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Genuine 19th Century Oil Painting, Italy, Attributed to Guiseppe Guzzardi
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Genuine oil Painting, attributed to Giuseppe Guzzardi. It has been painted in Italy Circa 1880. the
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 24.02 in W 26.38 in D 2.37 in
Genuine Painting of Cheescake Pin up Girl by Gautier
By Gil Elvgren
Located in London, GB
Mid 20th Century Genuine Oil Painting of a woman – Cheesecake Style
Signed by Artist – Gautier
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
GENUINE 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
GENUINE 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
GENUINE 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
GENUINE 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
world around us. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Genuine Saint, Oil on Canvas Painting by Michael Knigin
By Michael Knigin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Genuine Saint
Michael Knigin, American (1942–2011)
Date: 1987
Oil on Canvas, signed, titled and
Category
1980s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abandoned Building, Mid Century Sepia Ghost Town Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
to verso is a piece of backing paper that reads "This is a genuine oil painting / it may not be
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
Mid Century Ghost Town, Sepia Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
backing paper that reads "This is a genuine oil painting / it may not be reproduced / without consent of
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Jansem oil painting, kids oil painting, Children painting, Grandma painting.
By Jean Jansem
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting titled "Vielle et Enfant," executed in oil on canvas. The painting is signed by the
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Awakened, Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, realism, oil painting, blueAwakenedJenn WilliamsonOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Helpers., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
peace and positivity. Those eyes don't lie. They were genuinely waiting for you. They are madly devoted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Impending Storm, " Oil painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
Sandra Pratt's "Impending Storm" is an original handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Linen
Allegory of Time Oil Painting, Figurative & Portrait Painting , Realism, Frame
Located in Houston, TX
Allegory of Time shows the beauty of figurative painting. This painting show the strength of the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Green Man" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Glenn Ibbitson
Located in Brecon, Powys
genuine and the fraudulent, reality and illusion. An ensemble cast of circus performers provides the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prayer - Figurative Oil Painting Colors Grey White Black
By Zhivko Zheliazkov
Located in Sofia, BG
artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting on canvas
STYLE: Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
White - Figurative Oil Painting Colors Grey White Black
By Zhivko Zheliazkov
Located in Sofia, BG
artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting on canvas
STYLE: Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Lighthouse - Oil Landscape painting White Orange Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Lighthouse" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya.
About the artwork
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Stretcher Bars, Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Old town Sofia - Oil Painting Grey Black White
By Zhivko Zheliazkov
Located in Sofia, BG
: oil painting on canvas
STYLE: Romantic, Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight
Category
2010s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Portrait - XXI century, Oil figurative painting, Red
By Marlena Nizio
Located in Warsaw, PL
MARLENA NIZIO Studied painting under prof. Jerzy Nowosielski at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow
Category
Early 2000s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ask for Hires and Get the Genuine
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Paper Laid to Board
Signature: Signed with the Artists Initials M.P Lower Center
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
Sakura - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait Painting, Oil
By Ger Doornink
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
"Sakura", refers to the naive, the genuine. The cherry blossoms in Japan.
This artwork is part of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 63 in W 51.19 in D 2.56 in
"Figure With Red Cubes" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Glenn Ibbitson
Located in Brecon, Powys
genuine and the fraudulent, reality and illusion. An ensemble cast of circus performers provides the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 17.33 in
Cultural Layers - Abstract Oil Painting Blue Green Brown
By Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Located in Sofia, BG
"Cultural Layers" is a modern, abstract oil painting by Maestro Dimitar Mitov-Komshin
About the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
The Golden Mind : Life's Celebration. Contemporary Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
We are excited to bring this incredible painting to public attention. Berlin is renowned for his
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Marble, Copper, Gold Leaf
Portrait - XXI century, Afro American- Oil figurative painting,
By Marlena Nizio
Located in Warsaw, PL
ARTIST:
MARLENA NIZIO (1959-2021) Studied painting under prof. Jerzy Nowosielski at the Academy
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anima Damnata, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum
Located in London, GB
creates a series of figurative paintings that have at their core characters inspired by genuine mental
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Two of Us - Figurative Painting Oil Brown Black Red
By Eleonora Droumeva
Located in Sofia, BG
artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.26 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Chelsea Cafe-Original impressionism figurative cityscape oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Chelsea Cafe" by Richard Gower is a captivating original figurative cityscape painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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H 17.72 in W 21.97 in D 1.19 in
Roman Bath - Painting Oil Canvas Colors Grey Orange Yellow
By Eleonora Droumeva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Roman Bath" is a painting by Bulgarian Eleonora Droumeva.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.83 in W 40.56 in D 0.79 in
Santorini II - Oil Landscape Painting Colors Red White Blue
By Maria Raycheva
Located in Sofia, BG
.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Santorini Island - Oil Landscape Painting Colors Red White Blue
By Maria Raycheva
Located in Sofia, BG
.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Sunrise - Abstract Oil Painting Orange Green Blue White Brown
By Nina Ruseva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Sunrise" is a painting by Maestro Nina Ruseva.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Winter - Landscape Painting Oil Colors Yellow White Grey Blue
By Maria Raycheva
Located in Sofia, BG
the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Night - Abstract Oil Painting Colors Black Grey Blue White
By Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Located in Sofia, BG
"Night" is a modern, abstract oil painting by Maestro Dimitar Mitov-Komshin
About the artwork
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Spaces - Abstract Oil Painting Beige Grey Blue Brown White
By Lilly Sotirova
Located in Sofia, BG
artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: abstract, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
"Twilight Ascension Blue" White Butterflies & Golden Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn from the world
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 36 in W 64 in D 1.5 in
Seascape - Landscape - Oil Painting Colors Blue White Green Red
By Krasimira Mihailova
Located in Sofia, BG
:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition: Unique, signed
Weight: Approximately 2
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
last Supper - Figurative Oil Painting Colors Grey White Black Brown
By Zhivko Zheliazkov
Located in Sofia, BG
Zheliazkov,
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting on canvas
STYLE: Romantic, Impressionist
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
«Green leaf of Palm". Sale. abstract view .Miniature oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Original small oil painting on canvas . green leaf with positive vibes from sun glare.
