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Large Classical Oil Painting Mythological Biblical Figures in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, 20th century
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 28 x 38 inches
provenance
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Antique French Rococo Oil Painting Mythological Lovers in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunter
French School, late 19th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 32 x 42
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32 in W 42 in D 1 in
1980s 'Zeus, Venus & Hera' Semi-Abstract Oil Painting, Mythological Figural Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1982 oil painting titled 'Zeus, Venus, and Hera' is a stunning example of semi
Category
1980s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE- Italian School - Oil on canvas Painting.
By Alfonso Pragliola
Located in Napoli, IT
MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE Italian oil on canvas painting cm.100x100, Alfonso Pragliola Italia 2010
In this
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in
Unicorns & Female Portrait in Mythological Landscape French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Landscape
by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Mythological Motifs - Oil Painting - Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life with Mythological Motivs is an original artowork realized by European Master in the Late
Category
Late 19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in
Framed 1860s French Academic Style Oil Painting Romantic & Mythological Themes
By André Charles Voillemot
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
original oil painting is by the French artist André Charles Voillemot and dates from the 1860s.
The
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22.84 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in
Orpheus and Eurydice, Mythological Cubist Oil Painting by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Long Island City, NY
Orpheus and Eurydice
Erle Loran, American (1905–1999)
Date: 1949
Oil on Masonite, signed and dated
Category
1940s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
"Offrande", Mythological Scene with Eagle Deity Leopard Blue Beige Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"Offrande" is an oil painting on canvas by Andrée Bars that evokes a mysterious and mythological
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in
Important 17' Century Mythological Painting Diana and Actaeon Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Viola
Located in Rome, IT
Fascinating mythological story of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Very
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Important 17' Century Mythological Painting Diana and Actaeon Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Viola
Located in Rome, IT
Fascinating mythological story of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Very
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Important 17' Century Mythological Painting Diana and Actaeon Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Viola
Located in Rome, IT
Fascinating mythological story of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Very
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
The Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs - Monumental Mythological Oil Painting
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
.
Bruno Surdo
The Battle of the Lapiths and Centaurs
oil on canvas
73h x 84w in
185.42h x 213.36w cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Important 17' Century Mythological Painting Diana and Actaeon Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Viola
Located in Rome, IT
Fascinating mythological story of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Very
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Important 17' Century Mythological Painting Diana and Actaeon Oil on Canvas
By Giovanni Battista Viola
Located in Rome, IT
Fascinating mythological story of Diana and Actaeon can be found in Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
Very
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Fine 19th Century French Symbolist Oil Painting Portrait of Mythological Queen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Queen
by Diogène Ulysse Napoléon Maillart (French, 1840 – 1926) *see notes below
oil painting
Category
Late 19th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Mythological Painting Rape Of Europa
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Antique Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting
Category
1650s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48.43 in W 69.3 in D 1.19 in
Mythological Scene - Oil on Board - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mythological Scene is a mixed colored painting on board realized by Anonymous artist in the XVIII
Category
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
17th Century Oil on Panel Flemish Mythological Painting Bacchus and Ariadne 1620
Located in Vicoforte, IT
Splendid Flemish painting from the first half of the 17th century. Oil on panel artwork of
Category
1620s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 30.71 in W 24.81 in D 1.97 in
Large 16th Century Old Master Oil Painting The Judgement of Paris Mythological
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Judgement of Paris
Fontainebleau School, circa 1580 *see notes below
oil painting on canvas
Category
16th Century Mannerist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Mythological Classical Oil Painting Winged Angels with Naked Figure in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winged Angels
European artist, late 20th century
(possibly a copy after an earlier painting)
oil on
Category
20th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pan God Of Nature Playing Panpipes Mythological Nude With Animals Oil Painting
By Margaret Maitland Howard
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
evocative and often mythologically inspired oil paintings, Howard’s work reflects a deep engagement with
