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Antique Egyptian Landscape Oil Painting by Noël
By Jules Noel
Located in London, GB
Antique Egyptian landscape oil painting by Noël French, 19th Century Canvas: Height 28cm, width
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Assouan - French Orientalist Egypt North Africa Antique Market Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful late 19th or early 20th century oil on panel by Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger which depicts
Category

Early 1900s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

20th Century Oil - Egyptian Conflict
Located in Corsham, GB
Egyptian desert with a pyramid under a blue sky with five vivid suns. Tanks drive over the pyramid and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil painting by unknown artist signed from the 1970s Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 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 Figurative Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

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 Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique German Orientalist Oil Painting of an Egyptian Temple by Meyerheim
Located in London, GB
Antique German Orientalist oil painting of an Egyptian temple by Meyerheim German, 1893 Canvas
Category

1890s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Orientalist Oil Painting on Panel, Cairo, Egypt Anton (Tony) Binder 1895
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Orientalist Painting of Cairo, Egypt by Anton 'Tony' Binder (1868-1944), Oil on Panel
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Egypt. Hurghada.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Egypt plein air
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Egypt. Hurghada.
Egypt. Hurghada.
H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 0.03 in
17th Century Old Master Religious Oil painting - Rest on the Flight into Egypt
By Pier Francesco Mola
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Pier Francesco MOLA, called Il TICINESE (1612-1666) Rest on the Flight into Egypt oil
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hunting Egypt. 2001. Oil on canvas, 68x101 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Hunting Egypt. 2001. Oil on canvas, 68x101 cm
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

John Hatch American Cubist Abstract Oil Painting 1950's Mid C Egyptian Mural
By John W. Hatch
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on board painting by American modernist John W. Hatch. This incredible cubist
Category

1950s Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

17th Century Lombard Old Master Oil Painting Flight into Egypt
Located in Nottingham, GB
Master Flight into Egypt
Category

Antique 17th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Dreaming of Egypt, Original Abstract Painting, 2021
By Sally Smith
Located in Boston, MA
create figurative oil paintings. These are often inspired by journeys and landscapes. I am also inspired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Large Orientalist Painting of an Egyptian Landscape by Löffler
Located in London, GB
technique, this beautiful oil painting is a masterful depiction of the Egyptian landscape through the eyes
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil, Wood Panel

Plaques of Egypt
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Plagues of Egypt by Kate Orr (British 20th century) signed lower corner, circa 1990's oil painting
Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Plaques of Egypt
Plaques of Egypt
H 30 in W 22 in D 0.25 in
"Flight to Egypt"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The work "Flight to Egypt" is based on a biblical story. Just as it is impossible to run away from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Flight to Egypt"
H 71.66 in W 56.7 in D 0.99 in
Flight to Egypt
By Anna Walinska
Located in New York, NY
Oil on paper. Signed and dated 'Walinska 57' (lower left). image size 20 x 13 1/2 in. framed size
Category

1950s American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Flight Into Egypt
Located in Missouri, MO
Flight Into Egypt by Louis Carl Hvasta (1913-1993) Unframed: 24" x 36" Framed: 31.25" x 43" Signed
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Baroque Italian master - 17th century figure painting - The flight into Egypt
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian master (17th century) - The flight into Egypt appears to St. Francis. 37.5 x 51.5 cm
Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rest on the Flight into Egypt Oil on Canvas XVIII-XIX Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. XVIII -XIX century. The sacred theme in this scene takes on a familiar
Category

Late 18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Rest on the flight to Egypt Emilian School Painting Oil on panel
By Parmigianino
Located in Milan, IT
17th century, Emilian school, Pamigianino painter Rest on the flight to Egypt Oil on panel, 46 x 39
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Rest on The Flight to Egypt Emilian school Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century, Emilian school Rest on the flight to Egypt Oil on canvas, 42 x 33 cm Frame
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Colossi of Memnon, Egypt" Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by F.A. Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in New York, NY
"Colossi of Memnon, Egypt" Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dreaming of Egypt No. 2
By Sally Smith
Located in Boston, MA
figurative oil paintings. These are often inspired by journeys and landscapes. I am also inspired by vintage
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Synthetic Paper

Dreaming of Egypt No. 2
H 11.5 in W 11.25 in D 1.25 in
JULIE HEDRICK RA (Egypt) Sun God
By Julie Hedrick
Located in New York, NY
JULIE HEDRICK RA (Egypt) Sun God, 2021 oil on canvas (diptych) 60 x 120 in. 152.4 x 304.8 cm.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

LANGEROCK Portrait Young Egyptian girl Belgian realist painter 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Henri LANGEROCK Ghent, 1830 – Marseille, 1915 Oil on canvas 45 x 33 cm (69 x 57 cm with the frame
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Oil on canvas, Italian school circa 1680
Located in Paris, FR
The Flight into Egypt, an episode of childhood of Christ in the New Testament, representing Joseph
Category

17th Century Old Masters Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th c. Flemish - Landscape with Flight to Egypt - Antwerp circa 1630
Located in PARIS, FR
LANDSCAPE WITH FLIGHT TO EGYPT, JASPER VAN DER LANEN (ANTWERP, 1585 - 1634) 17TH CENTURY FLEMISH
Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

17th century Flemish old master landscape - Rest on the flight to Egypt - Christ
Located in Aartselaar, BE
17th century Flemish Old master painting "The Rest on the flight into Egypt", Victor Wolfvoet the
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Rest on the Flight into Egypt - Attributed to Pieter Van Avont - 17th c. Flemish
By Pieter van Avont
Located in PARIS, FR
Rest during the Flight into Egypt - The Virgin and Child with St. John the Baptist and the angels
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil

