Oil Paintings By Unknown Artists
Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings
Canvas
Antique 1850s Paintings
20th Century Paintings
Oil
Antique Early 1900s Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Oil
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Linen, Oil
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Canvas
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century Danish Romantic Paintings
Canvas
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
Late 19th Century English School Animal Paintings
Oil, Canvas
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Constructivist Abstract Paintings
Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Oil, Panel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Late 20th Century Unknown Paintings
Canvas
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
20th Century Paintings
Canvas
20th Century Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Oil
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1970s Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Paintings
Acrylic
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Acrylic
1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Antique Early 19th Century North American High Victorian Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1950s Serbian Modern Paintings
Wood
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Oil
1960s Modern Nude Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1980s Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Oil
1990s Danish Art Deco Paintings
Canvas, Paint
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil, Board
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Canvas, Paint
1920s Realist Interior Paintings
Canvas, Oil
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How Much are Oil Paintings By Unknown Artists?
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, 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, 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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, 2024The 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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