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19th century classical religious oil painting portrait female subject red dark
By Giovanni Pietro Rizzoli
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Caterina d'Alexandria (Saint Catherine of Alexandria)" is a copy oil painting on wood panel, after
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Dandelion Sky: Copy of Iryna Protsenko's Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is an exact copy of the painting by the famous Ukrainian artist Iryna Protsenko
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
OLD MASTER COPY Signed Vincent " Cypress Trees " Oil Painting 20th Century GGF
By (After) Vincent van Gogh
Located in Ferndown, GB
OLD MASTER COPY Signed Vincent " Cypress Trees " Oil Painting 20th Century GGF
NEW COLLECTION Of
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting copy. 2000. Oil on сanvas, 73x60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec painting "La Goulue, together with two women" Moulin Rouge "" copy
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Lake Side: Copy of Kuroda Seiko's Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing a remarkable oil painting on linen canvas, meticulously reproduced to capture the
Category
20th Century Japanese Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Wood
Vintage Rockwell Kent Copy of "Vermont Winter 1921" Oil on Canvas Painting, 1960
By Rockwell Kent
Located in Baltimore, MD
This large painting is a ca. 1960 copy of a famous Rockwell Kent painting that was executed in
Category
1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25 in W 30 in D 3 in
Copy of Gainsborough's "Blue Boy" Painting
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style oil painting copy of Gainsborough's "Blue Boy" in a gold frame.
Category
20th Century British Georgian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Contemporary Conceptual Palm Tree Painting, "The Ideal Copy 0026"
By Perry Vàsquez
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind conceptual painting by local San Diego artist, Perry Vàsquez. Its
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.75 in
Oil Painting of "The Nobleman with His Hand on His Chest" by El Greco - Copy
Located in Madrid, ES
Presenting an intriguing oil on canvas, a copy of El Greco's famous work "The Nobleman with His
Category
Vintage 1920s Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 38.19 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Woman with Basket and Fruit (Couwenburgh). Contemporary Copy
By Jonathan Adams
Located in Brecon, Powys
been producing museum standard hand painted copies of fine oil paintings since the mid 1980s. All the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Cavalier's Pets' 19th century Oil Painting
By Sir Edwin Henry Landseer, 1802-1873
Located in Hillsborough, NC
collection of the Tate Museum of Art n London. This is a fine oil painting copy of the famous Landseer
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Entombment of Christ, " Fine Copy of Titian Masterpiece, Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
have copied the great Master paintings, some successfully and some less so, this being a good example
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 37.5 in W 57.5 in D 1 in
Three Greyhounds, Contemporary Copy of work by J Snyders 1650
By Jonathan Adams
Located in Brecon, Powys
copies of fine oil paintings since the mid 1980s. All the materials he uses,canvas or panel, mediums
Category
2010s Northern Renaissance Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holy Woman, after Quentin Matsys penitent Saint Magdalene master copy
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning copy of the Northern Renaissance masterpiece "Maddalena Dolente" by Quentin Matsys (1466
Category
Mid-20th Century Northern Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 13.39 in W 11.42 in D 1.58 in
Flemish school 18th After TENIERS Landscape marine Old copy Return of fishermen
Located in PARIS, FR
18th century Flemish School
Oil on canvas 72 x 53 cm (87 x 67.5 cm with the frame) Beautiful 19th
Category
18th Century Flemish School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in
Copy of "The Little Fruit-Seller", After Bartolomé Esteban Murillo 1880-1890
By (After) Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
Located in Soquel, CA
-1675 painting depicts the same subject matter and composition of the often copied original; two young
Category
19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 16.5 in W 15 in D 2 in
Copy of "Portrait of Beatrice dʼEste" by Leonardo da Vinci created 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
Italy and France, and she became a trendsetter of the highest order. This copy of the original painting
Category
18th Century Northern Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 2.5 in
Large Mythological Classical Oil Painting Winged Angels with Naked Figure in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winged Angels
European artist, late 20th century
(possibly a copy after an earlier painting)
oil on
Category
20th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Johann Peter Hasenclever (1810-1853) - 19th Century Oil, The Bagpiper
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine copy of Johann Peter Hasenclever's oil painting, Der Dudelsackpfeifer from 1835
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Oil Female Figures Women Realism Expressionism Contemporary Sensual Signed
By Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, she did full scale oil copies of paintings, or details of paintings, by Frans Hals, Rubens, Chardin
Category
1980s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Abstract Painting Cubist style
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of Modern Abstract oil painting consisting of black ground with with red,white, yellow and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Sorolla Painting of Children at the Beach
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of an oil painting by Spanish Impressionist Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida showing a young boy and
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th century Dutch Portrait Oil on Canvas
By Ferdinand Bol 1
Located in Savannah, GA
Early copy of Dutch painting. Oil on canvas in antique style wooden frame. “Elisabeth Bas (1571, in
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Contemporary female artist still life gouache painting vase flowers signed
By Alicia Czechowski
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Detroit Institute of Arts. At the age of ten she did her first copy of a painting, a still-life by Claesz
Category
1990s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gouache
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Fuite météorique 2
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Déconstruction
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Nous Sortirons
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Renaissance 2
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Renaissance 1
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Orage
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 21.66 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Déhanchement
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Une Allée du Luxembourg
Located in Paris, IDF
painting by copying the paintings of Old Masters. He gradually emancipated himself and turned out to
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Passant Parmi Les Paroles Passagère
Located in Paris, IDF
painting by copying the paintings of Old Masters. He gradually emancipated himself and turned out to
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Francis Moreau French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Passant Parmi Les Paroles Passagère, 2008
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Le Ruban Vert
Located in Paris, IDF
its rewriting. Without having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Delfica
Located in Paris, IDF
painting by copying the paintings of Old Masters. He gradually emancipated himself and turned out to
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - La Marche
Located in Paris, IDF
its rewriting. Without having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Marguerite au Rouet
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Harmonie des Sphères
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Marche au Feu
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Hypostase
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Dérive
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Destruction
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Alerte
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Pierre de Lune
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Hippocampe
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Échappée
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Élévation
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Fantasque
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.26 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Intermittences
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Elfes
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Emportement 2
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Le Voile de la Mariée
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Passant Parmi les Paroles Passagères
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Dans l’Oeil du Mouvement
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Achondrite
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Jasmin
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Fuite Météorique 1
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
French Contemporary Art by Francis Moreau - Que restera-t-il
Located in Paris, IDF
having had the opportunity to study art, he was self-taught in oil painting by copying the paintings of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
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Prices for pieces in our collection of copy oil paintings start at $850 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $4,950.
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024To tell if a painting is an original or a copy, research the artist and their work using trusted online resources. Specifically, learn about the brushstrokes that the artist commonly used and then examine your piece for evidence of these techniques. You can also compare the signature on your painting to the ones found in online images. Because it can be difficult to authenticate art without experience and training, you may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Whether old copies of paintings are worth something varies. Prints of paintings produced and then signed by the artist may sometimes have significant value. However, later prints and hand-painted reproductions are less likely to be worth something. The age, condition, medium and other factors will all contribute to the potential price of a copy. If you'd like to get a professional's opinion on the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
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