Abstracted Cubist Egyptian Pharaoh Portrait in Pastel on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted Cubist Egyptian Pharaoh Portrait in Pastel on Paper Brightly colored abstract portrait
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

Espace en Gris, Abstract Expressionist Painting by Raymond Abner 1956
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original oil painting by Egyptian Born French Artist, Raymond Abner (1919 - 1999) entitled
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ramses Statues at Luxor Temple, Karnak
By Joseph Lindon Smith
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Egyptian archaelogical oil painting by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Egyptian Painting
Located in Stamford, CT
Egyptian painting oil on canvas custom framed, circa 1950s.
Category

20th Century Unknown Paintings

Egyptian Painting
Egyptian Painting
H 13 in W 2 in D 17 in
The Flight into Egypt - 17th Century, Old Master, Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Arles, FR
The Flight into Egypt 1620 Flemish Baroque Old Master Oil Painting on Copper The Flight into Egypt
Category

1620s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Watering Horses, Egypt - Oil on Panel - French
By Eugène Fromentin
Located in NEW YORK, NY
EUGÈNE FROMENTIN French, 1820–1876 Watering Horses, Egypt Signed and dated Eug. Fromentin.72 Oil
Category

Mid-19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Egyptian Blonde
By Brian Fekete
Located in Stowe, VT
Brian Fekete’s “Egyptian Blonde” is a large 48 x 36 inch gestural abstract oil on canvas painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beautiful View of the Pyramids, Egypt, 1915, by Denizot, Oil on Canvas
Located in Bordeaux, FR
century. Oil on wood panel by Denizot, signed and dated 1915. Framed. Cairo is the capital of Egypt, a
Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pyramid of Sakkara, Egypt
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in New York, NY
signed L de F and dated Apr 5/78, lower left
Materials

Oil, Paper

Ruins at Philae, Egypt
By Lockwood de Forest
Located in New York, NY
signed L de F and dated Apr 12/ 78, lower left
Category

1870s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Jean Restout and His Studio, "Flight from Egypt" Painting
By Jean Restout
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas Bibliography: Our painting, a replica of the 1753 composition in the Pushkin Museum
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Paintings

Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo, A Wedding Celebration in Egypt
By Frank Dean
Located in Cleveland, OH
Frank Dean (British, 1865-1947) Shepheard's Hotel, Cairo Oil on Canvas Canvas 18 x 24" Framed 22 1
Category

Early 1900s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

18thc Religeous Portrait Titled Rest On The Flight Into Egypt After Correggio
By Antonio da Correggio
Located in Leicester, GB
Flight into Egypt " with inscription on stretcher verso stating: L.Ponyuignoti Firenire Piazza St Croce
Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rest on the Flight into Egypt" Oil Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
"Rest on the flight into Egypt oil painting depicts the Holy families escape from King Herod's
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings

"Rest on the Flight into Egypt" Oil Painting
"Rest on the Flight into Egypt" Oil Painting
H 19.5 in W 34.25 in D 1.75 in
The Beautiful Sentinel - 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting of Egyptian Girl
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
oil painting is signed by the artist and hangs in a gilded Orientalist frame. As with all the
Category

1880s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Almeh on the Nile - Orientalist Oil Painting of Egypt Beauty Royal Academy 1910
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
antique oil paintings we sell it is offered in excellent condition, having just been professionally
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting orientalist DAUTREBANDE Nile Egypt boats Belgian 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
he painted Egypt, the banks of the Nile in particular, as an orientalist painter. Our painting is
Category

1890s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Canvas Painting Depicts Egyptian Hammam by Frans Wilhelm Odelmark
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas painting depicts Egyptian hammam, signed lower right and titled Cairo - Egyptian
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

LANGEROCK Belgian painting landscape orientalist Egypt Cairo 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Henri LANGEROCK Ghent, 1830 – Marseille, 1915 Oil on canvas 46 x 37 cm (57 x 50 cm with the frame
Category

1880s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Flight Into Egypt Oil On Canvas 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. Italian School. The scene, full of figures, depicts the Holy Family walking towards
Category

18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colossi of Memnon, Egypt - Orientalist Landscape Oil - Frederick Arthur Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
with his paintings. Museum and Gallery Holdings: Boston (MFA): Armenian Woman (1882, oil on canvas
Category

1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Flight into Egypt, 1780
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 18th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting a subject of sacred
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Trajan's Kiosk - Egypt - Orientalist Oil, Landscape by Frederick Arthur Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A stunning oil on canvas by American orientalist painter Frederick Arthur Bridgman. The piece
Category

1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orientalist Painting Egypt Classical Landscape Noria Sakieh River French 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre François LEHOUX Paris, 1803 - Paris, 1889 "Egyptian Sakié, 1865" Oil on wood panel 24.5 x
Category

1860s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting Flight into Egypt, 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Oil artwork on canvas depicting a religious subject
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Resting While Escaping to Egypt, Oil on Canvas, 17th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. Emilian School. The scene shows the Virgin Mary wearing her traditional colors
Category

17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Surely you’ll find the exact egyptian oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Surrealist, Contemporary and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a egyptian oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a egyptian oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, black, gray, beige and more. Creating a egyptian oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Cynthia Burke, David Ligare, Narcisse Berchere, Eugene Berman and Carl Dimitri 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 oil paint, paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.

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Questions About Egyptian Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although beautiful and interesting to look at, Egyptian paintings and art in general were functional. Every piece has a purpose, whether it was a home for a spirit or a god, or provided protection to a wearer or a tomb. Shop a collection of Egyptian artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Egyptian wall paintings are called reliefs, which refers to sculptures that are a part of the wall or structure. Egyptians carved reliefs into the walls of their temples and tombs, and generally painted them. Shop a selection of Egyptian designs from some of the world’s top art dealers 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.
  • 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.

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

  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.

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