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Oil Painting by Godwin Bennett "High Street, Wimborne"
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Godwin Bennett "High Street, Wimborne" flourished 1888 - 1950 Brighton born painter
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Godwin Bennett "The Minister Wimborne" Dorset
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Godwin Bennett "The Minister Wimborne" Dorset flourished 1888 - 1950 Brighton born
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil painting by Godwin Bennett “A Street in Salcombe, Devon”
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by Godwin Bennett “A Street in Salcombe, Devon”. Godwin Bennett 1888-1950. Brighton
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting Pair by Godwin Bennett "The College Gate, Rochester"
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair by Godwin Bennett "The College Gate, Rochester" 1888 - 1950 Brighton born painter
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett "By the Fountain"
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett "By the Fountain" 1874 -1952 Painter of figurative scenes and
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gordon Bennett - Contemporary Oil, The Graveyard
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric scene depicts a graveyard on the edge of a woodland area. Painted in expressive brushstrokes and a deep, rich palette, the artist has captured the eeriness of this l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett "Portrait of John, Annabella and Augusta Anne
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Frank Moss Bennett "Portrait of John, Annabella and Augusta Annesley" 1874 - 1955
Category

1920s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

4 Original Oils on Canvas, GODWIN BENNETT, "Ely Cathedral"
By Godwin Bennett
Located in Mere, GB
GODWIN BENNETT, 1888 - 1950 Brighton born painter and Art dealer. later moved to Croydon. Painted
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Historical journey, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
with warriors in the background holding shields, spears. The figures all around the painting signifies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fish Study, painting, Reverse painting on glass gold leaf, oil, cobalt, water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Fish Study by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett is a reverse painting on glass artwork. It is Oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chiasm, large oil painting abstracted horse image
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Layered, integrated, abstracted horse and figure. Ambiguous symbolic imagery.
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fatuous, oil painting, male figure, art historical classical theme
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Award winning painter Tom Bennett was raised in a painter's household, learned to paint from his
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

California Landscape Oil Painting by Joseph Bennett
Located in San Francisco, CA
California landscape painting signed Joseph Bennett. Oil on canvas in carved and painted wood frame
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Diamonds" Abstract oil painting with water sparkling white and orange
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Waterfall Duet 2, Water, Gold, White, Flowing, Acrylic, Oil, Painting, unframed
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Waterfall Duet 2 is an original waterfall painting by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett. It is
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Waterfall Duet 1, Water, Gold, White, Flowing, Acrylic, Oil, Painting, unframed
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Waterfall Duet 1 is an original waterfall painting by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett. It is
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Frank Moss Bennett (British, 1874-1953) Oil Painting
Located in Nottingham, GB
: (unframed) 35.6cm x 25.4cm. Frank Moss Bennett was born in Liverpool on 15 November 1874 to Henry Mellor
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Slide Right (Paper)" figurative oil painting of swimmer underwater red swimsuit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Flat, painting inspired by Hawaii Fish, Red, black, Green, Oil, Ink on panel
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Flat is Ink and Oil and Varnish on Wood Panel inspired by the Hawaii Flatfish. It is 20x20 filled
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Wood Panel

"Hannah's Back" oil painting of a woman swimming underwater in red suit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"See Water (Bottles) oil painting of a woman swimming underwater with red suit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"Orange You Drifting" oil painting of a woman floating in a turquoise pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"Summer Traveler" oil painting of a woman in red bikini in turquoise water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Lotus Action Figure" Abstract oil painting of woman in lotus pose in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a woman in lotus pose in a blue pool. “I have an open and free-wheeling
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Historical genre oil painting of a cavalier studying a map
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Frank Moss Bennett British, (1874-1952) Studying the Map Oil on canvas, signed & dated (19)27 Image
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Kissing the Ground" abstract oil painting of woman in red suit under blue water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"MV Spring" abstract figurative oil painting swimmer underwater with orange
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Cardboard

"Rose Cartemus" oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Muddy Company oil on monotype
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
provocative female figure Oil on paper Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

19th Century genre oil painting of two gentlemen in a garden
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Frank Moss Bennett British, (1874-1952) In the Garden Oil on panel, signed & dated 1917 Image size
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"See Water (Paper)" oil painting of a woman in a red swimsuit in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Rachael in Red" oil painting on panel of a woman in red suit in turquoise pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Unfinished Thought, female nude, abstracted figurative painting earth tones
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
slick-surfaced plastic. Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition where painting and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nothing Lasts, dreamy female figure painting
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dreamy figure, red splash of color,nude female figure
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Rachel Shashay" Textured painting of a woman swimming underwater
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

