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Russian oil painting 'The Chase' signed C. Stoiloff
By Adolf Constantin Baumgartner-Stoiloff
Located in London, GB
Russian oil painting 'The Chase' signed C. Stoiloff
Russian, early 20th Century
Frame: Height 84cm
Category
20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.08 in W 48.04 in D 2.76 in
View Coastal in Port of Toulon 19th century Russian Oil painting by A. Beggrov
Located in Stockholm, SE
painting is the building of the port itself. Antique large panoramic oil painting on canvas, signed, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
H 33.46 in W 43.7 in D 3.54 in
20th Century Russian Oil Painting of a Dining Room by Vladimir Naïditch
By Vladimir Naiditch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-blue, red still life oil on canvas painting, portraying a sunny day in a dining room with
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
No Reserve
H 47 in W 59.75 in D 2.5 in
20th Century Russian Oil Painting of the Notre Dame by Vladimir Volodia Lazarev
By Vladimir Volodia Lazarev
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A blue-grey, white vintage Russian, French oil on canvas painting, portraying a cloudy day of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
No Reserve
H 36 in W 46 in D 2.5 in
HUGE RUSSIAN SURREALIST ABSTRACT FIGURATIVE OIL PAINTING - SIGNED & DATED 2001
By Russian School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
figurative group
Medium: oil painting on canvas signed
Size: painting: 24 x 29.75 inches
Provenance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Russian Symbolist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Young Lady with Headpiece
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
by Natalya Sultanov (Russian, contemporary)
signed oil on linen canvas, framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tranquil Venetian Canal Backwater by Russian Impressionist artist, signed
By Russian School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Venice
Russian School, indistinctly signed front and back
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Russian Olive Tree", Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Russian Olive Tree" is an oil painting created on location in 2021` that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Forest - Oil Painting Russian Art
By Constantin Kousnetsoff
Located in London, GB
This is an original oil painting on canvas by the Russian artist Constantin Kousnetsoff.
Condition
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Russian Roulette, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Howard Brotman
Located in Yardley, PA
"Russian Roulette" This painting is created through my imagination. Thinking about movement
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil painting, Russian - soviet artist, Samochwalow (Samokhvalov)
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting, Russian, soviet artist, Samochwalow (Samokhvalov)
Oil on cardboard.
Signed
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in
Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting
By Emmanuel Snitkovsky
Located in Surfside, FL
Snitkovsky was born into a family of artists and scholars from the Odessa Art College in Russia. Immersed in
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
Oil on Canvas Painting, Portrait of Russian Man, Russia circa 1950-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas portrait of Russian man wearing hat. Signed, unknown artist.
Canvas is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Afternoon on the Russian River, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Victoria Veedell
Located in Yardley, PA
An award winning painting! Memories of an afternoon spent walking along the shores of the Russian
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Russian American Impressionist Constantine Westchiloff Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Rough Sea
oil on canvas board, image 9 x 12 signed LR
Constantin A. Westchiloff 1877 – 1945 was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.75 in W 17.75 in D 2.5 in
Oil Painting of the Russian National Day Celebration by Molodtsov
Located in Pasadena, CA
Celebration of the Russian National day oil painting signed Molodtsov who was a student at the
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jumping Waves , , Yuri Krotov contemporary Russian Impressionist oil painting
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
eminent sale of Russian paintings at the prestigious auction room ‘Drouot’ in Paris. Although a modest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Sunrise Landscape with Boats - Oil Painting Russian School - 1861
Located in Roma, IT
Sunrise Landscape with Boats is an original painting probably realized by an artist of the Russian
Category
1860s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Old City Jerusalem Landscape Russian Israeli Judaica Oil Painting
By Marina Grigoryan
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: Israel
Dimensions: 31.5x23.5
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old City Jerusalem Landscape Russian Israeli Judaica Oil Painting
By Marina Grigoryan
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: Israel
Dimensions: 23.75
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.75 in W 28.75 in
Field of Flowers (Small Contemporary Russian Oil Landscape Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely Impressionist rendering of a field studded with colorful flowers, by a Russian artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jumping Waves , , Yuri Krotov contemporary Russian Impressionist oil painting
By Yuri Krotov
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
eminent sale of Russian paintings at the prestigious auction room ‘Drouot’ in Paris. Although a modest
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
"Russian Village" Original Oil Painting by Liliya Volskaya
Located in Sempach, LU
The paintings are drawn with oil on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard).
The
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Lacquer, Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 0.6 in
Russian/Canadian Modernist Signed Fauvist Pointillist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist landscape painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1957. Signed "Olga" verso. Displayed in
Category
1950s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 28 in W 38 in D 2 in
"The village assembly" 1961 Russian art Oil Painting. Landscape.
By Ivan Sorokin
Located in Berlin, DE
Honoured Artist of the RSFSR, People’s Artist of the USSR, Member of the USSR Academy of Arts, Winner of the I. E. Repin State prize.
Category
1960s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.03 in W 26.58 in
"Oats Usolye village 1989" Russian art Oil Painting. Landscape.
By Ivan Sorokin
Located in Berlin, DE
1922-2004
Honored Artist of the RSFSR, People’s Artist of the USSR, Member of the USSR Academy of Arts, Winner of the I. E. Repin State price.
