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Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Dahlias, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
of flowers, Peonies. Still life with flowers.
Antique oil painting, XIX Century, Lennox (XIX-XX
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 40.16 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in
Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Flowers of Peonies, Oil on Wood
Located in Breganze, VI
bouquet of flowers, Pink Peonies. Still life with flowers.
Antique oil painting, XIX Century, Lennox
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 40.16 in W 18.51 in D 1.19 in
City park XIX, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
inspires the creation of a work of art. • Abstract painting comprised of 2 panels each measuring 31.5 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sweet Shades of Memory XIX, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an original abstract landscape oil painting. This Large 40" x 30" painting is on 1.5 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountain Landscape Painting, Antique Oil Landscape Painting, Oil on Paper, XIX
By Leberecht Lortet
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique Mountain landscape oil painting with lake, XIXth century. 19th century.
This
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 25.6 in D 2.56 in
Antique Painting, Oil Painting Flowers, Vase of Flowers Painting, XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
, floral oil painting is signed signed in bottom right by Marie Audouir Dubreuil (XIX-XX), french painter
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 35.44 in W 46.07 in D 3.15 in
"Landscape Painting – Boy by the River"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
/ Alpine Landscape
This 19th-century oil painting on canvas depicts a picturesque mountain landscape, where
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Painting, Young Woman Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas, XIX Century
Located in Breganze, VI
,
Oil painting on canvas, of the 19th century. French ancient painting. XIXcentury.
Portraits of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 3.94 in
Antique Painting, Young Woman Who Sews, Portrait Painting, Oil On Canvas, XIX.
Located in Breganze, VI
painting.
The antique painting is signed at the top left A. Legrand (XIX-XX), a french painter active in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 1.97 in
Antique Landscape Mountain Painting, Sheep And Shepherds, Oil On Canvas, XIX
By Emile Godchaux
Located in Breganze, VI
. XIX century.
This oil painting on canvas has an original gold leaf frame realised in the 1800s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 3.94 in
Flower painting, Peonies flower art, antique oil on canvas, XIX Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
Flowers artwork, oil painting, floral vase painting which represents peonies.
Beautiful paintings
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 44.1 in W 36.62 in D 2.76 in
Antique Christian Paintings, Madonna and Child Jesus, Oil on Canvas, XIX
Located in Breganze, VI
This is a Antique Christian paintings Artwork, portraits of the Madonna and Child Jesus placing
a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.01 in W 21.86 in D 3.55 in
"Heavenly Body XIX" by Taeko Mima Oil on Canvas Painting, 1982
Located in Budapest, HU
The painting is part of a series of 75 oil paintings called Stellarium made between 1980 and 2001
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
City park XIX
Located in Zofingen, AG
inspires the creation of a work of art.
• Abstract painting comprised of 2 panels each measuring
Category
2010s Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Arrangement XIX
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
Zane York coaxes and cajoles with a bit of humor which belies a deeper sensitivity. His eye-catching subjects never fail to cause a double-take. In our age of nearly constant visual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
19th century Italian religious purist figurative crucifixion painting
Located in Florence, IT
tendini dell'avambraccio
Per motivi pittorici e stilistici l'opera è attribuibile al XIX secolo
Category
Early 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Female Portrait 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
seconda metà del XIX secolo.
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountain landscape, XIX c. - Oil on canvas, 27x35 cm., framed.
By Leon Joubert
Located in Nice, FR
Léon Joubert (1870-1920) was a pupil of Léon Germain Pelouse ans Fernand Cormon. He exposed at the Salon des artistes français very often from 1876. he was a landscape painter, most...
Category
1890s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.66 in W 24.81 in
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Maurizio Scarpari Grand Prix Racing Cars Oil on Canvas
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting, oil on canvas, measuring 55 x 65 cm without frame and 64 x 82 cm with frame, depicting
Category
1990s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled XIX (Abstract, medium size) by Ferle - Abstract painting, lines, green
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XIX (Abstract, medium size) is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
La Place Saint Marc, XIX c. - oil paint, 24x35 cm, framed.
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower left but
illisible.
Category
1890s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
VIRGEN CON NIÑO - ESCUELA CUZQUEÑA - SIGLO XIX
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Interesante óleo sobre lienzo de Virgen con Niño de mediados del siglo XIX.
Es de escuela Cuzqueña
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX century Portrait Lady With Oval Frame
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas, Art Nouveau XIX Portrait Lady With Oval Frame"
Oil on canvas Portrait of a lady
Category
1880s Jugendstil Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 36.62 in W 33.47 in D 3.15 in
XIX Century Portuguese Peasent Woman, Oil on Canvas
Located in Lisboa, PT
This magnificent painted oil canvas, depicts an anonymously beautiful peasant women on a lush
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Painting Male Portrait 19thC
Located in Milan, IT
borghese.
La tela presenta lievi strappi e necessita di pulizia.
E' presentato in cornice dorata del XIX
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Serene Mountain Lake Scene"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
/ Realism / Barbizon School
This 19th-century oil painting on canvas beautifully captures a tranquil
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rest on the Flight into Egypt Oil on Canvas XVIII-XIX Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. XVIII -XIX century. The sacred theme in this scene takes on a familiar
Category
Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40.95 in W 48.82 in D 3.15 in
"Family Gathering – The Christening Ceremony”
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unidentified Artist (19th Century)
"Family Gathering – The Christening Ceremony"
This oil painting
Category
19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in
"Pastoral Landscape with Shepherd and Sheep"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
idyllic 19th-century oil painting on canvas beautifully captures a serene pastoral landscape, where a
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Courtship in the Forest French Romantic School XIX century oil on canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Title: *Courtship in the Forest*
Author: French Romantic School
Technique: Oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.42 in W 7.88 in
19th century English biblical religious figurative painting
By John Singleton Copley
Located in Florence, IT
varie versioni dagli anni '20 del XIX secolo in poi.
