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Gothic Grace, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Beer
Located in Yardley, PA
enjoy painting faces to large scale, and I like the way that she is glancing over her shoulder away from
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Scene with Gothic Architecture
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Village Scene with Figures and Buildings
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Located in London, GB
Italian painting of Alphonsus Liguori in French Neo-Gothic Frame
Italian and French, Late 18th and
Category
Late 18th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 24.02 in W 15.36 in D 2.37 in
Original Oil Painting on Board, Two Gothic Girls, Framed
Located in Ferndale, MI
Offering an as found framed original mid-century oil painting on board of two gothic style teenage
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Gothic Church and Stone Bridge Over a River
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Gothic Church and Stone Bridge Over a River
by Fanch
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.75 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Gothic Trio
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Gothic Trio
Series: Bunnies
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glorious Gothic
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original Oil on Canvas painting by Dillon Rawlings.
Framed size: 28.25" X 16.25"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Oil Painting of A Gothic Interior By Priscilla Dimsdale
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely oil painting of a gothic interior
Wonderful colours and simplicity
Oil on board. 1960's
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Pair of Male Portraits "Gothic Revival" Oil on Canvas from the 1800s
Located in Cesena, FC
Pair of male portraits "gothic revival"
Male portrait "Man with hat"
oil on canvas 154 x 85 cm
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, spiritual, surreal
By Tony Geiger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES is a new oil on wood surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING TUDOR HOUSES IN WINTER SNOW LANDSCAPE
By Roy Merrington
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Tudor House in Winter Landscape"
by Roy Merrington (British, contemporary)
Signed, Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Gothic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
"New Hope Gothic"
By Joseph Barrett
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Barrett, now of Lahaska, Pennsylvania, has been painting his entire
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
MOONLIGHT BELLISSIMA ROY PETLEYS HOUSE Saied Dai Landscape Oil Painting
By Saied Dai
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Fine Art when he attended Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design. He went on to study Painting
Category
2010s Gothic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.96 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLE AND STAR", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, surreal
By Tony Geiger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES AND STAR is a new oil on wood surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Rosalina by Anna Taganzeva-Kobzeva - Abstract painting, oil on canvas, 2019
Located in Basel, BS
An abstract paining Rosalina, created by contemporary artist Anna Taganzeva-Kobzeva in 2019, looks like a supernatural sign, scratched by a mystical creature. The frightening mystici...
Category
2010s Gothic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"New Easel View" (2023), Original Landscape Oil Painting by Heather Neill
Located in Denver, CO
Heather Neill's (US based) "New Easel View" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Gothic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1990s Spanish Hand-Painted Oil on Wood Reproduction in the Gothic Style
Located in Marbella, ES
1990s Spanish hand-painted oil on wood reproduction in the Gothic style.
Painting size: 150 x
Category
1990s Spanish Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 75.99 in W 57.09 in D 1.58 in
1930's French Impressionist Arched Cloister with Gothic Vaults and Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arched Cloister with Gothic Vaults and Garden
Simone Forge, 1930's French Impressionist
oil on
Category
Early 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century French Vanitas Oil Painting on Canvas.
The Old Master Vanitas Still Life
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 18.23 in W 15.04 in D 2.37 in
Balcic 2 Gothic Arches 27.5 x 27.5in / 70 x70cm FRAMED
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Balcic 2 Gothic Arches 27.5 x 27.5in / 70 x70cm
Shipped stretched, as it is, ready for hanging
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
"Familia Huida" Icon painting of the Holy Family, Mary Christ Baby Joseph Angel
By Martha Ochoa
Located in Austin, TX
American Colonial art.
This painting by Martha Ochoa is titled "Familia Huida," which translates to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Board Halloween feature "Midnight in the Church Cemetery"
Located in Ferndale, MI
Midnight in the Church Cemetery, Illegible Signature dated 1938.
