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Townscape oil painting of Semur, France
By Letitia Marion Hamilton
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
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Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Townscape 19th-Century Oil Painting
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (19th-Cent) townscape of two women and a dog in a market. Oil on canvas in a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Wood
19th Century townscape oil painting of Bruges
By Jacques François Carabain
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition having just been
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40.5 in W 47.5 in D 3.75 in
Red Venice - contemporary Italian architecture townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Light Illuminating Monopoli - contemporary Italy townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
19th Century pair of French townscape oil paintings
By Henry Schafer
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century coastal townscape oil painting of Cannes, France
By Edward Henry Holder
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21.5 in W 47.25 in D 3.25 in
Original Oil Painting of Mediterranean Townscape Framed by a Window
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Mediterranean Townscape Framed by a Window
Artist: Roland Pichard
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
19th Century townscape oil painting of the Ducal Palace, Venice
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 3 in
19th Century continental townscape oil painting of a busy harbour
By Ludwig Hermann
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
which is in excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.25 in W 45.75 in D 3 in
Original Oil Painting of Townscape with Minaret and Figures on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Townscape with Minaret and Figures on Horseback
Artist: Roland
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Townscape - Mid 20th Century Belgian French Naif City Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
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Title: Townscape
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23 x 19 inches (58 x 48 cm) including the frame
Suzanne
Category
1970s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - South American Townscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A bustling South American townscape with figures leaving Church. Unsigned. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter River Landscape - Mid Century French Naïf Naive Townscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting a town on the banks of a river in
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Britton" Winner Evening Snow Scene Townscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
-taught talent for over twenty years. Witty began her career at a young age, selling her first oil at age
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 2 in
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures Walking in Snowy Townscape at Dusk
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures Walking in Snowy Townscape at Dusk
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 6.25 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Glasgow West End River Kelvin Townscape - Scottish 1950's landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Scottish Impressionist townscape oil painting is by noted Slade School trained artist
Category
1950s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century townscape oil painting of the Santa Maria della Salute, Venice
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
the early 2000’s.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.75 in W 29.75 in D 3 in
The Yarn Market, Dunster, Somerset - British 1940's townscape art oil painting
By BERTRAM NICHOLLS PRBA
Located in London, GB
This historically interesting Post Impressionist town landscape oil painting is by noted Slade
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century continental townscape oil painting of a quayside on a river
By Ludwig Hermann
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23 in W 29.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Italian townscape coastal oil painting of Livorno, Gulf of Genoa
By Arthur Joseph Meadows
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 17.75 in W 19.75 in D 3 in
19th Century townscape oil painting of a Parisian canal with St Denis Cathedral
By Charles Euphrasie Kuwasseg
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
inches x 27.25 inches
Provenance: MacConnal-Mason & Son Ltd, London
A superb townscape painting of a
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Naturalistic Fanciful Townscape
Located in Houston, TX
curves through it. The painting is mainly grey and pink tones. The painting has the original Polish
Category
1980s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century winter townscape oil painting of a quay on a frozen river
By Ludwig Hermann
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23 in W 29.25 in D 2.75 in
Intermezzo 3. Contemporary Abstract Color-Field Townscape. Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
A contemporary abstract geometric colour field landscape in oil on canvas by Dutch artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 1.38 in
Cordon Bleu - contemporary figurative colorful townscape mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone on to develop her art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 1.58 in
Vibrant Hillside Townscape by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist
Untitled (Townscape), 20th century
Oil on board
19 x 26 3/8 in.
Framed: 24 x 31 x 1
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Dos Épocos" Modern Abstract Red, Teal, and Orange European Townscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful red, teal, and orange modern abstract impressionist landscape painting by Cuban artist
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
untitled (French Townscape with Clouds and Mountains)
By William S. Gisch
Located in Fairlawn, OH
untitled (French Townscape with Clouds and Mountains)
Oil on masonite
Signed with the estate stamp
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful French Townscape by Impressionist Maurice Léonard
Located in New York, NY
M Leonard
Untitled, c. 1930
Oil on board
14 3/4 x 21 in.
Framed: 21 1/8 x 27 1/2 in.
