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Modern American Figurative Gypsy Woman Oil Painting Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3238a Gypsey figurative oil painting on artist board set in a vintage gilt frame
Category
1980s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
became interested in art. Fascinated by a woman who was painting, he decided that he wanted to become an
Category
1930s American Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
LARGE SIGNED BRITISH OIL PAINTING - EXTENSIVE RIVER LANDSCAPE DISTANT HILLS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed.
Size: frame: 23 x 33 inches
Category
20th Century Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A Soggy Inconvenience" Original Oil Painting by Henry Hintermeister
By Henry Hintermeister
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
"A Soggy Inconvenience" original oil painting by Henry Hintermeister (1897 - 1972). Oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Paint
Jansem oil painting, kids oil painting, Children painting, Grandma painting.
By Jean Jansem
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting titled "Vielle et Enfant," executed in oil on canvas. The painting is signed by the
Category
1960s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 16.5 in D 1.5 in
Piglet Vanity? Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, CT
c1970s oil on canvas depicting a dapper piglet clutching a tennis racquet signed (Bobby) Livingston
Category
1970s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil painting by Albert Andre'
By Albert Andre
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Original, oil-on-canvas painting by French artist, Albert Andre'. "Jardin a Bagnols-sur-Ceze
Category
1940s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1962, Cleve Gray Oil Painting
By Cleve Gray
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vibrant, original, signed and dated, 1962, abstract, oil-on-canvas painting by esteemed, award
Category
1960s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yanuary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vladimir Volosov
Located in Yardley, PA
paintings are featured in fine art galleries, and private and corporate art collections. :: Painting
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
frames, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on canvas, 1994, 100 x 60 cm. A man walks, he notices something while he is going, then he
Category
1990s Surrealist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Improvisations, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gregg Simpson
Located in Yardley, PA
Authenticity. :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed
Category
1990s Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist Abstract
by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000)
Signed oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
ORIGINAL 1965 JOE NAMATH Oil Painting
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in New York, NY
Up for sale is an original 1965 oil painting by Leroy Neiman (1921-2012) famous American Sport
Category
1960s Pop Art Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
EASY STREET, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A scene that played out every night on our street in Chicago. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This
Category
1990s Surrealist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed, Midcentury, Perle Fine Oil Painting
By Perle Fine
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Original, signed and dated, 1964 oil on canvas painting missing pieces, by notable American artist
Category
1960s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original, Signed, 1959, Abstract Oil Painting
By Emil James Bisttram
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Striking, black, white, red and blue, oil-on-panel painting by listed American artist, Emil
Category
Mid-20th Century Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 36.25 in W 30.35 in D 2.25 in
Intermission Oil Painting
By Arbe Ara Berberyan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
paintings were sent by the U.S.S.R. on an International Tour, called "The World by Childrens' Eyes." This
Category
1980s Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Alex Katz 'Twilight' Oil Painting 1988
By Alex Katz
Located in Miami, FL
an oil painting on masonite measuring 16 × 12 inches. This original piece is in excellent condition
Category
1980s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Fat Man, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Unknown man on the beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece
Category
1970s Photorealist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Home Stretch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
Quiet country road in Delaware near the shore. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
High Office, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
Portrait of President Grover Cleveland's auto, 1929 White Stanley Steamer :: Painting :: Realism
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Architect's Dream, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
Antique Auto portrait found in collection of Heritage Museum, Sandwich MA :: Painting :: Realism
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fawn Skin, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
Corvette part of the Heritage Museum collection, Sandwich, MA :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Misty Field, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
Eastern Shore of Maryland field in a misty rain. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Novus Belator, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nicholas Robertson
Located in Yardley, PA
. Painted on a large stretched canvas and varnished. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an
Category
1970s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
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 Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rhubarb Chard, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
Rhubarb Chard in our garden. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Near Sugarloaf, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
A field near Sugarloaf Mountain. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Bath, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
Bird bath surrounded by flowers. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trevor Cooke, Painting, Oil on Other
By Nicholas Robertson
Located in Yardley, PA
Sketch portrait painted in oils on canvas board. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes
Category
1970s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Porch Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
The warm glow of the late afternoon with the porch light lit. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blown Away, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gregg Simpson
Located in Yardley, PA
with a Certificate of Authenticity. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category
1980s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swing Time, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
for the children to return. This time of day has always been my favorite for painting landscapes
Category
20th Century Romantic Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Root Writing, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gregg Simpson
Located in Yardley, PA
. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. :: Painting :: Art Deco/Art Nouveau :: This piece comes with
Category
1990s Art Deco Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Village painting, Hagop Hagopian painting, Armenian Art, Armenian oil painting.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Hagop Hagopian's landscape artwork from 1986, executed in oil on canvas, exemplifies his typical
Category
1980s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Danube, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Danube, 1855-1878
by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015)
oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cuauhtémoc, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cuauhtémoc, 1982
by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015)
oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic abstract oil on canvas painting by Gladys Regier-Vaughan (American 1923-1987). Vaughan was
Category
20th Century Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rains A'Comin, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Norman Lerner
Located in Yardley, PA
rationed and it was a welcome sight to see those rain clouds forming on the horizon. The painting is
Category
1990s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Your Father's Oldsmobile, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seated Woman Oil Painting
By Norbert Schlaus
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating figurative painting by Norbert Schlaus (German 1927-2009) depicting a seated woman
Category
20th Century Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Made in America, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
and that indicated the car was made in the USA. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cityscape, Impressionist Oil Painting
By Arnoldus Oldenhave
Located in Surfside, FL
Hengelo, Haaksbergen and Amsterdam. Working mainly in oil he is most famous for streetscapes of European
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Carmicael Graphic Oil Painting
By Jae Carmichael
Located in Pasadena, CA
watercolors on a national level, Carmichael has produced sculptures, murals, oil paintings, and films.
