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'Pittenweem Evening' Scotland
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Impressionist oil painting of Scotland's Pittenweem harbor at twilight, title 'Pittenweem Evening
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Young Deer in Summer Scottish Highland Glen by Pool of Water
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
next to a pool of water. Very atmospheric work.
Medium: oil painting on board, framed.
framed
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,631
H 17.75 in W 20.25 in
Golden Eagle of Scottish Highlands - Scottish art bird landscape oil painting
By Douglas Falconer
Located in London, GB
This stunning Scottish oil painting is by noted landscape artist Douglas Falconer. Painted circa
Category
1960s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,405 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Scottish Girl - Scottish 1940's art oil painting Glengarry Hat
By Arthur Royce Bradbury
Located in London, GB
This impressive British 1940's portrait oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Royce Bradbury
Category
1940s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$19,825 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 33 in D 2 in
Portrait of Muriel Sutherland Playing Badminton- Scottish Edwardian Oil Painting
By George Fiddes Watt
Located in London, GB
This charming Edwardian Scottish full length portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish portrait
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,623 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 38 in D 2 in
Portrait of Blanche Stuchbury - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb atmospheric British Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Howard
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,388 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Portrait of Doctor Carter, Scottish 19th Century Signed Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
towns.
The Artist
John Burr was a Scottish oil and watercolour painter of genre scenes, portraits and
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$3,992
H 18.5 in W 10.5 in
19th century portrait of a young Scottish/British boy in school uniform
Located in Woodbury, CT
the reverse being from Scottish panel makers, we believe the piece was painted in Scotland circa 1840
Category
1840s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 19 in
Impressionist Landscape and Marine Oil Painting of Loch Fyne Scotland
By John Terrick Williams
Located in ludlow, GB
Impressionist Landscape and Marine Oil Painting of Loch Fyne Scotland.
Fishing Boats on the Loch
Category
19th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$12,046
H 10 in W 16 in D 2 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of Loch Lubnaig
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$32,079
H 32.25 in W 44.25 in D 3 in
19th Century Scottish river landscape oil painting of Glen Falloch
By Sidney Richard Percy
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
-Mason & Son Ltd
A superb Scottish landscape painting of Glen Falloch by Sidney Richard Percy. The work
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$46,811
H 29.5 in W 43.5 in D 2.75 in
Glimpse of the Sea - Scottish 1915 art Impressionist landscape oil painting
By Sir Charles James Lawton Wingate
Located in London, GB
A superb landscape oil painting on canvas by Sir James Lawton Wingate, President of The Royal
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,286 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in
Portrait of Elspeth - Scottish Impressionist 1950's exhib art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Scottish Impressionist exhibited portrait oil painting with excellent provenance is by
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,912 Sale Price
20% Off
H 34 in W 33 in D 2 in
Portrait of Maiden in Coastal Landscape - Scottish Victorian art oil painting
By Robert Fowler
Located in London, GB
This stunning Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted artist Robert Fowler. Painted
Category
1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,623 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 46 in D 2 in
The Bridge of Allan, Scotland Highland Loch Scene Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Bridge of Allan, Scotland
signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950)
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,030
H 16 in W 24 in D 1 in
Portrait of a Gentleman - Scottish oil painting mid 20th century art
By William Oliphant Hutchinson
Located in London, GB
An original large Scottish portrait oil by noted Scottish artist William Oliphant Hutchinson. The
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,423 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 35 in D 2 in
"Night View of Gairloch, Scotland", Oil Landscape Painting by Richard Rosenblatt
By Richard Rosenblatt
Located in New York, NY
"Night View of Gairloch, Scotland" by Richard Rosenblatt
Oil on canvas
Glair Loch, Highlands
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Loch Lomond in Mountains of Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Lomond in the Mountains of the Scottish Highlands - a beautiful realist oil painting of the
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,698 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 35 in D 2 in
Large Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Scottish Gentleman with Gun
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Scottish Gentleman with Gun. Sophisticated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$9,600
H 50 in W 40 in D 3 in
Antique Scottish Oil Painting Goatfell, Isle of Arran, Highlands River Glen
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
highest point on the Island. Arran is an island off the West Coast of Scotland.
