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Amstel Amsterdam, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
good reflection of the sky. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Twilight in Amsterdam, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
paint. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam Netherlands oil painting dutch urbanscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Amsterdam - Oil on canvas on board Oil measurements 33x41 cm
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

Old Tradition of Amsterdam, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
interesting to see it in the ey making always special character of Amsterdam. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Western Church in Amsterdam., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
That is famous vertical of Amsterdam, Western Church, located at Prinsengracht, close to Anna
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunny Day in Amsterdam, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Please enter your description here :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Oil Painting of Amsterdam
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s oil painting of Amsterdam's red light district.
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Signed Oil Painting of Amsterdam
Signed Oil Painting of Amsterdam
H 18.75 in W 25.5 in D 1.75 in
Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "Old Amsterdam"
By George Jan Dispo
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "Old Amsterdam" 1922-1973 Dispo was a Dutch painter of the
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "Old Amsterdam"
By George Jan Dispo
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "Old Amsterdam" 1922-1973 Dispo was a Dutch painter of the
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Amsterdam" (2023) By Neil Douglas, Original Oil Cityscape Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Amsterdam" (2023) by Neil Douglas is an original handmade painting that depicts a cityscape. This
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dutch Bridge & Canal Amsterdam Back Streets Framed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dutch Canal Dutch artist, inscribed to label oil on board, framed Framed: 16 x 13.75 inches Board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "An Amsterdam Swing Bridge"
By George Jan Dispo
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by George Jan Dispo "An Amsterdam Swing Bridge" 1922-1973 Dispo was a Dutch painter of
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Canal View in Amsterdam Tranquil Cityscape Dutch School Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Canal Scene, Amsterdam signed by W.Maas oil on board, framed Framed: 16 x 13.75 inches Board: 9.5 x
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Canal View in Amsterdam Tranquil Cityscape Dutch School signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Reflections" signed by W.Maas oil on board, framed Framed: 16 x 13.75 inches Board: 9.5 x 7.5
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Beach Scene with Figures" Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas in Amsterdam
Located in New York, NY
impressionist details are greatly admired as the sun shines on the water beautifully. This painting is signed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Framed 20th Century Oil - Amsterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt effect frame with linen slip. Inscribed with the location to the lower right and signed indistinctly. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam Harbour Scene with Figures Dutch 17th Century art marine oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Dutch 17th century Golden Age Old Master cityscape oil painting of Amsterdam is by
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Amsterdam" c.1960, is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist Reinier Wynand
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam
Amsterdam
H 29.25 in W 41.15 in D 2.25 in
Amsterdam
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Flush frame in gilded wood 86 x 81.5 x 3.3 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam
Amsterdam
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Antique oil Amsterdam Leidseplein City Scape 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5187 Oil on canvas of Leidseplein in Amsterdam Image size 20x16"
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amsterdam
Located in Kansas City, MO
Jennifer Bricker-Pugh Amsterdam Materials: Mixed Media on Canvas Date: 2019 Dimensions : 37"x1.5
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Amsterdam
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in
Jan Ten Compe ( 1713, Amsterdam – 1761, Amsterdam ) Flemish Painting
By Flemish
Located in Madrid, ES
Jan Ten Compe ( 1713, Amsterdam – 1761, Amsterdam ) Flemish Painting oil on canvas 28cm x 35cm
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Kalman Kemeny (1896-1994) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Amsterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful view of the canal in Amsterdam with boats cruising before tall townhouses. Signed and
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Post-Impressionist Colorful Oil Paint Landscape "Autumn in Amsterdam"
By Joan Raset
Located in Segovia, ES
Otoño en Amsterdam (Autumn in Amsterdam Oil on canvas by Spanish artist Joan Raset. Dimension 81
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Amsterdam Canal - German Impressionism Dutch Landscape Amsterdam Cityscape
By Lesser Ury
Located in London, GB
This oil on canvas is hand signed by the artist "L. Ury" at the lower right corner. It was
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bicycles in Amsterdam
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5141 Amsterdam city veiws with streets ful of bicycles Oversized canvas unframed
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bicycles in Amsterdam
Bicycles in Amsterdam
H 40.5 in W 30 in
Marion E. Starr (b.1937) - 1984 Oil, The Cheesemakers Of Amsterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
A dynamic 20th Century oil scene showing a group of cheesemakers in Amsterdam stacking up wheels of
Category

