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Old Farm, 26.11.23, 30 Min

Old Farm, 26.11.23, 30 Min

By Josh Rowell

Located in London, GB

Josh Rowell Old Farm, 26.11.23, 30 Min, 2023 Giclee and acrylic on canvas 50 x 70 cm 19.7 x 27.6 inches Josh Rowell generates his artistic vision by focusing on technological advanc...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Giclée

Salome Baptist Campi 16th Century Oil on canvas Old master Portrait Italy Art
Salome Baptist Campi 16th Century Oil on canvas Old master Portrait Italy Art

Salome Baptist Campi 16th Century Oil on canvas Old master Portrait Italy Art

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Bernardino Campi (Cremona 1522–1591) Salome with the Head of John the Baptist Oil on canvas 101 x 76 cm. – Framed 118 x 94 cm. Provenance: Templum Fine Art Auctions, Barcelon...

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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Judith with the Head of Holofernes - Old Master Painting, Early 17th Century
Judith with the Head of Holofernes - Old Master Painting, Early 17th Century

Judith with the Head of Holofernes - Old Master Painting, Early 17th Century

By Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A rare and important painting by Giulio Cesare Procaccini depicting the legendary Judith Beheading Holofernes—a subject that has captivated artists from Caravaggio and Artemisia Gent...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame
Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

Antique Continental Old Master oil after Murillo, fine gilt frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: 18th/ 19th century Continental School, after Murillo Title: Figures eating Grapes Medium: signed oil painting on metal, framed. Size: framed: 18 x 16.75 inches m...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Old Synagogue in Safed Israel
Old Synagogue in Safed Israel

Old Synagogue in Safed Israel

By Raphael Pricert

Located in Surfside, FL

Framed Judaica oil painting of architecture interior of synagogue in Tzfat, Safed, Israel: by Raphaël Pricert. Born in 1903, Raphael Pricert is a listed Russian born Impressionist pa...

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20th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Vase and Purple Flowers
Old Vase and Purple Flowers

Old Vase and Purple Flowers

By Jove Wang

Located in Pasadena, CA

Acquired by the gallery directly from the artist UNFRAMED: 18" x 24" FRAMED: 24.5" x 30.5" x 1" Signed "Jove Wang 25" on lower right Featured demo for Plein Air Magazine on Art S...

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2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

The Old World (Abstract painting)
The Old World (Abstract painting)

The Old World (Abstract painting)

By Matthew Langley

Located in London, GB

The Old World (Abstract painting) Acrylic on canvas - Unframed.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Old Rebel Reeling, Abstract Painting
Old Rebel Reeling, Abstract Painting

Old Rebel Reeling, Abstract Painting

By Sheila Grabarsky

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Swirling lines and abstract forms stretch across the composition, reflecting artist Sheila Grabarsky’s emotional response to a shifting national landscape. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting
Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting

Rabbi in Old Jerusalem Painting

By Isaac Frenel

Located in Surfside, FL

Yitzchak Frenel Frenkel, Israeli Master In 1920, he established the artists' cooperative in Jaffa and an artists' studio in Herzliya. Later that year, he traveled to Paris where h...

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20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Classical Ruins Oil Painting, Old Masters Style, Circa 1870, Unframed
Classical Ruins Oil Painting, Old Masters Style, Circa 1870, Unframed

Classical Ruins Oil Painting, Old Masters Style, Circa 1870, Unframed

By William Louis Sonntag Sr. 1

Located in Miami, FL

William Louis Sonntag Sr. was an American Landscape painter and a member of the Hudson River School movement. He was an Academician of the National Academy of Design. His work is in ...

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1870s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp
French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp

French Old Master Antique Oil Painting For Restoration Figures Classical Landscp

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Figures in a Classical Landscape French School, 18th/ 19th century oil painting on copper, unframed copper: 4 x 5 inches provenance: private collection condition: the work has paint ...

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19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Ponte Neuf (The Old Bridge)

Ponte Neuf (The Old Bridge)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(Note: This work is part of our exhibition Connected by Creativity: WPA Era Works from the Collection of Leata and Edward Beatty Rowan) Oil on panel, 14 ½ x 18 inches unframed, 22 x...

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1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Heinz Liebermann - 1947 Oil, The Old Woodcutter
Heinz Liebermann - 1947 Oil, The Old Woodcutter

Heinz Liebermann - 1947 Oil, The Old Woodcutter

Located in Corsham, GB

Completed in an almost sketch-like manner with thin areas of paint applied to unprimed board. The old wooden frame adds to the charm and appeal of the artwork as a whole.

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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life Arrangement - Dutch Old Master 17thC art oil painting fruit butterfly
Still Life Arrangement - Dutch Old Master 17thC art oil painting fruit butterfly

Still Life Arrangement - Dutch Old Master 17thC art oil painting fruit butterfly

By Leendert de Laeff

Located in Hagley, England

A fine Dutch still life Old Master by Leendert de Laeff which is signed and dated 1664. This oil on canvas on panel depicts a still life of fruit with insects and butterflies. A supe...

