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The Library, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
unfinished look. Painting tries to capture the love for Good Reads. The sides of the canvas are also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait of a Man seated in Library
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a library room of books.
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 18 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Library Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
in an impressionistic style. Oil on canvas and signed in the lower right corner.
Category
20th Century American Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
17th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
By John Riley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New York City Oil Painting Michael Budden Winter Afternoon Public Library
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter Afternoon Public Library is an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Historical genre sporting oil painting of a gentleman holding a gun
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Rouen, Bury Art Museum and The New York Public Library.
Presentation: The painting is housed in its
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Historical genre sporting oil painting of a gentleman hunter
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
The New York Public Library.
Presentation: The painting is housed in a new, English made gilt frame
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 14 in W 11.5 in D 2 in
19th Century historical genre oil painting of a courtship
By Henry Gillard Glindoni
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Henry Gillard Glindoni
British, (1852-1913)
The Suitor
Oil on canvas, signed & dated 'Jan 1908
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 41 in W 49 in D 4.75 in
Painting Of Library By Francis Smith, Modernism, Oil on Paper, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An amazing and uncommon huge oil and gouache (paque watercolor) painting on paper titled "The
Category
20th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 33.08 in W 25.2 in D 2.76 in
Clark - Portrait of a Man in Glasses and a Suit, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is part of a series of portraits by Richard Gibbons in which the subject displays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Eyes - Portrait of a Woman with a Piercing Gaze, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Gibbons' painting "Golden Eyes" shows a portrait of a beautiful young woman. Her piercing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Board, Canvas, Oil
19th Century genre oil painting of a woman & child in a Welsh cottage
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 26.5 in D 3 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of a horse & cart on a country track
By James Edwin Meadows
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
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 36.5 in W 54.5 in D 2.25 in
Oil Painting of Trees by Pre-Raphaelite George Howard, 9th Earl of Carlisle
Located in London, GB
occasional oil painting of Egypt, India, North Africa and elsewhere. Works by Howard are in many public
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures in a horse & cart crossing a ford
By George Turner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Turner19th Century landscape oil painting of figures in a horse & cart crossing a ford, C1890
H 21.5 in W 31.25 in D 2.25 in
At the Foot of the Statue - Scottish art Impressionist figurative oil painting
By William Strang, R.A., R.E.
Located in London, GB
A fine large oil painting by Scottish listed artist William Strang. This is a super evocative oil
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century genre oil painting of a young woman pouring tea
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Witt Library.
Presentation: The painting is housed in its original period gilt frame which is in
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35 in W 25.75 in D 3.75 in
19th Century oil painting of horses & grooms outside a coach house
By Henry Barraud
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.25 in W 35.25 in D 2 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of sheep in a Sussex lane
By William Luker Sr.
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
attracts the viewer. Examples of his paintings are held by the Atkinson Art Gallery, National Library of
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.25 in W 31.25 in D 2.5 in
Collection, abstract library, colored, expressionism, geometriic blue, oil
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract and geometric painting of books in a library.
The colors are bright, mixing warm and cold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Portrait of a Girl with Book, 18th Century Regency Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Fort William. The painting now hangs at the British Library.
He was back in London by 1795 and is
Category
18th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century landscape oil painting of figures by a Derbyshire brook
By George Turner
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
, Leicestershire during the early to late 1990’s.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.5 in W 35.5 in D 3 in
Portrait of a Cleric - British 18th century art Old Master oil painting
By Joseph Highmore
Located in London, GB
This fantastic portrait oil painting is attributed to British Old Master Joseph Highmore and was
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 34 in D 2 in
19th Century landscape oil painting of a Surrey Farm by Robert Gallon
By Robert Gallon
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
exhibited at a gallery.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.5 in W 33.5 in D 3 in
grey books, abstract, expressionism, oil on canvas, library serie
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Painting of a library with gray, blue and black books worked in oil and knife.
Books are present
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Ouvrages, colored abstract library, expressionnism, oil on canvas, textured
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
abstract and geometric painting of books in a library.
The colors are complementary: blue, gray
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
greige, abstract library, minimalism, oil on canvas, contempory, expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
gray books stored in a library, invite us to immerse ourselves in the imagination.
Worked in oil and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Gemoetric, abstract library, books, expressionism, multicolor, oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
mastery of contemporary abstract art.abstract and geometric painting of books in a library.
