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Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th century
Category
18th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Wood, Paint
Painting, Oil on Canvas, Charles X Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Painting, Oil on canvas, Charles X period".
Portrait of the 19th century, Charles X period, by
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Paint
Painting, Oil on Canvas, Louis Philippe Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Painting, Oil on Canvas, Louis Philippe period"
Large and Beautiful 19th century Portrait
Category
19th Century European Louis Philippe Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Other
Roma via Appia Painting oil on Canvas By Ruspini Randolfo
By Ruspini Randolfo
Located in Rome, IT
Roma via Appia Painting oil on Canvas By Ruspini Randolfo .1930-40
With a Giltwood frame of the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 1.97 in
Roma via Appia Painting oil on Canvas By Ruspini Randolfo
By Ruspini Randolfo
Located in Rome, IT
Roma via Appia Painting oil on Canvas By Ruspini Randolfo .1930-40
With a Giltwood frame of the
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
H 24.81 in W 40.56 in D 1.97 in
Charming French Painting, Oil on Paper, Unsigned, 19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming French painting, oil on paper, unsigned, 19th century
Measures: H. 22 W. 32 cm
H. 8.6 W
Category
19th Century French Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Antique Paintings, Oil on Canvas, Portraits. Around 1850.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of antique paintings, oil on canvas, portraits. Around 1850.
Portrait of a well-known artist
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 32.68 in W 27.17 in
Antique Painting, Oil on canvas. Capsized Ship on a Stormy Sea.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique painting, oil on canvas. Capsized ship on a stormy sea.
Canvas has been professionally
Category
19th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique oil painting. Oil on canvas. 19th century. "The ceremony". Dated, 1847.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting. Oil on canvas. 19th century. "The ceremony".
Pretty and amusing scene
Category
19th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting Oil on Canvas Baroque Period Original Black Baroque Frame
Located in New York, NY
Painting oil on canvas baroque period original black baroque frame. A painting made during the
Category
17th Century German Baroque Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Wood
Painting, Oil on Canvas, Portrait of a Man, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Painting, oil on canvas, portrait of a man, Empire Period"
Beautiful 19th century portrait of a
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Italian or Dutch Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, circa 1700
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Italian or Dutch old master painting, oil on canvas, circa 1700
Measures: H. 61, W. 81 cm.
H. 24
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Early 1700s European Antique Painting Oil
Antique Painting, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century. Walking the Dog and Castle View
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative antique painting, oil on canvas, 19th century. Walking the dog, castle view.
Dimensions
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 21.66 in W 25.01 in
Ancient painting, oil on canvas, Madonna with Child, 18th century
Located in Monza, IT
Ancient painting, oil on canvas, Madonna with Child, 18th century
Refined painting, in excellent
Category
18th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
Very Fine Cubustic European Painting, Oil on Canvas, French or German
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Very fine cubustic European painting, oil on canvas, French or German. Unclear signature. Very
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Painting Oil
H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Baroque Painting, Oil on Canvas. Princely Dance in the Castle with Violin Music.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative baroque painting, oil on canvas. Princely dance in the castle.
Dimensions including
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.01 in W 30.52 in
Painting Oil on Canvas Inside Drawing Room with Set Table, Signed Crigensm
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Painting - oil on canvas - Inside Drawing Room with Set Table. Signed Crigensm. Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century French Painting Oil on Canvas "The Florist" Signed by Martignon
Located in Sofia, BG
French painting oil on canvas "The Florist" signed lower right by Martignon.
65 x 54 cm.
France
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
H 25.6 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
17th Century, Old Master Painting, Oil on Canvas, "The Rest with the Horses".
Located in Berlin, DE
17th century, old master painting, oil on canvas, "The rest with the horses".
Relined canvas.
The
Category
17th Century Old Masters Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 45.28 in W 61.82 in
20th Century French Painting Oil on Canvas "Wild Seascape" by Aquila
Located in Sofia, BG
Large painting oil on canvas signed by Aquila representing the wild face of the sea.
