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Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil painting by unknown artist signed from the 1970s Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
H 24.81 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 in
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil on canvas, Austria second half of the 19th century. Dimension painting only: 30 x 23 cm.
Category

Antique 1850s Paintings

Oil Painting by Unknown Artist
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist
H 13 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
Large Scale Abstract Encaustic/Oil Painting
By Sacha Thebaud Tebo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large Scale Abstract Encaustic/Oil Painting by unknown artist, 37 x 54 unframed.
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

19 Century Scottish Or English River Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fine quality antique oil painting by unknown artist , much admired and celebrated River landscape
Category

Antique Early 1900s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

'Constructivist Abstract', by unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 43 x 44 inch oil on canvas painting entitled 'Constructivist Abstract' features an energetic
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fall Palette, Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas by Unknown Artist
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unknown Artist - Fall Palette, Year: 1959, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed, titled and dated in
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting by unknown artist, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. In original condition, with
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting by unknown artist, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. Ilegible signature. In original
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting by unknown artist, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. Handsigned. Ilegible signature. In
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Esteve Serrat Paxinc painting. Made in Spain, circa 1979. Hand signed by the author In
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

'Historic Sailing Ship, ' by Unknown, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
seafoam as the waves break against the bow of the ship. The artist is unknown. The painting is framed
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

'European Street Scene', by Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This signed 25.5" x 29.5" oil on canvas painting is by an unknown artist as the signature is
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Winter Scene (Title Unknown)-Oil Painting on Canvas, Initialed/Dated by Artist
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Oil Painting on Canvas on Canvas. Initialed and dated by the artist. The piece is in Good Condition
Category

Early 2000s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Waterlilies" Oil Painting by Incognito Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
This striking oil painting seems to take on the depth, serene colors, and reflection of the pure
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Still life, unknown artist
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by the seller, NY & LA --
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

GIRL UNKNOWN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
Portrait of an unknown girl :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Into the Unknown, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, greenInto the UnknownMorgan FiteOil painting on stretched canvasPainting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Oil on Canvas Painting, Unknown Artist, 1956, Danish Midcentury
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting an enigmatic oil on canvas painting created by an unknown Danish artist made in 1956
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Oil on Canvas Painting, Unknown Danish Artist, Late 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
This oil on canvas painting by an unknown Danish artist, made in the late 19th century, is a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Depth Unknown, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
deep someone's inner self runs. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Spaniel and Sleeping Cat' , Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting, 19th c.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This classic English school 12 x 16 in. Oil on Canvas framed painting features a pet Spaniel and
Category

Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nineteenth Century Landscape of a River Bank by an Unknown Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unknown (American, nineteenth century) River Bank Oil on canvas, 9 x 13 1/2 inches Framed: 13 1/2
Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'French Constructivist Geometric Abstract, ' by Unknown, Oil on Paper
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed 26.5" x 31" oil painting by an unknown French constructivist artist uses a dynamic
Category

Mid-20th Century Constructivist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Abstract Oil Painting, Contemporary British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Abstract Oil Painting, Mythical Style, Signed. British School, indistinctly signed. Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cubist Sea Blue Oil Painting, British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Sea Blue Oil Painting, British Artist By British artist 'KD', 20th Century Signed by the
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Witness to the Unknown" (2023) by Austin Howlett, Oil Painting, Nocturne
Located in Denver, CO
Austin Howlett's "Witness to the Unknown" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an icy
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
" Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, XXth Century. " Large painting, oil on canvas
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, XXth Century. Large painting, oil on canvas
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Unknown artist. Oil on canvas. Field of flowers. After "Irises" by V. van Gogh
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil on canvas. Field of flowers. After "Irises" (1889) by Vincent van Gogh Post
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Landscape Beach Town Oil on Canvas Painting Signed by Artist Austin
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning oil on canvas painting portraying a panoramic view of a town by the beach. The painting
Category

1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th century oil painting entitled The Unknown Corner
Located in London, GB
19.50 inches Pryde began his career as a graphic artist, working on advertising campaigns in
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unknown Fort, Mythscape, Series of Structures, Oil painting by Amitabh "In Stock"
By Amitabh Sengupta
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Amitabh Sengupta - Unknown Fort - 48 x 48 inches (unframed size) Oil on canvas ** This work will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Oil Painting, "Spread Your Wings Into The Unknown"
By Charlene Mosley
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind realistic oil portrait by San Diego artist, Charlene Mosley. Its dimensions
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Horse Oil on Canvas Painting Titled "Moonlight Sonata" Signed by Artist
Located in Plainview, NY
An abstract oil on canvas painting titled " Moonlight Sonata" by the prolific contemporary artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Oil Painting of the Crusifiction by Listed Artist-Theo
Located in Water Mill, NY
Oil painting of the Crusifiction by Listed Artist-Theo in chrome frame.
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil on Canvas After Tamara's De Lempicka's Blue Woman with Guitar, Unknown
Located in Jacksonville, FL
This piece is an original Oil Painting on canvas after Tamara's De Lempicka's "Blue Woman with
Category

