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Oldest Tree on the Lockie Road, Rossie New York, Acrylic on Wood by Paula Towne
By Paula Towne
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique painting and woodburning by self-taught American artist Paula Towne (1948-2019). Towne
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Acrylic
Hollywood's Oldest - Musso & Frank - Let's Dine - Urban Landscape Painting
By Pete Kasprzak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
created this one-of-a-kind 24-inch square mixed media painting by applying oil paint on canvas. The unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Hollywood's Oldest (Musso & Frank) - Urban Photography Painting Art on Paper
By Pete Kasprzak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pete Kasprzak’s passion for city life is expressed in his dynamic urban artworks. Kasprzak’s artworks express energy and life with animated brush strokes. He adds dynamic movement an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
Island Formation, Painting, Acrylic on Paper
By Cheryl Johnson
Located in Yardley, PA
old, it is the oldest of the main islands. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Portrait Irish Setter dog, French oil painting on panel 19th
Located in Gavere, BE
Painting category.
The oldest sale listed concerns the work Langouste et raie presented in 1987 at Ader
Category
1890s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 20.48 in W 28.35 in D 1.97 in
The DT's - Contemporary Abstract Spray Paint Painting, Orange, Red and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype
Star Fuckers - Abstract Oil Paste, Ink, and Spray Paint Painting, Green
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Monotype
Hunting Dogs Pointers French oil painting on canvas 19Th by F.E. Martinez
By E. Martinez
Located in Gavere, BE
, mainly in the category Painting. The oldest recorded bid is for the work Cheating at cards presented in
Category
Early 1900s French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 26.78 in W 30.71 in D 1.58 in
Sarlacc Rising - Abstract Oil Pastel and Sewn Fabric Painting, Black and Pink
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on the same
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Monotype, Oil Pastel
Nude "odalisque Aux Pantins" Belgian Modern School By Georges Brasseur 1930
Located in Gavere, BE
times, mostly in the Painting category.
The oldest auction recorded is "L'Ourthe à Laroche" sold in 1985
Category
1930s Art Deco Nude Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Countryside landscape by Herbert Theurillat - Oil on canvas 81x100 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
auction 29 times, mainly in the Painting category. The oldest sale listed on our site concerns the work
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Venice in December by Céelle - Oil on canvas 50x73 cm
By Céelle
Located in Geneva, CH
and died in 2018. Her works have been sold at public auction 64 times, mainly in the Painting category
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Man and Women’s Snake and Bush Tucker Dreaming
Located in PARIS, FR
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Pigments and Polymer
50x76cm – year 1971
This work is the oldest known Aboriginal painting on canvas in
Category
1970s Old Masters Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment, Polymer
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 0.99 in
Autumnal landscape by Louis François Cabanes - Oil on canvas 54x65 cm
By Louis François Cabanes
Located in Geneva, CH
died in 1947. His works have been sold at public auction 62 times, mainly in the Painting category. The
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.26 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
River and snowy mountains by G. E. Haberjahn - Watercolor on paper 16x21 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
been sold at public auction 85 times, mostly in the Painting category. The oldest auction recorded on
Category
1930s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 0.4 in
Boats in front of the 4 white houses by Jean Louis Getaz - Oil on canvas 40x60
Located in Geneva, CH
1931 and died in 2002. His works have been sold at public auction 60 times, mainly in the Painting
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Breakfast at Night - Abstract Spray Paint and Fiber on Paper, Black and Purple
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Spray Paint, Yarn, Ink, Watercolor
Calm Before - Text Based Contemporary Abstraction, Red and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Spray Paint, Ink, Monotype
SSRI'S SIRIS - Abstract Oil Pastel and Spray Paint on Monotype, Green and Yellow
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Monotype
Bound (Sea) - Abstract Spray Paint and Fiber on Paper
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Spray Paint, Textile, Thread, Acrylic
Do America a Favor - Conceptual Abstract Mixed Media Work on Paper Red and Black
Located in Gilroy, CA
craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Thread, Yarn
Moonwalk - Contemporary Abstract Expressionism Work on Paper Purple+Black+White
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on the same
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Yarn, Polymer
Foot of Mountain - Landscape Contemporary Mixed Media Abstraction, Purple
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on the same playing
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Spray Paint, Monotype, Fabric
Grant Me Speed - Textile Mixed Media Contemporary Abstraction, Blue and Pink
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view the two on
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Textile, Paper, Mixed Media
Little Sister - Mixed Media Abstraction with Yellow and Green
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Textile
H 13 in W 11.62 in D 0.5 in
Check Your Likes - Gestural Contemporary Abstract Work on Paper Green, Red, Blue
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Oil Pastel
Friend Ship Carry Me - Contemporary Conceptual Abstraction on Paper, Purple
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype
Green Glow - Work on Paper Contemporary Neon Abstraction, Green and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the viewer to view
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Oil Pastel
How Would You Like To Have- Mixed Media Text Based Abstract Work on Paper
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of fine art, painting, really encourages the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Thread, Ink
What Fascism Means/ Ass of Steel - Abstract Sewn Fabric Contemporary Mixed Media
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
" and lesser into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Monotype, Fabric, Ink
"Texas Cabin Christmas" Awesome Watercolor
