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Deja Vu #6 Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting by Judith North, 2022
Located in Deddington, GB
Deja Vu #6 by Judith North [2022]
Deja Vu is a series of abstract paintings which aim to capture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Finding Space #14, Judith North, Original Abstract Oil Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
of the light, space and atmosphere inside.
Judith North’s paintings often explore interior and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Deja Vu #1, Judith North, Oil on Canvas Abstract Painting, Geometric Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
Deja Vu #1 by Judith North [2022]
Deja Vu is a series of abstract paintings which aim to capture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Deja Vu #3, Judith North, Contemporary painting, Abstract geometric art
Located in Deddington, GB
Deja Vu #3 by Judith North [2022]
Deja Vu is a series of abstract paintings which aim to capture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Judith North, Finding space #1, Original Abstract Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
of the light, space and atmosphere inside.
udith North’s paintings often explore interior and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Finding Space #13, Judith North, Original Abstract Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
of the light, space and atmosphere inside.
Judith North’s paintings often explore interior and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Deja Vu #4, Judith North, Original painting, Contemporary art, Abstract art
Located in Deddington, GB
Deja Vu #4 by Judith North [2022]
Deja Vu is a series of abstract paintings which aim to capture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Oil Painting by Charles James Parry "A North Wales River"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Charles James Parry "A North Wales River" 1824 -1894 London born painter of rural
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36.5 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Oil Painting by James Poole "A River in North Wales"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by James Poole "A River in North Wales" 1804 - 1886 Poole was a Sheffield painter of
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Judith North, The Conviction of Things Not Seen #3, Original Abstract Art
Located in Deddington, GB
The Conviction of Things Not Seen #3 by Judith North [2021]
Original
Oil on canvas
Image size: H:80
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Judith North, The Conviction of Things Not Seen #2, Original Abstract Art
Located in Deddington, GB
The Conviction of Things Not Seen #2 by Judith North [2021]
Original
Oil on canvas
Image size: H:80
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Judith North, Finding space #11, Abstract Art, Green, Blue and Brown Art
Located in Deddington, GB
atmosphere inside.
Judith North’s paintings are available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Judith
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 0.91 in
California Landscape Oil Painting by John Budicin North Park Kendall
By John Budicin
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
North Park, Kendall
oil/canvas laid to panel
image 9 x 12
Purchased from the artist in 2003. This
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.5 in
Oil Painting Pair by Frank Hillyard Swinstead "Stonehaven North Britain"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair by Frank Hillyard Swinstead "Stonehaven North Britain" RBA 1862 - 1937. Studied
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Oil Painting, Bruno Jüttner, Nude of a North African young Lady
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting, Bruno Jüttner, nude of a North African young lady
Rare half-nude by the well
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century North African river landscape oil painting of a man using a Shadoof
By David Bates b.1840
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
time in North Africa painting, producing a number of works from his travels. His style and subjects
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.25 in W 36.25 in D 2.5 in
Cattle in a Landscape North Africa - British 20s Post Impressionist oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
This superb vibrant Post Impressionist African landscape oil painting is by noted British artist
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
North tower Hiller Moor, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
enjoy being out and about in the moors, a wonderful place to relax and paint. Signed lower right. Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
North Tower Hille Moor, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
This I started as a plein air painting in Juni 2021, finally finished in my Studio in 2022. I love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Caernarfon Castle, North Wales, landscape original oil painting
By Tim Woodcock-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
Tim Woodcock-Jones
Caernarfon Castle
Original Landscape Painting
Oil on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 61cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24.02 in W 30.32 in D 0.79 in
Scarborough, North Beach with Oil on Canvas, Painting by Malcom Ludvigsen
Located in Deddington, GB
painting by Malcom Ludvigsen. It’s a proper plein-air oil painting, painted on the spot from Scarborough
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Antique Painting by Louis LeJeune. North German Landscape. Oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting by Louis LeJeune. North German landscape.
Oil on canvas.
Dimensions without
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Historic Haleiwa" North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil Painting by Jacobus Baas
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sun drenched oil painted on location on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii by noted California and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Welsh landscape oil painting of cattle by the River Llugwy, North Wales
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Walter J Watson
British, (1877-1963)
On the Llugwy, North Wales
Oil on canvas, signed & dated
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27 in W 37 in D 3.5 in
Alfred Walter Williams, Barmouth Sands, North Wales, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by British artist Alfred Walter Williams (1824-1905) depicts an
Category
1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"North.Yellow lights" Large landscape oil painting . Impasto . Impressionism
Located in Oslo, NO
In the embrace of twilight, I layered oil to capture the serene dance between light and shadow. My
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
"North. Northern blue."Original impressionistic landscape. Impasto oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I dove into the raw majesty of the northern landscape, melding figurative
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nadezda Stupina"North. Northern blue."Original impressionistic landscape. Impasto oil painting, 2020
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
"Fresh Pineapple" North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil Painting by Jacobus Baas
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sun drenched oil painted on location on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii by noted California and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
North Sea - Ultramarine Blue, Contemporary Conceptual, Minimalistic Oil Painting
By Agnieszka Korejba
Located in Salzburg, AT
The painting is corresponding most closely to the first photo on the 1stdibs page A professional
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Oil Painting by "A Stream near Buxton"
By Henry William Henley
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Henry William Henley "A Stream near Buxton" 1877 -1892 Henry William Henley was a
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rain To The North" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Oil Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
Leigh Ann Van Fossan's "Rain To The North" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lush Grazing, North Park (Colorado) Rocky Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By James Emery Greer
Located in Denver, CO
, an original oil painting by renowned landscape artist James Emery Greer, created in the 1980s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.5 in W 38.5 in D 2.5 in
North Myers and East 15th, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2024
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Orange, CA
North Myers and East 15th, Oil on Canvas Painting by Rebekah Andrade, 2024
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pastel, Acrylic
Assouan - French Orientalist Egypt North Africa Antique Market Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
studied painting and music and became a well known Orientalist painter and North African musicologist
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
North Point (Abstract painting)
By Adrienn Krahl
Located in London, GB
North Point (Abstract painting)
Acrylic, oil pastel and charcoal on canvas
Artwork exclusive to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting North African Town & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Title: Figures in a North African street scene
Medium: oil painting on thin board
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Conviction of Things Not Seen #5, Modern Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
The Conviction of Things Not Seen #5 by Judith North [2022]
original
Oil, oil bar and chinagraph
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Pencil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
North Wind - Landscape Painting Canvas Oil Paint Colors Grey White
By Zlata Shyshman
Located in Sofia, BG
"North wind" is an impressionist painting, oil on canvas by Maestro Zlata Shyshman.
