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J Lewis: 'Eton College from the River' oil painting
Located in London, GB
J. Lewis (fl. 1801-1808)
Eton College from the River
Oil on canvas
41 x 62 cm
Signed lower left
Category
Early 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by Lewis George Fry "A Sunny Farm"
By Lewis George Fry
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Lewis George Fry "A Sunny Farm" by 1860 - 1933 Hampstead painter of Landscapes who
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rick Lewis, Camael, Painting 1997
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Camael
Oil, graphite, sand, dry pigment on paper, laid canvas
47" x 35"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis, Neches, Painting 2016
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Neches (Homage for PM)
Oil, Bitumen, Aluminum Powder, Sand, Burlap, On Cavas
48" x 41"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Burlap, Powder Coating, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Rick Lewis - OCBLK009102723, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
OCBLK009102723
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 60"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis, Adaizan, Painting 2014
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Adaizan
Oil, Marble Powder, Asphalt, Burlap On Canvas
73.3 x 70"
I am a visual artist whose work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis, Taysha, Painting 2014
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Taysha
Oil, Marble Powder, Asphalt, Burlap On Canvas
73.25 x 70"
I am a visual artist whose work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Geoffrey Lewis 'River Crossing' Landscape Painting
By Geoffrey Lewis
Located in San Rafael, CA
Geoffrey Lewis (American, 1928-2005)
River Crossing
Oil on panel
Signed lower left
Panel approx: 19
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Homestead Chimney" (2022) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Carmack Lewis' beautiful original contemporary oil landscape "Homestead Chimney" (2015
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
"The Birdhouse" (2024) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Carmack Lewis' beautiful original contemporary oil landscape "The Birdhouse" (2024) depicts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Rick Lewis, Untitled (Blue), Painting 2025
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Untitled (Blue)
Oil, graphite, litho ink, spray paint, dry pigment on paper
40" x 30"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis - Stock Tank, Painting 2017
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Title: Stock Tank
Material: Oil, Bitumen, Burlap On Canvas
76" x 48"
I am a visual artist whose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Burlap, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum
Rick Lewis - Black Globe, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Black Globe
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 70"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis, False Bar, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
False Bar
Oil, bitumen, graphite, sand, dry pigment on paper laid on canvas
38" x 50"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Graphite, Pigment, Canvas, Laid Paper
Rick Lewis - The Goat, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Goat
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
48" X 60"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Cala Pragonda, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Cala Pragonda
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
66" X 56"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Wind Dancing, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wind Dancing
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 60"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - The Parade, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Parade
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 60"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Middle Ground, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Middle Ground
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
48" X 60"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - The Source, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Source
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
60" X 48"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Jinni, Painting 2014-2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Jinni
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
63" X 60"
I am a visual artist whose
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
"Atrium" (2023) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Carmack Lewis' beautiful original contemporary oil landscape "Limber" (2023) depicts a tree
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Limber" (2023) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
, Oregon.
Mr. Lewis' oil paintings have won numerous awards and been widely exhibited in Museums, Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
H 26 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Contemporary Oil, Simon
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
expressive study of a nude. The artwork radiates energy in an honest and undiluted manner as Lewis captures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lap" (2018) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
and Namibia, before finally settling down in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Lewis' oil paintings have won
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Luminaire" (2021) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
and Namibia, before finally settling down in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Lewis' oil paintings have won
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Generation" (2022) By David Carmack Lewis, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
. Lewis' oil paintings have won numerous awards and been widely exhibited in Museums, Art Centers and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rick Lewis, Untitled (Burnt Orange), Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Untitled (Burnt Orange)
Oil, graphite, litho ink, spray paint, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Graphite, Pigment, Spray Paint
Rick Lewis, False Bar II, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
False Bar II
Oil, bitumen, graphite, sand, dry pigment on paper laid on canvas
38" x 50"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Ink, Oil, Laid Paper, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis - Manana Blanca II, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Manana Blanca II
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
73" X 70"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Box of Strings, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Box of Strings
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 60"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Spanish Windows IV, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Spanish Windows IV
