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Large Oil Painting Theatre de Vaudevile by Hartman Signed
By Dong Kingman
Located in Norton, MA
A very large beautiful oil painting by Hartman, "Theatre de Vaudeville" oil on canvas.
Measures
Category
20th Century American American Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Art Deco Campus Theatre, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steve Knotts
Located in Yardley, PA
Art deco movie theater in College Station Texas, 1985 :: Painting :: Art Deco/Art Nouveau :: This
Category
2010s Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Oil
Travelling Comic Theatre - Italian 18thC art figurative landscape oil painting
By Marco Marcola
Located in London, GB
This interesting Italian 18th century Old Master oil painting is by noted artist Marco Marcola
Category
1770s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - FRENCH THEATRE/ STADIUM
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The French Flag"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
oil painting on board, stamped verso
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cubist American Modernist Opera Box Seat Theatre Interior Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist opera view interior oil painting by Dorothy Van Loan (1904
Category
1940s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Painting Puppet theatre
By Paul Louis Martin des Amoignes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
MARTIN DES AMOIGNES, Paul Louis (1850-1925)
Puppet theatre on the village square
Oil on canvas
Category
1880s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 3.15 in
Ciros Life - British 50's art male portrait oil painting London theatre West End
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in London, GB
Henry Irving and depicts a man of little means outside a London theatre doorway. The painting is in good
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Theatre
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
both were in demand in the late 17th Century at the Drury Lane Theatre. He was later critically
Category
Late 17th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Paris, Winter in Montmartre, Theatre - Original oil on canvas - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée MACLET (1881-1962)
Paris, Winter in Montmartre : Theatre de l'Atelier, c. 1945
Original
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Theatre du Vaudeville", Edouard Cortes, 18x22, Oil/Canvas, French Impressionism
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
Vaudeville Theatre by Edouard Cortes was painted circa 1955-60 and signed lower left. It is oil on
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
British Abstraction oil on paperboard Alec Cumming Theatre Blue Orange Black
Located in Norfolk, GB
Artist: Alec Cumming
Title: The Theatre of Wonder
Medium: oil on paper
Size: 63 x 83 cm (25 x 32.5
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Rag Paper
H 24.81 in W 32.68 in
Theatre in the Sky
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oil painting on stretched canvasFinished black edgesReady to hangOne-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Théâtre de 'Atelier" 20th Century Impressionist Parisian Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A charming Parisian scene oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Johanne Schiefer. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Theatre de Sara Barnhardt", Edouard Cortes, 13x18, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Dallas, TX
Theatre de Sara Bernhart et Place de Chatelet by Edouard Cortes was painted circa 1935-40 and
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Movie Theatre Nocturne II
By Max Ferguson
Located in Greenwich, CT
interest shifted to painting. “While
my fellow art students were painting nudes of young women, I was
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Theatre Red with Yellows
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal.
Hornyak is known for her vivid and distinctly textured paintings that blur the line between
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Night at the Theatre
By Ana Guzman
Located in Atlanta, GA
important part of her practice.
