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American Primitive Oil Painting Child Portrait 1840 Folk Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous American primitive oil painting of two girls This quirky portrait is a
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Antique 1840s Paintings

Materials

Tapestry

Children, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fire, bonfire, crowd, night, evening, people, primitive, oil painting, greyChildren
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Suspicious, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, greySuspiciousConnie MillhollandOil painting on stretched
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1945, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fashion, primitive, oil painting, pink1945Connie MillhollandOil painting on
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Waiting, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: street, subway, crowd, traveling, shadow, urban, people, primitive, oil painting, grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1926, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, friends, friend, fashion, wine, celebration, friendship, people, fashion, primitive, oil painting, purple
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Regressive, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, orangeRegressiveConnie MillhollandOil painting on stretched
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Anywhere, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, greyAnywhereConnie MillhollandOil painting on stretched
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bus People, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, beigeBus PeopleConnie MillhollandOil painting on stretched
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

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Oil

"Desert Storm" Large scale Figurative Oil on Canvas 1991
Located in Soquel, CA
"Desert Storm" Primitive oil painting depicting a hooded figure draped in red and blue cloth, while
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1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

A Quarter to Three, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, funky, portrait, whiskey, people, face, eyes, oilpaint, primitive, primitivism, people, primitive, oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Classic, Oil Painting
By Sharon Sieben
Located in San Francisco, CA
: figurative, female, back, oilpaint, nude, primitive, primitivism, figure, vertical, nudes, primitive, oil
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Nude Paintings

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Oil

Classic, Oil Painting
Classic, Oil Painting
H 21.5 in W 14.5 in D 1.5 in
Hero, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, playful, animal, primitive, primitivism, oilpaint, animals, primitive, oil painting, brownHero
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Oil

Rider, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, large, oilpaint, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigeRiderJaime EllsworthOil
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Oil

Amble, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, neutral, cream, peaceful, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigeAmbleJaime Ellsworth
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Oil

Coyote, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: dog, coyote, ball, silhouette, playful, animals, primitive, oil painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Oil

Little Black Dress, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, narrative, subtle, neutral, clothes, playful, animals, primitive, oil painting, greyLittle Black
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

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Oil

The Old Quay, Barnstaple, 19th Century Oil Landscape
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed 'W.H. Jones' bottom right Image size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (21.5 x 29.25 cm
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1870s Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Magenta Chrysanthemum, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, flora, primitive, oil painting, purpleMagenta ChrysanthemumPamela HokeOil
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Chrysanthemum, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, close-up, primitivism, oilpaint, flora, primitive, oil painting, whiteWhite Chrysanthemum
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Pansy Passion 2, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, closeup, flora, primitive, oil painting, brownPansy Passion 2Pamela HokeOil painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pansy Passion 1, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pansy, flower, petal, closeup, flora, primitive, oil painting, brownPansy Passion 1
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Fiery Heart Poppy, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
realism, flora, petals, oilpaint, primitive, primitivism, expressionism, flora, primitive, oil painting
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

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Oil

Antique English Primitive Dog Oil Painting - Hound in a Stable Interior, signed
By Antique British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hound dog stood in a stable 19th Century Primitive By Rambler and initialled RM oil on board
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Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

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Oil

Moon Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cosmic, space, horses, equine, childhood, fantasy, representational, primitive, oil painting, blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Golden Tones Abstract Primitive Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern oil painting golden tones abstract Primitive framed Dimensions
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

The Sun Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, equine, fantasy, representational, primitive, oil painting, yellowThe Sun TarotRachel
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21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art

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Oil

SKATER, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
WITH LITTLE DETAIL OF DRAWING, AND EVEN SOMETHING PRIMITIVE, ANCESTRAL.......... THE HUMAN BEING SINCE
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2010s Street Art Paintings

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Oil

"Panpandemic" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Panpandemic" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Martin Jonas "Peasant Primitive" Painting D. 1962
Located in Peabody, MA
considered one of the founders of the world famous naive “peasant primitive” school of painting in Kovacica
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Vintage 1960s Serbian Folk Art Paintings

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Paint

The Primitive Reformers - Oil on Canvas by English School Master 1600/1700
Located in Roma, IT
The primitive Reformers is an interesting, rare and original oil painting on canvas, realized by an
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Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Darkness Rises" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Darkness Rises" is an oil painting that depicts a city in the distance
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Still Imagined" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Still Imagined" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Post Progress" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Post Progress" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white vast
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Modern Primitive Revisited - vibrant, gestural landscape, oil, acrylic on canvas
By Julie Himel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Toronto School of Art and Langara College in Vancouver. Her award winning paintings can be found in
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