Oil on board in original stepped
Category
Vintage 1930s American Gothic Paintings
Materials
Masonite
French School 19th Century Landscape
Located in Firenze, IT
church ruins
oil painting on canvas
37.7 x 45.7 cm
signed and dated bottom center S.S. 1831.
Category
Antique 1830s French Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Carved Dummy Board Oil Painting of an Angel & Crown of Thorns
Located in London, GB
19th Century Religious Dummy Board Oil Painting of Angel & Crown of Thorns.
Rare life size 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century German Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 72.84 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Gothic
Located in MADRID, ES
Gothic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century American or European Gothic Style Oil on Board
Located in Louisville, KY
Most likely depicting Mary with a Blue Robe and Red Sash, within the original Gothic Traced Frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Paintings
Materials
Board
Contemporary Russian Renaissance Style Oil Painting
By George Elbakidze
Located in Vancouver, BC
eventually emerged as an oil painting artist in the style of port-modernism. George’s paintings are executed
Category
1990s Gothic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lucia Heffernan - Wall Street Gothic
By Lucia Heffernan
Located in New York, NY
Lucia Heffernan develops quirky paintings of animals, by imagining what they may do if put in human
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Edgard Maxence, Oil on Canvas
By Edgard Maxence
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
, such as " La légende bretonne" 1906, "Femme à l'orchidée" 1900, "Sérénité" 1912.
This oil on canvas is
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Emmylou Harris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jenny Scobel
Emmylou Harris, 2003
Graphite, wax and oil on wood.
24 x 24 inches
Jenny Scobel
Category
Late 20th Century Gothic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Wax, Oil, Graphite
Star of Bethlehem, after Oil Painting by Gothic Revival Artist Edward Jones
By Edward Burne-Jones
Located in Fairhope, AL
Bethlehem" while the original Victorian oil painting was rendered in 1890 by British artist Edward Burne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Pre-Raphaelite Decorative Art
H 41.75 in W 57.75 in D 2.5 in
Monumental Original "Southern Gothic" Oil Painting by Butch Anthony
By Butch Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive original painting by Folk artist Butch Anthony. 4 feet by 6 feet. One of 4 originals
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Manayunk Gothic, " Early Oil Painting by Stuart Shils
By Stuart Shils
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the Schuylkil. Dating from 1986, the painting features a Gothic church nestled in the valley
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Gothic
By David Hill
Located in Westport, CT
arts. He embarked on this journey by traveling to Florence, Italy where he studied figurative painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Anderson Craig American Gothic Portrait Oil Painting of a Man with Red Hair
Located in Astoria, NY
American Gothic style oil on canvas portrait painting of a young man with red hair. The piece was
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hillbilly American Gothic, Homage to Grant Wood, Original Oil on Panel, Framed
By Beth Foley
Located in Chicago, IL
present. She pays homage to Wood's tongue-in-cheek painting "American Gothic" by satirizing her version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Muslim American Gothic, Homage to Grant Wood, Original Oil on Panel, Framed
By Beth Foley
Located in Chicago, IL
present. She pays homage to Wood's tongue-in-cheek painting "American Gothic" by satirizing her version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Gay American Gothic, (Dolly's Shoes) Homage to Grant Wood, Oil on Panel, Framed
By Beth Foley
Located in Chicago, IL
present. She pays homage to Wood's tongue-in-cheek painting "American Gothic" by satirizing her version
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bohemian Oil Painting of Carlsbad by Bernatova
By Jindra Bernatova
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful oil on board painting of Carlsbad or Karlovy vary in western Bohemia. Depicts a Baroque
Category
20th Century Czech Gothic Paintings
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Wood, Paint
Giltwood Framed French Oil Painting on Board by M. Canet
Located in Dallas, TX
This serene oil painting on board depicts the beautiful Gothic interior of a French church. It has
Category
Antique 1890s French Gothic Paintings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Venetian Theatrical Oil Paintings By Sergio Boldrin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Enchanting pair of Venetian oil paintings on canvas, ingeniously molded in theatrical form, and
Category
20th Century Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Paint
Crucifixion, 15th century South Germany school, oil on gilt background
Located in PARIS, FR
Old Masters Painting Gallery, inventory number: 1964 and 343
2. Crucifixion, around 1475 oil on lime
Category
15th Century and Earlier Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Important 16th Century Italian School "Christ" Oil on Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 16th century Italian School.
