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“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Copper

Gatherers of Dry Wood - Oil Painting Cubism - French
By Valentine Prax
Located in London, GB
, circa 1925 Technique: Original Signed Oil Painting on canvas size: 116.2 x 100.3 cm / 45.75 x 39.5 in
Category

1920s Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1900 Oil - Blackberry Gatherers
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming turn of the Century landscape in oil showing children gathering blackberries on the side
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil - Gathered Around the Well
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil depicting of female Roman figures gathered around a well. The women are surrounded
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dogs Gathered on Steps Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) portrait of four stately dogs in various positions on sandstone-colored steps leading to a walkway that winds through a lush green lawn and trees, on unframed,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Dogs Gathered on Steps Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) portrait of four stately dogs in various positions on sandstone-colored steps leading to a walkway that winds through a lush green lawn and trees, on unframed,...
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Full Rigged Ship GATHERER
By Alexander Charles Stuart
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
broadside ship portrait by Alexander Charles Stuart is of the Ship GATHERER. In her maiden year of service
Category

1870s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge Colourful 20th Century French Impressionist Oil Musical Clowns Gathered
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 32 x 39.5 inches Provenance: the artists
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

E.H. Mowforth - Signed Early 20th Century Oil, The Potato Gatherers
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful oil on board of three potato gatherers working in a field on a sunny day. The artist
Category

Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Impressionist Oil Group Of Figures Gathered In Forest
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Impressionist Oil Grey Town Roof Tops Gathered Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A fine Edmund Adler Painting of Children Gathered in a Parlor
By Edmund Adler
Located in New York, NY
EDMUND ADLER Austrian, 1876-1965 Children Gathered in a Parlor Signed Edmund Adler l.l.; also
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ripe Enough to Gather
Located in Boston, MA
. 56. Ripe Enough to Gather appears to be the first painting Charles Storer exhibited in a major
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ripe Enough to Gather
Ripe Enough to Gather
H 45.25 in W 33.25 in D 5 in
"Rehearsal" Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Rehearsal" is an oil painting that depicts an orchestra gathered for a
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sheepish" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Sheepish" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto painting
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Regroup" Oil Painting
By Raymond Bonilla
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's "Regroup" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a city scene where
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Kittyhawk, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, sports, realism, oil painting, blueKittyhawkJesse AldanaOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Family Meeting, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Family Meeting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts four rubber
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mud Bug, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Sipko
Located in Yardley, PA
will make a great addition to your home or business where you gather with friends for those memorable
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Twilight Diptych, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a diptych, two paintings, each 24x30" hung side by side equal one image that is 24"x60" The
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

International decisions, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amelia Galli
Located in Yardley, PA
Around a table, on a New York terrace; the animals gather, almost to remember the last supper. But
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Getty Museum'", Oil Painting
By Alexander Chistov
Located in Denver, CO
Alexander Chistov's "Getty Museum'" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting a male figure
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Sunset Sail, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa H. Ridabock
Located in Yardley, PA
"Painting from my memories and emotions, I view the outside world from an inward perspective. I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bobbies and Crowds Gathered in Industrial Setting
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Upper Left Story illustration for “The Stars Look Down” by
Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemplating Venus, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, architecture, small, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, greyContemplating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Apples vs Oranges, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tom Furey
Located in Yardley, PA
painting. Very challenging!! Title: Apples vs Oranges, Medium: Oil on Linen, Size: 16 x 20". #oranges
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Evening in Iza, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
days one will like to go out in park and gather some leaves. The painting is created with high
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"On the Arkansas" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "On the Arkansas" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"The Denver Gambit" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "The Denver Gambit" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Study for 'Regroup'" Oil Painting
By Raymond Bonilla
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for 'Regroup'" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Golden Canyon, " Landscape Oil painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's oil painting "Golden Canyon" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Admiring Francesco Solimena'", Oil Painting
By Alexander Chistov
Located in Denver, CO
Alexander Chistov's "Admiring Francesco Solimena'" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Jens Sørensen, Bakken, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Jens Sørensen (1887-1953) depicts a lively
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