Medium: Oil on canvas and
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Portrait of a Spanish Woman - Scottish art female portrait oil painting
By William Crosbie
Located in London, GB
This striking nude portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist William Crosbie. It is
Category
20th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,930 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 24 in D 2 in
Portrait of Scottish Gentleman with Clay Pipe - 18th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This atmospheric 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to a Scottish artist. Painted
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,637 Sale Price
20% Off
H 38 in W 32 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Young Girl with Hairband - Scottish 1914 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely portrait oil painting is by Scottish exhibited artist Allan Newton Sutherland. It was
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Allan Newton SutherlandPortrait of a Young Girl with Hairband - Scottish 1914 art oil painting, 1914
$6,057 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 33 in D 2 in
Edwardian Portrait of a Young Girl - Scottish 1909 art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish Edwardian portrait oil painting is by noted artist William Alexander
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,066 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37 in W 32 in D 2 in
Interior Portrait of a Lady Taking Tea - Scottish Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish Edwardian interior portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Arthur
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arthur Percy DixonInterior Portrait of a Lady Taking Tea - Scottish Edwardian art oil painting, 1906
$3,304 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in
Fine Victorian Pair of Original Oil Paintings Figures Scottish Highland scenes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
his career.
He mostly used oil paints and specialised in painting pleasing rural scenes, often
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Woman Bathing-Scottish 20's Impressionist nude interior oil painting
By David Foggie
Located in London, GB
A large, original Scottish portrait by noted Scottish artist David Foggie. This oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,710 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 35 in D 2 in
The Pink Bonnet - Scottish art oil pastel portrait painting of artist's wife
By John Bulloch Souter
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous Scottish 1930's soft focus and sensual pastel oil painting is by noted artist John
Category
1930s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
$9,912 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 24 in D 2 in
Scottish Oil Painting of Figures in a Landscape by Patrick Nasmyth, 1810
By Patrick Nasmyth
Located in London, GB
Patrick Nasmyth (Scottish, 1787- 1831)
Figures in a Landscape
Signed and dated, 'P. Nasmyth
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Scottish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$11,702
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
At the Foot of the Statue - Scottish art Impressionist figurative oil painting
By William Strang, R.A., R.E.
Located in London, GB
A fine large oil painting by Scottish listed artist William Strang. This is a super evocative oil
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,031 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39 in W 34 in D 2 in
"Veil of the Highlands" oil painting, mountain peaks in Europe, Scotland, framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Veil of the Highlands" is a realistic oil painting on linen. The painting depicts a scene of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$2,900
H 17.5 in W 15.75 in D 2 in
19th Century Scottish Highland landscape oil painting of a Loch at sunset
By Alfred de Breanski Sr.
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Alfred de Breanski Snr
British, (1852-1928)
Sunset over a Scottish Highland Loch
Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$24,231
H 26.5 in W 36.5 in D 3.25 in
Loch Lomond, View of the Jetty, Antique Scottish Oil Painting Sunset, Signed
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Loch Lomond, View of the Jetty, Antique Scottish Oil Painting Sunset, Signed
by F. E. Jamieson
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,065
H 14.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Stags Rutting in Scottish Highland Landscape Family of Deer Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Represented in many public collections.
Title: Highland Stags
Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Girl in Red - Scottish 1900 Glasgow Girl art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish female artist Annie Rosie
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Adhesive, Oil
$13,217 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33 in W 29 in D 2 in
19th Century Scottish landscape oil painting of Highland cattle at Loch Linnhe
By Charles Jones (b.1836)
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
inches x 47.75 inches
A superb Scottish landscape painting of Highland Cattle on a mountain side near
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$15,144
H 31.5 in W 47.75 in D 3.25 in
Portrait of Dodo - Pekingese Dog - Scottish 1920's art dog portrait oil painting
By Samuel Fulton
Located in London, GB
Scottish Gallery label verso.
Condition. Oil on canvas, 24 inches by 18 inches, in good condition.
