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"Sky Castle, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sky Castle," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Castle, Oil Painting on Canvas by Alvaro Guillot
By Alvaro Guillot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Alvaro Guillot, Uruguayan/American (1931 - 2010)
Title: Castle
Year: circa 1963
Medium: Oil
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hastings Castle oil painting seascape 19th century, William Edward Webb
By William Edward Webb
Located in York, GB
Hastings Castle from the beach oil William Edward Webb
A fine 19th century oil on canvas painting
Category
19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Impressionist Cityscape Framed Signed Central Park Castle Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century impressionist cityscape oil painting. Great color and composition
Category
1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
Vintage I. Krohm Schloss Euerburg German Castle Oil Painting on Canvas 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century oil on canvas painting depicting a cityscape view of Schloss Euerburg - a
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 20.75 in W 1.75 in D 16.5 in
"Castle Grounds, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Castle Grounds," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts the
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Castle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
This surreal painting was created using oil paint on canvas. It measures 24x30 inches, with a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Castle Wood Canyon, " Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Castle Wood Canyon" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The castle, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
choose a point of view and portray this place of fantasy. The traditional landscape painting has to deal
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
The castle, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “The infinite cityâ€
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hambacher Castle, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted plein air amongst Grape Vines with view of the Hambacher Castle, Germany. It was a very hot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil painting of a castle in autumn France, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting made outdoors directly in front of the castle. Oil castle Harou?? with the river Madon
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 24 in D 0.8 in
Oil painting of a castle in autumn France, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting made outdoors directly in front of the castle. Oil castle Haroué with the river Madon
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 24 in D 0.8 in
Guardian of the Castle -, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
of Japanese castles. Shachihokos are rarely seen in the art or even illustrated in stories. In
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, landscape original oil painting
By Tim Woodcock-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
Tim Woodcock-Jones
Caernarfon Castle
Original Landscape Painting
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 61cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, landscape original oil painting
By Tim Woodcock-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
Caernarfon Castle in North Wales.
Tim Woodcock-Jones' paintings are all oil on canvas, stylised realism
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Smithsonian Castle in Washington DC, Noon, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, travel, representational, oil painting, green, blueSmithsonian Castle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
A Glimpse Of History-Castle Teck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany; An old castle near Stuttgart. Painted on oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.8 in W 15.7 in D 0.1 in
A Glimpse Of History-Castle Teck, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany; An old castle near Stuttgart. Painted on oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.8 in W 15.7 in D 0.1 in
French impressionism, Rochechouart castle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
sits aloft a promontory rock, and houses a contemporary modern art gallery. This oil painting has
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.6 in W 16.1 in D 0.1 in
Glücksburg Castle near Flensburg - Oil Painting- Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Glücksburg Castle near Flensburg is an original modern artwork realized in the first half of 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 14.18 in D 0.08 in
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" oil painting - contemporary impressionist plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" is a contemporary realist oil painting of a Portuguese hilltown and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Impressionism - Powis Castle Gardens in Wales UK, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
known for its gardens. This impressionist oil painting on canvasboard (canvas attached to board
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.4 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in
19th Century Oil on Board Castle Painting
Located in Denton, TX
Antique 19th century oil on board painting of a castle with village in the background.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
19th Century Oil Painting with Castle View
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique oil painting with castle view, circa 19th century.
Oil on canvas. Motif castle with view of
Category
Antique 19th Century German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Impressionist Parkland Scene signed Oil Painting, Castle in Park
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: signed lower corner and verso
Title: titled to the reverse
Medium: signed oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Raglan Castle wales - British 19th century art landscape oil painting
By Joseph Murray Ince
Located in London, GB
This lovely British 19th century landscape oil painting is of Raglan Castle in Monmouthshire, Wales
Category
1840s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 34 in W 43 in D 2 in
October, Night Scene with Castle and Soldiers Oil Painting
By John Bowman
Located in Surfside, FL
works in a variety of media including painting, drawing, and sculpture. The Winston Wachter Gallery, in
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond "Carmarvon Castle"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by William Joseph J.C.Bond "Carmarvon Castle" flourished 1833 -1928 Popular Liverpool
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 29 in D 4 in
French romantic painting Oil on paper TANCARVILLE castle Normandy 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
exhibited "The ruins of the castle of Tancarville", a painting from which he made a lithograph.
Category
1830s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century French Signed Impressionist Oil Painting Castle in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed, mid 20th century
Title: the Old Castle
Medium: oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique British Marine Oil Painting Tantallon Castle Scotland Coastal Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on panel, framed
framed: 14.5 x 18.5 inches
panel: 8 x 12 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View Of The Princely Castle. Horizontal landscape, oil, medieval castle.