L'etichetta sul retro della cornice può esser fatta
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior of Stable, 19th cent.
Located in Milan, IT
dedicata ai ritratti e alle nature morte, Giovanni Sottocornola si avvicinò negli anni Ottanta del XIX
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice, The grand canal and Rialto Bridge - XIX c., Oil paint, 71x100 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, not signed. Venitian School Mid XIX century. Framed, dim: 94x125 cm.
Category
1860s Italian School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ecole Italienne (XIX) - Scène biblique
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Sin firmar, es de autor anónimo
Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco bastante actual
Buen estado de conservación el de la pintura
Medidas obra: 60 cm de altura x 40 cm de an...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Virgen y niño con guirnalda - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Sin firmar, la obra es de autor anónimo
El estado de la obra es bueno, aunque comentar que la tela está reentelada
Se presenta bien enmarcada la obra con un marco posterior a la pi...
Category
Early 19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting Landscape with Figures 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Olio su tela. Scuola centro-europea del XIX secolo.
La grande scena è ambientata presso le rive di
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gran Jarrón con Flores - óleo lienzo - Siglo XIX
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Gerolamo Navarra (Verona, 1852 - Milano, 1920)
Interesante óleo sobre lienzo de un gran jarrón de porcelana con flores.
Gran calidad.
Firmado en la base del jarrón.
Va con importan...
Category
Mid-19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 44.49 in W 38.59 in D 3.55 in
Byzantine school (XIX-XX) - Cristo Pantocrátor
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
El estado de la obra es aceptable, aunque si pueden apreciarse algunas leves faltas
Se presenta sin enmarcar
Medidas obra: 56 x 43 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Byzantine Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ritratto fiorentino figurativo impressionista del XIX secolo firmato olio tela
By Michele Gordigiani
Located in Florence, IT
XIX secolo.
Category
1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Escuela española (XIX) - Niña con paloma
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
La obra es de autor anónimo
Se presenta enmarcada la pintura
El estado de la pintura es aceptable
Medidas obra: 44 x 32 cm.
Medidas marco: 57 x 44 cm.
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painted Courtship Scene 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas.
Protagonists of the scene are a maiden and a boy dressed in traditional clothing from the Tyrol, a region to which the 'setting also refers, with its characteristic m...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
ESCUELA AFRICANISTA - MUSICOS - OLEO TABLA, SIGLO XIX
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Interesante óleo sobre tabla representando una escena de músicos Africanos.
Es del siglo XIX, no
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting Figures in Prayer 19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas.
The scene, outdoors at the foot of a slope, shows two female figures slumped and behind them a pilgrim, with the traditional staff and shells on his cloak.
The woman ...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
GRAN PLACA PINTADA EN PORCELANA LIMOGES - SIGLO XIX - ESCENA CAMPESTRE
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
.
Realizada a finales del siglo XIX, no se si tiene ninguna estampilla porque la parte trasera esta tapada con
Category
Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16.15 in W 15.16 in D 1.19 in
Pair Of Oil Portraits From The 19th Century Italy XIX th
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair Of Oil Portraits From The 19th Century Italy XIX Eme
Pair of oil portraits from 1879 signed
Category
Antique 1870s Paintings
Materials
Wood
Escuela Europea (XIX) - Autor desconocido - Retrato masculino
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
En la parte inferior va firmado por el artista
La obra se presenta enmarcada
El estado se puede ver, es aceptable, solo comentar que tiene algunas pequeñas faltas o desgastes en la...
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ecole française (XIX) - Portrait d'un gentilhomme
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Sin firmar, es de autor anónimo
Se presenta enmarcada la obra con un marco bastante actual
Medidas obra: 32 cm. de altura x 25 cm. de ancho
Medidas obra: 39 cm. de altura x 34 cm....
Category
Mid-19th Century Flemish School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting with Scene of Battle 19thC
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas.
The scene presents the aftermath of a battle, with survivors giving first aid to the wounded, carrying the bodies of fallen comrades, and a friar blessing the dying. ...
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting Bathsheba at the Bath 18th-19th century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. The large painting, echoes the pictorial modes of the 17th century but is of later date, and was made on a canvas applied over an older one.
The scene recounts the bib...
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Virgen con niño - óleo sobre tela.
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Cuzqueña.
Es de mediados del siglo XIX, esta sin firmar, tiene mucha calidad, va con marco de época
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Escuela española (XIX) - Santa Bárbara - Óleo sobre tela
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
"ESCUELA SEVILLANA XVIII" es errónea, esta obra es del siglo XIX
Estado de conservación tal cual se
Category
Mid-19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dragon fight of St. George
Located in Edinburgh, GB
9th-Century "St. George and the Dragon" – Oil on Canvas
A striking 19th-century oil painting
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Woman feeding birds"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
"Woman Feeding Birds" – Antique Oil on Canvas
An evocative 19th-century oil painting depicting a
Category
19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Foro romano at Pompeii"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
evocative oil painting by Mathilde Glaub captures the timeless ruins of Pompeii’s Foro Romano, framed by the
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Farmers by the river"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unidentified Artist – 19th Century "Farmers by the River"
Medium: Oil on canvas
Framed Dimensions
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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