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"View from the Garden, Casa De Insua" Oil painting, Portugal, Castle gardens
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio displays two forms of nature in this plein air painting. Cultivated nature is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Aveiro Moliceiros boats", Portugal, 2002, Oil Painting
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
"Aveiro Moliceiros boats", Portugal, 2002, Oil Painting on Canvas, (60 x 80 cm, not framed), by
Category
2010s Portuguese Beaux Arts Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oporto Portugal oil on canvas painting seascape boats
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frameless
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cascais, Portugal" By Sparky LeBold, Coastline Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Cascais, Portugal" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a beautiful handmade oil painting
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Alley In Pedralva, Portugal" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Portugal
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Alley In Pedralva, Portugal" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Portugal by Maria
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oporto Portugal oil on canvas painting seascape boats Porto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frameless
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barreiro Portugal oil on canvas painting seascape beach boats
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frameless
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing West, " Portugal Ocean Waves Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Sailing West" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sesimbra, " Portugal Ocean Waves upon Rocks Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Sesimbra" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts waves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" bright plein air oil painting landscape in Portugal
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" is a bright and breezy plein air oil painting of a hilltown in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Sunbathers at Portugal Cliffs" Original Oil Painting 30 in x 40 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
elevated view of one of the country's most iconic beaches – Praia de Marinha. This original oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1 in
Portrait of Maria Vittoria Queen of Portugal - Italian Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
placed on a piece of furniture. A really stunning Italian Old Master portrait oil painting of Portuguese
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
XIX Century Portuguese Peasent Woman, Oil on Canvas
Located in Lisboa, PT
This magnificent painted oil canvas, depicts an anonymously beautiful peasant women on a lush
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hispano-Portuguese 19th Century Oil Painting on Board, Icon "The Crucifixion"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Hispano-Portuguese 19th century oil on board depiction of "The Crucifixion". The baroque icon
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 32 in W 35.5 in D 3.5 in
Postcards from Portugal
By Jason Berger
Located in Boston, MA
Expressionist painter Jason Berger began visiting Portugal in the early half of the 1970s and would return for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Factories, Mexilhoeira (Portugal)
By Jason Berger
Located in Boston, MA
the estate of the artist.
Boston Expressionist painter Jason Berger began visiting Portugal in the
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Portuguese Vase with Freishas-original still life painting-contemporary art
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Step into the captivating world of "The Portuguese Vase with Freishas" by John D
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.81 in W 22.84 in D 1.97 in
Sintra, Main Square, 1980 Painting by Fortunato Anjos, Portugal Street Scene
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Fortunato Anjos (Portuguese, 1908-2000)
Signed: Fortunato Anjos 1980 (Lower, Left)
" Sintra, Main
Category
Late 20th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Landscape Silhouette, Portuguese Bend
By Amy Sidrane
Located in Pasadena, CA
the artist's community of Portuguese Bend, this is a favorite scene of the artist. Amy Sidrane masters
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting of Fishermen at the Shore Nazarre by Portuguese Artist Gustavo Ferreira
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite & beautifully painted Portugese painting of "Fisherman at the Shore, Nazarre" by artist
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 28.75 in D 2 in
Lago de los Helechos Gigantes, Portugal
By Borja Fernandez
Located in Austin, TX
Borja Fernandez (b. 1944, Spanish)
Title: "Lago de los Helechos Gigantes, Buçaco, Portugal"
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portuguese Cactus, Plant, Landscape, Seascape, Nature, Impressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
An original oil painting of a Portugese landscape. Cactuses and plants appear above a sunlit groud
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Board
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Oil Painting Of Watermill, Acacio Lino, (20th Century)
By Acácio Lino
Located in Lisbon, PT
A 20th Century Portuguese Late Naturalism painting by Acácio Lino (1878 a 1956) with a river
Category
20th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" oil painting - contemporary impressionist plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Autumn" is a contemporary realist oil painting of a Portuguese hilltown and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Funchal, le Port (Port of Funchal, Portugal)" Pastel Raymond Thibesart
By Raymond Thibesart
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"Funchal, le Port (Port of Funchal, Portugal)"
Raymond Thibesart (France, 1874-1968)
Pastel on
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
A Captivating, Expressive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Coastal Beach Scene, Portugal
Located in Chicago, IL
& '60s, and was particularly fond of painting the atmospheric and lively coast of Portugal, notably its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"Estremoz Castle, Spring" bright landscape in Portugal, painted en plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Spring" bright landscape in Portugal, painted en plein air. One of four paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Red Barrell Centre Ketch - Late 20th Century Landscape of Simes Portugal- Leech
By Ken Leech
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
Ken Leech 1915-1990
Red Barrell Centre Ketch - Simes Portugal Landscape
Piece created using oil
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.41 in W 15.56 in D 1.38 in
"Estremoz Castle, Winter" snowy view of Portuguese village painted en plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Winter" is a contemporary impressionist snowy view of a Portuguese hilltop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Kunz Meyer-Waldeck, 1859 –1953, Fishermen Boats in Harbour of Cascais, Portugal
Located in Knokke, BE
, Italy and Portugal where he created some of his first paintings.