Signed lower
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.125 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in
Provincetown, American Impressionist Townscape by "Philadelphia Ten" Painter
By Nancy Maybin Ferguson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Provincetown" is a 12 x 11 3/4 inches, oil on board impressionist street scene by American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Park Benches, American Impressionist Townscape by "Philadelphia Ten" Painter
By Nancy Maybin Ferguson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Park Benches" is a 10 x 11 1/2 inches, oil on board impressionist street scene by American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Aretusa la prediletta (Diana fountain in Ortigia - Syracuse) - Italian townscape
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Figures in Dinan Brittany Townscape with Towering Spire and Rustic Charm
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
verso
oil painting on board, unframed
condition: the painting is in very good condition. It has
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Church Tower
By Nancy Maybin Ferguson
Located in Milford, NH
A fine impressionist townscape oil painting by American artist Nancy Maybin Ferguson (1872-1967
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dutch Townscape Oil Painting by Clifford Montague
By Clifford Montague
Located in Wiltshire, GB
continental townscapes and landscapes, exhibited throughout Britain. Son of Alfred Montague RBA oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
St Pauls and Ludgate Hill - Oil Painting, London Townscape by Godwin Bennett
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Poole, GB
Charming London Townscape Of Ludgate Hill leading up to St Pauls Cathedral in which the artist has
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Olive Harvest, Central Italy - contemporary oil townscape painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes. The palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nest Building - contemporary vibrant townscape white storks oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, inspired by her travels.
Her
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 25.6 in W 45.28 in D 1.58 in
Operetta in Roma - contemporary colourful Italian townscape oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
French Baroque - contemporary colourful townscape mixed media oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Come to Venice - contemporary Italian Venice townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Feeling Free - contemporary colourful playful townscape mixed media oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Original Abstract Oil Painting - Geometric Townscape
Located in Bristol, GB
GEOMETRIC TOWNSCAPE
Size: 42 X 50 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A striking and richly
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Townscape Oil Painting - Port View
Located in Bristol, GB
modernist townscape composition in oil, painted onto canvas.
In this port scene, the artist has reduced the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Savannah City II - contemporary colorful townscape gazelle oil painting framed
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
creative process.
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes. In
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 37.41 in W 37.41 in D 1.19 in
1970 Vintage Mid-Century Townscape Framed Oil Painting - Train Station
Located in Bristol, GB
street scene composition, painted in oil onto canvas, and dated 1970.
The painting depicts a bustling
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Le Rouge de Chioggia - contemporary Italian Venice townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Sunlight on Stern Palace, Venice - contemporary Italian townscape oil painting
By Alex Bertaina
Located in London, GB
One of the latest group of paintings by this talented Italian artist.
“Vertical or horizontal cuts
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 36.23 in D 0.79 in
18th Century Old Master Dutch Townscape - Oil on Canvas, Landscape Paintings
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine, large Old Master Dutch Townscape circa late 18th Century.
Oil on canvas 80cm x 64cm
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guardians of the Taj - contemporary colourful townscape India tiger oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Antique Townscape Oil Painting by Louis Dommersen 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful painting " A view of a Dutch Street Scene" by Louis Dommersen, Oil on panel, Signed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Mischief -vibrant yellow and orange townscape bicycle oil on canvas
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, inspired by her travles.
The creative
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in
Country Life - contemporary colorful townscape animals mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 37.41 in W 45.28 in D 1.19 in
Pop Paradise - contemporary figurative colorful townscape mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Flying Gondolas, Venice - contemporary Italian townscape mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Robert Bartlett - Mid 20th Century Oil, Townscape with Roaming Horses
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed lower right. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.95 in W 26.19 in
Naturalistic South American Townscape Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
South American or Central American townscape with hills in the background and a figure walking
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Paintings Townscape For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the oil paintings townscape you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 4 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an oil paintings townscape from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings townscape for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, gold and beige. Finding an appealing oil paintings townscape — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ellie Hesse, Alex Bertaina, Jacques François Carabain, Willem Hendrik Eickelberg and Letitia Marion Hamilton each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Oil Paintings Townscape?
The price for an oil paintings townscape in our collection starts at $550 and tops out at $27,309 with the average selling for $3,522.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Oil Paintings Townscape
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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. - 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 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, 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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