She was
Category
1940s Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Landscape Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Figures
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
signed lower left
Category
20th Century Fauvist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bryan Ingham: Upright Jug oil abstract painting
By Bryan Ingham
Located in London, GB
(1936-1997)
Upright Jug (1993-95)
Pencil and oil on board
64 x 19 cm
Provenance: Bohun Galleries
Category
1990s Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
823 Regateando, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Speed sailing boat participating with tall ships ina long distance regata :: Painting
Category
1990s Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horses in Motion, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The glorious colorful carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn inspired this vibrant painting of the
Category
1990s Realist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting "Strings and Brass" Symphony Oil Painting c.1989
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Oil Painting "Strings and Brass" Symphony Oil Painting c.1989
Original oil on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Mountain Oil Painting
By Jim Woodson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Jim Woodson, Bifurcation: Big Bend with Contingent Intervals, Oil on canvas, 10" W x 36.25" L x 2.5
Category
1990s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Jim Woodson
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Jim Woodson, Bifurcation: B16 Bend with Mediated Disjunctions, Oil on canvas, 10" W x 36.25" L x
Category
1990s Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crescent Moon Oil Painting
Located in Brookville, NY
Moon Series by artist Robert Terry (1955-2021) are his most well known works. His love and fascination of nature was the driving force in his romantic and poetic interpretations of...
Category
1990s Abstract Impressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape - Oil Painting - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1975.
Mixed colored oil on panel.
Hand
Category
1970s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting
By Hea Sook Yoo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hea-Sook Yoo, artist, internationally renowned, has her paintings hanging in
residences, businesses
Category
20th Century Modern Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Titled: “Classic”
By Wayne Timm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oil on canvas ( framed)
in the 1960's, Wayne Timm rubbed elbows with the likes of Warhol
Category
1980s Abstract Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Green" by Albert Radoczy - Contemporary Oil Painting
By Albert Radoczy
Located in Pasadena, CA
paintings, primarily the ones of facial features with near solid backgrounds, all suit one another so well
Category
1960s Other Art Style Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.63 in
Companions, Oil Painting 1970
By Ramon Santiago
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ramon Santiago, American (1943 - 2001)
Title: Companions
Year: 1970
Medium: Oil on Paper
Category
1970s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting - "Peggy's Cove", Red Water, Nova Scotia - oil landscape painting
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
About this piece
This is an oil painting of a coastal landscape from Herb Kornfeld's visit to Nova
Category
1980s Contemporary Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caption - Oil Painting 1999
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Caption is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 1999. Oil on canvas hand signed and
Category
1990s Abstract Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parade Large Oil Painting
By Jürgen Görg
Located in Delray Beach, FL
"Parade"
Oil, graphite on linen canvas, canvas 46x39 with frame 63x55.
Jurgen Gorg was born in
Category
1980s Expressionist Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Linen, Oil
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Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of oil paintings vintage paintings available for sale. Finding the perfect Impressionist, Abstract or Contemporary examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add oil paintings vintage paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Reginald K. Gee, Fernand Audet, Elvic Steele, Jacques Zucker and Nahum Tschacbasov are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings?
Oil paintings vintage paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,301, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $1,600,000.
Questions About Oil Paintings Vintage Paintings
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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