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Circa 1500 Italian Renaissance Oil Painting on Copper St. Francis of Assisi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Francis of Assisi
Italian School, circa 1500
oil paint on copper, unframed
copper: 6.75 x 10
Category
15th Century and Earlier Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
French Oil Painting after 15th Century Renaissance Old Master, Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 20 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Category
20th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
renaissance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Asterios Lamprou
Located in Yardley, PA
and suddenly the colours tend to be as if they were a detail from a Raphael's painting :: Painting
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil Painting Classical Renaissance Ladies in Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century
Title: Classical Ladies in Landscape
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Renaissance Gentleman Portrait of a Tailor Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Tailor
Continental School, 19th century
after the earlier Renaissance work by Giovanni Battista
Category
19th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Green Renaissance 77, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil abstract painting Multilayered technique 120-180 cm Signature on the back side Shipping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Green Renaissance 55, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil abstract painting Multilayered technique 120-180 cm Signature on the back side Shipping
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Rare Renaissance Old Master Oil Painting c. 1600 Oil on Panel The Madonna
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Madonna
Spanish Renaissance artist, circle of El Greco (1541-1614)
circa 1600
oil on
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Modern Contemporary Renaissance by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of modern renaissance figures by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Dark neutral Oil
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Renaissance Style Head Profile Portrait of Christ Beautiful Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Head of Christ
19th Century Dutch School
oil on paper laid down on board, unframed
size: 7.5 x
Category
19th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Italian Renaissance Figurative Oil Painting 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3496 oil on board displayed in a gilt -wood frame, signed by Portidne lower right.
Image size 18
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Renaissance model" Vertical large oil painting . Realism .Figurative
Located in Oslo, NO
In this panting , I’ve drawn upon the rich texture of oil and acrylic to bring to life a moment of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Endangered Species / renaissance corset with animals oil painting
By Adrienne Sherman
Located in Burlingame, CA
. .Endangered Species is painted with oil on panel by Japanese American master painter Adrienne Sherman, whose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
Italian Early 17th Century Renaissance Baroque Oil Painting Entombment of Christ
Located in Portland, OR
An important & large Italian Baroque period oil painting on panel attributed to Daniele Crespi
Category
1620s Baroque Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 26.25 in W 52 in D 2 in
Big Water Venice Renaissance, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
day by looking at one of the most beautiful and serene oil paintings, "High water. Venice. Renaissance
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53 in W 43 in D 1 in
Harlem Renaissance Signed Ellis Original Abstract Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract painting. Oil on board, circa 1940. Signed. Image size 22L x
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34 in W 26 in D 2 in
Portrait Of A Young Woman 2 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance
By Michalina Czarniecka - Meeshell
Located in Salzburg, AT
Portrait Of A Young Woman 2 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance
Contemporary painting oil
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 0.79 in
Portrait Of A Young Woman 1 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance
By Michalina Czarniecka - Meeshell
Located in Salzburg, AT
Portrait Of A Young Woman 1 - Figurative Oil Painting, New Renaissance
Contemporary painting oil
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
'Renaissance Fair' by Don Hatfield - Vibrant Renaissance Fair Scene Painting
By Don Hatfield
Located in Carmel, CA
painting depicts a joyous moment at a Renaissance fair, featuring a cheerful figure in period costume
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Renaissance", Three Pisa-like Towers with Strange Pink Smoke Oil Painting
By Jean-Marc Boissy
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork features three Pisa-like towers at different distances, on an orange ground without reliefs and a blue sky. Some arks are sealed with green walls or vegetation. A stra...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubist Renaissance Woman - Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted portrait of a renaissance era woman by Sonia Gichner (20th Century). This piece is
Category
1980s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil
Italian Renaissance-Style Oil Painting of a White Peacock & Other Birds in Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (19th century) oil painting on canvas depicting a white peacock in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 31 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
Renaissance Still Life Oil Painting Grape Fruit Italian Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful still life oil painting in the Renaissance manner
Very bright and vivid display of grapes
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Tapestry
"My Renaissance Heart" Colorful Pop Art Oil Painting with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Renaissance Style Italian Old Master Painting Madonna & Child Tender Embrace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th/ early 20th Century Italian School
Madonna and Child
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Renaissance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
David Uessem
Summer Renaissance, 2023
Signed by artist
Oil on canvas, framed
52 x 39.4 inches
This
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Renaissance
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Materials: Oil on canvas, oil pastels, gold leaf
The creation of the picture was pushed by the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting chess round in Renaissance style around 1890
Large oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique 1890s German Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Very Large, 16th Century Allegorical Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beyond life-sized, allegorical, Renaissance figural oil painting of Summer, featuring a nymph
Category
16th Century Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Contemporary Stud Earrings with Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
painting renaissance attitude, and make any look more classic and elegant.
