What are old paintings called?

Old paintings are sometimes called historical paintings. Those produced after 1860 or ’70 are generally referred to as modern paintings, so anything produced before that may be thought of as historical. The term contemporary usually describes paintings that are no more than 20 years old. Find a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.

How old was Picasso when he painted Harlequin?

Pablo Picasso was 36 years old when he painted his “Harlequin” series. He completed the six paintings in 1901. They depict scenes from Parisian cafes and draw inspiration from the works of Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. You'll find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if an old painting is a print?

To tell if an old painting is a print, use a magnifying glass to look at its surface up close. A real painting will have visible brushstrokes left behind by the artist. A print will usually have a smooth surface and may look like it's made up of tiny dots, depending on the printing process used to produce it. If you're still unsure about your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you. Explore a collection of paintings on 1stDibs.

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

To 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.

What is considered an old master painting?

A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.

Are old paintings worth money?

Yes, some old paintings are worth money. The artist, size, historical significance and condition of a piece, as well as other factors, contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate your painting and give you an idea of how much it may be worth. Explore a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.

How do I find out how much an old painting is worth?

To find out how much an old painting is worth, you have two main options. The first is to look at historic sale prices for similar paintings by the same artist. If you're unsure who painted your piece, try snapping a photo of the signature and conducting a search with the app Smartify. Because the condition, size and other characteristics play a major role in determining how much a painting is worth, you may prefer to take the second approach — having a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of paintings.

Are old copies of paintings worth anything?

Whether old copies of paintings are worth something varies. Prints of paintings produced and then signed by the artist may sometimes have significant value. However, later prints and hand-painted reproductions are less likely to be worth something. The age, condition, medium and other factors will all contribute to the potential price of a copy. If you'd like to get a professional's opinion on the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.

How do I know if my old painting is worth money?

There are two main ways to know if your old painting is worth money. First, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to determine how much similar paintings by the artist have sold for in the past. If you're unsure who the artist is, try the app Smartify, which provides identifications using artists' signatures. A second option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of paintings.

Are old oil paintings worth money?

The 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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Pieter de Witte, also known as Peter Candid (Bruges, 1548 - Munich, 1628)Annunciation De Witte Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Flemish Art, 1600-1650

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Annunciation De Witte Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Flemish Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

condition of the work appears to be excellent, with some old restoration work, and the pictorial layer does

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Giovan Battista Salvi known as "the Sassoferrato" (1609 - 1685)Jesus Son Salvi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Religious, 1650-1730

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Jesus Son Salvi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

light. . The conservation conditions of the work appear good, with some old restorations. The painting

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Carlo Maratta (Camerano, 1625 - Rome, 1713)Angels Floral Garland Maratta Paint Oil on table Old master 17th Century Italian, 1697

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Angels Floral Garland Maratta Paint Oil on table Old master 17th Century Italian

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

work unique is that the panel is also painted on the back with two vertical ornaments with acanthus

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Michele Desubleo (Maubeuge, 1602 - Parma, 1676)Portrait King Solomon Desubleo Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art, 1630-1680

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Portrait King Solomon Desubleo Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

ecclesiasts is legible, one of the short books of the Old Testament, dedicated to moral ethics and drawn up by

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acques Muller (utrecht 1630 - 1680) Diana Landscape Muller Signed Paint Oil on table 17th Century Flemish Old master, 1650-1680

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Diana Landscape Muller Signed Paint Oil on table 17th Century Flemish Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Jacques Muller (Utrecht 1630 - 1680) Signed: 'J. Muller f(ecit).' Pupil of Abraham van Cuylenborch (Utrecht, 1620 - 1658) Diana and the nymphs bathing in a cave Second half of the ...

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Gaspare Diziani (belluno 1689 - Venice 1767)Portrait Woman Princess Diziani Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art, 1710-1750

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Portrait Woman Princess Diziani Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Gaspare Diziani (Belluno 1689 - Venice 1767) Portrait of a Young Princess (Salome?) Oil on canvas 42 x 33 cm Framed 70 x 63 cm A charming portrait of a beautiful young woman with ...

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Anton Maria Piola (genoa, 1654 - 1715)Madonna Maria Piola Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master Religious, 1670-1710

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Madonna Maria Piola Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Anton Maria Piola (Genoa, 1654 - 1715) circle Madonna and Child Genoese school of the second half of the 17th century Oil on canvas 93 x 74 cm.- In antique frame 110 x 92 cm. (Work...