Ana approaches painting gesturally, working quickly to capture images with
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Devant la Petit Theatre", Gerard Valtier, Oil on Canvas, French, Street Scene
By Gerard Valtier
Located in Dallas, TX
"Devant la Petit Theatre" by Gerard Valtier is an original oil on canvas that measures 29x36 inches
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, Sicily
Located in Stockholm, SE
Artist Unknown, Second Quarter Nineteenth Century
Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, Sicily
oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Anatomic Theatre: The World: West'
By Stefan UMAERUS
Located in Atlanta, GA
1985, with one-man gallery and museum exhibitions in painting, poetry, diary, video, and digital
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Anatomic Theatre: The World: East
By Stefan UMAERUS
Located in Atlanta, GA
1985, with one-man gallery and museum exhibitions in painting, poetry, diary, video, and digital
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Anatomic Theatre: The World: North'
By Stefan UMAERUS
Located in Atlanta, GA
1985, with one-man gallery and museum exhibitions in painting, poetry, diary, video, and digital
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Audience" Mid 20th Century American Figurative Theatre Performance Contemporary
By Leon Bibel
Located in New York, NY
"Audience" Mid 20th Century American Figurative Theatre Performance Contemporary
Leon Bibel (1912
Category
1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Théâtre du Vaudeville (à Paris, France) /// French Post-Impressionism Street
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
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Series: Théâtre du Vaudeville
*Signed by Cortès lower left
Circa: 1950
Medium: Original Oil Painting on
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paint, Canvas
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist Cubist
By Sam Norkin
Located in New York, NY
"Backstage, Ambassador" Broadway Theatre NYC Mid-century Modern Modernist CubistSigned lower left
Category
1940s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Drama Teacher" 1938 WPA Mid 20th Century American Theatre Surrealism Modernism
By Leon Bibel
Located in New York, NY
"Drama Teacher" 1938 WPA Mid 20th Century American Theatre Surrealism Modernism. 30 x 24 inches
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Backyard Sunset (Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting by Carl Grauer, Framed)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
Poughkeepsie, NY in the beautiful Hudson Valley. He primarily works in oil, painting mostly portraits and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
View of Mt. Etna From the Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina, 19th Century Italian
By Alessandro La Volpe
Located in Beachwood, OH
Alessandro La Volpe (Italian, 1820-1887)
View of Mt. Etna From the Ruins of the Theatre at Taormina
Category
1880s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Blue Clouds (Realist Landscape Oil Painting of Small Town Night Scene)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
, NY
2019 Oil Paintings, Cunneen-Hackett Theatre Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY
2017 #twohourportraits, 510
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Forsythia Blooming (Abstracted Realist Landscape Painting of Residential Home)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
, NY
2019 Oil Paintings, Cunneen-Hackett Theatre Gallery, Poughkeepsie, NY
2017 #twohourportraits, 510
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
In the Guest Room (Contemporary Interior Painting of a Bedroom Doorway)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY
2019 Oil Paintings, Cunneen-Hackett Theatre Gallery
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 2 in
Gerber Daisy (Contemporary Still Life of Pink Flowers on Window Sill, Framed)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous, Carrie Haddad Gallery, Hudson, NY
2019 Oil Paintings, Cunneen-Hackett Theatre Gallery
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 42.5 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
Figures from Theatre, Contemporary Abstract Original Oil Painting
By Norayr Gevorgyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Abstract Figurative Art
ARTIST: Norayr Gevorgyan
WORK: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Medium
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Cardboard
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.1 in
Theatre
By Brian Mouhlas
Located in Cleveland, OH
Brian focuses on social and human interactions from past decades and his own life. Using existing imagery from photos, news articles and video archives to show events through his own...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Theatre
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"Theatre" is by an up and coming Romanian painter named Stefan Mocanu. He finds the incredible
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nostalgia Theatre
Located in Hamilton, ON
This oil painting is part of the artist's ongoing exploration of imagery that draws upon the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Theatre Audience
By Katherine Bradford
Located in New York, NY
Category
Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Au Théâtre"
By Ferdinand Toussaint
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oil on canvas, 65x81cm, painted by Fernand Toussaint.
Painter of woman portraits, nudes, flowers
Category
Early 20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Theatre
Located in Roma, RM
themes more related to worldly life, as can be seen in the painting After the Theatre of 1929.
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late Walk, Capitol Theatre
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
. Through painting I explore this space and the interplay of light and colour. The love of texture in both
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Women at the Opera Theatre
By Charles Levier
Located in Washington, DC
and the artist worked in oil, watercolor, and later acrylic.