Extremely
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
20th Century French Painting Oil on Canvas "Wild Seascape" by Aquila
Located in Sofia, BG
Large painting oil on canvas signed by Aquila representing the wild face of the sea.
Extremely
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
E. C. Ulnitz, Well Listed Danish Artist. Flower Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Copenhagen, DK
E. C. Ulnitz: well listed Danish artist. Flower painting.
Oil on canvas.
Signed: E. C. Ulnitz
Category
1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Painting Oil
H 9.85 in W 12.21 in D 1.58 in
18th Century French Baroque Old Master Painting Oil on Leather
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th century French Baroque Old Master painting oil on leather.
Old Master painting, French
Category
18th Century French Baroque Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Leather
Antique Painting, Oil on canvas, Winter Morning in the Alps Mountains, Zugspitze
Located in Berlin, DE
OTTO PIPPEL, Painting, Oil on canvas, Winter Morning in the Wetterstein Mountains, Zugspitze (Alps
Category
19th Century Realist Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A. Maurer "Ready for the rendezvous" Large Oil painting Oil on canvas circa 1907
Located in Berlin, DE
Large imposing and very decorative painting. Oil on canvas.
Signed A. Maurer (under the dressing
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century French Barbizon School Painting oil on Canvas Landscape circa 1840
Located in Portland, OR
19th century French Barbizon School Painting, oil on canvas signed "Marin", Circa 1840. A very
Category
Early 19th Century Barbizon School Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 3 in
Sleeping Spaniel in the Hearth Italian Figural Dog Painting oil on Linen
By Tito Corbella
Located in Soquel, CA
Sleeping Spaniel in the Hearth Italian Figural Dog Painting oil on Linen
Exceptional painting of a
Category
1920s Impressionist Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 22 in W 17 in D 1 in
19th Century French Painting Oil/Canvas Attributed to Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French painting oil/canvas attributed Pierre Puvis de Chavannes.
Large preparatory
Category
Late 19th Century French Post-Modern Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
H 31.5 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Three Early 20th Century Nautical Paintings, Oil on Canvas
Located in Buchanan, MI
Three early 20th century nautical paintings, oil on canvas. Very nicely done with great detail. All
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
Foxhound Dog Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Albignasego, IT
Foxhound
31 x 46 cm – without frame
44 x 60 cm – with frame
oil on canvas – late 19th century
Oil
Category
1890s English Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
Cario Wostry Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
Cario Wostry (Austrian, 1865-1943), Indian on Horseback, oil on canvas affixed to board, signed
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Paint
19th Century Signed Dutch Master Painting Oil on Canvas of Mother and Child
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century signed Dutch Master painting oil on canvas of mother and child.
This wonderful
Category
19th Century Dutch Other Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
.
This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bird.
oil on canvas cm 93 x73
Finely carved gilt
Category
18th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
.
This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bird.
oil on canvas cm 93 x73
Finely carved gilt
Category
18th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Battle Old Master Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Beirut, LB
An old original oil painting on canvas framed, depicting a battle scene between Alexander and the
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
English Figurative Landscape Painting oil on canvas 19th century
By Edward Williams
Located in Florence, IT
unlikely that he received any painting instruction from him. Instead he was informally apprenticed to a
Category
1830s Other Art Style Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers by a Fountain 19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas, Modesto Faustini, 1860
Located in Rome, IT
Lovers by a fountain, painting oil on canvas,
Signed left sight.
Measures: cm 70 x 100 frame
Category
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
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H 57.09 in W 46.46 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Rococo Style Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo paintings, circa 1900.
Oil on canvas.
(S-62).
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
Painting Oil on Canvas with Cows, Austria, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
An oil on canvas painting depicting a group of cows. Golden painted frame. Austria, 1880 ca.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Fruitwood
19th Century Rococo Style Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Berlin, DE
Rococo paintings, circa 1900.