By Finis Collins
Located in San Antonio, TX
considered one of the oldest and finest Plein Air painting groups in
America. Finis and his artist wife
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
St Michael & All Angels Church, Craven Arms, Watercolour Glass Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
significant fragment of a medieval wall painting, and the oldest Perpendicular pulpit (with Jacobean additions
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Jolt Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Blue Beige & Grey Beige Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Serene Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Grey Gold & Grey Blue Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Rue Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Blue Grey & Gold Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Coy Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Lavender Grey & Olive Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Bouyant Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Beige Charcoal & Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Ardor Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Taupe Green & Grey Gold Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Amity Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Grey Rust & Taupe Gold Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Chimera Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Rust Beige & Blue Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Euphoria Hand Tufted Modern Silk Rug in Gold Grey & Blue Grey Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Adrift Hand Tufted Modern Silk & Wool Rug in Rust, Gold & Teal Colours by Hands
Located in New Delhi, IN
years later, a Neanderthal makes a red hand stencil in a cave in Spain, which is the oldest known cave
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
W 35.44 in L 59.06 in
Atomic Frown - Contemporary Mixed Media Abstraction With Yellow and Black
By Vivian Liddell
Located in Gilroy, CA
into the contemporary conversation. Mixing craft with one of the most respected and oldest forms of
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Spray Paint, Monotype, Ink, Mixed Media
H 13 in W 11.65 in D 0.5 in
Antique French Limoges Ormolu Hand-Mirror, Signed Joseph Meissonnier 19th C
Located in London, GB
sale at public auction 159 times, mostly in the Painting category. The oldest auction recorded on our
Category
Antique 1890s French Table Mirrors
Materials
Ormolu
H 12.41 in W 7.29 in D 0.79 in
THE OLDEST POOL
By Andrea Welton
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
70 x 60 inches ink, acrylic, and graphite on canvas
ABOUT THIS PAINTING
A dynamic abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Church in Kittery (Maine)
By Clarence K. Chatterton
Located in Boothbay Harbor, ME
A beautiful painting of the oldest church still standing in Maine by one of Edward Hoppers best
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Minyma Kutjaraku Ngurangka
By Tjariya Nungalka Stanley
Located in Sydney, AU
Tjariya Stanley is a senior artist from Ernabella, one of Australia's oldest art centres. Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Into the Blue, Maureen Naughton Large Square Encaustic on Board Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
actually predates both oil and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Salt Tipped by Maureen Naughton, Framed Encaustic on Board Seascape Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Salt Tipped' is a small silver framed abstract encaustic on board seascape painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
Sea Salt by Maureen Naughton, Encaustic on Board Framed Seascape Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
process actually predates both oil and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
Salt Spray by Maureen Naughton, Framed Encaustic on Board Seascape Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
predates both oil and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano-Egyptian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
Salt Air by Maureen Naughton, Framed Encaustic on Board Seascape Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano-Egyptian “Fayum mummy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
Marshlands, Maureen Naughton 2018 Encaustic and Silver Leaf on Board Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano-Egyptian “Fayum mummy portraits” from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
Sea Clearly by Maureen Naughton, Framed Encaustic on Board Abstract Painting
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
actually predates both oil and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Board
Venice by Willy Monnier - oil on canvas 65x96 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
auction 40 times, mainly in the Painting category. The oldest sale listed on our site concerns the work
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jean-Marc Tepping - Pond in the mountains (19th)
Located in Geneva, CH
at public auction 35 times, mostly in the Painting category. The oldest auction recorded on Artprice
Category
1850s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Louis Baudit - Moonrise on the Vuache (1919)
Located in Geneva, CH
sale at public auction 271 times, mostly in the Painting category. The oldest auction recorded on
Category
1910s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Horizon, Maureen Naughton Framed Abstract Encaustic and Gold Leaf on Board
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
and acrylic. The oldest surviving encaustic panel paintings are the Romano-Egyptian “Fayum mummy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Rectangle Concerto, Maureen Naughton Framed Abstract Encaustic and Gold Leaf
By Maureen Naughton
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Rectangle Concerto' is a medium to large abstract encaustic and gold leaf on board painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Attributed to Pieter van Mol (1599-1650) : Portrait of a Magus - Flemish School
Located in PARIS, FR
painting is that it represents the oldest of the three Magi (St. Melchior or St. Gaspard), bringing gold as
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oldest Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of oldest paintings available for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Oldest paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, blue, beige and more. Kind of Cyan, Henry David Potwin, Roberta Fineberg, Julie Blackmon and Vivian Liddell took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and paper.
How Much are Oldest Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — oldest paintings in our inventory begin at $76 and can go as high as $9,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,872.