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Jean-baptiste Perroneau (paris, 1715 – Amsterdam, 1783)Perroneau Portrait Lady Woman Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Old master French, 1730-1770

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Perroneau Portrait Lady Woman Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Old master French

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Jean-Baptiste Perroneau (Paris, 1715 – Amsterdam, 1783) Portrait of a lady Oil on oval canvas 60 x 50 cm. - In frame 77 x 66 cm. Work accompanied by expertise: Raffaelle Colace (C...

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Mattheus Terwesten (the Hague, 1670 - 1757)Terwesten Woman Allegory Art Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master, 1690-1740

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Terwesten Woman Allegory Art Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Mattheus Terwesten (The Hague, 1670 - 1757) Portrait of a young woman with palette and brushes, as Allegory of the art of Painting Oil on canvas 160 x 91 cm. - In frame 178 x 107 cm...

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Antonio TraviLandscape Paint Oil on canvas Italy 17th Century Quality Old master Holy family, 1650

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Landscape Paint Oil on canvas Italy 17th Century Quality Old master Holy family

By Antonio Travi

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

- architecture in old ruin and dilapidated houses - inhabit scenarios of a silent nature. His works are always

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Still-life Flower Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Lombard school, 1670-1720

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Still-life Flower Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Lombard school

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesca Volò Smiller, called Vincenzina (Milan, 1657 - 1700) - circle of Floral composition Oil on canvas (97 x 72 cm. - in octagonal frame 100 x 84 cm.) A rich floral compositio...

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Pierre Mignard, known as Le Romain (Troyes 1612 - Paris 1695)Portrait Mignard Paint Oil on canvsa Old master 17th Century French Lady Woman, 1680-1695

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Portrait Mignard Paint Oil on canvsa Old master 17th Century French Lady Woman

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pierre Mignard, known as Le Romain (Troyes 1612 - Paris 1695), attributed Portrait of 'Louise Renée de Penancoët de Keroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth and Aubigny (Brest 1649 - Paris 1...

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Agnolo BronzinoHoly Family Giovannino Bronzino Paint Oil on table 16th Century Old master Italy, 1530-1560

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Holy Family Giovannino Bronzino Paint Oil on table 16th Century Old master Italy

By Agnolo Bronzino

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Agnolo di Cosimo, known as 'il Bronzino' (Monticelli of Florence, 1503 – Florence, 1572) The Holy Family with San Giovannino Oil on table (120 x 90cm. - In antique frame 146 x 116 c...

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Holy Family Ramenghi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Religious Art

Giovanni Battista Ramenghi, known as Bagnacavallo (Bologna, 1521 - 1601)Holy Family Ramenghi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Religious Art, 1600-1630

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Holy Family Ramenghi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Religious Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Bolognese school of the seventeenth century Circle Giovanni Battista Ramenghi, known as Bagnacavallo (Bologna, 1521 - 1601) Oil painting on canvas (86 x 72 cm. - With antique frame ...

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French school of the eighteenth centurySaint John Evangelist Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century French School

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Saint John Evangelist Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century French School

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Saint John the Evangelist French school of the eighteenth century Oil painting on canvas 82 x 64 cm. - in frame 102 x 84 cm. In this pleasant painting we see the portrait of the ev...

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Lombard painter active in the 17th centuryChild Jesus Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Baby Italian Religious, 1600-1699

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Child Jesus Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Baby Italian Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Lombard painter active in the 17th century Infant Jesus Oil painting on canvas 70 x 82 cm. - In antique frame 78 x 91 cm. This painting depicts an unusual and pleasant iconographic...

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Flemish painter active in Italy in the eighteenth centuryLandscape See Paint Oil on canvas Flemish Old master 18th Century Italian Art, 1700-1799

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Landscape See Paint Oil on canvas Flemish Old master 18th Century Italian Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Flemish painter active in Italy in the eighteenth century Coastal landscape of the Mediterranean with architectures and figures Oil painting on canvas (69 x 88 cm., in frame 80 x 100...

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Saint Mark Evangelist Guercino Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Il Guercino (Cento, 1591 - Bologna, 1666)Saint Mark Evangelist Guercino Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy, 1670-1720

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Saint Mark Evangelist Guercino Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Workshop of Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Il Guercino (Cento, 1591 - Bologna, 1666) Saint Mark the Evangelist Oil on canvas - 85 x 71 cm., Framed 100 x 86 cm. Of great cha...

