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1600's Flemish Old Master Oil Painting The Virgin & Child Mastertpiece Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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oil painting on canvas
canvas: 37 x 30 inches
provenance: private collection, Paris, France
condition
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44 in W 36 in D 1 in
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
Huge 1600's Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Tobias & The Angel Baroque Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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oil painting on canvas, 43.5 x 59.25 inches
condition: very good, restored and ready to enjoy
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43.5 in W 59.25 in D 1 in
Fine 1600's Italian Baroque Master Portrait of Child with Pet Dog Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Child with Pet Dog
Italian School, early 1600's
circle of Annibale Carracci (1560
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1600's French Old Master Oil Painting Nude Figures in Landscape Oil on Panel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figures in Wooded Landscape
French School, 17th century
oil on wood panel, framed
framed: 25.5
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Pietà Religious Jesus Lama 16/17th Century Paint Oil on table Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Giovan Bernardo Lama (Naples, 1536-1600 ca.)
The Pietà oil on panel 51 x 41 cm. Antique frame
Category
16th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
To the Calvary with Madaleine - Oil on Canvas by Ippolito Borghese - Early 1600
By Ippolito Borghese
Located in Roma, IT
To the Calvary with Maddalena is a superb and impressive original oil painting on canvas, realized
Category
Early 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44.3 in W 34.26 in D 0.99 in
The Primitive Reformers - Oil on Canvas by English School Master 1600/1700
Located in Roma, IT
The primitive Reformers is an interesting, rare and original oil painting on canvas, realized by an
Category
Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25.4 in W 9.22 in D 0.79 in
Battle of Cavalries - Oil Paint by F. Graziani (Ciccio Napoletano) - Late 1600
By Francesco Graziani
Located in Roma, IT
Fascinating scene of battle between cavalries with the typical broad and concise brush stroke by Graziani, who is able to create brilliant points of colour. This composition is very ...
Category
Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 18.12 in D 0.6 in
Annunciation Bonini Paint Oil in canvas Old master 17th Century Leonardo Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Girolamo Bonini, called Anconitano (Ancona, circa 1600 - Bologna 1680)
Annunciation (or Madonna of
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Circa 1600
Located in Firenze, IT
Italian painting.
Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane.
Late XVI - Early 17th century.
Oil on
Category
18th Century and Earlier Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Painting Saint Veronica and the Holy Veil 1600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on Canvas. Tuscan school of the seventeenth century.
According to Christian tradition, St. Veronica was, the "pious woman" who, seeing the passion of Jesus carrying the cross and...
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Of A Gentleman Holding Flowers, circa 1600 Flemish School
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of A Gentleman Holding Flowers, circa 1600
Flemish School
Large circa 1600 Flemish
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Port Landscape, circa 1690 School of Claude LORRAIN (1600-1682) Claude
By Claude Lorrain
Located in Blackwater, GB
Sunset Port Landscape, circa 1690
after Claude LORRAIN (1600-1682)
Huge 17th/18th Century
Category
17th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Of Charles I Of England (1600-1649) Wearing The Order Of The Garter
By Anthony van Dyck
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Charles I Of England (1600-1649) Wearing The Order Of The Garter, 17th Century
circle
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Possible Portrait of William Shakespeare
Located in London, GB
Oil on oak panel
Image size: 17 1/4 x 22 1/4 inches (44 x 56.5 cm)
Period oak frame
This is a
Category
Early 1600s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil
Abraham and the Sacrifice of His Son Isaac by Adriaen Van Stalbemt, C. 1605-1610
Located in Stockholm, SE
this painting, I am convinced that it was painted by the Flemish painter Adriaen van Stalbemt.
