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Ancestors Heritage - Cusco, Peru, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
The Cusco vase is symbolic of the Peruvian heritage. Included in this still life is a metal stand
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Madonna & Child, Peru, Oil on Canvas Painting, pre 1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Peruvian Cuzco School, Madonna & Child, Untitled. Oil on canvas, pre 1970.
CREATOR
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Andean market Peru oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
traveler who knew how to capture his eyes to that world with his painting. After starting his artistic
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Peru : Quiet Square - Original oil on canvas painting - Signed
By Louis Toffoli
Located in Paris, IDF
Louis Toffoli (1907-1999)
Peru : Quiet Square
Original oil painting
Signed bottom right
On canvas
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Spanish Colonial Peruvian Painting
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th century Spanish Colonial Peruvian painting. Cusco school, oil on wooden panel depicting “Saint
Category
Antique 17th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Peruvian Cuzco Colonial Painting St Michael Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
American Cuzco school 19th century and earlier.
Unsigned
Oil on canvas, 56 by 78cms. Framed overall size 66
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Paint
19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of the Virgin Mary 'Cusco, Peru'
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fine early 19th Century painting of the Virgin Mary in prayer between two saints, painted in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Small Impressionist figurative oil painting by Peruvian artist Albert Lynch
By Albert Lynch
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Albert Lynch (Peruvian 1851 – 1912)
The maiden of spring
Signed ‘A Lynch’ on reverse
Oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.44 in W 4.53 in D 0.4 in
Peruvian Expressionist Oil Painting Miguel Aybar Modernist Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
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And expressionist are these oil paintings with costumbrist motifs, trees with a spectral physiognomy
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th-Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Oil on Canvas - Saint Christopher
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th-Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Oil on Canvas - Saint Christopher
This 18th-century Spanish
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 41.34 in W 30.71 in D 1.78 in
18th Century Oil on Canvas of an Angel Arcabucero 'Cusco, Peru'
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This magnificent early 18th century painting of an Angel Arcabucero. In eighteenth century Peru
Category
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Virgen Huápulo" Peruvian Cusco School Painting of Virgin Mary by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48" x 36"
Framed Size: 53.75" x 42.5"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th C Peruvian Cuzco School Oil on Canvas of Archangel Michael defeating Satan
Located in Hastings, GB
Peruvian Cuzco School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Michael defeating Satan 18th Century.
Later
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Peruvian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 22.84 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in
Female Oil Portrait Latino Peruvian Native Cool Tone Impressionism Signed Purple
By Abelardo Marquez Velazquez
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vieja del Sitio (Old Woman) - Cuzco" is an original oil painting on canvas by Abelardo Marquez
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
«Still life with Peruvian lilies» Original impressionistic painting . Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
, its dark blues and golds enhancing the composition’s richness. The use of impasto gives the painting a
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
"Nataniel" Peruvian Cusco School Catholic Iconography by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59x39
Framed Size: 70.5x50.5
This lovely painting by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zaamael Dei" Peruvian Cusco Style Depiction of an Angel by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59" x 39"
Framed Size: 70.5" x 50.5"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"San Miguel" Peruvian Cusco School Depiction of Saint Michael by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48" x 32"
Framed Size: 57.5" x 42"
This lovely painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Last Supper" Peruvian Cusco Style Depiction of Jesus with the Disciples
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 20.75" x 36.5"
Framed Size: 24" x 39.5"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Virgen del Carmen II" Peruvian Cusco School Style Virgin Mary by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48" x 32"
Framed Size: 55.5" x 40.5"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Virgen de la Divina Pastora" Peruvian Cusco School Style Image of Virgin Mary
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48" x 32"
Framed Size: 56" x 40.5"
This lovely painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young Peruvian Spinner. Portrait of a child. National costume. ArtSgallery
Located in Oslo, NO
"Young Peruvian Spinner" depicts a girl doing needlework, dressed in national Peruvian clothing
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Cuzco School Oil Painting on Canvas of the Holy Family
Located in Hastings, GB
30cm, Depth 1cm
Oil Painting in frame visible canvas Height 22.5cm, Width 17.5cm.
Canvas Overall size
Category
20th Century Peruvian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"La Inmaculada Concepción" Peruvian Cusco Style Catholic Scene by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48" x 36"
Framed Size: 56" x 34"
This lovely painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Latino Female Figure Portrait Latin Peruvian Culture Native Realism Color Signed
By Abelardo Marquez Velazquez
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Vestido de la Region (Regional Costume) - Cuzco" is an original oil painting on canvas by Abelardo
Category
1990s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Latino Female Figure Portrait Latin Peruvian Culture Sheep Realism Color Signed
By Abelardo Marquez Velazquez
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nina Alfarera (Child Making Pottery) - Puno" is an original oil painting by Abelardo Marquez.It
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life Oil Painting by Listed Artists Almicar Salomon Zorrilla
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1978 oil still life painting by renowned Peruvian painter Almicar Salomon Zorrilla. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Virgen del Carmen" Peruvian Cusco School Style Virgin Mary by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 32" x 48"
Framed Size: 56.25" x 40.5"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
San Miguel, St. Michael, School of Cusco, Peru, Framed early 1900's
Located in Houston, TX
devil in battle. It is oil on canvas and is in very good condition. No crackling on the painting . The
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zaafiel Dei" Peruvian Cusco School Style Depiction of an Angel by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59" x 39"
Framed Size: 66.75" x 44"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"La Huida de la Familia" Peruvian Cusco School Image of Mary, Joseph, & Jesus
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 59" x 39"
Framed Size: 67.25" x 47.75"
This lovely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Virgen de Las Mercedes" Peruvian Cusco School Style Virgin Mary by Martha Ochoa
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
By Martha Ochoa
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: 48 x 36
Framed Size: 53.75 x 42.5
This lovely painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
2003 Portrait of Mother With Child, Folk Art, Oil Painting on Board
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning Folk Art Oil Painting – Andean Woman & Child with Birds
Bring color and culture
Category
Early 2000s Peruvian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Monumental 7' x 8' Modern Abstract Oil Painting On Canvas by Simeon Gonzales
By Mario Gonzales
Located in Buffalo, NY
diplomas for his work, as well as honorable mentions. His paintings are exhibited in his native Peru, Asia
Category
1990s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Contemporary textured oil painting outdoor building patio doors colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Patio in Peru" is an original oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right by Ernesto
Category
1990s Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting woman yellow dress colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"La Monja, Hermana Orcotura, Peru" is an original oil painting on jute by Ernesto Gutierrez. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil
'Still Life of Peruvian Lilies', California Woman Artist, Santa Cruz Art Guild
By Cathy Puccinelli
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Puccinelli' for Cathy Puccinelli, (American, born 1952), a member of the Santa Cruz Art Guild.
