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Rare Judaica Jewish Rabbi Oil Painting
By Samuel Heller
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Dimensions: 14 1/2" x 19"
Dimensions w
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Judaica Miniature Oil Painting Jewish Family Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Family Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 12X14 includes
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jewish wedding scene oil colorful painting , Israeli Judaica art
Located in Jerusalem, IL
The painting depicting a Hasidic Jewish Wedding, Hupah scene, an exciting and colorful painting by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Laid Paper
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H 19.69 in W 14.97 in
Untitled Couple Mid Century Jewish Expressionist OIl Painting
By Belle Golinko
Located in Surfside, FL
exhibited her painting at the famous Jewish art show held at the Dallas Museum
Contemporary Fine Arts
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plastic, Oil
Polish Jewish Art, The Rabbi, Judaica Oil Painting
By Konstanty Szewczenko
Located in Surfside, FL
Konstanty Swewczenko (1910-1991), signed oil Judaica Oil Painting, Polish.
Konstantin Shevchenko
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colette II - Jewish Art, Post War, Oil Painting
By Joseph Floch
Located in London, GB
: Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Size: 120 x 89 cm. / 47.2 x 35 in.
Additional Information: The work is
Category
1940s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Hungarian Jewish Rabbi Judaica Oil Painting Portrait
By Lajos Polczer
Located in Surfside, FL
exceedingly rare.
Polczer was an Hungarian artist, his foundations of painting were taught by a painter
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Judaica Oil Painting Jewish Family Interior Shtetl Scene
By Peter Horowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Charinski Gallery in 1971. (Source: Gazit Arts Publishing). A Polish jewish painter in the tradition of
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 17.75 in W 13.75 in
Self Portrait, 20th Century Jewish Artist Oil Painting
By Carl Felkel
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed bottom right
Image size: 13 1/2 x 17 inches (34.25 x 43 cm)
Contemporary frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
prints. Many well known Jewish and Immigrant artists worked for the Federal Art's Project (the New Deal
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Abstract Procession Jewish Wedding Chuppah Oil Painting Modernist Judaica
By Sabina Teichman
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Abstract
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Sabina Teichman
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressive Menorah Jewish colorful oil canvas abstract painting gold and blue
Located in Jerusalem, IL
An abstract painting in bright blue and gold colors, oil on canvas, depicting the Temple Menorah, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Judaica Old Jewish Woman Sewing Expressionist Oil Painting
By Adolf Adler
Located in Surfside, FL
Adolf Adler 1917 - 1996
Adolf Adi Adler was born in Romania in 1917. Attended the Art College of Kluj Romania in 1950. (in Satu Mare, original home city of the Satmar Hasidic group)...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Judaica Oil Painting Blessing the New Moon, Jewish Prayer
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a modernist Judaic painting of a Jewish scene of the Kiddush Levanah prayer. The monthly
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Jewish Man Playing Viol, Oil Painting by Abraham Straski, 1952
By Abraham Straski
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jewish Man Playing Viol (3-F)
Abraham Straski, Polish (1903–1987)
Date: 1952
Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1950s Post-War Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Pastel Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
prints. Many well known Jewish and Immigrant artists worked for the Federal Art's Project (the New Deal
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Pastel Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
prints. Many well known Jewish and Immigrant artists worked for the Federal Art's Project (the New Deal
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Modernist Judaica Oil Painting "Old Jew" Jewish Rabbi at Prayer
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
An oil on board Judaic painting by modern artist Ben-Zion Weinman. It depicts a portrait in profile
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jewish Mystical Kabbalah Oil Painting Jerusalem Cityscape Hebrew Letters Judaica
By David Rakia
Located in Surfside, FL
"Tzadik"
A Surrealist oil painting of old mystical Jerusalem with Hebrew calligraphy
Sight 13.25
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Jewish Mexican Avant Garde Fiesta of Guadalupe Expressionist Oil Painting
By Yonia Fain
Located in Surfside, FL
Dimensions:
Yonia Fain
Oil, 1947
Although this oil painting’s subject is predominantly abstract, there is
Category
1940s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Rabbi Oil Painting Judaica Jewish Synagogue Scene Paris. Lichtenstein.