SELECTED TITLES:
Plat de fruit
Village
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Greco-Roman Theatre at Night, Taoromina, Sicily
By Colin Campbell Cooper
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Academies Vitti, Decluse, and Julian of France. He refined this style over a lifetime of painting and
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
New York, Broadway Theatre, the Great White Way, 1914
Located in Milano, IT
MARIO DAVINI
(Lucca, 1876 - Gattaiola, 1951)
New York, Broadway Theatre, the Great White Way, 1914
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 44.3 in W 56.5 in D 2.37 in
VUE de PARIS , La TOUR ST. JACQUES et LE THEATRE du CHATELET
By Jules René Hervé
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jules Herve
French, 1887-1881
Vue du Paris
Oil on canvas
18 by 21 ½ in. Wframe 28 by 31 in
Category
1960s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28 in W 31 in D 2 in
Contemporary American Nostalgic Sign of MoonLite Drive-In Theatre in West Texas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Moonlite, 2021, Daniel Blagg, Oil on canvas, 38 x 58"
By meticulously depicting forgotten road
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Lounge - XXI century, Figurative realist oil painting, Theatre scene
By Marek Okrassa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MAREK OKRASSA. Born in 1975, he studied painting in the studio of professor M. Swieszewski and
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The National Theatre -contemporary cityscape architecture painting oil on canvas
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
the man-made forms of our cities.
'My paintings aim to express a kind of curious beauty of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.78 in
Au Theatre - Post Impressionist Figurative Oil Painting by Elie Pavil
By Elie Anatole Pavil
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figurative oil on canvas circa 1920 by Russian-born post impressionist painter Elie Anatole
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Italian, early 20th C oil painting of a belly dancer performing in a theatre
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Pilade Bertieri (Italian, 1874 – 1965)
AN EXOTIC PERFORMANCE
Oil on canvas laid down on board
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Devant le Theatre du Vandeville - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Edouard Cortes
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas figures in landscape circa 1920 by sought after French impressionist painter
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Revellers at the theatre
By Manuel Cusi y Ferret
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Manuel Cusi y Ferret (Spanish, 1857-1922)
Revellers at the theatre
Signed and dated `M Cusi/ 1905
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pierrot and Harlequin (Framed Contemporary Still Life Theatre Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming painting by Russian painter Evgeny Grichuk features costuming related to two stock
Category
1990s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas Theatre Back Drops, circa 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil on canvas theatre back drops, circa 20th century.
Two large oil on canvas backdrops
Category
Vintage 1930s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Pierrot - Design for Theatre de la Gaite - Paris - 19th Century Oil - A Choubrac
By Alfred Choubrac
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on panel circa 1880 by French painter, Alfred Choubrac depicting a Pulcinella pierrot dressed
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Leaving the Theatre by Kees Maks
Located in New Orleans, LA
Kees Maks
1876-1967 Dutch
Leaving the Theatre
Oil on canvas
Signed "CJ Maks" (lower left)
A
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening at the National Theatre by Albert Mohr
By Albert Mohr
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist city view of the National Theatre by Albert Mohr (born 1918). Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Russin 'American, 1910-2010', 'Figures in a Theatre', Oil on Canvas
By George Russin
Located in Kingston, NY
George Russin (American, 1910 - 2010). 'Figures in a Theatre'. Oil on masonite, depicting couples
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Masonite
H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Boulevard Montmartre, Théâtre Des Variétés By Edouard Léon Cortès
By Édouard Leon Cortès
Located in New Orleans, LA
Cortès” (lower left)
Oil on canvas
Celebrated as the “Parisian Poet of Painting,” Edouard Léon Cortès
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.63 in W 44.75 in D 2.5 in
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Find the exact oil paintings theatre you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect oil paintings theatre among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil paintings theatre to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray, orange and more. An oil paintings theatre from Norayr Gevorgyan, Elie Anatole Pavil, Albert Mohr, Alfred Choubrac and Manuel Cusi y Ferret — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil paintings theatre in our inventory may begin at $265 and can go as high as $475,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,703.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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Questions About Oil Paintings Theatre
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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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