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Spring Thaw Landscape Oil Painting 1901 Swedish Artist by Ankarcrona
Located in Stockholm, SE
the changing seasons. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, unframed.
Size app.: 50.5 x 74.5 cm
Category
Early 1900s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Children of the New Forest - Very Large Royal Academy Oil Painting, 1901
By Edgar Barclay
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Academy in 1901.
All our paintings are sold in the finest condition they can be for their age having been
Category
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of Bearded Man Amazing Frame d. 1901
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of J. Knowles
inscribed and dated to label verso
oil on canvas, framed in hand painted
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Western Oil on Canvas Painting Native American "The Captive" 1901
By Frank Paul Sauerwein
Located in Portland, OR
-1910), "The Captive", 1901.
This large oil on canvas depicts a Native American brave captively tied to
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 50 in D 2.75 in
Children of the New Forest - Very Large Royal Academy 1901 Oil Painting
By Edgar Barclay
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Academy in 1901.
All our paintings are sold in the finest condition they can be for their age having been
Category
20th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Lady at Spinning Wheel - French 1901 interior portrait oil painting
By William Albert Ablett
Located in London, GB
This lovely Edwardian oil painting is by French artist William Albert Ablett. Dated 1901, the brush
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to the reverse).
oil painting on board,
unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches
provenance: private
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the reverse).
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 13 x 10.75 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting Sheperd & Flock by Victor Wallace Dated 1901
Located in London, GB
A shepherd and his flock crossing a stone bridge, by Victor Wallace, signed and dated 1901 lower
Category
Antique Early 1900s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
20th Century Large Painting Oil on Canvas by Angelè Trocchi, 1901
Located in Sofia, BG
Early 20th century painting nature morte by Angelè Trocchi made in 1901.
Original frame in very
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
George Whitton Johnstone (British1849-1901) Antique 1876 oil painting Landscape
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original antique oil painting on canvas depicting a country landscape with a Woman and
Category
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ferdinand Sommer (1822-1901) Lauterbachbrunnental 1880 Swiss Alpine Oil Painting
By Johann Andreas Ferdinand Sommer
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Century
• Oil on canvas board (card), ca. 37.5 x 27.5 cm
• Later gilt frame, ca. 46.5 x 36.5 cm
• The
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
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H 18.31 in W 14.38 in D 1.19 in
1864 ADOLF CHARLEMAGNE 1826-1901 Imperial Academy, antique original oil painting
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is very rare unique Antique 19-century original oil painting on metal plate depicting a
Category
1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
Carriage of Travertine - Oil on Canvas by Giuseppe Raggio - 1901
By Giuseppe Raggio
Located in Roma, IT
Important work by one of the leading artists of the italian naturalism, influenced by Giovanni Fattori as well as the the Barbizon School in France.
Provenience: Collection of the Qu...
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 0.04 in
Antique Dog Painting: "Hunting Dogs at the Kennel, 1901" Jules-Bertrand Gélibert
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Antique Dog Painting:
"Hunting Dogs at the Kennel, 1901"
Jules-Bertrand Gélibert (France, 1834
Category
Early 1900s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Octave Linet (1870-1962) A garden, 1901, oil on canvas signed and dated
By Octave Linet
Located in Paris, FR
back of the stretcher "La remise au fond du jardin, Nesles la Vallée sept 1901"
oil on canvas
32.5 x
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Geoffrey Spink Bagley (1901-1992) - 1962 Oil, Highland Loch
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic view across a Highland loch with a ruined castle visible on the opposite bank. Storm clouds swirl overhead. Presented in a crackle and gilt-effect wooden frame. Signed to ...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilac flowers at the door, 1901 uplifting floral still life large oil on canvas
Located in Norwich, GB
important oil on canvas presented here, dating from 1901, may have been shown at the Salon, as it bears an
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.77 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Sophie Holten (1858-1930), the Parthenon Frieze, London 1901
Located in Greding, DE
pinx. 1901 London". Oil on canvas, and framed.
Category
Early 1900s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William Davies (1826-1901) - For Restoration 1868 Oil, Menai Bridge
By William Davies
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful study of Menai Bridge in Anglesey, North Wales for restoration. The scene shows the iron suspension bridge in the idyllic North Wales landscape with a cow grazing in the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wallace Francis Doyle (1901-1980) - 1970 Oil, The Mill Pond
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a distress-effect painted white frame. The 'Arts & Crafts Society' label to the reverse. Signed and dated. On board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Benjamin Sarraillon (1901-1989) - 20th Century Oil, A White Rural House
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished oil painting by the artist Benjamin Sarraillon, depicting an evening scene with two
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Otter Hunt, dated 1901
By Edward Armfield
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Otter Hunt, dated 1901
by Edward Armfield (1817-1896)
Huge 19th Century scene of an Otter
Category
Early 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Günther Pfaff (1901-1977) - German School 1924 Oil, A Farm Near Munchen
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th Century oil landscape, showing a German farmstead near München. The artist
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Galloway Hills Landscape - Scottish Edwardian Impressionist art oil painting
By John Campbell Mitchell
Located in London, GB
This stunning Scottish Edwardian exhibited landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist John
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Shady Pool - Scottish Edwardian Impressionist art landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
Scottish landscape oil painting and an excellent example of Johnstone's work.
