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Impressionist Female Nude, Classic Oil Painting
By Marie Louise Garnavault
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Female Nude, Classic Oil Painting
By French artist Garnvault, 20th Century
Signed by
Category
20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Classic, Oil Painting
By Sharon Sieben
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintingClassicSharon SiebenOil painting on flat wood panelFinished black edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
life, representational, vintage, oil paintingClassicLisa NielsenOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Classic Oil Painting by W. Roelant Still Life Lobster
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful and attractive painting in a classic gilded frame.
The painting depicts a still life
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 22.05 in W 25.6 in D 1.58 in
Early 20th Century Classic Oil Painting Still Life with Fruits by HJ. Janssens
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Very nice and large classic painting, a still life with many different fruits and a lobster. The
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Romantic Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 43.71 in W 48.04 in D 2.37 in
Mid 20th Century Classic Oil Painting House in the Woods on a Sunny Day
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful and atmospheric painting of a house in a forest on an autumnal sunny day.
The sunlight
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Romantic Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 1.58 in
French Louis XVI Painted Trumeau Mirror with Classic Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Wells, ME
of flowers and other adornments. The original oil painting on canvas of putti frolicking relates to
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Wood
H 62.75 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
Classic Pool, Oil Painting
By Mitchell Freifeld
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, modern , oil painting, blueClassic PoolMitchell FreifeldOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Racing Toy Horse - detailed, realist, interior, Ukrainian, Israeli, oil/canvas
By Dmitry Yuzefovich
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A charming old fashioned toy racing horse dominates this classic oil painting by Dmitry Yuzefovich
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil Painting Titled: “Classic”
By Wayne Timm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oil on canvas ( framed)
in the 1960's, Wayne Timm rubbed elbows with the likes of Warhol
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
English artist circa 1830-1850 period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 x 33
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chadlington, Oxfordshire, Original Contemporary Oil Painting, Oil on canvas
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Glencoe Dusk, Scotland art, Original Contemporary Oil Painting, Oil on canvas
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Cotswolds in Pink, Original Contemporary Oil Painting, Oil on canvas, Affordable
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Porthtowan Heather, Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, beach, Seascape
Located in Deddington, GB
Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Converted Classic, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Matthew Dibble
Located in Yardley, PA
“My paintings do have a story to tell although it does not lie in each piece but in the process
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic Blue. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
are hand ground by the artist from the finest pigments. Classic Blue draws values and influences from
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
From the Tyndale Monument. Original Contemporary Oil Painting, Gloucestershire
Located in Deddington, GB
From the Tyndale Monument is an Original oil painting by Eleanor Woolley. This painting was started
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Eleanor Woolley From the Tyndale Monument. Original Contemporary Oil Painting, Gloucestershire, 2023
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Whites Houses Mijas, Spanish Landscape Art, Original Contemporary Oil Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons. During this
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eleanor Woolley Whites Houses Mijas, Spanish Landscape Art, Original Contemporary Oil Painting, 2023
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Saint Malo Sky, Textured Original Oil Painting, Colourful French Landscape
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Cotswold Track II with Oil on Wooden Panel, Painting by Eleanor Woolley
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood, Wood Panel
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Down to Porthtowan [2023] Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, Cornwall, Seascape
Located in Deddington, GB
classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons. During this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood, Canvas
![Down to Porthtowan [2023] Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, Cornwall, Seascape](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/eleanor-woolley-1-paintings-down-to-porthtowan-2023-oil-painting-landscape-coastal-cornwall-seascape-for-sale/a_6323/a_137297421704542822245/down_to_porthtowan_master.jpeg?width=240 "Eleanor Woolley - Down to Porthtowan [2023] Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, Cornwall, Seascape")
Eleanor Woolley Down to Porthtowan [2023] Oil Painting, Landscape, Coastal, Cornwall, Seascape, 2023
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Beach Palms La Cala with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting Mid century
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Girls where she started painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Polzeath Surfers, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Blue Shadows, Original Painting, Figurative, Blue winter art, Oil on canvas
Located in Deddington, GB