"Winter White" reflective painting of woman in white bathing suit underwater
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form.” Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Malibu Dawn Patrol, Surfer, Water, Painting, Blue, Orange, Male Figure, Waves
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
media painting. Artwork is 31.5 x 31.5. This is part of the latest series by Hawaii artist, Carol
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Flow (paper)" Abstract painting of a woman in a blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a woman in a blue pool. "I throw myself into the water almost every day
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Acrylic

"Sea Water (Bottles)" painting of a woman swimming in a red bathing suit
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form.” Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil, Wood Panel, Cardboard

"SUSPENSE" horizontal painting of a woman in red gliding beneath the water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form.” Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

OIL PAINTING iN MANNER OF F.M. BENNETT ''GREAT CONTENT' RED AND GOLD FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Oil Painting In The Manner F.M Bennett 'Great
Category

20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

"SUSPENSE on paper" painting of a woman in red suit gliding beneath the water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form.” Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Paper

Chinoiserie Egrets, Animal painting, Birds, Art deco
Located in Deddington, GB
: Oil on Canvas 100 H x 180 W x 3.5 D cm (39.37 x 70.87 x 1.38 in) Sold unframed Image size: Height
Category

2010s Art Deco Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"California Summer" Mid Century Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"California Summer" Mid Century Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Masonite Serene landscape by Andrew
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"California Round Hills" Mid Century Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"California Round Hills" Mid Century Plein Aire Landscape in Oil on Masonite Serene landscape by J
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Alfred Bennett Bamford (fl.1880-1930) - Framed Oil, Back Street of Town
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th century scene showing figures passing timber houses on their daily errands to town. Well present in a gilt -effect frame. Signed lower right. On canvas on stret...
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

OIL PAINTING iN MANNER OF F.M. BENNETT ''MEET AT THE LODGE' GILT STYLE FRAME
Located in Pulborough, GB
Bennett. The oil painting "Meet at the Lodge" in the manner of F.M. Bennett showcases a serene and
Category

20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Hardwood

Early Twentieth Century Victorian style Black and White English Village Painting
By Frank Moss Bennett
Located in ludlow, GB
Early Twentieth Century Victorian Style Oil Painting of English Black and White Village Scene with
Category

1920s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reflected Flamingos, Original painting, Animal art, Tropical, Wildlife, Blue
Located in Deddington, GB
. Additional information: Original painting Oil on Canvas Signed by artist Sold framed Framed size: 104 H x 184
Category

2010s Art Deco Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Blue Board" Ink and Oil Woman on a surfboard held up by another woman.
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Claims
Located in New York, NY
AMY BENNETT Claims, 2018 Oil on panel 8 x 10 inches 20.3 x 25.4 cm Signed and dated: "Amy Bennett
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Fat of the Land
Located in New York, NY
AMY BENNETT The Fat of the Land, 2016 Oil on canvas 30 x 42 inches 76.2 x 106.7 cm Signed: Amy
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Now is Gone
Located in New York, NY
AMY BENNETT Now is Gone, 2016 Oil on canvas 12 x 9 inches 30.5 x 22.9 cm Signed: "Amy Bennett
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alfred Bennett Bamford (fl.1880-1930) Early 20th Century Oil, Boat by the Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
Indistinctly signed to the lower left. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pheromone B, abstracted sensual figure w swirling blues and greens
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett creates representational
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red Ophelia, colorful abstract female nude
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An expressionist figurative oil painting integrating abstracted form and color. The title suggests
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sleeping Seas
Located in Belfast, GB
Sleeping Seas Oil on Canvas 19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in 50 x 70 cm "Paul's paintings are abstract and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sleeping Seas
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in
Lost Seas
Located in Belfast, GB
Lost Seas Oil on Canvas 26 3/4 x 26 3/4 in 68 x 68 cm "Paul's paintings are abstract and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lost Seas
H 26.78 in W 26.38 in
Far Horizons
Located in Belfast, GB
Far Horizons Oil on Canvas 39 3/8 x 47 1/4 in 100 x 120 cm "Paul's paintings are abstract and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Far Horizons
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in
Love Scorn, classical gestural abstract male nude figure, dog, blues, earth tone
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to painting on slick-surfaced plastic. Tom Bennett’s practice is rooted in the classical tradition
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Bennett Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of bennett oil paintings available for sale. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the bennett oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of blue, gray, brown and beige. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Carol Bennett, Tom Bennett, Frank Moss Bennett, Harry Bennett and Ruth Minerva Bennett produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

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Prices for pieces in our collection of bennett oil paintings start at $365 and top out at $29,500 with the average selling for $3,722.

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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.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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Questions About Bennett 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 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
    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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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, 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.

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