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Antique Old Florida Southern School Beach Lighthouse Framed Seascape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist southern oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Label from a
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 21 in D 2 in
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Cherries
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting three bowls of cherries sitting in dappled sunlight. the artist captures the scene in in soft brush strokes which give a slight haze to the comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Framed Contemporary Oil, Aromatic Planting, Kew
Located in Corsham, GB
. Painted by contemporary artist Dorothy Southern. This particular oil was exhibited at the RBA annual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Onions and Textile
Located in Corsham, GB
This accomplished still life study by Dorothy Southern depicts onions in a fluted turquoise bowl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, The Pink Flower
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful the oil study depicting water lilies in a planter. Label verso for The Mall Galleries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.75 in W 20.87 in
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Bananas and Apples
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful still life study depicting oranges and apples carefully placed before a patterned wall hanging. The artist uses a vibrant palette capturing the bold primary colours the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Fruit and Fabric
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting bananas, apples and lemons entwined in patterned fabric. Signed to the lower right. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.84 in W 35.83 in
Dorothy Southern - 20th Century Oil, Apple and Grapes
Located in Corsham, GB
An fine study depicting an aerial view of a bowl of grapes and an apple placed on a patterned surface. The artist captures the textile surface in rich, jewelled colours that adds a s...
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saint Sebastian, 15th Century Religious Oil Painting on Panel
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel
Image size: 16 x 13 1/4 inches (41 x 34 cm)
Early gilt frame
Saint Sebastian was a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Modernist Southern Magnolia Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist Southern Magnolia Original Oil Painting
Rich hues of emerald green and soft yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Southern Black Country Girl Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5057 Vintage American portrait of a southern country gil
Set in a painted wood frame under glass
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Californian Oil Painting - Southern California Beach Pier Oil Painting
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil Painting on Canvas
40x30 in.
Original custom made wood frame
Signed
This is an oil painting of
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Pines - The Rookery, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Summer day on a trail with pines. Inspired by a bird sanctuary in Southern Florida. Soft greens
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of Southern California Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Southern California Seascape in Oil Paint on Canvas
Beautiful seascape that captures the
Category
1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Linen
H 32 in W 44 in D 2.75 in
Southern Landscape Oil Painting Hudson River School
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
letter. This painting has exhibited and is published in Robert S. Duncanson and His Courageous Southern
Category
Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Southern Bell Female Portrait Oil Painting 1920
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4096 A 1920's oil painting on canvas of an elegant southern lady
.Artist unknown.
Unframed
Category
1920s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Southern Colorado Skies" by Michael Magrin, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Southern Colorado Skies" is an original, handmade oil painting of a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Wood Panel
Antique American Modernist Southern School Guitar Musician Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist oil painting portrait. Oil on canvas board. Signed verso. Framed
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 22 in W 26 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Southern Gold Framed Farm Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American impressionist landscape oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size
Category
1960s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19 in W 23 in D 2 in
Antique American Southern School Black Woman Walking Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape signed oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 18 in D 2 in
Antique Modernist Abstracted Southern School Cubist Woman Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive and a rare early work by Frederick E. Conway (1900 - 1973). Oil on board
Category
1940s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French southern seascape oil painting on canvas By Michel Richard Putz
Located in Gavere, BE
French southern seascape oil painting on canvas By Michel Richard Putz
Bio :
Michel Richard-Putz
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 43.31 in W 36.23 in D 3.15 in
Ocean Beach Southern Sunset Seascape Tryptich Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Southern Sundown
22.5 x 26.5 x1 framed
Here is a triptych oil painting on canvas panel by award
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
Oil on Canvas Painting Southern California Los Angeles Country Scene Windmill
By Ben Abril
Located in Portland, OR
A very good & large oil on canvas painting by California artist Ben Abril (1923-1995), Southern
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 28.5 in W 44.75 in D 2 in
Sunlit Sunlit Southern French Landscape Cottage Among Olive Trees Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
condition
Description:
This lively and sun-drenched oil painting captures the essence of the French
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American School Modernist Framed Original Southern Iron Gate Nola Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist architectural iron gate oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 36 in D 2 in
Antique Early American Southern Hudson River School Boys Swimming Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare early American sunset Hudson River School swimming hole painting. Framed. Oil on board
Category
1860s Hudson River School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Reflections
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting fruit placed in front of adjacent mirrors. The artist captures the scene from an aerial perspective looking down at the objects on a vast orange...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Modernist Abstract Musical Oil Painting by Ethel Davis, Alabama 1940
Located in Baltimore, MD
works in 2019.
This jazz-inspired work is oil on board and measures 16” x 23”. A stylized bass
Category
1940s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Southern School Signed Moonshine Corn Whiskey Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American realist still life of corn and a bottle of corn whiskey. Oil on board. Signed
Category
1890s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11 in W 9 in D 2 in
Southern Comfort - Photorealistic Sign Painting with Oil and Enamel on Canvas
By Ross Tamlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painting measuring 42 inches high by 36 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep with oil and enamel paint on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Fetta di melone. still life, oil painting, impressionism, fruits, southern art.
