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'Brixham Harbour, Devon' an antique oil painting
By William Lee Hankey
Located in St. Albans, GB
William LEE HANKEY RWS, ROI
An oil painting is in very good condition. The canvas has had a clean
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Oil Painting Fisherfolk Cornish/ Devon Coastline Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Coastal Cottage (most likely Devon or Cornwall)
British School, 19th century
oil on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lake Landscape - Fine English Dartmoor Devon Antique Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A very beautiful early 20th century oil on canvas landscape depicting a lake with hills beyond, by
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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
H 26 in W 21 in D 2 in
ORIGINAL MODERN BRITISH Oil Painting - Beach At Beer Devon SUMMERTIME
Located in Cirencester, GB
Stephen Brown is constantly drawn to painting subjects near his Devon home. Brown is a master at depicting
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 29.53 in D 1.97 in
Devon Hills No2, original painting, landscape, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
This landscape painting by Alexa Roscoe is inspired by a favourite walk she shares with her brother
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Pair Romantic Oil Paintings English Landscape Barnstable Devon
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of antique English oil paintings in the Romantic style
Believed to be a scene from
Category
Antique 1890s English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil Painting by Henry Garland "A View of Bere, South Devon"
By Henry Garland
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Henry Garland "A View of Bere, South Devon" 1834 - 1913 Popular Winchester
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hope Cove - Mid 20th Century Devon England Coastal Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century oil on board depicting Hope Cove in South Devon by the important
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dartmoor Ponies Early Morning Mist & Haze Devon Landscape 1930s Oil Painting
By Charles Walter Simpson
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Charles Walter Simpson.
English ( b.1885 - d.1971 ).
Dartmoor Ponies, Devon.
Oil On Board.
Signed
Category
1930s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 37.01 in D 1.58 in
Dartmouth Harbour, Trevor Waugh, Devon Art, River Dart, Original Oil Painting
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Dartmouth Harbour, Trevor Waugh
Original Oil Painting
Size Unframed: H 50cm x W 70cm
Price if Sold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Devonian Devon - Contemporary Landscape Abstract Painting
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
Own Technique on canvas: oil and crayons
Aleksandra Batura (b. 1982 in Augustów) a Warsaw based
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Crayon, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 43.31 in W 43.31 in D 0.79 in
Original Mid Century C.1950s ENGLISH MARINE oil painting BRIXHAM HARBOUR DEVON
Located in Cirencester, GB
: lower right
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 74cm x 64cm inc frame
NOTES: Trott lived and worked in Devon
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 2.37 in
Devon Hills. No 1, original painting, landscape, abstract, contemporary
Located in Deddington, GB
Devon Hills no. 1 is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe. This painting captures a
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
S. Roberts - Early 20th Century Oil, Clovelly, Devon
Located in Corsham, GB
A landscape in the harbour village of Clovelly in Devon. Presented in a distressed gilt-effect
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Boats on River Yealm Devon England by British Landscape Artist
By Peter Symonds
Located in Preston, GB
Moorings, River Yealm, Devon, England by British Painter Peter Symonds
Art measures 24 x 16 inches
Category
Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 30 in D 2.25 in
Devon Garden, Original Painting by Rosemary Farrer, Abstract Landscape Painting
By Rosemary Farrer
Located in Deddington, GB
Rosemary Farrer
Devon Garden
Original Landscape Painting
Oil and Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Original Oil on Board, WILLIAM WILLIAMS, "A Devon Mill"
By William Williams (painter)
Located in Mere, GB
Museums and and Art Galleries.
Signed with initials and dated (18)'65
Original oil on board,
8 x 12
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
"Ring" Textured Abstract Geometric Composition in Oil on Cradled Masonite Panel
Abstract
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"Not Black and White" - Abstract Composition in Oil on Canvas
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
"Not Black and White" - Abstract Composition in Oil on Canvas
Richly textured abstract composition
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
"Patches and a Path" - Abstract Composition in Oil on Canvas
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
Richly textured abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.5 in
"The Red is a Distraction" - Abstract Composition in Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Red is a Distraction" - Abstract Composition in Oil on Cradled Wood Panel
Richly textured
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Cornish/ Devon Fishing Cottages & Family Coastal Landscape Oil
By Victorian School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fisherfolk
English School, 19th centurysigned oil on canvas, framed
framed: 17 x 23 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Brixham Harbour, Devon, Original painting, Coastal, Seascape, Fishing port, Fun
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Artist's summer vacations around Devon. Preliminary sketches were made of the harbour and the painting was
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Eleanor WoolleyBrixham Harbour, Devon, Original painting, Coastal, Seascape, Fishing port, Fun, 2024
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
19th century oil Devon coastal scene William Shayer Snr (Circle of)
By WILLIAM SHAYER SENIOR (1787-1879)
Located in York, GB
19th century oil Devon coastal scene William Shayer Snr (Circle of)
A very attractive oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Burgh Island from Bantham, Devon
By Peter Symonds
Located in London, GB
Devon.
