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French Oil Painting of Castle on a Hill
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming oil painting on canvas depicting a French village on a hill with a castle
atop the
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"Sky Castle, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sky Castle," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Castle Grounds, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Castle Grounds," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Castle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
This surreal painting was created using oil paint on canvas. It measures 24x30 inches, with a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil painting of a castle in autumn France, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting made outdoors directly in front of the castle. Oil castle Harou?? with the river Madon
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 24 in D 0.8 in
Oil painting of a castle in autumn France, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting made outdoors directly in front of the castle. Oil castle Haroué with the river Madon
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 24 in D 0.8 in
Guardian of the Castle -, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
of Japanese castles. Shachihokos are rarely seen in the art or even illustrated in stories. In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Glimpse Of History-Castle Teck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany; An old castle near Stuttgart. Painted on oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.8 in W 15.7 in D 0.1 in
A Glimpse Of History-Castle Teck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany; An old castle near Stuttgart. Painted on oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.8 in W 15.7 in D 0.1 in
Hambacher Castle, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted plein air amongst Grape Vines with view of the Hambacher Castle, Germany. It was a very hot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fantastic Village Scene Modern Irish Magic Realism Oil Painting
By Philip Castle
Located in Surfside, FL
Philip Castle was an Irish Painter and husband to artist Barry Castle
He is rarely exhibited. His
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.75 in D 0.66 in
Spanish castle landscape oil on board painting
By Josep Martinez Lozano
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
oil painting expressly made for the occasion was presented at the Diari de Terrassa at the request of
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Landscape with castle oil on canvas painting
By Rafael Griera Calderón
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Frame size 78x87 cm.
Rafael Griera Calderón was born incidentally in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1934. After residing in Olot from 1942 to 1960 where his father had a religious im...
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, landscape original oil painting
By Tim Woodcock-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
Tim Woodcock-Jones
Caernarfon Castle
Original Landscape Painting
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 61cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, landscape original oil painting
By Tim Woodcock-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
Caernarfon Castle in North Wales.
Tim Woodcock-Jones' paintings are all oil on canvas, stylised realism
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
French impressionism, Rochechouart castle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
sits aloft a promontory rock, and houses a contemporary modern art gallery. This oil painting has
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.6 in W 16.1 in D 0.1 in
Smithsonian Castle in Washington DC, Noon, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, travel, representational, oil painting, green, blueSmithsonian Castle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
European Countryside, winter Castle Combe, UK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Esam Jlilati
Located in Yardley, PA
The Painting title: Winter in Castle Combe Englisch Dorf village anglais Inglese villaggio
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" contemporary impressionist plein air oil painting
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" is a contemporary realist oil painting of a Portuguese hilltown and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Castle and River Landscape - British 19thC art oil painting follower of Turner
Located in London, GB
This stunning large 19th century landscape oil painting is attributed to follower of Joseph Turner
Category
1850s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionism - Powis Castle Gardens in Wales UK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
known for its gardens. This impressionist oil painting on canvasboard (canvas attached to board
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.4 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in
Glücksburg Castle near Flensburg - Oil Painting- Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Glücksburg Castle near Flensburg is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 0.08 in
Castle and Harbor Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th century) oil painting of a castle overlooking a harbor with several boats amid its
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Oil Painting with Castle View
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique oil painting with castle view, circa 19th century.
Oil on canvas. Motif castle with view of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
October, Night Scene with Castle and Soldiers Oil Painting
By John Bowman
Located in Surfside, FL
works in a variety of media including painting, drawing, and sculpture. The Winston Wachter Gallery, in
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond "Carmarvon Castle"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond "Carmarvon Castle" flourished 1833 -1928 Popular Liverpool
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 29 in D 4 in
19th Century Oil on Board Castle Painting
Located in Denton, TX
Antique 19th century oil on board painting of a castle with village in the background.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
French romantic painting Oil on paper TANCARVILLE castle Normandy 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
exhibited "The ruins of the castle of Tancarville", a painting from which he made a lithograph.
Category
1830s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hastings Castle oil painting seascape 19th century, William Edward Webb
By William Edward Webb
Located in York, GB
Hastings Castle from the beach oil William Edward Webb
A fine 19th century oil on canvas painting
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 17.33 in W 29.14 in
Oil Painting by Duncan Fraser Mclea "Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness"
By Duncan Fraser McLea
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Duncan Fraser Mclea "Urquhart Castle, Loch Ness" 1844 - 1916 Born in Scotland
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Tabert Castle Loch Fyne Scotland - Scottish Impressionist art oil painting
By Joseph Morris Henderson
Located in London, GB
This lovely Victorian Scottish landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Joseph Morris
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Gold Castle On Top Of Red Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
gouache painting on board, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Fine 19th Century Oil - King of the Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual study of children playing with a small dog. The young boys all cheer as one with a paper hat stands on a basket waving a flag. The study is painted in a delicate 19th cent...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cockermouth, Brewery & Castle: Clifford Charman oil painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
Charman R.O.I. (1910-1993)
Cockermouth, Ruined Castle and Brewery
Oil on Canvas, framed
38 x 55 cm
Category
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lucile White Vintage Oil painting on canvas, European Castle view, framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas by Lucile White. The central subject of the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
"Castle Rock" Surrealist Oil Painting by Malcolm Schvey
By Malcolm Schvey
Located in New York, NY
1940s surrealist oil on canvas painting of Castle Rock in brilliant colors.