1980s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Amsterdam Harbor at Sunset”
By George McCord
Located in Southampton, NY
Associate of the National Academy. Circa 1890. Condition is good. The painting is oil on canvas (relined
Category

1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

First lighthouse in Amsterdam, P.C. Dommersen, 19th century, Oil paint/panel
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
worked in Amsterdam, where his mother died in 1861. The painter specialized in painting sea and river
Category

Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vista, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
still lives. Stella graduated at the Wackers Art Academy (Amsterdam) in 2003. Most paintings are made
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

De Wit Flowers Still life Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Flemish Cupids Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Oil on canvas 91 x 103 cm. - Framed 104 x 115 cm. Provenance: Christie's (London, Old master Painting
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sarah, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Female portrait. Inspired by sculpture by Frans Stracké in Rijksmuseum Amsterdam :: Painting
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sam, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Derek Harrison's (US based) "Sam" is an oil painting that depicts a nude female model with pink
Category

2010s American Realist Nude Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Still-Life Flowers Van Huysum Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jacob van Huysum (Amsterdam, 1687 - London, 1746) Attributable Still Life with Flowers Oil on
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wooded Landscape Waterfall Van Ruisdael Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jacob van Ruisdael (Haarlem 1628-Amsterdam 1682) attributable Wooded Landscape with Waterfall Oil
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

CANVAS 17, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
figurative colorful painting original figurative painting, modern, original acrylic paint on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

CANVAS 19, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
figurative colorful painting original figurative painting, modern, original acrylic paint on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perroneau Portrait Lady Woman Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Old master French
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jean-Baptiste Perroneau (Paris, 1715 – Amsterdam, 1783) Portrait of a lady Oil on oval canvas 60
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Academy (Amsterdam) in 2003. Most paintings are made in her studio in Westknollendam. These paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Amsterdam Canal Scene Pastel Landscape 1948
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3966 Antique Amsterdam canal scene set in a vintage wood frame Image size 11.5x8.5"
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Antique Amsterdam Canal Scene Pastel Landscape 1948
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3966 Antique Amsterdam canal scene set in a vintage wood frame Image size 11.5x8.5"
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

4333 White smoke, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Nice afternoon at Amsterdam. A multiport .Inspired by the art works of impressionist artist like
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circumcision Christ Lairesse Flemish Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century
By Gérard de Lairesse (Liège 1641 - Amsterdam 1711)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Gérard de Lairesse (Liège 1641 - Amsterdam 1711), attributed Circumcision of Christ Oil on canvas
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

City Streets - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Amsterdam Harbour view with Steamboat oil on cardboard First half 20th century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting an enchanting oil on cardboard painting depicting an Amsterdam harbour view with a
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch International Style Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

City Today - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

17th Century by Jacob de Heusch Pair of Landscapes Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Jacob De Heusch (Utrecht, Netherlands, 1657 – Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1701) Title: Pair of
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting "Evening Mood", around 1900, Jan van der Linde (1864 - 1945 Amsterdam)
Located in Münster, DE
Painting "Evening Mood", around 1900, Jan van der Linde (1864 Amsterdam - 1945 Amsterdam) Oil on
Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Along the Canal, Amsterdam, " Hendrik Cornelis Kranenburg, Sr., Impressionist
Located in Wiscasset, ME
for his oil paintings of cities, including Amsterdam and Paris, as well as the Dutch countryside
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Val Cortese/Tuscan Summer, " Oil Painting
By Yvonne Melchers
Located in Denver, CO
' "Val Cortese (Tuscan Summer)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts rolling hills of a
Category

Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Feelings - Colorful Textured Original Oil Painting
By Sergei Inkatov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergei Inkatov’s original, abstract fine art oil paintings have been exhibited internationally. His
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Someday - Large Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colorful Afternoon - Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Skyline's Tale - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Happy Afternoon - Original Colorful Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunshine - Colorful Textured Original Oil Painting
By Sergei Inkatov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergei Inkatov’s original, abstract fine art oil paintings have been exhibited internationally. His
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Central Square - Original Abstract Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night City - Colorful Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hippies - Original oil acrylic painting realism
By José Luis Fuentetaja
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
exists. He starts travelling through Europe, visiting and painting in Paris, London and Amsterdam. In
Category

1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Hunt Slonem Colorful Birds Oil Painting 'Toucans'
By Hunt Slonem
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Toucans' by Hunt Slonem, 1993. Oil on wood, 18 x 20.5 in
Category

1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

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Questions About Oil Painting Amsterdam
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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