Category
Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
Ernesto Gutierrez, Woman with Child, Oil on Canvas, 1984
Located in Savannah, GA
Ernesto Gutierrez
(Peruvian, b.1939)
Woman with Child, 1984
Sight 37 ¾ by 30 ¾ inches
Frame 44
Category
Vintage 1980s Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century Cuzco School Oil On Canvas Archangel Raphael
Located in Hastings, GB
Peruvian Cuzo School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Raphael, 19th Century.
The Cuzco or Cusco
Category
Antique 1840s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Saint Joseph - 18th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite 18th-century Peruvian oil on canvas is a masterful example of Spanish Colonial art
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Cuzco School Oil On Canvas Archangel Michael
Located in Hastings, GB
Peruvian Cuzo School Oil on Canvas of the Archangel Michael. Canvas has been remounted on new
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Peruvian Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
18th Century Cusco School Oil on Canvas Pope Gregory XIII
Located in Hastings, GB
An important and truly exceptional 18th century Cuzco School (Spanish School, Peru) Oil on Canvas
Category
Antique 1720s Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
'Mid-century Abstract', NYMoMA, Paris, XXXII Venice Biennale, MALI, Lima, Peru
By Emilio Rodríguez Larraín
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
from Peruvian indigenous and pre-colonial culture. The paintings of Emilio Rodríguez Larraín are held
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Fiberboard, Laid Paper, Oil
Late 17th Century Our Lady of Sorrows - Spanish Colonial oil on Canvas
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This 17th-century oil on canvas from Spanish Colonial Peru features a striking depiction of Our
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 53.15 in W 40.56 in D 1.97 in
18th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
An outstandig early 18th Century Spanish Colonial oil on canvas depicting Mary and The Holy Trinity
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Saint Martin de Porres
Located in New York, NY
or 19th-century Peruvian artist. He is depicted as a young man wearing a Dominican habit, the black
Category
Late 18th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17thC Spanish Colonial School Frame with orig. Painting St. Joseph Jesus Child
By Spanish Colonial (Peruvian)
Located in Meinisberg, CH
separated the oil painting from its frame and intended to sell both separately, valuing the rare frame
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 25.2 in W 21.26 in D 1.19 in
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Bananas; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Intimidad; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Naranjita; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Intimadad II; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Sofa Amarillo; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Character with Watermelon; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Personaje con sandia; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jorge Vallejos (Peru 1965); Yellow Table with Orange Flowers; oil on canvas
By Jorge Vallejos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Vallejos is a Peruvian artist represented by Jean Marc Gallery
DISTINCTIONS:
1998 Selected
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Siegfried Laske "Aluvion" 1971, Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas Peruvian Abstract
By Siegfried Laske
Located in Bergamo, IT
painter of fractures. On his paintings, there are cracks, oil paint cracks, breaks, lines that appear and
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil
Siegfried LaskeSiegfried Laske "Aluvion" 1971, Oil and Mixed Media on Canvas Peruvian Abstract, 1971
H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 0.79 in
The Heart of the Peruvian Andes
By Norton Bush
Located in San Francisco, CA
Signed and dated l/r: N. Bush 1877
This work is in its original decorated and gilt frame, possibly made by Snow & May.
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Oil Painting Cuzco School St Felipe 18th Century with 17th Century Frame
Located in Sames, FR
18th century Oil painting Cuzco school St Felipe with a beautiful 17th century frame, the painting
Category
Antique 18th Century Peruvian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 19.3 in W 14.97 in D 1.97 in
Saint Michael the Archangel, after Spanish Colonial Oil Painting, Cuzco School
Located in Fairhope, AL
Archangel" while the original Oil Painting was rendered in 1730 by Peruvian artist, Cuzco School. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
H 55 in W 47 in D 1.75 in
Virgin with Child, After Spanish Colonial Oil Painting by Cuzco Artist
Located in Fairhope, AL
" while the original Spanish Colonial oil painting was rendered in 1750 by Peruvian Cuzco artist. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Spanish Colonial Decorative Art
H 57.75 in W 46.75 in D 2.5 in
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Peruvian Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate peruvian oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect peruvian oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right peruvian oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, blue and gray. Finding an appealing peruvian oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Albert Lynch, Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941), Dan Louth, Grace Diehl and Ignacio Gil Sala each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Peruvian Oil Painting?
A peruvian oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,718, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
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- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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