Frame measures 24.75 H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" bright plein air oil painting landscape in Portugal
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" is a bright and breezy plein air oil painting of a hilltown in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
D. Pillar - 1965 Oil, Nideggen Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
, Germany. On top of a distant hill sits the ruins of Nideggen Castle. The rectangle castle on top of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Edinburgh Castle
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine study of Edinburgh castle on a gloomy day. With expressive brushwork and direct palette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1966 naive French landscape oil painting of a castle in a landscape by Altman
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
chateau, 1966
Oil on board
Signed Paul Altman 1966 (bottom right), on reverse stamped Sennelier, 3 Quai
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 19.75 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Figurative Landscape painting -Este Castle
Located in Beijing, CN
Feng Shi, born in Shanghai in 1990, professional painter. In 2009, he studied in the painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Kilchurn Castle Loch Awe, Antique Scottish Highlands Sunset Framed Oil Painting
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Kilchurn Castle"
by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950)
signed lower corner
inscribed verso
oil
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore "The Royal Children, Castle Gate, Nottingham
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Thomas Cooper Moore "The Royal Children, Castle Gate, Nottingham" 1827 -1901
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ludlow Castle and Clee Hill Shropshire at Night Landscape, Large Oil Painting
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Wonderful evocative nocturnal painting of Ludlow in Shropshire UK showing the Castle, St. Laurences
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Goodrich Castle on the River Wye, England with cattle watering oil painting
By Campbell Archibald Mellon
Located in ludlow, GB
Goodrich Castle on the River Wye, Herefordshire
Oil painting on panel, with oil sketch of Symonds
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Medieval Castle - Landscape Oil Painting Red Green Brown Blue White Pink Purple
By Olga Kashshay
Located in Sofia, BG
"Medieval castle" is an modernist painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Olga Kashshay .
About the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
W. W. Goddard 19th Century Painting of Castle Ruins
Located in San Francisco, CA
W.W. Goddard 19th Century Painting of Castle Ruins
Oil on canvas. A few past professional repairs
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.75 in W 28 in D 2 in
F. BALDI Original Oil on Board Impressionist Paintings of Castle Scenes
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintings; each sun-filled coastal scene painted in heavy impressionistic brush strokes; each with custom
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 16.75 in W 20.5 in D 1.5 in
Framed French Castle Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Blanchard
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A framed oil on canvas painting that features a red roofed white castle on a hill overlooking a
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Scottish Oil on Canvas Painting Tantallon Castle Ruin East Lothian 1850
By Horatio McCulloch
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & important Scottish oil on canvas painting; a landscape of Tantallon Castle in East Lothian
Category
1850s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alfred De Breanski Jr. “Invergary Castle Loch Oich” Oil Painting
By Alfred de Breanski Jnr.
Located in Dallas, TX
Alfred de Breanski Jr, oil on canvas, "Invergary Castle, Loch Oich", Grazing sheep in the
Category
Early 1900s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 24.25 in W 30.75 in D 2 in
Huge Antique German Oil Painting Tranquil Landscape Old Castle/ Church by Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A view of the church in 'Blick auf das Weinfelder'
Paul Putzhofen-Hambuchen (German, 1879-1939)
oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daniel Van Der Putten Oil Painting Panel Irish Castle Snow Scene Galway Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb traditional oil painting by living Artist Daniel Van der Putten, depicting an Irish rural
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 18 in W 17.25 in D 3 in
"Castle in the Air" figurative oil painting girl nature dreamy tree meditation
By Clementine Chan
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
existence through tiny figures with their shadows as their only companion in vast landscapes. Her oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 23.82 in W 27.76 in D 0.79 in
Portrait of Joseph Benwell Original Oil Painting 18th Century
By Sir Allan Ramsay
Located in London, GB
Sir Allan Ramsay
1713-1784
Portrait of Joseph Benwell
Oil on canvas, inscribed with sitter's name
Category
1750s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
E.S. Denyer - 1959 Oil, Castle Ruin
Located in Corsham, GB
A bold painting of a ruined castle in a vibrant green landscape. Presented in a limed wooden frame
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Van Der Putten Oil Painting Irish Castle Snow Scene Mallow Cork Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb traditional oil painting by living Artist Daniel Van der Putten, depicting an Irish rural
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 21 in W 26 in D 3 in
"View from the Garden, Casa De Insua" Oil painting, Portugal, Castle gardens
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio displays two forms of nature in this plein air painting. Cultivated nature is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Early 20th Century Painting of Fredericksborg Castle, Denmark, Signed Nissen
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Signed: Nissen (Lower, Right)
" Frederiksborg Castle ", circa 1930s
Oil on Canvas
18" x 26
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Oil On Panel Of A Castle
Located in Ongar, GB
A nice antique oil on panel of a French Castle in a nice decorative wooden frame.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
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An assortment of oil paintings of castles is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, Old Masters or Surrealist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Oil paintings of castles available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. Christine Jacquel, Etienne Pascal, Camille Hilaire, Henry Hadfield Cubley and Jean d'ESPARBÈS took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Marc Chagall use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
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18th Century Walking Stick
Victorian Honeymoon
Andreas Schelfhout
Claude Sauthier
Rene Jerome Legrand
Antique Clocks Norwich
Maria Tort Xirau
Hound Clock
Dona Fish
California Condor
Knell Fishing Boat
Robinson Sanford Gifford
19th Century St Bernard Oil On Canvas
Antique Sawmills