Located in Oslo, NO
The still life titled "Slice of Melon" is an oil painting on canvas. This work captures the essence
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Framed 20th Century Oil - Southern Blue Gum
Located in Corsham, GB
beautiful Southern mountain ranges. Indistinctly signed to the lower right. Elegantly presented in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Golf" Oil on Canvas Impressionist Painting at Chiberta in Southern France
By Marcel Dyf
Located in New York, NY
wonderful impressionistic oil painting from the turn of the century depicting the 9th Hole (Par 3) at
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.75 in W 28.25 in D 2 in
Lorna Dunn - Contemporary Oil, Southern American Mountains
By Lorna Dunn
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful desert mountain landscape in oil. The artist has signed to the lower right and to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern California Foothills oil by Anni Baldaugh
Located in Hudson, NY
output was primarily done in an Impressionistic style, although some of her paintings had a Fauvist
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Aliso Beach Cliffs" Southern California Seascape Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Aliso Beach Cliffs" is an atmospheric oil painted from a study done on location in Laguna Beach by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Colorado Cowboys
By Nathan Solano
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on lower left.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lorna Dunn - Contemporary Oil, Southern American Mountain Range
By Lorna Dunn
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mountainous landscape in oil with a modernist twist. The artist has signed to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.08 in W 26.38 in
Southern France
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Southern France
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Southern Beach" Coastal Landscape in Oil on Canvas
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
"Southern Beach" Coastal Landscape in Oil on Canvas
Oil painting of the a beach landscape by Max
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Southern Staycation - Colorful Abstract Figurative Portrait Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acrylic, oil pastel, and pencil artwork on paper measures 15 inches high by 11 inches wide. The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Graphite
Rare Antique Floral Oil Painting by Southern artist Hal Morrison (1852-1927)
Located in Baltimore, MD
and their leaves is quite convincing.
Oil on board, the painting measures 20” x 14” and was recently
Category
1890s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rural Southern Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really charming rural south painting probably done in the 1950s or 60s. It is oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical Southern Painting - North Carolina Homestead - Belcross, Camden Co.
Located in Baltimore, MD
completely reliable.
The painting itself is oil on board and measures 12” x 18”. It has been recently
Category
1890s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Morning View From Monterey" Southern California Plein Air Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Morning View From Monterey is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, California
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Spanish Moss, Georgia" Georgina Klitgaard, Modernist Southern Flora Painting
By Georgina Klitgaard
Located in New York, NY
. She was a U.S. modernist, working in both oil and watercolors, but never abandoned figurative painting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large mid century modern abstracted cityscape painting southern landscape
By Claude Dechezelle
Located in Norwich, GB
-1957. The painted presented here, depicting an abstracted southern city, was painted during this period
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32.68 in W 38.59 in D 0.79 in
Vintage Southern School Spanish Moss Landscape Louisianna Framed Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist southern landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
Huge French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Southern France Catalan Landscape
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Catalan Landscape
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Gentleman Caller Southern Belle
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful illustration art painting depicts a gentleman calling on a Southern belle. Oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jiri Herman Oil on Paper Southern European Courtyard w/ Arched Walkway
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Oil on Paper Southern European Courtyard with Arched Walkways by Jiri Herman (1892-1969)
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Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33 in W 26.5 in D 1 in
Karl Schwarz - Framed 20th Century Oil, Street Scene in Southern Tuscany
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant oil painting captures the charm of a quaint Italian street with warm-hued buildings
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35.83 in W 28.94 in
Almond trees, sheep, Southern Spain, original landscape painting, animal, field
By Colin Allbrook
Located in Deddington, GB
Colin Allbrook
Almond trees, sheep, Southern Spain.
An oil painting on canvas painted after a trip
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Southern Sun' Abstract, Mixed Media, Figurative Painting on Canvas
Located in Rye, NY
poignant abstract and figurative sculptures and paintings.
In 2018 at the Dubai Global Art Awards, Grégoire
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Spray Paint
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.8 in
Winter hunting southern Sweden
By Frederik Rohde
Located in Täby, SE
stay in Munich for a longer period to study Landscape Painting. He also undertook painting trips in
Category
1880s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Southern School Civil War Cannon Modernist American Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice quality modernist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 16L x 12H.
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 19 in D 2 in
Large 18th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of a Southern Landscape, 56x67
Located in Dallas, TX
Measuring 56 H x 67 W, this large Dutch oil on canvas painting from the 1700s depicts a Southern
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 56 in W 67 in D 1.5 in
Les Oliviers, Post Impressionist Southern French Rural Landscape. Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Post Impressionist oil on canvas landscape by Jacques Begas. Signed bottom right, titled to
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jacques BegasLes Oliviers, Post Impressionist Southern French Rural Landscape. Oil on Canvas., 1970s
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 0.75 in
Antique American Southern School Macabre Street Scene Mortuary Framed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist street scene. Reminiscent of New Orleans or another souther city. A bustling street scene. Nicely framed. No signature found. Image size, 24...
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 32 in D 2 in
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Southern Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of southern oil paintings available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a southern oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Jacobus Baas, Doug Foltz, Jane Schmidt, Frank Stanley Herring and Ulrich Gleiter took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Southern Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — southern oil paintings in our inventory begin at $350 and can go as high as $170,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,875.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
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.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Southern Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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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