From 1908 until 1910 lived in Dallas
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 3.94 in
Oil on canvas attributed to Francis Smith
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Born in Lisbon in 1881, Francis Smith was a French-Portuguese painter of English parentage, who
Category
Vintage 1930s Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Maritime Harbor Scene Painting By Jaime Murteira, 20th Century
By Jaime Murteira
Located in Lisbon, PT
This captivating oil painting by renowned Portuguese artist Jaime Murteira masterfully portrays
Category
20th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
17th Century Still Life, Portuguese School, Oil on Canvas
By Josefa de Óbidos
Located in Lisbon, PT
17th century still life. Josefa de Ayala follower.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Espera-Nazare-Portugal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed middle right "Silva Palmeira '70".Gallery tag on back; Silva Palmeira (Portuguese 1934)
oil
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Still Life with Hunting Scene, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Antonio Lagos
Located in Lisbon, PT
Still life with hunting scene. Attributed to Antonio Lagos, 17th century, Portugal. Oil on canvas
Category
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jaime Welsh, Untitled, 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Lisbon, PT
Portuguese artist born in Lisbon in 1994. His interest about painting and, especially about art, began when
Category
2010s Portuguese Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
H 20.67 in W 22.72 in D 1.78 in
Boats and Monastery of Jerónimos, 20th Century, Oil on Panel, Painting
Located in Lisbon, PT
undeniable in this painting and in the other artworks of the Portuguese artist, Mota Urgeiro (n. 1946
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 21.66 in W 29.53 in D 0.99 in
Modernist Abstract Oil Painting with Wash Design on Wood by Eugeni Torrens
Located in New York, NY
Modernist abstract oil painting with wash design on wood by Eugeni Torrens. Portugal, 1991.
Category
1990s Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 61.25 in W 25.25 in D 3.25 in
"Central Square of Redondo (Portugal)" Oil painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Central Square of Redondo (Portugal)" is an oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Sunset at the Castelo de Redondo (Portugal)" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Sunset at the Castelo de Redondo (Portugal)" is an oil painting that
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Window in the Village of Obidos, Portugal", 2002, Oil Painting
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
"Window in the village of Obidos, Portugal", 2002, Oil painting on Canvas, (67 x 56 cm, framed), by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beaux Arts Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Beach In The Algarve, Portugal" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Portugal
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Beach In The Algarve, Portugal" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Portugal by Maria
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunny Forest: Pine Trees in Portugal, Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting small
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil on cardboard. "Sunny Forest: Pine Trees in Portugal" is a title that reflects the main
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Lights, Oil
H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 0.2 in
1952 Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Street Scene Oil Painting - Streets of Portugal
Located in Bristol, GB
STREETS OF PORTUGAL
Size: 55.5 x 39 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A charming and very well
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
19th Century Portrait of a Portuguese Woman Oil Painting
Located in Nottingham, GB
international shipping
19th Century Portrait of a Portuguese Woman Oil Painting
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain & Portugal c.1607, Oil painting
Located in London, GB
Portrait of Margaret of Austria, Queen of Spain and Portugal (1584-1611) c.1607
Workshop of Juan
Category
Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portuguese School 1979 Oil - Fishing in the Shallows
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a dark wood frame with white slip. Inscribed in Portuguese to the reverse. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gordon Metcalfe (b.1935) - 1985 Oil, Portuguese Fishermen
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century coastal scene showing two fishermen sailing their traditional boat, laden with fishing nets across the blue sea. The artist has signed and dated to the lower left...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Farm In The Algarve" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Portugal
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Farm In The Algarve" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Portugal by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21 in W 29 in D 1 in
Portuguese flowers
By Jori Duran
Located in Segovia, ES
"Portuguese flowers" oil on canvas made with palette by French artist Jori Duran.
Dimension; 80 cm
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting Portuguese LEVY LIMA Naval battle Copper war ships
Located in PARIS, FR
Abraham LEVY LIMA
Lajedos (Portugal), 1948 -
Oil on copper
Signed lower right "Abraham Lévy Lima
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Rocks at Lagos, Portugal”, scenic oil on canvas with cliffs over a vast horizon
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Church Hall, Tavira, Portugal by Tom Coates
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Tom Coates PPNEAC PS RBA RP RWA RWS (b. 1941)
The Church Hall, Tavira, Portugal
Oil on canvas
24 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Mid-Century Fishing boat on a beach, possibly Portugal, Malta, or France
Located in Woodbury, CT
French mid-century Fishing boat on a shore/beach, Circa 1950-60
Oils with Palette Knife on canvas
The style and period are typical of the late School of Paris.
The School of Paris...
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Temptations, Oil on copper 19th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Temptations Oil on copper 19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Copper
Julio De Sousa "Minhota". Oil on Wood. Signed
Located in Lisboa, PT
Julio de Sousa (1906-1966) "Minhota". Oil on wood. Signed.
Category
20th Century Portuguese Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Portuguese Street Scene Vintage Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
landscape oil painting, by Lucas Teixeira (Portuguese, 20th C.), provide incredible depth with expressive
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.5 in
"Lisbon Alley" realist plein air oil painting of Portugal street with motorcycle
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lisbon Alley" is a realist plein air oil painting of Portugal street with a motorcycle.
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Original MID CENTURY oil painting by Gordon Davies (1926-2007) Lisbon Portugal
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Gordon Davies (1927-2007) British
TITLE: "The Tagus At Lisbon Portugal"
SIGNED: lower
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.51 in W 24.41 in D 1.97 in
Porto, Portugal
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Beige wooden frame
48 x 56 x 4.7 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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