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Impressionist Antique American Oil Painting Philadelphia Female Artist 1918
By Clara Elizabeth Sackett
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning impressionist oil painting by listed female artist Clara Elizabeth Sackett.
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
“Philadelphia”
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Edward Stratton Holloway original oil on board “Philadelphia”. Signed . Condition of the
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pennypack Creek Philadelphia Impressionist Painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Harald Grote.
Pennypack Creek I
Oil on masonite, panel, 12 x 16 inches.
Signed and dated lower
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Green Landscape, Expressionist Painting by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Green Landscape" is a landscape painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
Afternoon at Fairmount Park Philadelphia Impressionist Painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Harald Grote.
Afternoon at Fairmount Park
Oil on masonite, panel, 12 x 16 inches.
Signed and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Philadelphia Market
Located in Greenville, DE
Edward L. Loper Jr. was a self-taught artist, while being strongly influenced by his father's later work.
39" x 39" Framed
Signed lower right.
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morning Walk on the Manyaunk Philadelphia Bridge Impressionist Oil Painting
By Christopher Willett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist large Philadelphia - A brisk morning walk under the Manayunk bridge. A bundled up man
Category
Late 20th Century American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 23.75 in W 29.75 in D 1.5 in
Manayunk PA Philadelphia Landscape
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Laura M. GREENWOOD (1897-1951).
Green Lane Bridge, Manayunk, Philadelphia PA.
Oil on canvas, 16
Category
1930s Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Of Philadelphia, 17th Century Probably Philadelphia Carey Of Aske Hall
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Blackwater, GB
Portrait Of Philadelphia, 17th Century
Probably Philadelphia Carey Of Aske Hall, Richmond, North
Category
17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Amercan Merchant Ship in Philadelphia Harbor
By Thomas Birch
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
maritime subjects, mainly the busy waterways of Philadelphia Harbor. Here we see one of those scenes- a
Category
1840s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Hazy Morning Manayunk Philadelphia Landscape
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Hazy Morning, Manayunk by Philadelphia artist, John Bekavac (?-2011).
Oil on linen, Canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Benjamin Eisenstat, New York/Philadelphia Artist, Oil on Board, 1981
By Benjamin Eisenstat
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Philadelphia's University of the Arts where he taught drawing, painting and illustration, served as the chair of
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite
H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
Franklin's Return to Philadelphia in 1785
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Unsigned
Franklin's Return to Philadelphia in 1785.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Trees at Sunset', Large Oil, Philadelphia Museum, Yale, PAFA Op-Ed Woman Artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
national museums including the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Edna Wright Andrade first studied at the
Category
1950s Op Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
"Declaration Of Independence" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View on the Delaware River Opposite Philadelphia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
JAMES THORP FLAHERTY
(American, 1836 1904)
On the Delaware Opposite Philadelphia
Oil on canvas, 5 3
Category
1880s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Vessel Entering Anchorage Through Drawbridge." Philadelphia Whiskey Ad
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Fort Washington, PA
oil paint organization. Reilly studied with Frank DuMond at the Art Students League of New York. He
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometric Abstract #8, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #8" is a 60 x 40 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 60 in W 40 in D 2 in
Geometric Abstract #3, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #3" is a 59.5 x 40 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 61 in W 41.5 in D 2 in
Geometric Abstract #1, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #1" is a 60 x 40 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 60 in W 40 in D 2 in
Geometric Abstract #7, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #7" is a 30 x 48 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Geometric Abstract #6, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #6" is a 30 x 48 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Geometric Abstract #5, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #5" is a 68 x 38 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Geometric Abstract #4, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #4" is a 30.5 x 48 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Geometric Abstract #2, multi colored, Philadelphia artist
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Geometric Abstract #2" is a 30 x 48 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Biomorphic Abstract #1 by Philadelphia Expressionist Painter
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Biomorphic Abstract #1" is a 46 x 30 inches oil on canvas work by Philadelphia artist Morris Lewis
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47 in W 41 in D 2.5 in
Jim's Steaks Philadelphia Iconic Restaurant
By Mark Schiff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
and the Philadelphia Art Show. His paintings have been shown at Nassau County Museum of Art on Long
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Knee Socks Girl, Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Knee Sock Girl" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Young Man, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Young Man" is an oil on canvas portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Harness Racer at Belmont Park 1884, Philadelphia
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Park in Philadelphia, which had a very active harness racing course established in 1880. It also
Category
1880s Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressionist Still Life by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Harmon. The 28.25" x 24.25" oil on board painting is framed in a new black wood frame.