20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Countryside Farmette Painting by Mystery European Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery European Artist Untitled (Countryside Farmette), c. 1880 Oil on canvas 12 x 10 in. Framed
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charming Abstract Expressionist Painting by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled, 20th Century Oil on canvas 38 x 36 x 1 1/2 in.
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life Oil Painting by Listed Artists Almicar Salomon Zorrilla
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1978 oil still life painting by renowned Peruvian painter Almicar Salomon Zorrilla. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

20thc Signed Cow Oil Painting Listed Artist
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20thc oil painting on board by listed artist C. Wood a California artist. Fantastic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Unknown - Series#15#60-Unknown.0423, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Kris Haas
Located in Yardley, PA
as elegant as the words but they work, for me. This painting has a relatively calm feel to it or
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Antique American School Female Artist Abstract Expressionist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique modernist abstract painting by Elsie Orfuss (Born 1913). Oil on canvas. Signed on verso
Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Catholics by The Sea Painting Signed by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled (Catholics), c. 20th century Oil on canvas 20 x 20 in. Framed: 25 x 25 x 1
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, "Le Peintre à son Chevalet".
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, "Le Peintre à son Chevalet". Large painting, oil
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Landscape Oil Painting California Artist Meyer Straus
Located in Toledo, OH
Mountainous landscape with stream by California artist Meyer Straus 1831- 1905. Straus was bon in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American High Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Modernist Painting "Mermaid" by Yugoslav artist Uros Toskovic, oil on cardboard
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an modernist oil painting titled "Mermaid", painted by a well known
Category

Vintage 1950s Serbian Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Deep Unknown - Painting by Adriano Bernetti da Vila - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Deep Unknown is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Adriano Bernetti da Vila in 2020
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unknown Experience -Painting by Adriano Bernetti da Vila - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Unknown Experience is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Adriano Bernetti da Vila
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unknown Energy - Painting by Adriano Bernetti da Vila - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Unknown Energy is an original artwork realized by the Italian artist Adriano Bernetti da Vila in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage American Modernist Artist Studio Nude Women Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist artist studio scene. Framed. Oil and watercolor on paper. Signed. Image size, 22.5H
Category

1960s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil on Canvas Painting of a Home Porch Signed by Artist in Gilt Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
An 1980's gorgeous oil on canvas painting of a home porch. The painting depicting a view of an
Category

1980s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unknown. Oil on canvas. 42, 5x55, 8 cm.
Located in Riga, LV
Unknown. Oil on canvas. 42,5x55,8 cm. Georgs Barkans (1925-2010) Textile artist, architect, artist
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-20th Century Cubism Abstract Oil Painting, Multi Coloured, British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubism Abstract Oil Painting, Multi Coloured, British Artist British School, 20th century Oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorful Oil Painting by the Artist Leif Bjerregaard "Where angels Dance"
Located in Lejre, DK
A vibrant and captivating oil painting by the renowned artist Leif Bjerregaard, created in 1995 and
Category

1990s Danish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Washington Color School Style Painting by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist, Style of Washington Color School Untitled, c. Later 20th Century Oil on canvas 22 x
Category

20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Art Nouveau Ballerina Painting by Mystery European Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery European Artist Untitled, c. 20th Century Oil on canvas board 31 x 22 3/4 in. Framed: 36 1
Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Abstract Splatter Painting, c. 1980s, by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Untitled, c. 1980s Oil on canvas 43 1/2 x 55 1/2 in.
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Handsome Man Oil Painting by Mid Century Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful mid century painting of a handsome man was painted in the 1950s. The subject was the
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mid Century Modern Seascape Oil Painting Signed by the Artist. C 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seascape Oil Painting Signed by the Artist, Wilson. Circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique American School Trompe L'Oeil Artist Studio Interior Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted American modernist still life oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image
Category

1920s Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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There is a broad range of oil paintings by unknown artists for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Modern and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil paintings by unknown artists that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, black, beige, gray and more. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

How Much are Oil Paintings By Unknown Artists?

Prices for pieces in our collection of oil paintings by unknown artists start at $195 and top out at $9,245 with the average selling for $1,699.
Questions About Oil Paintings By Unknown Artists
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.

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