Oil on canvas.
(S-62).
Category
19th Century German Rococo Antique Painting Oil
George Washington Painting, Oil on Canvas, ca 1850
Located in York County, PA
Painting of George Washington in oil on canvas, an early example, rendered circa 1850, a very
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1850s American Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
Landscape Painting, Mountain Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, XX
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique landscape oil painting, mountain landscape painting with snow, early XXth
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Market Scene Painting Oil on Copper
Located in Milan, IT
Circle of Abraham van Strij (Holland, 1753 - 1826)
Market scene
Oil on copper, 45 x 36
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Copper
19th Century Moonlit Landscape Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
19th century
Moonlit landscape
Measures: Oil on canvas, 67 x 51.5 cm
With frame 75 x 59 cm
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Marine View Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Nineteenth century
Marine view
Oil on canvas, 74.5 x 100.5 cm
Frame 100 x 126 cm
The
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
17th C Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista
By Molla
Located in West Hollywood, CA
17th century Neapolitan School Painting Oil Canvas Old Master Mola Giovanni Battista painting of a
Category
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Canvas
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H 36.5 in W 32 in D 2 in
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt 17' century Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame.
Attributed to Giuseppe
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt 17' century Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame.
Attributed to Giuseppe
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Antique Painting, Woman Portrait Painting, Symbolist Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Breganze, VI
looking at the Sunset
is an oil painting on canvas from the late 19th or early 20th century. Symbolist
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
H 22.84 in W 44.3 in D 3.35 in
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt 17' century Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame.
Attributed to Giuseppe
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Cleopatra Queen of Egypt 17' century Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing painting of Cleopatra oil on canvas with a gilt wood frame.
Attributed to Giuseppe
Category
Late 17th Century Academic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Adoration Of The Shepherds Painting Oil on canvas Italy 18th Century
By (After) Sebastiano Conca
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
(After) Sebastiano Conca (Gaeta 1680 - Naples 1764)
The Adoration of the Shepherds
oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Oil
Tuscan Florentine Figurative Painting oil canvas Signed Gordigiani 19th century
By Michele Gordigiani
Located in Florence, IT
preferred painting studies, following at first the school founded by L. Mussini and then the G. Bezzuoli’s
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1870s Romantic Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Three Christian Theme Paintings - Oil on canvas - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Peru, colonial style, Early 20th century
Oil on canvas, 47,5 x 38 cm (wooden frame)
Provenance
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18.71 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
Painting oil on canvas with grazing cows, Austria 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
An Oil on canvas painting depicting a group of cows grazing wildly in a rural landscape. Giltwood
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Paper
H 18.9 in W 25.6 in D 2.56 in
19th Century Portrait Wooden Framed Painting / Oil on Canvas
Located in Beirut, LB
Capture a moment in time with this portrait painting. The subject gazes indirectly , showcasing a
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century Painting Oil on Canvas by Georg Sommer
Located in Sofia, BG
Painting by German painter Georg Sommer (1848-1917) - oil on canvas representing a boat close to
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Castel Sant' Angelo Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
19th century Castel Sant'Angelo
Oil on canvas, 49 x 58.5 cm
The analyzed painting portrays a
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
17th Century Christ in Chains Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century
Christ in chains
Oil on canvas, 95 x 71 cm
Frame 110 x 84 cm
The
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17th Century Italian Antique Painting Oil
Materials
Canvas
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Antique Painting Oil For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the antique painting oil you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as an Old Masters version. If you’re looking for an antique painting oil from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right antique painting oil for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and blue. Creating an antique painting oil has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Henri Duhem, Francis E. Jamieson, Marie Duhem, Elie Anatole Pavil and Joseph Christian Leyendecker are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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An antique painting oil can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,691, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $2,089,438.
Questions About Antique Painting Oil
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps 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 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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 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. - 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
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