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Russian Oil Portrait Painting by A. Hartmann
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas painting depicting a nearly full-length portrait of a senior military officer in
Category
Vintage 1910s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Akkerman fortress Oil landscape painting by Russian artist
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Sempach, LU
.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 25
Original oil landscape painting: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Ivan Sorokin. 1970 Winter landscape. Russian art Oil Painting.
By Ivan Sorokin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ivan Sorokin.
Honoured Artist of the RSFSR, People’s Artist of the USSR, Member of the USSR Academy of Arts, Winner of the I. E. Repin State prize.
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 15.75 in W 22.64 in
1988 Moisey Moses Alexandrovich Feigin Russian Listed Artist Cubist Oil Painting
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful painting by listed Russian artist Moisey "Moses" Alexandrovich Feigin and dates form 1988
Category
Late 20th Century Russian Paintings
Materials
Other
H 23.75 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
Russian Traveler Genre Portrait 19th Century Oil Painting Signed Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
– not a studio posing. Antique oil painting on canvas, pasted on paperboard, signed a monogram, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Appaloosa Horse Oil Painting Figurative Artwork by Russian painter 40x60
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Sempach, LU
PLEASE NOTE: Shipping WITHOUT frame with DHL Service.
In this painting, I lovingly captured the
Category
Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Russian Israeli Oil Painting Western Wall Jerusalem Judaica Post Impressionist
Located in Surfside, FL
Broshi (Brodetz) Yoseph (Lehi alias Uriel) 1913- 1980 Russian Israeli artist.
An oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Rustic Russian Oil on Wood Painting by Leskov, Huts in Siberia
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Sklarevski (1882-1963) was a concert pianist who fled Russia during the Bolshevik Revolution. Travelling east
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Rustic Paintings
Materials
Paint
Russian Modernist Сityscape Venetian Motive early 20th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
romantic magic of old Venice. Oil painting on wood, signed, framed.
Size app.: 47 x 64 cm (roughly 18.5 x
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
became interested in art. Fascinated by a woman who was painting, he decided that he wanted to become an
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
21st Century Yellow-White Russian Sunflower Field Oil Painting by Yarovoy Igor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A yellow-white Russian still life oil on canvas painting depicting a sunflower field, painted by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 39 in W 29 in D 1.25 in
White Horses Running Free Large Russian Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Running Wild"
by Lubov Bazanova (Russian b.1957)
signed to the front, inscribed verso
oil painting
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ivan Sorokin. Mountain landscape village 1957 Russian art Oil Painting.
By Ivan Sorokin
Located in Berlin, DE
Ivan Sorokin.
Honoured Artist of the RSFSR, People’s Artist of the USSR, Member of the USSR Academy of Arts, Winner of the I. E. Repin State prize.
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Russian Musicians - Oil painting by L. M. Brailovsky - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Russian Musicians is an original painting, realized by Leonid Mikhailovich Brailovsky in the Early
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 20.48 in W 17.33 in D 1.38 in
1960's Abstract Oil Painting By Russian Artist Natalya Prager Kononov'1938-2000'
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Oil on canvas by Russian artist Natalya Prager Kononov (1935-2000). The painting in vivid colors, a
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 31 in W 25 in D 1.5 in
Large Russian Israeli Fantastic Realism Surrealist Oil Painting Girl with Swan
By Rina Sutzkever
Located in Surfside, FL
Rina Sutzkever Calderon (Russian/Israeli, b. 1945), Fly Away
Oil on canvas, signed at lower left
Category
20th Century Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique 19th Century Russian Framed Oil on Board Paintings of a Snowball Fight
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous and charming pair of Victorian framed oil paintings of a snowball fight with a village
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Victorian Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
H 13.5 in W 6.63 in D 1.38 in
Pair of Vera Alabaster 'Russian' Original Folk Art Oil Paintings on Canvas
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of oil paintings on canvas are done by the well known portrait and landscape Russian
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Rare Russian Judaica Oil Painting Jewish Pogrom Refugees Signed in Cyrillic
Located in Surfside, FL
In the tradition of the Jewish European artists of the 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Moritz Oppenheim, Max Liebermann, Lesser Ury, Jakob Steinhardt, Jehudo Epstein, Stanisl...
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH OBOLENSKY (1838 - 1899) Cavalry Officers at a Mountain Pass
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Important Imperial Russian Oil Painting By
Prince NIKOLAI NIKOLAEVICH OBOLENSKY (1838 - 1899
Category
Antique 1850s European Russian Empire Models and Miniatures
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W 8.86 in L 12.6 in
M. G - Russian School Mid 20th Century Oil, Young Russian Cadet
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine Russian School portrait from the mid 20th Century showing a handsome young man in military
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Russian Drone Painting (Norilsk 2018)
By Lawrence Gipe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
William Turner Gallery is proud to present a small solo exhibition of paintings by artist Lawrence
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pastoral Landscape w Cattle Cows 19th century Oil Painting by Russian Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
Russian artist painter. However short research within artprice web data base gets me to paintings of
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
Seascape Moonlit view of Crimean bay 19th century Russian master Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
moon from the sea surface, the depth of the night sky covered with clouds. Antique oil painting on
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Russian Landscape (abstract painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
watercolor and oil paintings, showed the series of “Moscow Region”, “Caucasus”, “The Baltic”, “Armenia”
1991
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Religious artwork is painted on Russian icons. Depending on the design, an icon might show a depiction of a Russian Orthodox saint or a scene from the Old or New Testaments of the Bible. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Russian icons.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
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