Signed and dated 1901
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Lady in Black Hat - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This striking British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by artist Shirley Slocombe. He painted it
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Legion Bridge, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
was built between 1899 – 1901 and replaced the earlier Francis I Chain Bridge (built in 1841). It
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scottish landscape oil painting of sheep resting near a Highland Loch
By Robert Watson
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Robert Watson
British, (1855-1921)
Sheep Resting, Sunset
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1901
Image
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20.5 in W 27.5 in D 2.5 in
Portrait Of 1901 Grand National Winner "Grudon", 19th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of 1901 Grand National Winner "Grudon", 19th Century
by Margaret Bletsoe, daughter of the
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'The Feather Boa, ' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
Located in London, GB
'The Feather Boa,' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
British, 1901
Frame
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 75.99 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
PLAUZEAU Painting Oil canvas French Academic Portrait of boy Early 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Alfred PLAUZEAU Avanton-Paché (Vienna), 1875 - Hendaye, 1918 Oil on oil 61 x 38 cm (75.5 x 52.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Scale Italian Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and grand scale oil on canvas painting of a nude male. Entitled "La Vittoria Della
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Wissous - French Impressionist Landscape near Paris Road Haystack Oil Painting
By Auguste Grass-Mick
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1901 oil on paper laid on board by Auguste Grass-Mick, the French
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board
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H 11.82 in W 14.18 in
Ferdinand Desnos (1901-1958) self portrait
Located in Hudson, NY
Ferdinand Desnos (1901-1958) self portrait
French
Signed and inscribed verso "Desnos autoportrait
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
'Ville' Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting, Signed
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Ville' Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting, Signed
By artist Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996
Signed
Category
1970s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Femme Assise' Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Femme Assise' Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
By artist Suzanne Vattier, French 1901-1996
Signed by
Category
1970s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Verni' Colourful 1970s Abstract Oil Painting
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
corner
Oil painting on board, framed
Framed size: 19 x 22 inches
Fabulous 1970s abstract oil painting
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Haut' Impressionist 1970s Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
and dated '1974' verso
Oil painting on board, framed
Framed size: 23 x 27.5 inches
Fabulous 1970s
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Lewis John Wood "Beauvais"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Lewis John Wood Beauvais" 1813 - 1901 A London painter of town scenes regular
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Le Cirque' Impressionist Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed and dated '1980' verso
Oil painting on canvas, framed
Framed size: 24.5 x 29.5 inches
Fabulous
Category
1970s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century Oil Painting Depicting a Landscape
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a big oil canvas depicting a landscape.
All kept in the brown-beige color tone
Category
Early 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Julian Scott American, (1846-1901) A Portrait of Isabella Penn Smith Fleming
Located in New York, NY
Julian Scott (American, 1846-1901) An Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of Isabella Penn Smith
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Harpignies oil painting "Landscape at Twilight
By Henri Joseph Harpignies
Located in Hinsdale, IL
HENRI JOSEPH HARPIGNIES(1819–1916)
Landscape at Twilight
Oil painting on canvasImage
Size: 24.6”x
Category
19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35.5 in W 33 in D 3.5 in
Sporting oil painting of horses & hounds hunting
By George Wright
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George Wright
British, (1860-1942)
On the Scent
Oil on canvas, signed
Image size: 9.5 inches x
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Genre animal oil painting of Persian kittens
By Agnes Augusta Talboys
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Herbert Bland Sparks "Happy Families"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Herbert Bland Sparks "Happy Families" 1813 - 1901 Son of London maritime Painter
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 32 in D 3 in
Frank Kleinholz (American, 1901 - 1987) "Between Two Worlds"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frank Kleinholz (American, 1901 - 1987) "Between Two Worlds", A large oil on canvas painting
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Charles Henry Miller Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
exhibited regularly, including at international exhibitions.
The majority of his oil paintings depict Long
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Foam, Oil, Canvas
Meadow and Mountain at Sunset by Andrew Melrose (Scottish-American, 1836-1901)
By Andrew Melrose
Located in New York, NY
Hudson River School painter Andrew Melrose's (1836-1901) "Meadow and Mountain at Sunset" is oil on
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Day in November, 1863 by James MacDougal Hart (American: 1828–1901)
By James McDougal Hart
Located in New York, NY
) A Day in November, 1863 is oil on canvas and measures 10.5 x 18 inches. The painting is signed by
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1908 Original Oil Painting Mendocino Coast, California Seascape
By Charles Dorman Robinson
Located in Soquel, CA
1908 Original Oil Painting Mendocino Coast, California Seascape
A rare 1908 California plein air
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 18 in W 28.25 in D 0.75 in
19th Century pair of winter landscape oil paintings
By George Augustus Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Augustus Williams
British, (1814-1901)
Winter in the Village & The Snowball Fight
Oil on canvas, pair, both
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 13.5 in W 19.5 in D 2.5 in
Mountain Landscape Painting, Antique Oil Landscape Painting, Oil on Paper, XIX
By Leberecht Lortet
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique Mountain landscape oil painting with lake, XIXth century. 19th century.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 25.6 in D 2.56 in
Les Deux Femmes Élégantes, Watercolour and Pencil on Paper, circa 1901
By Ludovic-Rodo Pissarro
Located in London, GB
, including oil painting, tempera, watercolour, gouache, wood engraving, drawing and lithography. Rodo
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures harvesting
By Joseph Thors
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.25 in W 36.25 in D 3.25 in
Portrait oil on canvas painting Gines Parra Spain
By Ginés Parra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil measures 41x33 cm.
Frame measures 53x45 cm.
Thanks to Mr. José Manuel Marín for confirming and
Category
1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of 19th Century coastal seascape oil paintings
By Walter Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 12.75 in W 10.75 in D 2 in
Woman in profile oil on canvas painting portrait
By José Palmeiro
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
José Palmeiro (1903-1984) - Woman in profile - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 80x60 cm.
Frameless
Category
1950s Post-War Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kirkcudbright - Scottish 19th century art Impressionist landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
Scottish impressionistic oil on canvas painting of Kirkcudbright.
This painting depicts the Scottish town
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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.
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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, 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. - 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.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
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