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
48" X 72"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Spanish Windows II, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Spanish Windows II
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
48" X 72"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Spanish Windows III, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Spanish Windows III
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
48" X 72"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis - Best Laid Plans, Painting 2024
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Best Laid Plans
Oil, bitumen, collage, marble powder, burlap on canvas
96" x 48"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Contemporary Oil, Melancholy Nude
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
In an expressive style falling somewhere between Lucian Freud and Egon Schiele, Lewis renders an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.89 in W 20.08 in
Lewis Taylor Gibb (1873-1945) English large Oil Painting SUNSET LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Lewis Taylor Gibb (1873-1945) English
TITLE: "Tranquil River Landscape At Dusk"
SIGNED
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Contemporary Oil, Pastel Nude
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
previous paintings, showing a glimpse of the previous paintings that hide under the current surface.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fire Ring Over Winter Ridge" (2022) By David Carmack Lewis, Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Carmack Lewis' beautiful original contemporary oil landscape "Fire Ring Over Winter Ridge
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Rick Lewis, Mirror to the Sun, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mirror to the Sun
Oil, graphite, litho ink, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis - 24 Hours at Sea, Painting 2023
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
24 Hours at Sea
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
72" X 60"
I am a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Lewis G. Green - 1951 Oil, Weary Bones
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil depiction of a tired man leaning on a wooden staff. The artist has signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rick Lewis, Mirror to the Sun V, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mirror to the Sun V
Oil, graphite, litho ink, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am a visual artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Graphite, Pigment
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Churchyard
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive and bold study with areas of rich impasto. Well presented in a simple wood frame. Signed. On canvas board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Framed Contemporary Oil, Impressionistic Portrait
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
A violet sky provides a glowing background to bold brush strokes, rendering an atmospheric portrait of a woman deep in thought. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rick Lewis, In My Garden at Night, Painting 2016
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
In My Garden at Night
Oil, Collage On Canvas
34" x 30"
I am a visual artist whose work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Rick Lewis - Watching the Ocean Bend II, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Watching the Ocean Bend II
Oil, acrylic, muslin on canvas
73" X 70"
I am a visual artist whose
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Muslin, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Rick Lewis, Mirror to the Sun II, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mirror to the Sun II
Oil, graphite, litho ink, spray paint, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis, Mirror to the Sun III, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mirror to the Sun III
Oil, graphite, litho ink, spray paint, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Graphite, Pigment
Rick Lewis, Mirror to the Sun IV, Painting 2021
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mirror to the Sun IV
Oil, graphite, litho ink, spray paint, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Oil, Graphite, Pigment, Spray Paint
Rick Lewis - Edges of a Summit II, Painting 2022
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Edges of a Summit II
Oil, bitumen, graphite, marble powder, burlap on canvas
60" X 72"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Marble
Rick Lewis, Did You See the Moon Tonight? - Painting 2019
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Did You See the Moon Tonight?
Oil, graphite, litho ink, dry pigment on paper
40" x 26"
I am a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Graphite, Pigment, Paper, Ink
Edward Lewis (1936-2018) - Signed & Framed Contemporary Oil, Azay, France
By Edward Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
Oils are used in an impressionistic manner to depict a fine study of Azay, France. The artwork is well presented in a wood frame with a gilded inner window. Signed and inscribed on t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Lieutenant #18, Impressionist Gouache and Oil on Board by Lewis Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lewis Brown, American (1928 - 2011) - The Lieutenant #18, Year: 1966, Medium: Gouache and Oil on
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
Judith #13 Tennis Dress, Impressionist Gouache and Oil on Board by Lewis Brown
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lewis Brown, American (1928 - 2011) - Judith #13 Tennis Dress, Year: 1966, Medium: Gouache and
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache
"Amber Ray, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lacey Lewis's (US based) "Amber Ray" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Untitled" 19th Century Painting by Edmund Darch Lewis - 1875 Hudson School Art
By Edmund Darch Lewis
Located in Carmel, CA
Edmund Darch Lewis (American, 1835-1910)
'Untitled', 1875
Oil paint, linen, stretcher bars
The
Category
19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 43.5 in W 25.5 in D 0.75 in
James Isaiah Lewis (1860-1934)-Early 20th Century Oil, Cottage Garden In Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque oil landscape showing a charmingly thatched cottage in a lush, Summer garden
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The 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 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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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 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.
- 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, 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 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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