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Sailing, Oil Painting
By Fernando Soler
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, seascape, representational, oil painting, blueSailingFernando SolerOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Sailing regatta., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
skies overhead. Oil painting on 100% linen canvas. It is varnished. Ready to hang. Signed Certificate of
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
4670 Sailing confussion, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Sailing competition or regata :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
SAILING - English School -Italian Sailing Boat Oil on Canvas Painting
By John Stevens
Located in Napoli, IT
Sailing - John Stevens Italia 2006 - Oil on canvas cm. 60x120.
John Stevens, using subtle washes of
Category
Early 2000s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing Ships, Oil Painting on Board
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Unknown
Title: Sailing Ships
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed "Thoms", lower left
Size: 24 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Sailing The Bays, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Frisbee
Located in Yardley, PA
Sailing the Bays is an abstract oil on canvas that represents the five bays that surround the towns
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Sailing Boats coming into Harbour' . An oil painting on canvas
By Merio Ameglio, 1897-1970
Located in St. Albans, GB
MERIO AMEGLIO
Picture Size: 18 x 24" (46 x 64cm)
Outside Frame Size: 25 x 31" (62.5 x 77.5cm)
Oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Free Shipping
H 25 in W 31 in D 3 in
'Historic Sailing Ship, ' by Unknown, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 19th c. classically realistic oil on canvas painting depicts the majesty of a large sailing
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
H 24.25 in W 30.25 in D 3.5 in
Berean sailing tall ship oil painting by John Cromby
Located in London, GB
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John Cromby (20th century)
Berean
Oil on board
38 x 49 cm
Signed lower right.
The Berean emerges from
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Sailing, " Abstract Painting
Located in Westport, CT
Westport, Connecticut. While primarily self-taught, she studied classical oil painting at a small Atelier
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
A. Hartmann, Decorative oil painting, fishing boat and sailing ship.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative oil painting, fishing boat and sailing ship.
Dimensions with frame in cm 81 x 96
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Free Shipping
H 31.89 in W 37.8 in
Decorative antique oil painting. Sailing ship in a stormy sea.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative antique oil painting. Sailing ship in a stormy sea.
Dimensions with frame in cm 71 x
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Artist Dobritsin Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing ship, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original signed oil painting on canvas by Russian Artist N.I. Dobritsin depicts a
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Artist Dobritsin Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing ship, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original signed oil painting on canvas by Russian Artist N.I. Dobritsin depicts a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26.5 in W 22 in D 2 in
Frederick L. Owen Marine Oil Painting on Canvas of a Sailing Ship
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking oil painting on canvas of an American four mast sailing ship, in all its glory, in ocean
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood, Canvas
Very Large Marine Oil Painting Three Masted Sailing Ship at Sea, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing Ship at Sea under an Encompassing Sky, presented in ornate gilt frame.
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Soft Moody Colors Cubist Oil Painting Sailing Boat in Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on board , unframed
10.5 x 8.75 inches
signed front
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cubist Sailing Boats Painting Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sailing Boats Spanish Oil on Canvas, 1940s-1950s
Shades of Blue, green, beige and off-white
Oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Original Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ship, signed, Gold Frame
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original oil painting on canvas - a seascape featuring a sailing ship in the stormy
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
K.MASKELL Sailing Ship Original oil on Canvas Nautical Painting, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a large original oil painting on canvas depicting a sailing ship breaking through
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Listed American Artist Malcolm Waite (XX), oil painting, Seascape, Sailing Ship
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas depicting sailing ships in the stormy
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
'Cattle Grazing and Sailing Boats' an antique oil painting on Panel
By Campbell Archibald Mellon
Located in St. Albans, GB
Campbell A. MELLON
Oil on Panel
Picture Size: 15 x 18.5" (37.5 x 46.25cm)
Outside Frame Size: 21 x
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21 in W 24.5 in D 2 in
Blue Sailing Diptych, Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas by Ted Lownik
By Ted Lownik
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ted Lownik, American
Title: Blue Sailing Diptych
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Heaving Seas and Sailing Ship, signed English Post-Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 25.25 x 33.25 inches
canvas: 20 x 28 inches
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sailing
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Sailing" c.2000 is an oil painting on canvas by French impressionist artist Pierre Du
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sailing Home, Edgartown" oil painting of backlit harbor with orange sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Moody Colors Cubist Oil Painting Sailing Boat in Blue Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thin canvas, unframed
10 x 7 inches
Initials Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
SEA BATTLE - English School - Italian Sailing Boat Oil on Canvas Painting
By John Stevens
Located in Napoli, IT
Battleship - John Stevens Italia 2011 - Oil on canvas cm. 100x150
In this precious oil painting
Category
2010s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Panoramique" a photorealist maritime oil painting with a ship sailing
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Tall Three Masted Classic Sailing Ship at Sea Vintage French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sailing Ship
French School, early 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 14.75 x 22.75
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 14.75 in W 22.75 in
Classic Tall Sailing Ship on Turquoise Seas Signed Original British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on the High Seas
by Bernard Page (20th century British artist)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Sailboats and Sailing Ship in Seascape early 20th Century Oil Painting Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
. Antique oil painting on artistic (paper) board, signed lower right Th. Lindh, framed.