They can be ordered with
Category
2010s Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
19th Century Oil Portrait of an English Renaissance Lady Framed
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (19th cent) ebonized framed oil painting portrait of 17th century lady in
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Paint
18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Clip-On Earrings with Sapphires and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
give the oil painting renaissance attitude, and make any look more classic and elegant. The earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold...
Museum Quality Renaissance Masterpiece Virgin Mary & Infant Christ painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus
Italian 17th century
oil on copper, in tabernacle frame
Category
17th Century Byzantine Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylised Portrait, Peasant Girl, Impressionist Oil Painting
By European Schooled artist, Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Renaissance - Warm tone abstract mountain and waterfall landscape painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Broomfield, CO
, hinting at both mystery and discovery. This painting invites contemplation and calm, infusing any space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Youth, Portrait of Young Male, Renaissance Style Portraiture, Original Oil
By Richard Gibbons
Located in Chicago, IL
painting is framed in a substantial wooden frame with a gold accent.
Richard Gibbons
Youth
oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Renaissance of Neo Expressionisation of Klee: Contemporary Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
on how Klee would perhaps be painting if he was here today.
Oil and acrylic on canvas.
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Antique Venetian Renaissance Cardinal Ludovico Trevisan 1401-1465 Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
“ Cardinal Ludovico of Rome,-the gracious and powerful leader for its people”
The painting is oil on canvas
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 3.15 in
Reticulum - Oil Painting 1995 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Reticulum is an original colored oil painting on canvas, realized in 1995 by the Italian artist
Category
2010s Renaissance Revival Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.99 in
Eighteen Karat Gold Fig Contemporary Earrings with Topazes
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
oil painting renaissance look and are suitable for any tone of the skin.
Fig fruits are a symbol of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Emeralds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
in total.
Because of the drops the earrings give the oil painting renaissance attitude, and make
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Emerald, Beryl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, ...
18th Century Nature Morte Dutch / French Oil Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 18th century museum quality Nature Morte still life Dutch or French oil painting.
This
Category
Mid-18th Century Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Paint
"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
Italian Renaissance Painting of Our Lady of Peace, 18th Century Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A Renaissance oil painting of Our Lady of Peace, Mary with Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace on her arm
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 38.08 in W 31.7 in D 2.17 in
Post-Renaissance NO2
Located in Porto, 13
"Through Traveling You're Able To Understand The World & Find Endless Inspiration" - Lixian Cai
Lixian began to travel outside of China, documenting each place she visited through ...
Category
2010s Conceptual Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fenzoni, Painting AND preparatorial Drawing, John the Baptist, Italy Renaissance
By Ferrau Fenzoni
Located in Greven, DE
The painting and the preparatory drawing are offered together.
Provenance
Private collection
Category
16th Century Mannerist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Handmade Paper
Reticulum - Oil Painting 1994 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Reticulum is an original colored oil painting on canvas, realized in 1994 by the Italian artist
Category
1990s Renaissance Revival Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 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
Rose Gold Transformer Stud Earrings with Mint Quartz and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
give the oil painting renaissance attitude, and make any look more classic and elegant. The earrings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Clip-on Earrings with Rubies and Amethysts
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
the drops the earrings give the oil painting renaissance attitude, and make any look more classic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, 14...
Antique Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique unframed oil painting on canvas is in the Renaissance style. Two ladies are conversing
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Transformer Drop Earrings with Pink Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
. The earrings are 1,6 inches long.
Because of the drops the earrings give the oil painting renaissance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Quartz, Tourmaline, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Ro...
Original abstract oil painting by prominent searchable artist Steve McElroy.
By Steve McElroy
Located in Dallas, TX
"Girl with the Hermes Scarf" by Steve McElroy. Oil on canvas, 22 x 28 inches, painted 2025
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 22 in D 0.5 in
Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur.
Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur.
Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas. 8
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Young Italian Woman in Renaissance Costume, Oil, 8" x 6.5", Italy
By James Crandall
Located in Houston, TX
The figurative painting displays a young woman at an Italian festival. The artist shows the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dead Bird, Large Oil Painting on Canvas by Louvre Copyist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Dead Bird"
After Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805)
oil painting on canvas, late 20th century
Category
18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian Large Renaissance Nobleman Portrait
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4069 Italian nobleman oil painting
unframed
Category
1960s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th Century French Oil Painting on Copper Portrait of Noble Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady
French School, early 1700's period
oil painting on copper, unframed
copper
Category
Early 18th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Earrings with Five Carats Sapphires and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
.
Because of the drops the earrings give the oil painting renaissance attitude, and make any look more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Sapphire, Quartz, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, White G...
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many renaissance paintings include dogs to represent companionship and loyalty. Dogs were portrayed as pets or work dogs, and could also represent a symbol of social status. Find a selection of renaissance-era art from some of the world’s top dealers 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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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, 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.
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- 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.
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The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.
Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces
The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of Walasse Ting
Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.
In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated
Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.
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