By Isaac Lichtenstein 1
Located in Surfside, FL
personages. As many young Jewish children who decided painting to be their passion Isaac moved to Paris where
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Judaica Polish Oil Painting Hasidic Jewish Prayers, Israeli Soldiers Jerusalem
By Simon Natan Karczmar
Located in Surfside, FL
jerusalem israel. Fine oil painting.
24 x 18 canvas, 32.5 x 27.5 inches with frame.
Simon Natan Karczmar
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jewish Klezmer Musicians, Israeli Judaica Impasto Palette Knife Oil Painting
By Raoul Raymond
Located in Surfside, FL
Raoul Raymond was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1948 and he immigrated to Israel two years later.
In Israel, Mr. Raymond grew fond of the artist's palette, and at an early age, was...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Polish oil painting of Jewish men studying by Arthur Bryks
By Arthur Bryks
Located in London, GB
the meditative mood of the work. The painting is held, unglazed, by a giltwood frame. The painting is
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 42.52 in W 35.24 in D 1.97 in
Judaica Oil Painting Chassidic Jewish Rabbi Holding A Sefer Torah Scroll
By Mark Siegband
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaic oil painting by Krakow, Poland born artist Mark Siegband.
Signed and framed, An elderly
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.5 in W 13.75 in D 2 in
Office Interior - British 1920's Slade School Jewish art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Impressionist figurative interior oil painting is by Slade School Jewish Victorian born
Category
1920s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
became interested in art. Fascinated by a woman who was painting, he decided that he wanted to become an
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jewish Family Interior Scene (The Shadchan) Rare Judaica Oil Painting
By Albert Abramovitz
Located in Surfside, FL
The Matchmaker (The Shadchan) A rare Judaic Wedding Marriage Broker Scene.
Albert Abramovitz (1879-1963), born in Riga, Latvia, on January 24, 1879. He studied art at the Imperial ...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Early Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
prints. Many well known Jewish and Immigrant artists worked for the Federal Art's Project (the New Deal
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Arabian Beauty - British Orientalist exh art portrait oil painting Jewish artist
By Joseph Mordecai
Located in London, GB
A stunning 19th century oil painting by noted British Jewish artist Joseph Mordecai which depicts
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Prophet, Modernist Judaica Oil Painting Biblical Jewish Rabbi at Prayer
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
An oil on board Judaic painting by modern artist Ben-Zion Weinman. The work depicts a standing
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Russian Judaica Oil Painting Jewish Pogrom Refugees Signed in Cyrillic
Located in Surfside, FL
In the tradition of the Jewish European artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Judaica Jerusalem Oil Painting Israeli Jewish Rabbi Artist Tzvi Raphaely
By Zvi Raphaeli
Located in Surfside, FL
Rabbi Portrait, Oil Painting
Framed: 37.5 x 26. Canvas: 31.5 X 20
Bears original label verso
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Judaica "Les Valises" French Jewish Modernist Mixed media Oil Painting
By Alain Kleinmann
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting measures 28 X 36 inches. There is a sulpture quality to the suitcase, it has texture to
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Sephardic Jewish Men Vibrant Judaica Vintage Oil Painting Israeli Artist Goldman
By Albert Goldman
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts Middle Eastern jewish men of Sefardic descent. At least one appears to be a Rabbi
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Josefine Batke - Koller (Austrian, 1897-1976) Jewish Brigadist Oil Painting 1936
By Josefine Batke-Koller
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Josefine Batke - Koller
(Austrian, 1897-1976)
Portrait of a Young, Jewish Communist Brigadist from
Category
1930s Naturalistic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 3.94 in
Judaica Oil Painting 1945 Palestine Old Jewish Man Polish Israeli Artist
By Ozer Shabat
Located in Surfside, FL
the Hulda group. Later he joined the Merhavia group and there he began painting. Because of his desire
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Organ Grinder with Parrot Modern Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Organ grinder with parrot
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Klezmer Musicians Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
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In addition to painting and poetry, Kish was a dancer who taught during the summers at various Jewish
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Proud Chimney Sweep Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Klezmer Musicians