The colors are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Carmin, red abstract library, colored, expressionism, geometriic collage, oil
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In this abstract and geometric composition, the artist immerses us in a red library where warm and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
fantasy, library, abstract, colored, oil on canvas, expressionism, geometric
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
technique that allows her to create works rich in texture and depth. When she chooses the library as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
ondes litteraires, oil, library, colors, textured, impasto, modern, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
and visual arts. The canvas depicts a library with colorful books, painted in oil using a palette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
A Song Without Words oil painting by William Schwartz
Located in Hudson, NY
A Song Without Words (1927)
Oil on canvas
16" x 20"
21 ½" x 25 ½" x 2 ½" framed
Signed and dated
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
nightfall, oil, black abstract; library, books, contempory art, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
, crafted with exceptional mastery of oil and palette knife, transcends traditional boundaries of painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
upside down, abstract library, multicolor, expressionism, oil, impasto, modern
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
depicts a library from an abstract angle, providing a dynamic and vivid visual experience.
The bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
WAIT! - Portrait of a Woman, Hand on Head in Shock, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is part of a series of portraits by Richard Gibbons in which the subject displays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
18th Century sporting horse portrait oil painting of a race horse and groom
By Francis Sartorius
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
This Too Shall Pass - Portrait of a Man Covering Face, Original Oil Painting
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting is part of a series of portraits by Richard Gibbons in which the subject displays
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of an Elderly Gentleman., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
it is alive. Ever since I was a child, I have loved home libraries. Whenever I enter a new home
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 45.4 in W 59.1 in D 2 in
Corner of AS, Original Oil Painting, Landscape
By Raphaël Renaud
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil on coated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Corner of VH, Original Oil Painting, Interiors
By Raphaël Renaud
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil on coated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Corner of FV, Original Oil Painting, Landscape
By Raphaël Renaud
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, Unique Work. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil on coated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
delicatesse, white monochrome, abstract, french artist, oil and collage, library
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
library rendered in monochrome. The meticulous application of oil on canvas, coupled with subtle collage
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
library 8, abstract, collage, books, oil on canvas, minimalism, expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstract painting of a library with fabric collage allowing the paint to vibrate more and providing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
tendance, oil on canas, library, white, textured, impasto, modern, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
use of oil and knife as artistic mediums speaks to a confident technique where the boundary between
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
pele mele, oil on canvas, blue abstract, libraries, expressionism, colorfull
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Blue abstract array of messy books in a library
Sophie Dumont is an artist recognized worldwide and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
les livres, colorful abstract, oil on canvas, libraries series, expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstract painting of a library with colorful books on a linen canvas
From the Renaissance to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.63 in W 13.78 in D 0.79 in
Kabuki Oil Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Medium: Oil on linoleum
This ceiling to floor large scale classic work is a masterpiece by one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shaman Oil Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Medium: Oil on linoleum
This ceiling to floor large scale classic work is a masterpiece by one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
passion litteraire, oil, black red abstract; library, contempory art, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
The painting "Literary Passion" by Sophie Dumont invites the viewer into a world where the apparent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Abstract Oil Painting
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sean Farrell, "A Flurry of Dogwoods" 36x12 Realism White Floral Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"A Flurry of Dogwood", is a 36x12 oil painting on canvas by artist Sean Farrell featuring a
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Magic In The Library - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
presence of his magical paintings.
Certificate of authenticity and artist catalogue are included
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Liberté, oil on canvas, red abstract, expressionism, library serie, books
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
placed on a shelf, worked in oil and knife. Beautiful material provided by a succession of layers all in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
sweetness, abstract library, oil and collage on canvas, minimalism, contempory
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
In Sophie Dumont's painting, "Sweetness," we are immersed in a world of softness and rhythm, where
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Library Afternoon
By Jacob Collins
Located in New York, NY
Image dimensions: 8 x 6 inches
Framed dimensions: 16 x 14 inches
An original oil study by the
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Routes Across a Landscape - British Australian 60's Expressionist oil painting
By Ian Henderson
Located in London, GB
This stunning oil on board painting is by British/Australian artist Ian Henderson. It was painted
Category
1960s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
reading, abstract geometric still life, books, library, oil on canvas, modern
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
.
picture of a library with colorful books. Close to geometric abstraction, books remain very present. As
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
sans un mot, oil on canvas, white abstract , monochrome, minimalism, library
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Abstraction of a bookcase in a shades of white treated like a stamping.
Oil on canvas worked with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
A Young Woman With Her Animals, Original Oil Painting From 1862
Located in Stockholm, SE
This painting by Gustaf Brandelius, a 19th-century Swedish artist, evokes the pastoral tranquility
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
best seller, oil on canas, library, white, textured, impasto, modern, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
imagination.
The use of oil and knife as artistic mediums speaks to a confident technique where the boundary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
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Oil Painting Of A Library For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact oil painting of a library you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 229 contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting of a library among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting of a library to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Creating an oil painting of a library has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Alexis Portilla, Gershon Benjamin, Janet Hamilton, Richard Gibbons and Katherine Kean are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Oil Painting Of A Library?
The price for an oil painting of a library in our collection starts at $130 and tops out at $350,000 with the average selling for $3,777.
Questions About Oil Painting Of A Library
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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