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African Art , an Oil Painting by Luzolano, 1978
Located in Delft, NL
African Art , an Oil Painting by Luzolano, 1978
An African oil painting by Luzolano, 1978
Signed
Category
20th Century Angolan More Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Mid 20th Century South African Blue Mountain River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
South African Landscape
by Hugh Stevenson (South African, 1910-1956)
oil on board, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century South African River Landscape Oil Painting Dramatic Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
South African Landscape
by Hugh Stevenson (South African, 1910-1956)
signed oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
African Lily, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In this oil work, I captured the vibrancy and brilliance of wildflowers, evoking the very essence
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
African Woman, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lucille Lee
Located in Yardley, PA
NY fashion week "Black lives matter" gets resources ,support and elevated! :: Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Africa" Contemporary portrait . Vertical oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
, and impressionism to imbue it with a sense of immediacy. This painting embodies the triumphs and
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
African Juju Society II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Here is a large oil painting in celebration of African juju which is a kind of voodoo. Wikipedia
Category
2010s Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colors in South Africa, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
In this oil painting, I have tried to capture the palpable extent of the emotions I experienced
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zebra in South Africa, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
In this painting I fuse abstract and realistic elements to capture the majestic presence and serene
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of African Antelopes by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on board of African antelopes in tropical settings. Presented in a bronze frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of African Lions by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on board of African lions in tropical settings. Presented in a bronze frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of African Elephants by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on board of African elephants in tropical settings. Presented in a bronze frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Antique African Modernist Figural Landscape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exceptionally well painted African landscape painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Image size
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract 1964 - South African sixties abstract art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This fantastic Sixties abstract oil painting on paper on canvas is by noted South African artist
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 43 in W 35 in D 2 in
Pan-Africa [on heavy pro canvas], Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ansgar Dressler
Located in Yardley, PA
treasures seems to become forgotten… Enjoy! Unique painting using high-quality oil colors on high
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 32 in W 64 in D 1.6 in
African Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Zacharia Mbutha Kenya 1980
Located in Portland, OR
African contemporary oil on Panel figurative painting by Zacharia Mbutha, Born 1949, Kenya.
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Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orange Abstract - Italian/South African sixties abstract art oil painting
By Armando Baldinelli
Located in London, GB
This vibrant abstract oil painting is by Italian born but South African based artist Armando
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Harry Roseland African American Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas painting. After Harry Roseland, 1867 to 1950, an American genre artist known
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
African Modernist Signed Oil on Board Painting
Located in Forney, TX
A framed original African midcentury oil on board painting, Democratic Republic of Congo, signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
North African Street - 19th Century Antique French Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful late 19th century French Orientalist oil on panel depicting a North African street with
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Assouan - French Orientalist Egypt North Africa Antique Market Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
studied painting and music and became a well known Orientalist painter and North African musicologist
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting North African Town & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Title: Figures in a North African street scene
Medium: oil painting on thin board
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Portrait of African Woman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size: 11 x 8.5 inches
Condition: very good and
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting African Model In Purple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
Condition: very good
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Three African Figures Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
double sided
Size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
Condition
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
African American Artist Charles Bohannah (1910- 1985) oil painting, portrait
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a beautiful original oil painting on canvas, depicting the Portrait of a woman in a profile
Category
1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
French North African Orientalist Oil Painting Hareem Interior Two Ladies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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oil on canvas, framed
framed: 30 x 34 inches
canvas: 20 x 24 inches
provenance: private collection. UK
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 34 in D 2 in
North African Town - Mid 20th Century French Orientalist Figures Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1940's French oil on board by Rosette Chicotot depicting figures in a North African
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black White Orange Abstract - Italian/South African art fifties oil painting
By Armando Baldinelli
Located in London, GB
This superb large abstract oil painting is by Italian born but South African based artist Armando
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mythic Waters, oil painting of mysterious figure, water, African masks
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
deep emotion…
And, as in all her paintings since 1990, these works were painted with her left (non
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Back to Source : We All from Africa. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
simultaneously urban jungle graffiti and African tribal mask. It would enhance any space and with its vivid
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Big Wave Dungeons South Africa" 2020 Original Oil Painting 72"x56"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large Big Wave Painting at Dungeons South Africa 72"x56" by contemporary realist Megan Eisenberg
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 56 in W 72 in D 2 in
The African and the Camera: Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting of Camera
Located in New York, NY
Rodrigo Pedrosa
The African and the Camera 2017
15.5 x 31 in
Oil Paint
Figurative oil painting of
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of African Man Tanzania - Signed Oil Painting circa 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman, believed to be from Tanzania (according to previous owner).