Bernard Harmon was
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 34.25 in W 30.25 in D 1.5 in
Presenting Captured Yorktown Battle Flags - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Fort Washington, PA
value studies and chroma organization are still taught as the primary methods of oil paint organization
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Abstract #8, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #8" is a 50 x 28 inches oil on canvas work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Provincetown, American Impressionist Townscape by "Philadelphia Ten" Painter
By Nancy Maybin Ferguson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Provincetown" is a 12 x 11 3/4 inches, oil on board impressionist street scene by American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #1, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #1" is a 40 x 60 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #2, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #2" is a 42 x 50 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #5, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #5" is a 50 x 60 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #4, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #4" is a 46 x 62 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #3, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #3" is a 50 x 55 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Expressionist Abstract #6, multi colored, Philadelphia artist, signed
By Morris Lewis Blackman
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Expressionist Abstract #6" is a 40 x 60 inches oil on board work by Philadelphia artist Morris
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Patterns and Stripes, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Patterns and Stripes" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 46 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Patterns and Shapes, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Patterns and Shapes" is a portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 46 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
Seated Figure, Male Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Seated Figure" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 48" x
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 56 in W 43.75 in D 2 in
Self Portrait, Expressionist Figurative Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Self Portrait" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 47" x
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Portrait of 19th Century Philadelphia Merchant, Quintin Campbell
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th Century portrait of Quintin Campbell in the style of Thomas Sully. The 30 x 25 inches oil on
Category
19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Return of General Kosciuszko" - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 28.00" x 40.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Image of colonists
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Tabletop Still Life by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Harmon. The 24.25" x 28.25" oil on board painting is framed in a new black wood frame.
Bernard Harmon was
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 30.25 in W 34.25 in D 1.5 in
Park Benches, American Impressionist Townscape by "Philadelphia Ten" Painter
By Nancy Maybin Ferguson
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Park Benches" is a 10 x 11 1/2 inches, oil on board impressionist street scene by American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Installation of the Liberty Bell at Independence Hall, Philadelphia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1754, c. 1915
Oil on canvas, 34 1/2 x 24 3/4 inches; Framed: 43 1/2 x 33 3/4 inches
Signed at
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Girls in School, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Two Girls in School" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 42 in W 46.25 in D 1.5 in
Child Resting in Chair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Child Resting in Chair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 47 in W 41.75 in D 1.5 in
Upright Bass, Expressionist Portrait of Musician by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Upright Bass" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 46 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
New Hat, Expressionist Portrait of Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"New Hat" is a figurative, interior portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category
1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
H 28 in W 24 in D 2 in
Resting, Expressionist Portrait of Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 24" x 32" oil on board painting from 1965 is signed
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 30 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
'Le Reliquaire', Catholic, London, Royal Academy, RWS, Philadelphia Centennial
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Le Reliquaire', Catholic, London, Royal Academy, RWS, Philadelphia Centennial. English Realist
Category
1860s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 13 in W 18.5 in D 0.5 in
Modernist Portrait of a Woman by Philadelphia Artists Julius Bloch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Julius Thiengen Bloch
(American, born Germany, 1888-1966)
Portrait of a Woman
Oil on canvas, 32 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bull Decorated for the Butcher Parade" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad
By Frank J. Reilly
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 28.00" x 36.00"
Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl with Ribbon in Hair, Expressionist Portrait by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Girl with Ribbon in Hair" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon
Category
1970s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 46 in W 41.75 in D 1.5 in
Girl Thinking, Expressionist Portrait of Young Woman by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Girl Thinking" is a painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter Bernard Harmon. The 40" x
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Boy Waiting, Portrait of a Young Man by Philadelphia Artist
By Bernard Harmon
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Boy Waiting" is an oil on board portrait painting by Philadelphia born Expressionist painter
Category
1960s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 47.75 in W 41.75 in D 1.5 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.)
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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. - 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.
- 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.
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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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