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Lombard painter of the 17th centuryEcce Homo Christ Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Leonardo Italian, 1630-1699

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Ecce Homo Christ Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Leonardo Italian

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Lombard painter of the seventeenth century Ecce Homo Oil painting on canvas 56 x 43 cm. , framed 75 x 63 cm. Provenance: Florence, Pandolfini, 5.10.2021, lot 209 The proposed canv...

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Giampietro Cavazzoni Zanotti (Paris, 1674 - Bologna, 1765)Portrait Sibyl Lady Zanotti Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian, 1700-1760

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Portrait Sibyl Lady Zanotti Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italian

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Portrait of an Eritrean Sibyl who writes the prophecy Circle of Lorenzo Pasinelli (Bologna 1629 - 1700) - Attributable to Giampietro Cavazzoni Zanotti (Paris, 1674 - Bologna, 1765) ...

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Gerard David (Oudewater, c. 1460 - Bruges, 1523)Nativity Jesus David Paint 16/17th Century Oil on copper Old master Flemish Art, 1570-1620

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Nativity Jesus David Paint 16/17th Century Oil on copper Old master Flemish Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

of the Old Testament, an ancestor of Christ. **Gerard David, Triptych, 1505, 90 x 71 cm Metropolitan

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Francesco Tironi (Venice, Circa 1745 - 1797)Venice Landscape See Tironi Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Water, 1790

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Venice Landscape See Tironi Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Water

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

gondola, while the figures painted on the boats and on the quay can be recognised as merchants, sailors

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Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598)Portrait Lady Pulzone Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Roma, 1550-1620

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Portrait Lady Pulzone Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Roma

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Scipione Pulzone, called Il Gaetano (Gaeta 1544 - Rome 1598) - workshop of Portrait of Bianca Cappello (Venice, 1548 - 1587) Grand Duchess of Tuscany, second wife of Francesco I de '...

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Venus Paolo Fiammingo Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Art, 1570-1599

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Venus Paolo Fiammingo Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16th Century Italian Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pauwels Franck, known as Paolo Fiammingo (Antwerp, 1540 - Venice, 1596) Venus lying in a landscape Oil on canvas 116 x 150 cm. In antique frame 136 x 170 cm. The work is accompanie...

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Tuscan painter active towards the end of the 16th centuryPortrait Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16/17th Century Italian Raffaello Art, 1550-1650

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Portrait Paint Oil on canvas Old master 16/17th Century Italian Raffaello Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Tuscan painter active towards the end of the 16th century Portrait of Captain Niccolò Orsini (Pitigliano, 1442 - Lonigo, 1510), count of Pitigliano and Nola. Tuscany, end of the 16t...

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Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy, 1680-1760

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Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma Italy

By Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Roman school late 17th - early 18th century - Follower of Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693) Pair of fantastic architectural whims with classical ruins and figures Oils on...

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Giuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781)Zais Landscape Couple Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italy Venice, 1725-1770

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Zais Landscape Couple Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italy Venice

By Giuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781) Pendant of paintings - The assault of the brigands / After the assault Oil on canvas, 108 x 42 cm. each In the frame 128...

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Giuseppe Mazzuoli known as Bastarolo (Ferrara 1536 - 1589)Saint Jerome Oil on copper 16th Century Paint Old master Italy Emilian school, 1560-1599

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Saint Jerome Oil on copper 16th Century Paint Old master Italy Emilian school

By Giuseppe Mazzuoli known as Bastarolo (Ferrara 1536 - 1589)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Ferrara school of the late sixteenth century - circle of Giuseppe Mazzuoli known as Bastarolo (Ferrara 1536 - 1589) St. Jerome penitent in the cave Oil on copper - 23 x 18 cm. - In ...

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Italian 17th Century Old MasterCherubim Hovering Woman in Wilderness 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil, 17th century

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Cherubim Hovering Woman in Wilderness 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Italian School, 17th century oil on canvas (laid on board), framed framed: 15 x 21 inches board: 14 x 20 inches provenance: private collection, France condition: very good and sound ...

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Pieter Casteels III (Antwerp 1684 - 1749 Richmond)Pieter Casteels III 'Signed' Floral Still Life Old master Paint 18th Century Art, 1700-1750

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Pieter Casteels III 'Signed' Floral Still Life Old master Paint 18th Century Art

By Pieter Casteels III (Antwerp 1684 - 1749 Richmond)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pieter Casteels III (Antwerp 1684 - 1749 Richmond) circle Floral still life Signed lower left, on the stone: P Casteels About 1730 Oil painting on canvas Cm. 57 x 103, In frame 67 x...

