Van Meer Paintings

No one knows for sure what van Gogh's first painting was. However, historians have identified three works from 1881, any of which might have been the first Vincent van Gogh ever produced. They include Still Life with Cabbage and Clogs, Crouching Boy with Sickle and Woman Sewing. Shop a collection of Vincent van Gogh art on 1stDibs.

John Russell is the artist who painted Vincent van Gogh. An Australian native, Russell got to know van Gogh while visiting the studio of another French artist, Fernand Cormon. The two struck up a friendship, and in 1886, Russell created a portrait of van Gogh in a traditional, realistic style. On 1stDibs, find a selection of fine art from some of the world's top dealers and galleries.

Vincent van Gogh made more than 900 paintings over the course of his life. Given that he died at age 37, van Gogh was a tremendously prolific artist. When considering the length of his career, van Gogh likely produced a new painting once every 36 hours. Shop a large selection of fine art on 1stDibs.

What Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are worth depends on their age, history, condition and other factors. In 2022, the Post-Impressionist artist's Orchard with Cypresses sold for more than $117 million at a Christie's auction in New York City. The Dutch painter is known for his emotionally charged and vibrant paintings, such as The Starry Night and the Sunflowers series. Despite his short and troubled life, his art has had a lasting and influential impact.

If you believe you're in possession of a van Gogh painting, a certified art appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist you with authentication and evaluation.

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How much van Dongen paintings are worth will vary based on their size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2009, his oil on canvas painting Jeune Arabe established a new record selling price for the Dutch artist when it fetched more than $13.8 million at auction. Kees van Dongen had no formal training, but his distinctive style earned him a place amongst the most fashionable artists of his generation. He was particularly famous in Paris during the 1920s and ’30s and was best known for depicting the modern woman. At the beginning of his career, van Dongen painted dancers and cabaret girls. Eventually, he moved to a studio, where he would host parties and balls and painted society women. If you own a van Dongen painting, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can help you determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Kees van Dongen art.