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Original Oil on Canvas, James Noble. "Yellow Roses"
Located in Mere, GB
James Noble 1919- 1989.
Pseudonym for the artist Ernest Arthur Holloway, painter of still-life and
Category
1970s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Florida Oil Painting African American Woman Art Annie Nobles Miller Indian River
Located in Surfside, FL
"Annie Nobles Miller"
Abstract Florida landscape oil on board painting
Hand signed lower left
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Original Oil on Canvas, James Noble. "A Vase of Pink Roses"
Located in Mere, GB
James Noble 1919- 1989.
Pseudonym for the artist Ernest Arthur Holloway, painter of still-life and
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
John Noble Barlow (1861-1917) - 1912 Oil, On The Plym
By John Noble Barlow
Located in Corsham, GB
woodland. The painting was executed in 1912, five years before the artist died. The artist has signed to
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Circle of John Noble Barlow - 19th Century Oil, Village Church From The Meadow
By John Noble Barlow
Located in Corsham, GB
This serene landscape painting captures a tranquil countryside scene, with a village church in the
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harbour Seascape - Scottish Edwardian Impressionist art marine oil painting
By James Campbell Noble
Located in London, GB
This superb Edwardian Impressionist oil painting by Scottish listed artist James Campbell Noble RSA
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Anastasia - Scottish Impressionist 1911 Norwegian marine art oil painting
By James Campbell Noble
Located in London, GB
A fine oil on canvas by Scottish listed artist John Campbell Noble RSA. Painted circa 1911 it is
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Man with Two Dogs in a Landscape - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British Edwardian figurative landscape oil painting is by noted animal artist Edwin
Category
Early 1900s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady
French School, early 1700's period
oil painting on copper, unframed
copper
Category
Early 18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady
European School, 18th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Modern Abstract Cubist Inspired Landscape Painting of an Oceanside Boat Dock
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract landscape painting by Houston, TX artist Margaret Nobler. The work features a boat
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Noble Woman - Painting by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Noble Woman is a beautiful and impressive oil on canvas by Antonio Feltrinelli.
It was realized
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
H 66.15 in W 46.46 in D 0.32 in
Huge 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady & Dog
By Abraham van den Tempel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady with her dog
attributed to Abraham Lambertsz. van den Tempel, Dutch 1622
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Modern Abstract Red and Green Toned Interior Painting of a Nude Female Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract figurative painting by Houston, TX artist Margaret Nobler. The work features a
Category
1970s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Oil on Canvas Painting Portrait of the Italian Noble Family of Zanardi Count
By Lucia Casalini Torelli
Located in Firenze, IT
This museum quality old master oil on canvas formal portrait painting depicting the family of the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 94.49 in W 85.44 in D 1.19 in
A noble bulldog
Located in London, GB
Walter Herbert Wheeler (British, 1868-1960)
A noble bulldog
signed ‘WH Wheeler (lower right)
oil
Category
Early 1900s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Young and Noble
Located in Storrs, CT
Oil on canvas board measures 12 x 9; frame dimensions measure 19 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 1. Artist's
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Portrait of Noble Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, early 19th century, oil on canvas painting of a French noble boy in a luxurious, two
Category
1810s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Noble Lady
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed and dated "N MAE / 1691" (lower right)
Oil on canvas
A masterful example of 17th-century
Category
17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Oil on Board Portrait Painting of a Noble Woman, Giltwood Framed, C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Oil on Board Portrait Painting of a Noble Woman, Giltwood Framed, C1880
Measures- 37.25"H
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.25 in W 31 in D 2 in
Portrait Noble Woman Ranc Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master France
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
(Montpellier 1674 - 1735 Madrid)
oil on oval canvas
cm.72 x 59 - with frame 96 x 84
Provenance: Bourbon
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Noble Man Ceresa Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Pesenti
Oil on canvas (206 x 121 cm - in frame 212 x 133 cm.)
This fascinating portrait, portraying a
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier)
By Alfred Wheeler
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Alfred Wheeler (1852-1932)
A noble friend (possibly a Manchester terrier)
oil on
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Unknown Antique Master Portrait of Noble Gentleman, Oil on Canvas
Located in Munich, DE
painted oil portrait dates from about 1780 and the antique frame fits this stately appearance.
Category
Antique 18th Century European Late Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil on canvas canal landscape by David Noble (British, 1882-1890).