in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
St Ives Shadows, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Eleanor WoolleySt Ives Shadows, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach, 2024
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Polzeath Beach, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
New York Shadows with Oil Paint on Canvas, Painting by Eleanor Woolley
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.54 in
Malaga Shadows, Paintings of Spain, Cityscape Painting, Miniature Artwork
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Eleanor Woolley, Winter Shadows 22, Affordable Art, Original Oil Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.38 in
Tenby Shadows, Eleanor Woolley, Figurative Painting, Seaside Art, Beach Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Cupids, 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
No Reserve
H 26 in W 26.5 in D 0.8 in
Bathers, 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
No Reserve
H 14 in W 27 in D 0.8 in
David, 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
No Reserve
H 31 in W 14 in D 0.8 in
Cleopatra, 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
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 24.5 in W 15.5 in D 0.8 in
Grand Palais, Paris, 24 x 36 original French impressionist landscape
By Leonard Mizerek
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
extraordinary. For the art collector, this is a classic oil painting to include without hesitation! The artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 42 in D 1 in
Polzeath Drive, Cornish Painting, Art of Cornwall, Spring Summer Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 0.79 in
Classic Truck, 8x10" oil on board
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Classic Truck by Lu Haskew
Oil Painting 8x10" image size
Pickup Truck in a Landscape
This
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice, Original Cityscape Painting, Painting of Venice, Textured Cityscape Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons. During this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eleanor WoolleyVenice, Original Cityscape Painting, Painting of Venice, Textured Cityscape Art, 2023
H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Roxolana, Figurative, 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
No Reserve
H 34 in W 41.5 in D 0.8 in
Picnic, Figurative, 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
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 34 in D 0.8 in
Horse Racing, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Classic Art
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
No Reserve
H 22 in W 39 in D 0.8 in
Street Shadows Quadtych, Eleanor Woolley, Original Oil Paintings, Affordable Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
. She learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 55.12 in D 1.38 in
Towards Stow by Eleanor Woolley, Contemporary art, Impressionist painting
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.11 in
Medieval plot, 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
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
Medieval Plot, 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
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
Fantasy, Classic Art, 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
No Reserve
H 27.5 in W 20 in D 0.8 in
Valkyrie, Classic Art, 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
No Reserve
H 32 in W 9 in D 0.8 in
Antique Motive, 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
No Reserve
H 17 in W 25 in D 0.8 in
Saint Sebastian, 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
No Reserve
H 20 in W 21 in D 0.8 in
Usurer, Portrait, 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
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 12 in W 16 in D 0.8 in
Demeter's Gifts, 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
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 20 in W 23 in D 0.8 in
Feast, Classic Art, 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
No Reserve
H 20 in W 26.5 in D 0.8 in
Winter Landscape, 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
No Reserve
H 11.5 in W 15 in D 0.8 in
Aeneas, Classic Art, 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
No Reserve
H 12 in W 17 in D 0.8 in
Venus, Classic Art, 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
No Reserve
H 11 in W 15 in D 0.8 in
Promenade Shadows, Figurative Painting, Cityscape Painting, Cotswolds Art
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Angelica Angel Oil Painting on Canvas Italian Classic In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Angelica Angel Oil Painting on Canvas Italian Classic In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni (1967
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in
View from Whispering Knights Rollright by Eleanor Woolley, Original painting
Located in Deddington, GB
classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life drawing lessons. During this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Classic Italian Romance Oil Painting Signed Castiglione
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Italian romance oil painting signed Castiglione,
circa 1940s-1950s
The painting
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Masonite
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Classic Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate classic oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 21 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a classic oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a classic oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. A classic oil painting from Cornelis Le Mair, Diana Watson, Gian Marco Capraro, Michael Alford and Richard Britell — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much is a Classic Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a classic oil painting in our inventory may begin at $202 and can go as high as $87,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,522.
Questions About Classic Oil Painting
- 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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