About the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Craster From The North Northumberland Colorist Tradition Framed Oil Painting
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Donald McIntyre.
English ( b.1923 - d.2009 ).
Craster From North. Northumberland.
Oil On Board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.87 in W 33.86 in D 1.19 in
Deja Vu #7 Cliff Path, Abstract Landscape Painting, Geometric Artwork, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
original abstract paintings available online and in our gallery at Wychwood Art. Judith North’s paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
The Conviction of Things Not Seen #1, Modern Style Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
and hand-made models.
Judith North’s paintings often explore interior and exterior spaces or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
North African Town - Mid 20th Century French Orientalist Figures Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1940's French oil on board by Rosette Chicotot depicting figures in a North African
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Traditional North African Lady in Headdress Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Orientalist,
signed and dated (19)98
oil on canvas
dated 98'
framed: 39 x 31 inches
canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Very Fine Orientalist Oil on Canvas "The Slave Market" a North African Scene
By Otto Pilny
Located in LA, CA
Otto Pilny (Swiss, 1866-1936) A very fine orientalist oil on canvas "The Slave Market", depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venus of the North- original impressionistic wildlife oil painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
overall sense of enchantment that permeates the painting.
"Venus of the North" is a captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 1.97 in
Large Orientalist Oil Painting North African Algeria Nude Tattooed Berber Women
By Etienne Dinet
Located in Portland, OR
A large & important Orientalist oil painting by Nasreddine Dinet (born Alphonse-Etienne Dinet
Category
1910s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 41 in W 53 in D 2.5 in
Up North - contemporary figurative oil painting nude joggers at the sea
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Up North" is a 2019 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist Michael Pröpper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Pencil
H 47.25 in W 49.22 in D 1.97 in
New England Town Scene Oil Painting by listed artist Emile Gruppe (1896-1978)
Located in Baltimore, MD
of the region.
This oil on board, dating to ca. 1930’s depicts a town scene likely north of Boston
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A Little Longer, " Oil Painting
By Karen Offutt
Located in Denver, CO
Karen Offutt's "A Little Longer" is an original, handmade painting that depicts a feminine figure
Category
2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed Oil on Canvas "North Star" by Michael Francis Reagan
Located in Savannah, GA
himself joined the Navy at the age of seventeen during the Vietnam War and afterwards studied painting at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"We Lost the North", Wood Crack, Compass, Money, Flower, Symbolism Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named « We lost the North », this symbolist oil painting on canvas represents a great fracture
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Antique Orientalist Oil Painting of a Street Scene by A. L. Mielich
Located in London, GB
Antique Orientalist oil painting of a street scene by A. L. Mielich
Austrian, c. 1900
Canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 1.97 in
Large American Orientalist Oil Painting of a Courtyard by F. A. Bridgman
By Frederick Arthur Bridgman
Located in London, GB
Large American Orientalist oil painting of a courtyard by F. A. Bridgman
American, c. 1900
Canvas
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37.41 in W 42.52 in D 3.35 in
Girl And Chapel In North Wales Welsh Post Impressionist Colourist Oil Painting
By Donald McIntyre
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Donald McIntyre.
English ( b.1923 - d.2009 ).
Girl And Chapel, North Wales.
Oil On Card.
Signed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.49 in W 22.84 in D 1.09 in
A Skyline's Tale - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On the Conwy - 19th Century Oil Painting Exhibition RBA Landscape of North Wales
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘On the Conwy, North Wales’ by Charles Smith (1841-1917)
The painting is signed by the artist and
Category
1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Girl, 1954 Oil Painting by Ernest Crichlow
By Ernest Crichlow
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ernest Crichlow, American (1914 - 2005)
Title: Portrait of a Girl
Year: 1954
Medium: Oil on
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The North Cliffs In Cornwall The Wild Cornish Atlantic Coast Framed Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
original oil on board painting by Robert Jones features the cliffs on the north Cornish coast. Like many of
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.09 in W 38.39 in D 0.79 in
The Approaching Gale On The Scheldt Estuary Framed North Sea Marine Oil Painting
By Arthur Joseph Meadows
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
).
Frame size 21.9 inches x 35.8 inches ( 55.5cm x 91cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.86 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
A View from Crystal Cove, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a studio painting I've done from my painting from Crystal Cove. It's one of Southern
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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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