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist decorated
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Peddlers on Market Day Modernist Judaica OIl Painting Cubist Abstraction
By Samuel Sigaloff
Located in Surfside, FL
Sam Sigaloff (1895-1987) signed in the lower right. Vibrant market scene oil on canvas.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Judaica Rabbis Oil Painting Jewish American WPA Modernist Ben Zion
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
Ben-Zion's works." (Excerpt from Stephen Kayser, “Biblical Paintings,” The Jewish Museum Catalogue
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Preacher Rabbi "Der Maggid" Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
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In addition to painting and poetry, Kish was a dancer who taught during the summers at various Jewish
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century Jewish Expressionist Oil Painting Floral Vibrant Colorful Flowers
By Belle Golinko
Located in Surfside, FL
exhibited her painting at the famous Jewish art show held at the Dallas Museum, Contemporary Fine Arts
Category
1950s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
painting and poetry, Kish was a dancer who taught during the summers at various Jewish resorts in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Expressionist Judaica Havdalah Oil Painting Jewish American Modernist Ben Zion
By Ben-Zion Weinman
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting of still life Havdalah scene with braided candle, spice tower box and kiddush cup
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
20th Century oil painting of the Jewish Chassidic community by the synagogue
By Elek Gyori
Located in London, GB
paintings of the everyday life in rural Hungary. This beautiful oil painting, portraying the Jewish
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 2.17 in
A Nap Before Entering the Synagogue Judaica Oil Painting Jewish Hasidic Rabbi
By Mark Siegband
Located in Surfside, FL
Judaic oil painting by Krakow, Poland born artist Mark Siegband.
Signature on top left. Framed w
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Judaica Oil Painting, Polish Jewish Wedding in the Shtetl Chaim Goldberg
By Chaïm Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Architecture
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fiddler on the Roof Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Fiddler on the roof
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Judaica Rabbi Oil Painting (JEWISH MAN HOLDING A CANE AND BOOKS)
By Samuel Heller
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 20" x 16" x 3/4
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of George Hopkinson - British 20's male oil painting Russian Jewish art
By Jacob Kramer
Located in London, GB
This superb portrait oil painting is by noted Russian Jewish artist Jacob Kramer. The sitter is a
Category
1920s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post Impressionist Portrait of a Girl -Jewish 1920's art oil painting apples
By Alfred Lomnitz
Located in London, GB
This superb Post Impressionist portrait oil painting is by noted Jewish artist Alfred Lomnitz
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Wedding Chuppah and Marriage Ring Painting
By Freda Leibovitz Reiter
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Dimensions w/Frame
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Polish French Jewish Artist Oil Painting Girl with Doll, School of Paris Judaica
By Walter Spitzer
Located in Surfside, FL
Cieszyn, Poland. A Polish Jewish Holocaust survivor, he made his first drawings in a concentration camp
Category
1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bearded man, Jewish King or Rabbi Polish Israeli Folk Art Modernist Oil Painting
By Pinchas Shaar
Located in Surfside, FL
This painting is iconic of Pichas Shaar's aesthetic, and stylistic influences. A ceramic mosaicist
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Head and Shoulders of a Man - Jewish 20s art male portrait oil painting
By Jacob Kramer
Located in London, GB
when Kramer was only eight. This portrait oil painting was painted when Kramer was thirty, in 1922
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance of the In laws Wedding Scene Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Jewish Wedding Mechutanim
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jewish Village Palestine/Israel C.1930s Modernist Painting
By Ida Shelesnyak Mirrof
Located in Surfside, FL
Bezalel School Period.
Genre: Judaica
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 16
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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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.
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Questions About Jewish 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.
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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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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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