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17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Old World (Abstract painting)
The Old World (Abstract painting)

The Old World (Abstract painting)

By Matthew Langley

Located in London, GB

The Old World (Abstract painting) Acrylic on canvas - Unframed.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of an Officer, English School, 17th Century Old Masters
Portrait of an Officer, English School, 17th Century Old Masters

Portrait of an Officer, English School, 17th Century Old Masters

By Cornelius Johnson

Located in London, GB

Circle of Cornelius Johnson Circa 1620’s Portrait of a Officer Oil on canvas Image size: 28 x 24 inches Period style hand made frame Provenance Private European Estate This strikin...

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Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Colors of the Old Town"

"Colors of the Old Town"

By Vasyl Kohutych

Located in Edinburgh, GB

This watercolor depicts a charming European cityscape, full of historical atmosphere and architectural grandeur. The central element is a snow-white church that dominates the composi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Old Master's Paintings - W Harris
Old Master's Paintings - W Harris

Old Master's Paintings - W Harris

$100Sale Price|20% Off

Old Master's Paintings - W Harris

Located in Jacksonville, FL

A personalized and characterized depiction of old master’s paintings. Acrylic on canvas. Soft earth tone colors. 27664-LU2595214704382

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21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century
Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century

Perseus and Andromeda Oil on Panel, Old Masters Style, 17th Century

By David Teniers the Younger

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

DAVID TENIERS THE YOUNGER (1610–1690) Perseus and Andromeda Oil on panel 42.5 × 26.7 cm (16³⁄₄ × 10¹⁄₂ in.) Unsigned Provenance • Possibly Archduke Leopold Wilhelm of Habsburg (16...

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1650s Old Masters Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Matthew Hanzman 'Old School Magician'
Matthew Hanzman 'Old School Magician'

Matthew Hanzman 'Old School Magician'

By Matthew Hanzman

Located in New York, NY

Old School Magician 2023 Acrylic on canvas 10 x 8 inches Signed and dated on verso by the artist Matthew Hanzman is a self taught painter whose work ranges from bold, whimsical figu...

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Old Dirty Bastard" Oil Painting
"Old Dirty Bastard" Oil Painting

"Old Dirty Bastard" Oil Painting

By Gregory Block

Located in Denver, CO

Gregory Block's (US based) "Old Dirty Bastard" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a donut topped with chocolate and peanut butter.

Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of the Madonna
Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of the Madonna

Fine 17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Portrait of the Madonna

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of the Madonna in Prayer 17th Century Italian School oil on board, framed framed: 6.75 x 6 inches board: 5 x 4 inches Provenance: private collection, England Condition: ver...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old master painting of Cherubs cavorting in a woodland setting
Old master painting of Cherubs cavorting in a woodland setting

Old master painting of Cherubs cavorting in a woodland setting

By Jean-Honoré Fragonard

Located in Harkstead, GB

A charming image of cherubs cavorting with sheaths of wheat in a woodland setting. Follower of Jean-Honoré Fragonard Cherubs cavorting before a tree Oil on panel 10¾ x 14 inches exc...

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Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Fine 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Travellers Country Landscape
Fine 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Travellers Country Landscape

Fine 17th Century Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Travellers Country Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Travellers in a Country Landscape circle of Jacques d'Arthois (Flemish 1613-1686) oil on canvas, framed frame: 13.5 x 18.5 inches canvas: 11 x 16 inches provenance: private collectio...

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17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726
Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Perseus and Andromeda Oil Painting on Canvas, Old Masters, Circa 1726

Located in Paris, Île-de-France

Carle Vanloo (Nice 1705 – Paris 1765) Perseus and Andromeda Oil on canvas. H. 081; W. 065. Alongside François Boucher (1703-1770) and Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700-1777), Carle Vanlo...

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1720s Old Masters Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Madonna & Child with Saint Heavenly Cherubs Fine 17th Century Old Master Oil
Madonna & Child with Saint Heavenly Cherubs Fine 17th Century Old Master Oil

Madonna & Child with Saint Heavenly Cherubs Fine 17th Century Old Master Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Madonna and Child with a Saint and Heavenly Cherubs 17th Century Italian School, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 20 x 18 inches canvas : 13 x 10 inches Provenance: private col...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old House, Built in 1848
Old House, Built in 1848

Old House, Built in 1848

By Gilbert Neumann

Located in Austin, TX

"Old House, Built in 1848" by painter Gilbert F.

Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow
The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow

The Old Farm - Landscape with Cow

By Ralph Edward Joosten

Located in Soquel, CA

A charming painting of a sunny day at an old farmstead with cows by California artist Ralph Edward Joosten (American, 1928-2009). Signed "R. Joosten" lower left. Presented in a ru...

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1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady
Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady

Fine 17th Century English Old Master Oil Painting Portrait Aristocratic Lady

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Young English Aristocratic Lady English, circa 1670's period, unsigned oil on canvas laid on board, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Provenance: private collection, UK C...