"A Dark Light" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "A Dark Light" is an oil painting that depicts a dark landscape of a
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Searching for Sunrise" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Searching for Sunrise" is an oil painting that depicts a black and
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Imagination Towers Emptily" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Imagination Towers Emptily" is an oil painting that depicts a black
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Modern American Primitive The Four Seasons Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5006 Modern American Primitive oil on canvas of the four seasons Framed signed Al Ledesky on verso
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1990s Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Bespoke 20th Century Curated Collection 'Horses' Wall Decorations
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
made from a wooden panel with a high gloss varnish A primitive oil painting of horses and soldiers in
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20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paper

"Where no one Hears" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Where no one Hears" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Shores of Next Year" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Shores of Next Year" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

Denise Regan "Bubble" Oil Painting on Canvas
By Denise Regan
Located in New York, NY
Denise Regan Bubble, 2017 oil and encaustic on canvas 24 x 36 in. This oil painting on canvas by
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Encaustic, Oil

Denise Regan "View" Oil Painting on Canvas
By Denise Regan
Located in New York, NY
Denise Regan View, 2017 oil and encaustic on canvas 18 x 24 in. This oil painting on canvas by
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2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

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Encaustic, Oil, Canvas

Folk Singer oil painting by Byron Browne
By Byron Browne
Located in Hudson, NY
Lovely oil painting by Byron Browne. Measures 18" x 14" and framed 24" x 20" x 1 3/4". Signed
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

"Truth as a Poetic Lie" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Truth as a Poetic Lie" is an oil painting that depicts a black and
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

"There that yet may be" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "There that yet may be" is an oil painting that depicts a black and
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Board

surreal scene oil on canvas painting surrealism
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Francesc Gironés (1904-1997) - Surrealist scene - Oil canvas Oil measures 38x46 cm. Frame measures
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Late 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas Portrait of "Dash" Clumber Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century primitive oil on canvas portrait of a Clumber Spaniel "Dash" by E Daulby to Mr R
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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

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Canvas

"Plato's Cave" (black & white, abstract, surreal, primitive, shapes)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
PLATO'S CAVE 2024, Paris, France A bold and graphic black & white painting with primitive
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Plaster, Acrylic

"South Bay, " 1970s Modern Abstract Oil Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
paintings. Surrealism is evident in Bate’s use of subjects from myth, primitive art and antiquity, along
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1970s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mobility, oil painting, in the Abstract Expressionism style
Located in Houston, TX
or primitive art. Each painting is a renewal of his pursuit to visually define Western man: who we
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Early 2000s Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Dark Structure, Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Painting, Signed
By Herve Carrier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dark Structure, Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Herve Carrier
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, Large Modernist Oil Painting
By Benjamin Kopman
Located in Surfside, FL
had solo exhibitions in the late 1930s and 1940s. His paintings and prints are distinctive for their
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

On the Beach modernist oil painting by Byron Browne
By Byron Browne
Located in Hudson, NY
Byron Browne On the Beach (1959) Oil on canvas, 20" x 26" 26" x 32" x 1" frame size - likely
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Nude Mermaid Under Sea, German Outsider Folk Art OIl Painting
By Hajo Malek
Located in Surfside, FL
worked in painting, gouache and linocuts. Expressionist Folk Art style. Art brut, primitive art
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1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Folk Art Mexican Girl "Emborrachate" Oil Painting on Burlap
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
collaboratively. As a teenager, de Servin studied at one of Mexico's Schools of Open-Air Painting, free art
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Burlap, Oil

Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
A very interesting and unusual Lancaster Bridge Original Oil Painting by artist J. Earle Pfoutz
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

William Zorach Oil on Canvas Painting Titled "Kiddie Kar", Dated 1920
By William Zorach
Located in New York, NY
William’s work. The primitive aspect of this particular painting is apparent in its deep, warm palette, its
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1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bedroom Interior - French Mid 20th Century Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
.” Paintings 1951 Paysage près de Villiers-sur-Morin, oil on canvas 81 cm × 100 cm (32 in × 39 in), Musée
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1940s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

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Oil

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Primitive Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of primitive oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct primitive oil paintings — often made from canvas, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Primitive oil paintings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Primitive oil paintings bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Primitive oil paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by D'fields, Dagmar Lindhardt and Fabolon Blaise are consistently popular.

How Much are Primitive Oil Paintings?

Prices for primitive oil paintings start at $425 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Primitive Oil Paintings
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 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

    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.