Frame
Category
1920s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,507 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 31 in D 2 in
Portrait of a Girl with Hat - Scottish 1919 art oil painting Edinburgh artist
Located in London, GB
This Lovely Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist James Bell Anderson who
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,304 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Vintage Oil Painting of the Cullin Hills on Isle of Skye in Scottish Highlands
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of the Cullin Hills - the iconic Mountain Range on Isle of Skye in the
Category
1970s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,927 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21 in W 25 in D 3 in
Portrait of a Girl with a Puppy - Scottish Edwardian art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning Edwardian portrait oil painting is attributed to Scottish Kirkcudbright School artist
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$26,434 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44 in W 36 in D 2 in
19th century seascape oil painting of a ship off the Scottish coast
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
excellent condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$15,144
H 31 in W 45 in D 2.5 in
Portrait of a Lady - Old Master Scottish art oil painting by RSA president
By John Gordon Watson
Located in London, GB
A fine Old Master British portrait oil painting which dates to circa 1830 and depicts a girl
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,507
H 11 in W 11 in D 2 in
19th Century Scottish landscape oil painting of Highland cattle at Glen Goil
By William Watson
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$14,112
H 36.25 in W 48.25 in D 5 in
Portrait of a Young Boy Thomas Wagstaff - Scottish art 18th century oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb late 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish artist
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,434 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37 in W 31 in D 2 in
Portrait of Mr R H Sinclair - Scottish 1914 art male portrait oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This impressive large portrait realist oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,524 Sale Price
20% Off
H 46 in W 38 in D 2 in
Still Life of Roses - Scottish Colourist thirties art floral oil painting flower
Located in London, GB
This superb floral still life oil painting is by Scottish artist David Alison. Painted circa 1930
Category
1930s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,066 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 31 in D 2 in
Margaret Nicholson - A Mid 20th Century Scottish Oil Painting PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Located in Cirencester, GB
"
SIGNED: unsigned
MEDIUM: oil on board
SIZE: 57cm x 47cm inc frame
CONDITION: very good - removed from
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$481
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 1.58 in
Oil Painting of Highland Cows in Scotland Loch by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Highland Cows in Scotland Loch by 20th Century British Artist Wendy Reeves.
Art
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,394 Sale Price
55% Off
H 20 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Scottish 20th Century naive oil painting of figures, dogs and birds in interior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Catriona Millar (Scottish, b. 1956)
Veva’s Guest
Oil on canvas
Signed with initials (lower left
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,789
H 19.63 in W 15.63 in D 1 in
Mountain Lake in Spring Oil Painting of the Scottish Highlands by British Artist
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake in Spring Oil Painting of the Scottish Highlands by British Artist by British Artist
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 36 in D 3 in
Oil Painting of Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Loch in the Scottish Highlands by 20th Century British Artist Wendy Reeves.
Art
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,490 Sale Price
20% Off
H 25 in W 29 in D 2.5 in
Unknown: Portrait of a Scottish Lady Oil on Canvas
Located in Montreal, QC
Scottish Exhibition in Glasgow in 1911.
She is fashionably dressed in evening clothes.
She has a portrait
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait of a Lady in Green Dress - Scottish 1930's Art Deco oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco British portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist David Cowan Dobson
Category
1930s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,608 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40 in W 33 in D 2 in
Mountain Lake Oil Painting of a Loch in the Scottish Highlands by British Artist
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake Oil Painting of a Loch in the Scottish Highlands by British Artist, Andrew Grant
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 29 in D 2 in
Loch Katrine in the Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Vintage Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Katrine in the Scottish Highlands Landscape Vintage Painting. A beautiful realist oil painting
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas, Canvas
$2,698 Sale Price
20% Off
H 29 in W 41 in D 2.5 in
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Vintage Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Landscape Vintage Painting. A beautiful realist oil painting of
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,698 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23 in W 38 in D 2 in
Still Life of Wallflowers - Scottish 1920's exh. floral art flower oil painting
By Andrew Law
Located in London, GB
This rich and vibrant Scottish still life oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Andrew Law. It
Category
1920s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,744 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30 in W 26 in D 2 in
Mountain Lake Oil Painting of a Loch in the Scottish Highlands by British Artist
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake Oil Painting of a Loch in the Scottish Highlands with two boys fishing with their dog
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,147 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21 in W 27 in D 2 in
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Oil Paintings Of Scotland For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the oil paintings of scotland you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Old Masters style, while we also have 7 Old Masters versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil paintings of scotland may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil paintings of scotland to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray, gold and more. Creating an oil paintings of scotland has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by David Cowan Dobson, Francis E. Jamieson, Joseph Denovan Adam, Clarence Roe and Alfred de Breanski Sr. are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Oil Paintings Of Scotland?
The price for an oil paintings of scotland in our collection starts at $609 and tops out at $59,457 with the average selling for $4,950.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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- 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 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 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 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, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 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 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. - 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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