How often
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.6 in
Kenyan's portrait - Afro American, Figurative oil painting, Female portrait
By Marlena Nizio
Located in Warsaw, PL
ARTIST:
MARLENA NIZIO (1959-2021) Studied painting under prof. Jerzy Nowosielski at the Academy of
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Diversity" Original Botanical Oil Painting by Novak
Located in Denver, CO
Victoria Novak’s 2020 oil on canvas, "Diversity," is a beautifully composed botanical painting that
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait - Oil figurative painting, Blue, Warm tones, Big eyes
By Marlena Nizio
Located in Warsaw, PL
MARLENA NIZIO Studied painting under prof. Jerzy Nowosielski at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 13.78 in
Italy Red - Landscape Oil Painting Red Blue Yellow White Green
By Elena Georgieva
Located in Sofia, BG
unframed.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Italy Blue - Landscape Oil Painting Red Blue Yellow White Green
By Elena Georgieva
Located in Sofia, BG
unframed.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Grand Canyon - Landscape Oil Painting Red Blue Yellow White Orange
By Elena Georgieva
Located in Sofia, BG
unframed.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.89 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Eve - Oil abstract painting White Green Blue Yellow Brown
By Natalia Yampolskaya
Located in Sofia, BG
"Eve" is a painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Natalia Yampolskaya.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Mountain Landscape, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Framed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mountain Landscape, Near Colorado Springs, Colorado is a vertical oil on board painting by Mary
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.75 in W 18.5 in D 1.5 in
Malaysia II - Oil Landscape Painting Colors Red Blue Orange Green
By Maria Raycheva
Located in Sofia, BG
.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Hot Summer - Nude Oil Painting Colors Blue Yellow Brown Grey
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Hot Summer" is a painting by the impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Wheat - Oil Painting Colors Blue White Grey Green Pale Brown
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Wheat" is a painting by the impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
Mother - Oil Painting Colors Blue White Grey Yellow Pale Brown
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Mother" is a painting by the impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
The Pyrenees - Landscape Painting Canvas Oil Grey Yellow Black Brown
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight: Approximately 1
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
High - Abstract Oil Painting Black Beige Blue White Brown Green
By Nina Ruseva
Located in Sofia, BG
"High" is a painting by Maestro Nina Ruseva.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Rocky Mountain - Abstract Oil Painting Red Black Green Blue White
By Nina Ruseva
Located in Sofia, BG
"Rocky Mountain" is a painting by Maestro Nina Ruseva.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 54.34 in D 0.79 in
Landscape 1 - Abstract Oil Painting Black Beige Green White Brown
By Nina Ruseva
Located in Sofia, BG
:
TECHNIQUE: Oil painting
STYLE: Abstract, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight: Approximately 2 kg
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Sinemoretz - Landscape Oil Painting Colors Green Blue Brown White Grey
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
the border.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Abstract Composition - Abstract Oil Painting Blue Brown Yellow Red Orange
By Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Located in Sofia, BG
"Abstract Composition" is a modern, abstract oil painting by Maestro Dimitar Mitov-Komshin
About
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Fisherman's Toys-original Hyper realism seascape oil painting- contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Alina Hubarenko's "Fisherman's Toys" stands as an original Impressionist painting seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Alina HuberenkoFisherman's Toys-original Hyper realism seascape oil painting- contemporary Art, 2024
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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Edelweiss - Landscape Oil Painting Colors Blue Green White Grey Ivory
By Alina Khrapchynska
Located in Sofia, BG
: oil painting
STYLE: Impressionist, Contemporary
Edition : Unique, signed
Weight: Approximately 2 kg
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
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Genuine Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of genuine oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, abstract and modern styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add genuine oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Alina Khrapchynska, Nicholas Evans-Cato, Ivan Roussev and Elena Georgieva are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are Genuine Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — genuine oil paintings in our inventory begin at $86 and can go as high as $130,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,191.
Finding the Right paintings for You
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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Genuine 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 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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