The
Category
Early 1600s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Huge 18th Century Classical Italianate Arcadian Landscape Figures & Buildings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
1600-1682)
oil painting on canvas: 28 x 36 inches
framed: 39.5 by 47 inches
presented in ornate gilt
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Extraordinary Oil Painting on Canvas Depicting Still Life Paolo Paoletti 1600
Located in Barletta, IT
Extraordinary oil painting on canvas depicting still life. It is a work of Paolo Paoletti, an
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 35.44 in W 42.13 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Painting Oil on Canvas Signed Flemish Coeval Frame, 1600
By Dirck van Delen
Located in Torino, Torino
17th Century Painting, Oil on Canvas depicting Palace interior In Tuscany with figures, Signed
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
Circa 1600 Italian Oil Sketch Master Drawing by Pietro Sorri Pentecost Design
Located in Gouda, NL
Pietro Sorri (San Gusmè c.1556 - 1622 Siena)
The Pentecost
Pen and brown ink and oil paint on
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil
Portrait Painting of Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert - 17th Century Old Master in Oil
By Cornelis van Haarlem
Located in Arles, FR
"Portrait of Dirck Volckertsz"
Dutch Mannerist Golden Age Old Master Oil Painting on Chamfered
Category
Early 1600s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Three Eldest Children of King Charles I (1600 -1649)
By (After) Anthony Van Dyck
Located in Bristol, GB
The Three Eldest Children of Charles I
The Three Eldest Children of Charles I is an oil painting on
Category
Early 20th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Martyrdom of Saint Ursula — Italian Painting
Located in Cattolica, RN
Martyrdom of Saint Ursula — Italian Painting
1600 circa, oil on canvas
cm 147x102
Saint Ursula
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Venus with two Cupids Carring Arrows and Bow — Italian Painting
Located in Cattolica, RN
Venus with two Cupids Carring Arrows and Bow — Italian Painting
1600 circa, oil on canvas
cm
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 40.16 in W 57.88 in D 1.58 in
"Still Life, Fruits and Flowers" — Italian Painting
Located in Cattolica, RN
"Still Life, Fruits and Flowers" — Italian Painting
1600 circa, oil on canvas
Enframed in a gold
Category
17th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The appearance of Jesus to St. Peter on the shores of the Tiberias' Lake
Located in Cattolica, RN
painting, 1600 circa, oil on canvas — cm 34x96
Enframe with a gold-leaf wooden frame of the same period
Category
17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 13.39 in W 37.8 in D 0.99 in
circa 1600 Huge Italian Old Master Oil Painting on Canvas The Miraculous Catch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Miraculous Catch of Fish
Italian School, circa 1600
circle of Pozzoserrato (1550-1605)
oil
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
North Italian c.1600's Old Master Oil Painting - Ecce Homo Christ with Thorns
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ecce Homo
North Italian School, circa 1600
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 18.5 x 14.5
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
H 21.75 in W 18 in D 1 in
Antiques Paintings Oil Canvas, Rare Portraits of the Cigalini Family Italy, 1600
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique oil paintings on canvas, from the 17th century with specific dates on each portrait
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 66.93 in W 53.15 in D 3.15 in
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Apollo That Dazzles Marsyas Painting, 1600
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from 17th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting a mythological subject
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 45.67 in W 35.83 in D 2.76 in
Massive 1600's Dutch Golden Age Old Master Oil Painting Figures in Chateau Park
By David Vinckboons
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vinckboons (Dutch 1576-1632)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas measures: 55 x 82.5 inches (140 x 210cm
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Heinrich Mühlegg, Monogrammed & dated 1600, Oil on panel, Gentleman
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Heinrich Mühlegg, the younger (c.1575-1654), Monogrammed and dated 1600
By Lorenz
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
H 31.11 in W 25.79 in D 1.58 in
Italian Oil Painting on Canvas of the Blessed Virgin Immaculate from 1600
Located in Milano, MI
Oil painting on canvas depicting the Blessed Immaculate Virgin with the crown of twelve stars and
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Classical Roman Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Oil Painting on Canvas Depicting a Member of Cigalini Family 1600, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient oil painting on canvas depicting the bust of a high member of the Cigalini family, called
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Virgin Mary with Child and Young Saint John Oil on Canvas 1600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. North-Italian School (Ferrara?).