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Francesco Tironi (Venice, Circa 1745 - 1797)View Venice Landscape Tironi 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy, 1780-1790

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View Venice Landscape Tironi 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesco Tironi (Venice, circa 1745 - 1797) View of Venice with the entrance to Cannaregio oil on canvas 59 x 75 cm with frame 72 x 88 cm Work accompanied by a descriptive n...

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Anthony van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641) Lamentation Christ Van Dyck Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art, 1680-1750

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Lamentation Christ Van Dyck Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Lamentation of Christ Follower of Anthony van Dyck (Antwerp 1599 - London 1641) Late 17th-early 18th century Oil on canvas (64 x 51 cm. - Framed 77 x 65 cm.) This is a very...

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Madonna In Glory Angels Balducci Paint 16/17th Century Oil on table Old master

Giovanni Balducci, known as Il Cosci (Florence, 1560 – Naples, after 1631)Madonna In Glory Angels Balducci Paint 16/17th Century Oil on table Old master, 1580-1630

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Madonna In Glory Angels Balducci Paint 16/17th Century Oil on table Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovanni Balducci, known as Il Cosci (Florence, 1560 – Naples, after 1631) Madonna in Glory Surrounded by Angels Oil on panel (48 x 37 cm. - In frame 68 x 57 cm.) We are offer...

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Antonio Tibaldi (rome, C. 1635 – After 1675)Vanitas Still-life Tibaldi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy, 1670-1730

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Vanitas Still-life Tibaldi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Vanitas with a sleeping cherub on a rug, flowers, a violin, a globe, hourglasses, and pomegranates Circle of Antonio Tibaldi (Rome, c. 1635 – after 1675) Oil on canvas 70 x 150 ...

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Tiziano Vecellio (Pieve di Cadore 1490 - Venice 1576)Emperors Caesar Octavian Tiziano Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17/18th Century, 1680-1730

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Emperors Caesar Octavian Tiziano Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17/18th Century

By Tiziano Vecellio (Pieve di Cadore 1490 - Venice 1576)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

del Rosso) inspired Tiziano Vecellio who, in 1537, painted for Duke Frederick II of Gonzaga portraits

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Giovanni Paolo Castelli detto SpadinoStill-Life Flower Landscape Castelli Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italian art, 1690-1740

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Still-Life Flower Landscape Castelli Paint Oil on canvas Old master Italian art

By Giovanni Paolo Castelli detto Spadino

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Still life in a landscape with fruit and game Work of the late Roman Baroque of the late seventeenth / eaarly eighteenth century attributable to Giovanni Paolo Castelli, known as Spa...

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Francesco de Mura (Naples 1696 - Naples 1782)Rebecca At Well De Mura Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemish, 1750-1799

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Rebecca At Well De Mura Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesco de Mura (Naples 1696 - Naples 1782) workshop Rebecca at the Well Oil on canvas 26 x 87 cm. - Framed 38 x 99 cm. NB: The darker strip at the top of the painting is t...

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Margherita Caffi (Cremona 1647 – Milan 1710)Pair Still-Lifes Flowers Caffi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master, 1680-1720

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Pair Still-Lifes Flowers Caffi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Margherita Caffi (Cremona 1647 – Milan 1710) workshop of Unsigned Pair of still lifes with flowers oil on oval canvas 41 x 33 cm - with antique frames 54 x 45 cm This pendant...

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Pietro Liberi (padua 1605 - Venice 1687)Faun Nymph Cherubs Liberi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy, 1680-1730

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Faun Nymph Cherubs Liberi Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Pietro Liberi (Padua 1605 - Venice 1687) follower of Unsigned Faun, Nymph and Two Cherubs Oil on canvas (62 x 82 cm. - Framed 85 x 104 cm.) The subject of the painting, dra...

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Domenico Piola (Genoa 1627-1703)Holy Family Piola Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Maria Religious, 1650-1699

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Holy Family Piola Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Maria Religious

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Genoese school of the second half of the seventeenth century Circle of Domenico Piola (Genoa 1627-1703) The Holy Family Oil painting on canvas 83 x 68 cm. - in an antique frame 99 x...