"Christ"
Oil on the table.
Measures: width 34 - height 42cm
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Paintings
Materials
Paint
Important 16th Century Italian School "Christ" Oil on Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Important 16th century Italian School.
"Christ"
Oil on the table.
Measures: width 34 - height
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Paintings
Materials
Paint
16th Century Spanish School "St Catalina of Alejandría" Polychrome Oil on Panel
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome 16th century Spanish school polychrome oil on panel “ST Catalina of Alejandria”.
An amazing
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Gothic Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 48.04 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
Shackles
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
These works are from an exhibition entitled Flawed Beauty. An exploration of the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. “Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic...
Category
2010s Gothic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rex
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
These works are from an exhibition entitled Flawed Beauty. An exploration of the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. “Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic...
Category
2010s Gothic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ide Hill
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
These works are from an exhibition entitled Flawed Beauty. An exploration of the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi. “Wabi-sabi represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic...
Category
2010s Gothic Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conjure
Located in Nashville, TN
Artwork Size: 16 x 18 in
Frame Size: 22 x 23.75 in
"Conjure" is an oil-on-panel painting by
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
American Gothic House, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, rustic, architecture, travel, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, greenAmerican Gothic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Gothic interior, of a panelled room with a canopied fireplace - oil painting
Located in London, GB
An atmospheric, Gothic style interior.
oil on canvas
16 x 22 ¼ in. (40.7 x 56.5 cm.)
with frame 20
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting, 19th century oil on panel, "Cathedral / Church" by J.B. Tetar v. Elven
Located in Berlin, DE
Painting, 19th century, oil on wood, "Brussels Cathedral / Church" by Jan Baptist Tetar Van Elven
Category
19th Century Gothic Interior Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Mid Century Gothic Victorian House Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed gothic landscape of a large Victorian house with silhouetted trees and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Homage to Asa, American Gothic Figurative Abstract
By Phyllis Demong
Located in Soquel, CA
"Homage to Asa", an figurative abstract American Gothic by Phyllis Demong (American, b. 1920
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Light flooded cathedral interior, gothic architecture, stained glass windows
By Henri Schäfer
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderfully atmospheric painting depicting the light flooded and serene interior of a Gothic
Category
1860s Victorian Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.23 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Oil Painting of Jesus Christ on the Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
19th century oil painting on canvas depicting Jesus Christ on the cross. It is a very atmospheric
Category
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
19th Century Italian Gilt Framed Oil Painting on Board of Archangel Gabriel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful painting on board in elaborate Gothic frame of Archangel Gabriel. 19th century Italian in
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Gothic Revival Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 22.5 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
"Eve and the apple" by Vivaldo Martini - Oil on canvas
By Vivaldo Martini
Located in Geneva, CH
His first name sounds like a concerto. Vivacious, its name is reminiscent of an aperitif or a cyclist. The addition of the two evokes the Italianate. Indomitable and unavoidable. Mor...
Category
Mid-19th Century Gothic Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.14 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in
Josef Theodor Hansen, Nocturnal Study Of A Mosque By A Coastline
By Josef Theodor Hansen
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This atmospheric early 20th-century oil study by eminent Danish artist Josef Theodor Hansen (1848
Category
Early 1900s Gothic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paula Wildhack, Memento Mori
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This macabre late-19th-century oil painting by German artist Paula Wildhack (1872-1955) depicts a
Category
1890s Gothic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.)
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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.
- 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.
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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, 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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