
Oil painting on canvas
56 x 43 cm. , framed
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,008 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in
Christ Cross Religious Van Dyck 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
By Anthoon van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Oil on canvas (120 x 94 cm - framed 140 x 112 cm).
This remarkable canvas, depicting the Christ
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,274 Sale Price
20% Off
H 55.12 in W 44.1 in
Christ Calling for Lazarus
By Frank Herbert Mason
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oil on Panel
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
18th/19th Century French Old Master Oil Christ entering Jerusalem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
18th/19th Century School
'A scene of Christ entering Jerusalem'
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Size
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,365
H 21.5 in W 18.25 in
Oil Painting of Jesus Christ Carrying The Cross, Italy Early 18th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Religious oil painting on canvas of Jesus Christ carrying the cross on the way to his crucifixion
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
$1,575
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Museum Quality Renaissance Masterpiece Virgin Mary & Infant Christ painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus
Italian 17th century
oil on copper, in tabernacle frame
Category
17th Century Byzantine Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
$13,514 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19 in W 17 in D 1 in
18th Century Franz Xavier Karl Palko (1724-1767) Oil Paintings Depicting Christ
Located in New York, US
Our extraordinary paintings, attributed to Franz Xavier Karl Palko (1724-1767) depict Christ in the
Category
Antique 18th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$9,000 / set
H 22.88 in W 18.13 in D 2 in
Lamentation of Christ oil on paper laid on canvas
By Annibale Carracci
Located in New York, NY
The composition repeats that of a large altarpiece designed by Annibale Carracci for the church of San Francesco a Ripa, Rome (now in the Louvre, Paris) and this explains why, in the...
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
$4,500 Sale Price
25% Off
H 9.85 in W 6.89 in
Follower of Jacopo Bassano - 17th century figure painting - Christ mocked
Located in Varmo, IT
Grappa 1592) - Christ Mocked.
38.5 x 47 cm without frame, 48 x 58 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,805 Sale Price
40% Off
H 18.9 in W 22.84 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Crucifixion of Christ with Mother Mary
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original oil on canvas painting of the crucifixion of Christ hanging on the cross, with his
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$6,300
H 56.25 in W 36 in D 1 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Young Christ in Temple with Teachers
Located in Round Top, TX
In this original oil on canvas painting, the young Christ is found in the temple in Jerusalem
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$2,800
H 36.5 in W 29.25 in D 1 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Christ & Woman at the Well, Portugal
Located in Round Top, TX
Large original oil on canvas painting of Christ and the Samaritan woman at the well (based on
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$9,900
H 81 in W 68.5 in D 1.5 in
Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Christ surrounded by angels in the desert
Circle of Pietro da Cortona, born as Pietro Berrettini
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,637 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in
Sacra Conversazione, Maria, Christ, Old Master, Religious, Baroque Painting, art
Located in Greven, DE
Christ turns.
Old Master Painting, Religious Painting, Sacra Conversazione, Figurative Painting
Category
17th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$50,553
H 11.42 in W 14.57 in
Triumph Trinity Christ De Matteis Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Saint Augustine
(Preparatory sketch for altarpiece)
Oil on canvas
76 x 51 cm - with frame 85 x 61 cm
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,884 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 24.02 in
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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.
- 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 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.
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- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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- 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.
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