Category
Mid-20th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.78 in W 22.25 in D 1.28 in
The Lament of Icarus Large Signed Oil Painting on Canvas Mythological Nudes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'The Lament of Icarus'
Continental School, late 20th century, signed
after the original painting by
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
17th Century Oil on Canvas Flemish Mythological Antique Painting, 1660
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
A splendid 17th century Flemish painting. Oil on canvas artwork depicting a mythological subject of
Category
Antique 1660s Dutch Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 40.56 in W 31.89 in D 2.37 in
Leda Swan Mythological Paint oil on canvas French Painter 18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
: Metamorphoses by Ovid, Book VI)
Oil on canvas 95 x 126 cm Framed 109 x 142 cm
This charming painting
Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 42.92 in W 55.91 in
Sacred Writings Religious and Mythological Narratives Florence Academy Oil
Located in Houston, TX
interconnectedness and their integral role in the artistic process. Just like the oil in the oil painting, IHopkins
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Linen
Anubis Reimagined: Abstract Figurative Painting, Mythological & Surreal Themes
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
This captivating oil painting by Michele Mikesell is a striking fusion of abstract and figurative
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Michele MikesellAnubis Reimagined: Abstract Figurative Painting, Mythological & Surreal Themes, 2022
H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 1.58 in
'Aurora', Baroque, Classical, Mythological Oil, Guido Reni, Quirinal, Rome
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
' and painted circa 1860.
An exceptionally fine and detailed, nineteenth century oil painted after the
Category
1850s Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.75 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
Bacchus Ariadne Lauri Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Old master Mythological
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Workshop of Filippo Lauri (Rome, 1623 – 1694)
Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne
Oil on canvas (49
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diana Boullogne Mythological Paint Oil on canvas old master 17/18th Century
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Bon Boullogne (Paris, 1649 - Paris, 1717) workshop of
Episodes from the myth of Diana
oil painting
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aeneas Dido Pseudo-caroselli 17Th Century Mythological Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Aeneas and Dido
Attributed to Pseudo-Caroselli (Rome, active c. 1630/1650)
Oil on canvas (148 × 93
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jupiter Antiope Van Dyck Mythological Paint 17/18th Centuty Oil on canvas Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
and Antiope’
(Ovid's Meramorphoses, Book VI)
Oil on canvas
116 x 150 cm. - with frame 133 x 165 cm
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venus Bacchus Ceres Paggi 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Mythologic
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Cerere et Baccho, friget Venus’)
Oil on canvas
103 x 78 cm. - Framed 125 x 100 cm.
‘Sine Cerere et
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Allegorical Scene with Mythological Figures"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Unidentified Artist (19th Century)
"Allegorical Scene with Mythological Figures"
This enigmatic oil
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1930's French Impressionist Oil Mythological Figures By The River Bank
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on loose canvas, unframed
measures: 12.5 high by 16 inches wide
condition: overall very
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian beginning 19th oil canvas oval Mythological Bacchus and Apollon child
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian school from the beginning of the 19th century Oil on canvas (2) 99 x 65 cm (103 x 78 cm
Category
Early 19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mythological Colorful Portrait of Medusa
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic mythological painting depicting Greek monster
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
17th Century Diana and Actaeon Hernest Daret Mythological Oil on Canvas Green
Located in Sanremo, IT
Painting oil on canvas measuring 80 x 62 cm without frame and 105 x 82 cm with a contemporary frame
Category
1690s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 1950's French Modernist Oil Mythological Pink Nudes on Rocky Coastline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting style is close to Picasso and the artist was clearly inspired by his works, as well as Matisse
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Neoclassical Mythological Portrait of Pluto, "Revelation"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic on wood panel neoclassical painting depicting
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Panel
17th Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil on Wood Panel Mythological Nude in Woodland
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mythological Figures in Woodland Glade
Dutch School, late 17th century
oil on wood panel, unframed
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mythological Scene Various Classical Figures in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size:
board: 19.75 x 27 inches
Provenance: private
Category
20th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Continental Mythological Antique Oil on Canvas of Venus and Adonis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century continental mythological oil painting on canvas of Aphrodite and Adonis, after the
Category
Antique 1850s British Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, Nude Woman in Bed, Mythological Danae, 19th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil on canvas.