Size app.: 46.7 x
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Cardboard
1950's English Marine Oil Painting Three Masted Sailing Ships Choppy Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on the High Seas
English School, mid 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 19.5 x 25.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Classic Tall Sailing Ship in Choppy Waters off Coastline, signed oil painting
By James Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century)
signed oil painting on board, framed
board: 8 x 10
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sailing Clipper Oil on Canvas Painting Signed Ronald Davies
Located in Montreal, QC
Oil on canvas painting depicting a four mast sailing clipper; signed lower right: R DAVIES. Marked
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
'Sailing"
Located in Warren, NJ
Frame: 23 x 19 x 2
Picture: 12 x 16
Frame has minor wear.
original oil on board
Category
1960s Paintings
Materials
Board
Stunning Large Oil painting on Canvas, Seascape, Sailing Ships at Sunset, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a stunning impressive large original oil painting on canvas depicting Chinese ships in the
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.5 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
Sailings in Havre - Oil On Canvas Hansigned
By Jean Jacques Rene
Located in Paris, FR
Jean-Jacques RENÉ
Sailings in Havre
Oil paint on canvas
Hansigned
On canvas 38 x 46 cm (c. 15 x
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Sailing Yacht at Sea with Tug Boat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
J. Wingate, British mid 20th century
signed & dated oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 21.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Historical Naval Oil Painting Classic Tall Sailing Ship on High Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall Ship at Sea
by F. C. Fagan, British 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
artists label
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 35 in W 23 in
Fine British Marine Oil Painting Sailing Boats by Old Harbour Entrance & Town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbour
British School, 20th century
signed bottom right
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 28 x 37
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beautiful Light, A Good Sailing Day Oil painting by Michael Budden Seascape Boat
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
A Good Sailing Day
oil/panel
13.5 x 23.75 framed
An oil painting on canvas by award winning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.5 in W 23.75 in D 1.75 in
Sailing Boat, Abstract and colorful oil painting on canvas, sailboat, blue sky
By Toni Franovic
Located in Dallas, TX
and painting field work at the same Academy of Fine Arts (Legrad, Brač, Hvar, Mljet...).
He is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Huge British Marine Oil Painting Tall Sailing Ship at Sea off Coastline, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Sailing Ship
by William John Popham (British, 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Cotto Original oil painting on board, seascape, Sailing ship on the Sea
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original oil painting on canvas depicting Sailing Ships on the Stormy ocean.
Framed
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Marine Signed Oil Painting Old Sailing Boats on Choppy Seas Gilt Framed
By Jean Laurent
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on Choppy Seas
by Jean Laurent (French 1898-1988)
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 22.5
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.5 in W 27 in D 1 in
"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Wood Panel of Sailboat
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
inspiration and teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Rick Lewis - Sailing the Narrows, Painting 2022
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Sailing the Narrows
Oil, Bitumen, Sand, Mica, Collage On Canvas
60" X 72"
I am a visual artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil
Large oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ship in the Stormy Ocean, Signed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original oil painting on canvas. The painting depicts a tumultuous scene of a stormy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29 in W 41 in D 2 in
Sunday Sailing
By Pamela Holmes
Located in Cazadero, CA
Sunday Sailing
Sails like sentinels, the waves, blue in the afternoon moving on the slackening wind
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Oil, Canvas
Dahl Taylor, "Waiting for a Chance-a-long", 24x36 Sailing Maritime Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Waiting for a Chance", is a 24x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Dahl Taylor
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midday Sailing
By Alex Perez
Located in Clinton Township, MI
works and lives today.
This lovely painting of a sailboat is an original oil on canvas signed by the
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
“Summer Sailing”
By Caroline Bell
Located in Southampton, NY
Wonderful double sided oil on heavy fiber board paintings done by the well known North Fork Peconic
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Tranquil Sailing" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Sailing Away
Located in Cotignac, FR
An oil on panel idyllic seascape by Boggio. The painting is signed bottom right.
An idealised
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Antique Sailing Seascape Diorama Carved Wood Sailboat Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3506 Hand carved sailing diorama wood and oil paint.
Signed on verso Esposito 1920
Set in a new
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Sailing ship
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Unsigned
Direct from the artist's studio
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionistic Seascape Nocturne Painting Michael Budden Moonlight Sailing
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Moonrise Sailing oil/panel 6 x 8 image, 11.5 x 9.75 framed
Moonrise Sailing is an oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.5 in W 9.75 in D 1.25 in
Blue Boats on Pink (sailing teal sailboat art sea patterns square oil painting)
By Dan Pelonis
Located in Quebec, Quebec
history with modernity. Working within the pop aesthetic Dan’s painting explores the degradation and
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Blue Boats on Pink (sailing teal sailboat art sea patterns square oil painting)
By Dan Pelonis
Located in Quebec, Quebec
history with modernity. Working within the pop aesthetic Dan’s painting explores the degradation and
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
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Sailing Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sailing oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 10 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect sailing oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a sailing oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, blue, black and more. A sailing oil painting from George Nemethy, John Stevens, Willard Dixon, Larry Horowitz and Adolphus Knell — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. 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 Sailing Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a sailing oil painting in our inventory may begin at $175 and can go as high as $71,713, while the average can fetch as much as $2,343.
Questions About Sailing Oil Painting
- 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.
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- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
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