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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape

Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life with Dead Birds 18th Century Italian School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 17 x 21 inches canvas: 14 x 18 inches provenance: private collection, Surrey, England ...

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18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Niña con Paloma, Oil Painting in Old Masters Style, 19th Century
Niña con Paloma, Oil Painting in Old Masters Style, 19th Century

Niña con Paloma, Oil Painting in Old Masters Style, 19th Century

Located in Sant Celoni, ES

La obra es de autor anónimo Se presenta enmarcada la pintura El estado de la pintura es aceptable Medidas obra: 44 x 32 cm. Medidas marco: 57 x 44 cm.

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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Old Town, Rovinj, Oil Painting
The Old Town, Rovinj, Oil Painting

The Old Town, Rovinj, Oil Painting

By Karen d’Angeac Mihm

Located in San Francisco, CA

"During the summer months, I set up outside and paint en plein air, and in winter, I work in my studio from photo references of recent travels that speak to me," says Karen.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Master Eglomise Painting of Saint John the Baptist 18th Century
Old Master Eglomise Painting of Saint John the Baptist 18th Century

Old Master Eglomise Painting of Saint John the Baptist 18th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

18th century continental eglomise painting of St John the Baptist preaching. Eglomise is a method of reverse painting on glass. In a good quality frame.

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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paint

SIMON PETER TILEMANN, Family Portrait, 1658, Old Master. Baroque Rococo Painting
SIMON PETER TILEMANN, Family Portrait, 1658, Old Master. Baroque Rococo Painting

SIMON PETER TILEMANN, Family Portrait, 1658, Old Master. Baroque Rococo Painting

By Simon Peter Tilemann

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely decorative and large oil painting from the 17th century. Restored in places.   Signed and dated Simon Peter Tileman 1658 fecit 'lower right Dimensions without frame. Fro...

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1650s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge Old Master Oil Painting 17th century Diana & Cupids in Panoramic Landscape
Huge Old Master Oil Painting 17th century Diana & Cupids in Panoramic Landscape

Huge Old Master Oil Painting 17th century Diana & Cupids in Panoramic Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Diana The Huntress and her Cherubs Northern European artist, circa 1680's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 60.5 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: some p...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique French Old Master Oil Painting Christ Healing the Sick in Jersusalem
Antique French Old Master Oil Painting Christ Healing the Sick in Jersusalem

Antique French Old Master Oil Painting Christ Healing the Sick in Jersusalem

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Christ Healing the Sick French School, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 15 x 20.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Europe Condition: some craquelure throughout, mo...

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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Afternoons at The Old Tea House
Afternoons at The Old Tea House

Afternoons at The Old Tea House

By Bernie Taupin

Located in Toronto, ON

Original Painting Hand Signed by Artist Oil on Canvas

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Market Baskets in Old Town
Market Baskets in Old Town

Market Baskets in Old Town

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful painting of golden striped market baskets being sold in old town square by J. Almeida E (Mexican, 20th Century), circa 1990. Signed lower left. Presented in gilt-toned wood...

Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Fine Spanish Old Master style Oil Painting Flowers in Ornate Vase
Fine Spanish Old Master style Oil Painting Flowers in Ornate Vase

Fine Spanish Old Master style Oil Painting Flowers in Ornate Vase

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Classical Still Life of Flowers Studio of Miguel Canals, Spanish 1925-1995 stamped with the studio mark verso oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 23.5 x 18 inches Provenance: private col...

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20th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Couple paints Adam Eve Cain Abel De Vos 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master
Couple paints Adam Eve Cain Abel De Vos 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Couple paints Adam Eve Cain Abel De Vos 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master

Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Maarten de Vos (Antwerp 1532–1603) Workshop/follower Adam and Eve After the Fall/ The Sacrifices of Cain and Abel Oils on canvas 41 x 51 cm - In antique frames (with imperfecti...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, 17th Century Dutch Old Masters Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, 17th Century Dutch Old Masters Oil

Located in London, GB

Circle of Gerard van Honthorst 1592 - 1656 Portrait of a Gentleman Oil on wooden panel Image size: 29 x 23 inches Contemporary gilt frame Gerard van Honthorst was a Dutch Golden Age...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Large Traditional Dutch River Landscape with Old Town & Houses Signed Oil
Large Traditional Dutch River Landscape with Old Town & Houses Signed Oil

Large Traditional Dutch River Landscape with Old Town & Houses Signed Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Landscape in Holland (titled verso) Dutch School, 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 30 x 42 inches canvas: 24 x 36 inches provenance: private collection, Eng...

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Late 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

17th Century by Pietro della Vecchia Old man in a coat trimmed with fur
17th Century by Pietro della Vecchia Old man in a coat trimmed with fur

17th Century by Pietro della Vecchia Old man in a coat trimmed with fur

By Pietro Della Vecchia 1

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Pietro della Vecchia is the artist who has painted this small canvas which might be a draft or a study for one of his figures of the elderly often inserted in crowded compositions “l...

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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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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.

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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.

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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 Old Paint

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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    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.