In the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ripples, leaves, nature, animals, nature, realism, oil paintingIn the RainGuigen Zha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Golden Hills XXIV, Oil Painting
By Mandy Main
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueGolden Hills XXIVMandy MainOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Spring Floe, " Oil Painting
By Mia Bergeron
Located in Denver, CO
Mia Bergeron's (US based) "Spring Floe" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts yellow
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Waiting for the Train" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Clyde Steadman's "Waiting for the Train" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Getting To The Other Side, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
is to transcend rather than imitate." This original oil painting has been painted on a stretched
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Kindling Gatherers, 1890 (knighted Royal Academy member, Antique Landscape)
By Alfred East
Located in New Orleans, LA
1910. His paintings were exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy; it is unknown whether this one was
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cape Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa H. Ridabock
Located in Yardley, PA
emotional response to her subject that inspires her paint. This original oil painting has been painted on a
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dave Seeley's (US based) "Gabrellia #3 S~Curve" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Fine Quality Painting of Children Gathered in a Parlor by Edmund Adler
By Edmund Adler
Located in New York, NY
) Origin: Austrian Date: 20th century Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 21 1/4 x 26 1/2 inches.
Category

20th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Forgotten Bedroom", contemporary, field, sunset, greens, blues, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
“Forgotten Bedroom” by Alexandra Rozenman is a playful oil painting on canvas measuring 50 x 48 x 2
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Bustling Alley at Dusk" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Bustling Alley at Dusk" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

"Road to Adventure, " Landscape Summer Oil painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's oil painting "Road to Adventure" is an original, homemade oil painting that
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Bonding Time - Norton Simon Museum'", Oil Painting
By Alexander Chistov
Located in Denver, CO
Alexander Chistov's "Bonding Time - Norton Simon Museum" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Thought and Memory, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Cousineau
Located in Yardley, PA
, who daily sent his two ravens into the world to gather news, yet daily feared they would not return
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hippies - Original oil acrylic painting realism
By José Luis Fuentetaja
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
studies and start painting exclusively in his studio. He gathers his first exhibition in the Ateneu of
Category

1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Evening Magic" - Colorful Fall Landscape Oil Painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's (US based) oil painting "Evening Magic" depicts some trees showing the fall
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Down by the Bay, Abstract Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueDown by the BayGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Synergy -original realism seascape-ocean-sunset oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
convergence of elements creates a scene of captivating beauty and raw power. This original oil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Old master landscape of musketeers/Huntsman gathered with their dogs and horses
Located in San Francisco, CA
Style of Adrian CorneLisz Beeldemaker Oil on canvas Old master landscape of musketeers/Huntsman
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Harlequin, Circus Performer Modern French Oil Painting
By Pierre Bosco
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings takes him to Genoa and then Rome where he becomes a religious paintings restorator, learning the
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Winter Upon the Canyon" - Winter Landscape Oil painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's oil painting "Winter Upon the Canyon" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Lucky Grove, " Landscape Oil painting in Autumn
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's oil painting "The Lucky Grove" depicts a grove of Aspen trees with autumn hues
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Off the Beaten Path, " Autumn Landscape Oil painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's landscape oil painting "Off the Beaten Path" depicts an autumn scene of a trail
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Sun Before the Storm" - Landscape Oil Painting
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
Michelle Condrat's (US based) oil painting "The Sun Before the Storm" is an original, homemade oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Autumn Sensation" - Landscape Oil Painting with Fall Colors
By Michelle Condrat
Located in Denver, CO
"Autumn Sensation" by Michelle Condrat is an entrancing oil on board piece that reflects the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest bright pointillist patterns text global currency
Located in Brooklyn, NY
No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest Australian 10 Dollar Note, Acrylic On Canvas, 60" x 48" Jenna Lash
Category

2010s Pointillist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of hay making
By John Clayton Adams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
the hay cut and gathered, two children play with a toy boat at the pond. Presentation: The painting
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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You are likely to find exactly the gatherers oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 206 contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect gatherers oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right gatherers oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. A gatherers oil painting from Natalia Roman, Nicholas Evans-Cato, Henri Duhem, Carlos Tirado and Liz Barber Leventhal — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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Questions About Gatherers Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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.
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    The 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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