In recent years, I have made several visits out of season without friends and family, and it has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadow & Fog V
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Shadow & Fog V, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Shadow & Fog IV
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Shadow & Fog IV, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Canvas
Shadow & Fog III
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Shadow & Fog III, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Shadow & Fog I
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Shadow & Fog I, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Shadow & Fog II
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Shadow & Fog II, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Tumultuous Shadow
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Tumultuous Shadow, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Surrendering Compulsion
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Surrendering Compulsion, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Charcoal
Scattered Light
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Scattered Light, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Restless Thoughts
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Restless Thoughts, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Intoxication & Trauma
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Intoxication & Trauma, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Canvas
Not Tranquility
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Not Tranquility, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Burden of- Fantasy
By Devon Farber
Located in New York, NY
Burden of Fantasy, 2018
Oil and charcoal on canvas
42 x 57 inches
Signed and dated on verso
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Ebb Tide on The Devon Coast
By David James
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Ebb Tide on the Devon Coast
by David James
British fl. 1881 - 1892
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 24 x
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Near Tamerton Devon" by William Pitt
Located in Mere, GB
"Near Tamerton Devon" by William Pitt. William Pitt 1818-1900 was a fine midlands landscape painter
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seascape Painting of the Devon Coastline at Sunrise on South Coast of England
Located in Preston, GB
Seascape Painting of the Devon Coastline at Sunrise on the South Coast of England, by 20th Century
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Portrait Notable Hudson 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master England
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Thomas Hudson
(Devon 1701 - London 1799)
Portrait of a Notable in his Study
Oil on canvas
124 x
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Devon sunset, abstract art, landscape, contemporary, Geometric
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
This work is inspired by the deep pinks and oranges of a recent Devon sunset. Colour is very
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
"Theft" - Abstract Composition
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). This piece is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dioxazine purple, titanium white, and a #10 round" - Abstract Composition
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
Purple and white abstract composition by Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986). Titled
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Tape, Oil
"Vitreons" - Abstract Composition
By Devon Brockopp-Hammer
Located in Soquel, CA
Richly textured abstract composition by California artist Devon Brockopp-Hammer (American, b. 1986
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil, Cardboard
Portrait Of A Young Lady, Rachel Russell, Duchess of Devon
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in Blackwater, GB
traditionally identified as Rachel Russell, Duchess Of Devonshire, oil on canvas. Good quality and condition
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
River Dart in Devon in the English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
, presented in the original vintage ornate gold frame.
This exquisite oil painting captures the tranquil
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of Sir James Hamlyn (1735-1811), MP for Carmarthen, Sheriff of Devon
By Joshua Reynolds
Located in Blackwater, GB
), member of Parliament and Sheriff of Devon, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition, inscribed
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Original Oils, WILLIAM HENRY PIKE, "Webley Well Cottage, Noss, Devon"
By William Henry Pike
Located in Mere, GB
WILLIAM HENRY PIKE, 1846 - 1908
London painter of South-Welsh landscapes, he exhibited at the Royal Academy, Institute, Society and Hibernian Academy in Dublin.
Both original on boa...
Category
1880s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A Devon Harbor" William Lee Hankey, Coastal Town Seascape with Boats, England
By William Lee Hankey
Located in New York, NY
William Lee Hankey
A Devon Harbor
Signed lower right; titled on the stretcher
Oil on canvas
24 x 29
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pebble Beach 1 and 2, Original Painting, Coastal art, Beach, Seaside, Summer
Located in Deddington, GB
painting
Oil on canvas
Sold Framed
Framed size: H: 25.5 cm x W: 25.5 cm x D: 5.5 cm (10.04 x 10.04 x 2.17
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 2.17 in
"Canal Locks, Devon, England" Oil on Canvas Impressionist Landscape Painting
By Hayley Lever
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding oil painting executed with thick use of paint capturing a luminous sight of the
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.5 in W 27.5 in D 3 in
Landscape with Trees - Devon
Located in Cambridge, GB
'LIGHT OVER DARTMOOR'
by CLIFFORD FISHWICK 1923-1997
Oil on board, signed botton left, dated
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early morning on the estuary, Devon
By Andrew Coates
Located in Ashford, Kent
photographic. His paintings are collected worldwide, Dame Kiri te Kanawa the famous opera singer collects his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pointillist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Gypsy Camp, Evening" Oil Painting by Thomas Dingle
Located in Wiltshire, GB
London, but settled in Devon, painting local views. Oil on canvas, 16x22", signed in fine original frame
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Paintings
Alfred Walter Williams, Near Widecombe, Dartmoor, Devon, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Alfred Walter Williams (1823-1905) depicts a
Category
1890s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting by William A Beer "A Devon Mill"
Located in Mere, GB
“A Devon Mill” Pair by William Beer 1862-1954.William Andrew Edward Beer studied in Bristol and
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oliver Warman English Original IMPRESSIONIST Oil Painting of Salcombe Devon
By Oliver Warman RBA ROI
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Oliver Byrne Warman ROI RBA (1932-2017)
TITLE: “Salcombe Estuary, Devon, English Riviera
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 1.58 in
On the Teign, Devon - 19th Century English River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
oil paintings we sell it is offered in the finest condition it can be for its age, having just been
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Devon Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of devon oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Abstract, Impressionist and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a devon oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Devon Farber, Arthur Bevan Collier, Evelyn Cheston, Jan Fontecchio Perley and Hayley Lever are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas. If space is limited, there are small devon oil paintings measuring 10.75 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 42 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Devon Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for devon oil paintings we offer is $6,367, while they’re typically $320 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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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 Devon Oil Paintings
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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, 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, 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. - 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 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.
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