Nude woman in bed. Mythological Danae.
19th century.
The canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.99 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Hebe with Zeus mythological nude by Eduard Buchler 19th Century
Located in Gavere, BE
Hebe with Zeus mythological nude by Eduard Buchler 19th Century
Hebe is the daughter of Zeus and
Category
1880s Pre-Raphaelite Nude Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 3.94 in
Mythological Subject, Italy XVII Century, The Tale of Apollo and Marsyas
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Northern Italian school of the seventeenth century. The large canvas
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 105.52 in D 5.12 in
Mythological scene, study for the Prize of Rome 1864, French academism, Homer
Located in Norwich, GB
This rare mythological scene depicting the Greek author Homer on the island of Scyros. You will
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Jason and Medea - Greek Mythological Couple Inspired Diptych of Love and Tragedy
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
. The paintings are framed in a simple walnut wooden frames measuring 21.5 x 17.5 inches each.
Richard
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vincente Puig, Oil Painting of Princess "Europa" Riding The God Zeus In The Form
Located in Kingston, NY
Vincente Puig signed, oil painting "Europa", depicting the mythological subject of Europa on the
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 30 in W 26 in D 3 in
Late 18th Century French Grisaille Painting
Located in Rome, IT
Late 18th century French Grisaille Painting, oil on canvas.
Mythological scene with the Greek God
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
17th Century European Painting, Struggle between Satyr, Pan and a Woman
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas, mythological painting of Satyr (pan depicted with goat horns) and woman portraying
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
20th Century French Two Panel Screen
Located in Nashville, TN
Two panel folding screen with oil paintings depicting mythological male figures. Back of screen is
Category
Early 20th Century French Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Silk, Damask
Sibyl , oil painting, figurative, mythological, bright, Venus, goddess
Located in London, GB
Sibyl is a painting made in 2023 by Ioana Baltan, and is part from the ‘Feast of the Immortals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Birth of Venus, oil painting, figurative, mythological, bright, Venus
Located in London, GB
Venus, known as Aphrodite in Greek mythology, is a prominent and enchanting figure in ancient pantheons. She is the goddess of love, beauty, desire, and fertility. Her character embo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Sketch for Mural with Mythological Theme
By Josef Svanlund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Oil painting on canvas, signed and dated Josef Svanlund -14.
Sketch for mural with mythological
Category
Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Nouveau Paintings
17th Century Ancient Oil Painting on Canvas, Mythological Scene
Located in PALERMO, IT
Ancient oil painting on canvas depicting the symposium of the Gods.
This important seventeenth
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
" Mythological Characters "
By Jonas Akerstrom
Located in Madrid, ES
"Jonas Akerstrom (1759/1795) "Mythological Characters""
"Mythological Characters" Frame of the
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mythological Scene, after Oil Painting by Neoclassical Artist Carl Sohn
By Karl Rudolph Sohn
Located in Fairhope, AL
This large, Fine Art Masterpiece is a faithful yet nuanced reproduction of a "Mythological Scene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Neoclassical Paintings
H 56.75 in W 66.75 in D 2.88 in
18th Century Italian Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting a Mythological Scene
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Oil on canvas painting depicting a mythological subject
By unknown artist
Italy, 18th century
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 in
Mythological Scene with Dancing Faun and Muses, Stoppoloni Oil Italian Painting
By Augusto Guglielmo Stoppolini
Located in Rome, Italy
Augusto Guglielmo Stoppoloni (San Severino Marche 1866 - Gubbio 1936)
Mythological Scene with
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 14.97 in W 24.41 in D 0.79 in
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
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- 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.
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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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