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-Oil on canvas with small sailboat on the canal, signed lower right David Noble and dated '89
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
View of Gravesend Bay
Located in New York, NY
later, Noble executed a series of landscapes in oil depicting scenes off the coast of Bensonhurst
Category
Early 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a noble Gentlemen, Max Franz of Austria, Archduke, Meytens, Habsburg
Located in Greven, DE
Portrait of Max Franz as coadjutor of the Teutonic Order
Oil on canvas, 54 x 45 cm
Maximilian Franz
Category
18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
An Antique English Oil on Canvas Depicting a noble man and women by W. Gozzard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Antique English Oil on Canvas Depicting a noble man and women by W. Gozzard
Maker: Walter
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
H 37 in W 27 in D 4 in
19th century Portrait of A Young Noble Girl by Giacomo GROSSO (1860-1938)
By Giacomo Grosso
Located in Blackwater, GB
Century Italian portrait of a young noble lady, oil on board by Giacomo Grosso. Excellent quality and
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Forest Bathing. Shinrin Yoku. Original oil painting on canvas. Landscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
canvases with oil colours, which I find noble and deep.
- Original oil painting
- 30x40 cm
- 0.6 inch
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 22: Four Noble Truth 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 26: Four Noble Truth 5
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 27: Four Noble Truth 6
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 32: Four Noble Truth 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 44.14 in W 44.14 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 29: Four Noble Truth 8
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 30: Four Noble Truth 9
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 28: Four Noble Truth 7
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Pair of Swedish 18th Century Rococo Oil Painting Portraits
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of two noble male and female oil paintings in period delicate ornate Rococo wood frames. This
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
18th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Noble Gentleman
Located in Gallatin, TN
18th Century Portrait Oil Painting of a Noble Gentleman Oil on Canvas Depicts a gentleman from
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Noble Woman
By Xu Weixin
Located in Toronto, ON
Oil on canvas, framed
Category
1990s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
" Portrait Noble Man "
Located in Madrid, ES
"Portrait Noble Man"
oil on canvas
"Noble Man" 17th Century Dutch School
60cm x 48cm plus 20cm of
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas of Noble Lady
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Very good portrait of a lady framed in black and guilt frame
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portrait of a Noble Man oil on panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
came to her painting room and was impressed with her work. In the years that followed Stuart offered
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Pink Roses with dew
By James Noble
Located in Ashford, Kent
James Noble 1919-1989 also known as Ernest Arthur Holloway studied at Grosvenor School of Modern
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Of Noble Attributed To Domenico Tintoretto (1560-1635)
By Domenico Tintoretto
Located in Madrid, ES
"Portrait Of Noble Attributed To Domenico Tintoretto (1560-1635)"
Important oil on canvas Venetian
Category
16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in
Jacob Van Oost (circa 1603-1671), " Portrait Of Noble Gentleman"
By Jacob Van Oost
Located in Madrid, ES
"Jacob Van Oost (circa 1603-1671), "Oortrait Of Noble Gentleman""
Old painting oil on canvas
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century Young Official Painting of the Italian Militia, Oil on Canvas, 1700
Located in Torino, Torino
( North Italy) ,of noble family, painting oil on canvas, late 1700s.
This object is subject to the
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in
Noble Lady and Daughter, after Baroque Oil Painting by Cornelis de Vos
Located in Fairhope, AL
Daughter" while the original baroque oil painting was rendered in 1624 by Flemish artist Cornelis de Vos
Category
Antique 1620s Dutch Baroque Decorative Art
H 55.75 in W 43.75 in D 2.5 in
Important 17th Century Dutch School, "Portrait of a Dutch Noble"
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 17th century Dutch school. "Portrait of a Dutch Noble"
Oil painting on wood.
Dimensions
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Oil Painting by Charles Frederick Noble "Brulette Winning"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Charles Frederick Noble "Brulette (E.C.Elliot) winning the 1931 Oak Stakes"" 1920
Category
1930s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21 in W 31 in D 1 in
Modern Pink, Yellow, and Black Abstract Geometric Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract geometric by Houston, Texas artist Margaret Nobler. Oil painting with pink, peach, yellow
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Haystacks, Lamorna, Penzance', by John Noble Barlow, Oil Painting
By John Noble Barlow
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
'The Haystacks, Lamorna, Penzance,' is an Oil on Canvas painting by 19th c. British artist John
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.375 in W 21.375 in D 1.25 in
John Edwin Noble (1876-1941) - Early 20th Century Oil, The Ship Hotel
Located in Corsham, GB
1899). The painting has been presented in a substantial 20th Century frame with a white inner window
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
James Campbell Noble RSA, Harbour With Sailboat & Figures
By James Campbell Noble
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Scottish artist James Campbell Noble RSA (1846-1913
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shrub & Briar Roses Original British Oil Painting
By James Noble
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine original oil painting by the well listed British artist James Noble (1919-1989). The
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original English Realist Flower Oil Painting Still Life Roses Oil - A Pair
By James Noble
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: James Noble (1919-1989) British
Title: "Specimen Roses" (a pair)
Medium: oil on board with
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Moment - contemporary abstract white noble decay oil painting
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating effects ‘Noble Decay
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Nexus - contemporary abstract white noble decay layers oil painting
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating effects ‘Noble Decay
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.