Medium: oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.75 in W 18.75 in D 1 in
Portrait of African Woman Tanzania - Signed Oil Painting circa 1970's
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woman, believed to be from Tanzania (according to previous owner).
Medium: oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.75 in W 18.75 in D 1 in
Large 1970s oil on canvas painting- by South African artist Cyril Fradan
By Cyril Fradan
Located in London, GB
An impressive large scale ( Unframed ) mixed media oil & acrylic painting by South African artist
Category
Vintage 1970s South African Other Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Dry Season /// Large African Wildlife Safari Elephant Herd Animal Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: "The Real
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Portrait Traditional North African Lady in Headdress Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Orientalist,
signed and dated (19)98
oil on canvas
dated 98'
framed: 39 x 31 inches
canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Alabama Surreal Folk Art Oil Painting African American Woman, Flower Headdress
By Maltby Sykes
Located in Surfside, FL
" written on the stretcher verso
It is a Surrealist Folk Art figure of an African woman oil painting on
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique African American School Folk Oil Painting Signed
Located in New York, NY
An antique American School Folk Art oil painting on canvas depicting an African American fisherman
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Large Orientalist Oil Painting North African Algeria Nude Tattooed Berber Women
By Etienne Dinet
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important Orientalist oil painting by Nasreddine Dinet (born Alphonse-Etienne Dinet
Category
1910s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 41 in W 53 in D 2.5 in
North African French Orientalist Signed Oil Painting Figures on Horseback Swords
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Orientalist Schooll
late 20th century
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 30 x 34
Category
20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
North African Traveller with Camel in Landscape Large Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Traveller in Landscape
French School style, late 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 36 x
Category
Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orientalist North African Figures Market Stall City Scene large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Market Stall Conversation
French School, 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 24 x 20
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.
Dimensions with frame
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stamp Out Racism. We All From Africa: Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin continuing his Abstract Expressionist series with this mixed media oil and acrylic on
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Antique Oil Painting, Bruno Jüttner, Nude of a North African young Lady
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting, Bruno Jüttner, nude of a North African young lady
Rare half-nude by the well
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stoic Lion /// African Wildlife Safari Big Cat Animal Art Portrait Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No. 1358
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Portrait of Water Bearers, Africa - British 1920's Orientalist art oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
This superb vibrant Orientalist Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cattle in a Landscape North Africa - British 20s Post Impressionist oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
This superb vibrant Post Impressionist African landscape oil painting is by noted British artist
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Africa. Oil on canvas, 80X60 cm
By Vadim Kovalev
Located in Riga, LV
Africa. Oil on canvas, 80X60 cm
The artist Vadim Kovalev was born in 1968 in the capital of Latvia
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Florida Oil Painting African American Woman Art Annie Nobles Miller Indian River
Located in Surfside, FL
"Annie Nobles Miller"
Abstract Florida landscape oil on board painting
Hand signed lower left
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Charles McGee Oil Painting "Squares and Things" African-American 1967
By Charles McGee
Located in Detroit, MI
"Squares and Things" painted by the eminent artist, Charles McGee, literally breaths his African
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Frank Alan, 70s painting of African-American man
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frank Allen 70s painting of African-American man dressed in a white robe and top hat. Oil on canvas
Category
1970s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Two Vintage African oil on canvas paintings, Villages with figures Signed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an interesting pair of vintage oil painting on canvas depicting genre scene - African
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.5 in W 16 in D 2 in
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa, by South African
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Bomolo Oil on Canvas African "Airport" Art
By (after) Jackson Pollock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bomolo oil on canvas abstract painting signed bottom right 1960. Known in it's day as Airport Art
Category
Vintage 1960s African Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Africa - Collage Painting in Orange - African American Artist - Spiral Group
Located in Miami, FL
African American artist Alvin Hollingsworth part of the famous Spiral Group , created an inventive
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Burlap, Wood, Oil
H 18.2 in W 24.4 in D 2 in
African Tingatinga school, oil painting of a giraffe, 1978
Located in Påarp, SE
A Tingatinga painting by unknown artist from 1978. Signed Mariin. It is painted on masonite and has
Category
Vintage 1970s Tanzanian Modern Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
African Warrior by Charles Hargens Oil Painting on Board
Located in Lambertville, NJ
over 3000 magazine covers for magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's. This oil on
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
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The average selling price for african oil paintings we offer is $4,000, while they’re typically $366 on the low end and $147,500 for the highest priced.
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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.
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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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Questions About African 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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