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Ignatius de Ríes (Seville, 1612 - Seville, 1661) King David De Ríes Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Spain, 1640-1660

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King David De Ríes Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Religious Spain

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

the Old Testament, loved by God and promised an eternal kingdom. The laurel branch, which Baroque

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Anton Raphael Mengs (Aussig, 1728 - Rome, 1779)Portrait Young Girl Mengs Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Woman Art, 1750-1780

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Portrait Young Girl Mengs Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Woman Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

, Mengs soon became famous and sought after, rivalling the older Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787) for the role of

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Education Of Love Correggio Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art

Antonio Allegri, known as Correggio (Correggio, 1489 – Correggio, 1534) Education Of Love Correggio Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art, 1680-1750

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Education Of Love Correggio Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

. Originally painted for the illustrious collection of the Mantuan nobleman Nicola Maffei, it passed in the

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Andrea Scacciati (florence 1642-1710)Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (3/3), 1670-1699

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Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (3/3)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

frame, with defects and missing. Painting in good condition, old restuarions, presence of an old surface

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Andrea Scacciati (florence 1642-1710)Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (2/3), 1670-1699

$13,626Sale Price|20% Off

Flowers Still-life Scacciati 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master (2/3)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

frame, with defects and missing. Painting in good condition, old restuarions, presence of an old surface

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Marcello Venusti (Mazzo di Valtellina 1510 - Rome 1579)Saint John Baptist Venusti Paint 16th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art, 1550-1620

$4,335Sale Price|20% Off

Saint John Baptist Venusti Paint 16th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Marcello Venusti (Mazzo di Valtellina 1510 - Rome 1579) workshop/circle Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas (65 x 50 cm. - In frame 74 x 58 cm.) The work depicts Saint John...

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16th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Jacob De Backer (antwerp, C. 1555 – 1585)Redemption Adam Eve De Backer 16th Century Paint Oil on table Old master Flemish, 1570-1585

$15,543Sale Price|20% Off

Redemption Adam Eve De Backer 16th Century Paint Oil on table Old master Flemish

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

the painting was derived from a cycle of five allegorical works painted by De Backer depicting scenes

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16th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Gabriel Metsu (Leiden, 1629 – Amsterdam, 1667)Lute Player Music Metsu 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish Art, 1700-1730

$7,308Sale Price|20% Off

Lute Player Music Metsu 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Gabriel Metsu (Leiden, 1629 – Amsterdam, 1667) follower The Lute Player First half of the 18th century Oil on canvas 61 x 47 cm Framed 76 x 61 cm This high-quality painting...

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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Florentine painter, 16th-17th century Saint John Baptist 16/17th Century Paint OIl on canvas Old master Tuscany school, 1580-1650

$9,823Sale Price|20% Off

Saint John Baptist 16/17th Century Paint OIl on canvas Old master Tuscany school

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Florentine painter, 16th-17th century Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas 67 x 56 cm - In frame 98 x 83 cm In bringing out the sculptural figure of this young Saint John the...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Giovanni Segala (venice 1663 - Murano 1720)Susanna The Elders Segala Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy, 1690-1720

$15,856Sale Price|20% Off

Susanna The Elders Segala Paint 17/18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

, recounted in the pages of the Old Testament (Daniel, XIII): the faithful wife of a wealthy Jew, she is

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Giovanni Giacomo Van Lint (Rome 1723 - 1790) View Roman Forum Van Lint Landscape 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master, 1750-1790

$6,093Sale Price|20% Off

View Roman Forum Van Lint Landscape 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovanni Giacomo Van Lint (Rome 1723 - 1790) View of the Roman Forum Oil on canvas 53.5 x 68 cm in frame 60 x 75 cm Attribution certificate by Prof. Giancarlo Sestieri (Rome ...

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18th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Jacob Ferdinand Voet (Antwerp 1639 - Paris 1689) Portrait Lady Woman Voet Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Art, 1670-1720

$10,693Sale Price|20% Off

Portrait Lady Woman Voet Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Art

By Jacob Ferdinand Voet (Antwerp 1639 - Paris 1689)

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

fortune to her sister Ortensia', painted by the painter around 1661 and now housed in the English Royal

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Hendrick De Somer (lokeren 1602 - Naples 1655)Saint Jerome De Somer Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Flemish Art, 1620-1650

$10,569Sale Price|20% Off

Saint Jerome De Somer Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Old master Flemish Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

expressiveness of the old arm clearly highlighted. The Saint, with his slender body, all tense tendons and rigid

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Flemish Painter 17th-18th CenturyTower Of Babel Flemish School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master, 1680-1750