The Virgin Mary had been placed in the middle of
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine 1600's Dutch/ Flemish Old Master Oil Painting Head Portrait of Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Thomasz. Key (Dutch, 1544, Antwerp – after 1589)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 20 x 16 inches
canvas: 17 x
Category
16th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
FINE 1600's FLEMISH OLD MASTER OIL ON CRADLED PANEL - HEAD PORTRAIT THE VIRGIN
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Virgin"
Flemish School, early 1600's
oil painting on wood panel, framed
painting: 13 x 10
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
EARLY 1600'S ITALIAN OLD MASTER OIL - ADORATION OF THE MAGI NATIVITY SCENE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Adoration of the Magi"
Italian School, early 17th century
oil painting on canvas, laid to
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FINE 1600's FLEMISH OLD MASTER OIL ON CRADLED PANEL - HEAD PORTRAIT THE VIRGIN
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Virgin"
Flemish School, early 1600's
oil painting on wood panel, framed
painting: 13 x 10
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antiques Paintings Oil Canvas, Rare Portraits of the Cigalini Family Italy, 1600
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Set of 4 Ancient oil paintings on canvas, from the 17th century with specific dates on each
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 92.52 in W 51.19 in D 1.97 in
Follower of Frans Floris, Samson and Delilah, Oil on Canvas, circa 1600
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Flemish, circa 1600, old master oil on canvas of large-scale by a follower of Frans Floris the
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Setting by Marcantonio Franceschini Cupid Oil on Canvas End 1600 - Early 1700
Located in Milan, IT
'Cupid shooting an arrow', oil on canvas. First canvas, restored and reinforced canvas in the
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with Shepherds and Flocks - Oil on Canvas by Flemish Master - 1600
Located in Roma, IT
second half of the XVII Century.
Oil on canvas.
Signed "C. Hamers" on the lower right corner.
Frame
Category
17th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 45.28 in W 65.36 in D 0.79 in
Beheaded St. John the Baptist Oil on Canvas Neapolitan School Mid 1600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The painting recalls the examples by Josè De Ribera (1558/97-1652), insisting on the
Category
Mid-17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.56 in W 32.68 in D 2.76 in
Lament Over The Dead Christ Oil On Canvas North Italy School 1600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. North Italian School.
Inserted in a late Renaissance landscape, the composition of
Category
17th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60.24 in W 56.3 in D 2.76 in
Port View with Tower - Original Oil on Canvas by Adriaen van Der Cabel - 1600
By Adriaen van der Cabel
Located in Roma, IT
Port View with Tower is a superb original oil painting on canvas, realized at the turn of the
Category
17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.18 in W 18.51 in D 0.6 in
16/17th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting on Panel The Virgin Mary
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Mary"
Italian School, early 1600's
oil painting on wood panel, framed
painting: 7.5 x 5.25 inches
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Still Life with Flowers Fruit and Roosters Giovanni Agostino Cassana 1600
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. According to the depicted subject, the painting leads back to Giovanni Agostino
Category
17th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 46.46 in W 56.3 in D 2.37 in
Large 17th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Saint Augustine
Located in Dallas, TX
This large oil on canvas painting from the 1600’s portrays Saint Augustine in his library. The
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
C.1960 Italian Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
C.1960 Italian Oil Painting on Canvas with Bold Contrasted Colors
Category
Antique Early 1600s Italian Modern Decorative Art
The Wedding at Cana Huge early 1600's Florentine Old Master Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Wedding at Cana"
Italian School, early 1600's
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 18 x 40
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1600's Flemish Old Master Oil Painting on Canvas The Nativity Birth of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beautiful and early 1600's Flemish Old Master oil painting depicting the Nativity: The Birth of Christ. We
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rare Ten x Profile Portraits Italian Renaissance Ladies circa 1600 oil on wood
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on wood panel, unframed
each wood panel: 14.5 x 16 inches
Provenance: Private collection
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Enormous 1600's Italian Old Master Oil Painting St. John the Baptist Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Caravaggio (Italian, 1571-1610)
oil painting on canvas: 76 x 50 inches
antique gilt frame: 80 x 55 inches
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 80 in W 55 in D 1 in
Egyptian Monkey l, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Cynthia Burke
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting of a Monkey in an Egyptian turban . Frame is gold leafed and hand painted :: Painting
Category
Early 1600s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still-Life Flowers Picart 17th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Jean-Michel Picart (Antwerp, 1600 - Paris, 1682)
Still Life of Flowers
Oil on canvas
85 x 73 cm
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 1600's Italian Old Master Saint Clare of Assisi
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St. Clare of Assisi (1194-1253)
Italian School, early 1600's
oil painting on copper
framed
framed
Category
Early 17th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
The Martyrdom of Saint Barbara Oil on Canvas Italian School 1600 - 1700
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. The scene depicts the martyrdom of the young woman at the hand of her Dioscuro and
Category
Late 17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.17 in W 38.98 in D 1.58 in
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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.)
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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