Located in Oslo, NO
castle of the Prince of Liechtenstein, surrounded by beautiful mountains.
The painting was created in
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Antique Scottish Landscape Oil Painting Castle overlooking Highland Loch Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ardlui, Loch Lomond
signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950)
titled verso
oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roch Castle, Pembrokeshire - 20th Century Landscape Oil Painting with Green
By Stephen Bone
Located in Kingsclere, GB
in 1938. An exhibition at Ryman's Galleries, Oxford, in 1936 included oil paintings of forty-one
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Castle by the Sea - Original Oil on burlap painting by Alexander Evgrafov
By Alexander Evgrafov
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Unique, one of a kind oil on burlap painting
signed by the artist
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Cockermouth, Brewery & Castle: Clifford Charman oil painting Modern British Art
Located in London, GB
Charman R.O.I. (1910-1993)
Cockermouth, Ruined Castle and Brewery
Oil on Canvas, framed
38 x 55 cm
Category
1940s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Windsor Castle from the River Thames. An antique oil painting
By William Hart
Located in St. Albans, GB
first fee of five dollars for painting a head then for the larger sums he would command later in his
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 49 in D 3 in
French Oil Painting of Seaside Castle with Fishing Boat and Seagull
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Oil Painting of Seaside Castle with Fishing Boat and Seagull
by Fanche Lel
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Framed 20th Century Oil - Hilltop Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric painting depicts a Medieval castle perched atop a verdant hillside. Well presented
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fortified Castle, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jalal Gharbi, Tunisian/American (1920 - 2005) - Fortified Castle, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Castle Rock" Surrealist Oil Painting by Malcolm Schvey
By Malcolm Schvey
Located in New York, NY
1940s surrealist oil on canvas painting of Castle Rock in brilliant colors.
Frame measures 24.75 H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Fortified Castle, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jalal Gharbi, Tunisian/American (1920 - 2005) - Fortified Castle, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Oil Painting of Castle on a Hill
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming oil painting on canvas depicting a French village on a hill with a castle
atop the
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Windsor Castle from the River Thames, signed Victorian Oil Painting, framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Castle at Sunset, viewed from the River Thames
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 12.75 x 16.5
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.75 in W 16.5 in D 1 in
Lucile White Vintage Oil painting on canvas, European Castle view, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas by Lucile White. The central subject of the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
Large Antique German Oil Painting Castle Ruins Twilight Landscape Gilt framed
By Continental School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Castle ruins in a windswept landscape
Late 19th Century German School
oil on panel, framed
framed
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Castle & Drawbridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Castle and Drawbridge by a lake with mountains beyond
Italian School, 18th century
oil painting
Category
18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
EILEAN DONAN CASTLE SCOTLAND - MID 20TH CENTURY BRITISH SIGNED OIL PAINTING
By William Russell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, Scotland.
Medium: oil painting on board, framed.
Size: frame: 23.5 x 33.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 33.5 in D 1 in
Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, signed antique oil painting Radiant Sunset Scotland
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 21.5 x 29.5 inches
painting: 16 x 24 inches
Provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.5 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
Antique Scottish Oil Painting Ancient Castle standing on Loch Waters, signed
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: F. E. Jamieson British, signed verso
Title: The Ancient Castle in the Scottish
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" bright plein air oil painting landscape in Portugal
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" is a bright and breezy plein air oil painting of a hilltown in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Antique 19th century Scottish Oil Painting Castle on Hill overlooking River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Castle on the Hill
Scottish artist, early 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
unsigned
framed
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fortress of Charlemont - 19th Century Oil Painting River Landscape French Castle
By George Clarkson Stanfield
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Fortress of Charlemont’ by George Clarkson Stanfield (1828-1878).
The painting – which
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Signed Architectural Modern Medieval Revival Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique English modernist landscape oil painting by Phillip Castle (Born 1943). Oil on canvas
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
D. Pillar - 1965 Oil, Nideggen Castle
Located in Corsham, GB
, Germany. On top of a distant hill sits the ruins of Nideggen Castle. The rectangle castle on top of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Edinburgh Castle
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine study of Edinburgh castle on a gloomy day. With expressive brushwork and direct palette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vibrant Rolling Hills and Hilltop Castle French 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rolling Hills
by Max Toutain (1935-2006)
oil painting on board, unframed
board : 20 x 24 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vivid French Village with Castle and Vineyards 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Village
by Max Toutain (1935-2006)
oil painting on board, unframed
board : 21.5 x 26 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative Landscape painting -Este Castle
Located in Beijing, CN
Feng Shi, born in Shanghai in 1990, professional painter. In 2009, he studied in the painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a castle oil painting in our inventory may begin at $195 and can go as high as $195,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,202.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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.
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