$9,326Sale Price|20% Off

Tower Of Babel Flemish School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Flemish painter 17th-18th century Construction of the Tower of Babel Oil on canvas 51 x 64 cm Framed 66 x 78 cm If there is a subject in art that has been taken up several times t...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

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Francesco Albani (Bologna 1578 - 1660)Rape Of Europa Albani Paint 17/18th Century Oil on table Old master Landscape, 1680-1750

$5,968Sale Price|20% Off

Rape Of Europa Albani Paint 17/18th Century Oil on table Old master Landscape

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Francesco Albani (Bologna 1578 - 1660) Follower of The Rape (or Abduction) of Europa Oil on panel 44 x 53 cm with gilded wooden frame (19th century) 61 x 71 cm The work de...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Giacomo Nani (porto Ercole 1698 - Naples 1770)Still Life Flowers Nani 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Naples Italy, 1730-1770

$16,786Sale Price|20% Off

Still Life Flowers Nani 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Naples Italy

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

embroidered carpet is laid, we see a series of objects, including two painted porcelain cups, a riser with two

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Roman School, 17/18th CenturySaint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master, 1680-1750

$10,901Sale Price|20% Off

Saint Michael Angels Roman School 17/18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Saint Michael the Archangel expels the rebellious angels from paradise (probably a preparatory sketch) Roman school, 17th/18th century Oil on canvas 99 x 73 cm Framed 119 x 94 ...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Old Paint For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the old paint 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 150 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for an old paint 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. If you’re looking to add an old paint to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Creating an old paint has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Angelo Granati, Salvatore Marinelli, Carlo De Tommasi, Ettore Ferrante and Francesca Strino are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large old paint can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 1.19 high and 1 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is an Old Paint?

An old paint can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $5,979, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $1,495,000.

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.

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Questions About Old Paint

What are old paintings called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
Old paintings are sometimes called historical paintings. Those produced after 1860 or ’70 are generally referred to as modern paintings, so anything produced before that may be thought of as historical. The term contemporary usually describes paintings that are no more than 20 years old. Find a wide variety of fine art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
How old was Picasso when he painted Harlequin?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pablo Picasso was 36 years old when he painted his “Harlequin” series. He completed the six paintings in 1901. They depict scenes from Parisian cafes and draw inspiration from the works of Edgar Degas, Édouard Manet, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gauguin and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. You'll find a selection of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.
How do you tell if an old painting is a print?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if an old painting is a print, use a magnifying glass to look at its surface up close. A real painting will have visible brushstrokes left behind by the artist. A print will usually have a smooth surface and may look like it's made up of tiny dots, depending on the printing process used to produce it. If you're still unsure about your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can assist you. Explore a collection of paintings on 1stDibs.
How can you tell how old an oil painting is?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To 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.
What is considered an old master painting?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
A painting produced by a skilled, noteworthy European artist that was produced before the 19th century may be considered an Old Master painting. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked in Europe between 1300 and 1800. Some artists considered Old Masters include William Blake, Caravaggio, Jacques-Louis David, Frans Hals, Francisco Goya, Peter Paul Rubens, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Titian and Jan Vermeer. On 1stDibs, find a variety of paintings from some of the world’s top galleries.
Are old paintings worth money?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some old paintings are worth money. The artist, size, historical significance and condition of a piece, as well as other factors, contribute to its value. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate your painting and give you an idea of how much it may be worth. Explore a diverse assortment of paintings on 1stDibs.
How do I find out how much an old painting is worth?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To find out how much an old painting is worth, you have two main options. The first is to look at historic sale prices for similar paintings by the same artist. If you're unsure who painted your piece, try snapping a photo of the signature and conducting a search with the app Smartify. Because the condition, size and other characteristics play a major role in determining how much a painting is worth, you may prefer to take the second approach — having a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate your painting. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of paintings.
Are old copies of paintings worth anything?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
Whether old copies of paintings are worth something varies. Prints of paintings produced and then signed by the artist may sometimes have significant value. However, later prints and hand-painted reproductions are less likely to be worth something. The age, condition, medium and other factors will all contribute to the potential price of a copy. If you'd like to get a professional's opinion on the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can assist you. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of paintings.
How do I know if my old painting is worth money?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
There are two main ways to know if your old painting is worth money. First, you can conduct online research using trusted resources to determine how much similar paintings by the artist have sold for in the past. If you're unsure who the artist is, try the app Smartify, which provides identifications using artists' signatures. A second option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of paintings.
Are old oil paintings worth money?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The 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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