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Virginia Tillou Signed Antique American Female Modernist Still Life Oil Painting
By Virginia Tillou
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist still life painting by Virginia Tillou (1906 - 1995). Oil canvas. Housed in a
Category

1940s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Narayama II” by Virginia Webb
By Virginia Webb
Located in Sheffield, MA
Virginia Webb American, B. 1920 “Narayama II” Large Pastel on Paper 49 by 37 in. W/frame 60 by
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

"Final Edition" Virginia Berresford, Precisionist Cemetery, Social Realism
By Virginia Berresford
Located in New York, NY
Virginia Berresford Final Edition, 1937 Signed and dated lower right Oil on canvas 17 x 25 inches
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fauquier County Farm, Virginia, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueFauquier County Farm, VirginiaDoug CosbieOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

‘Piano Lesson’ abstract Oil Painting
By Virginia Campbell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
‘Piano Lesson’ By artist 'Virginia Campbell', 20th Century Signed and dated '1980' verso Oil
Category

1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Insight, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Created by starting with several layers of oil paint and cold wax medium. I use various tools and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Charleston, South Carolina Small-Scale Landscape by Virginia Rogers
By Virginia Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Charleston, South Carolina Small-Scale Landscape by Virginia Rogers Lovely small
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Tintinnabula, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil paint and cold wax medium on cradled wood panel. The piece is painted in many layers and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"ZEN BOWL", Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
I like my paintings to suggest, rather than tell, a specific story. Using many layers in my work
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil Painting Big Sur, Monterey California Landscape
By Virginia Shackles
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful American Impressionist oil seascape of the rugged Big Sur coast, Carmel California by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

After the Rain, Fauquier County, Virginia, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, VirginiaDoug CosbieOil painting on flat wood panelNatural wood edgesVarnished and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Lake and Old Mill, Vintage Autumnal Landscape by Virginia Newport Ingram
Located in Soquel, CA
serene autumnal oil painting of an old mill near a lakeside surrounded by trees and fall leaves by
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Oil Sunset titled "Virginia Sunset"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
and genre painting during the late 19th century. Little is known about Langworthy's early life and
Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virginia Hills American Female Modernist Abstract Signed Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract signed oil painting by Anne Sharp. Oil on canvas. Signed.
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fun Time /// Adolf Sehring Oil Painting Children Virginia Landscape Realism Art
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower left Circa: 1980 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Reference: No. 1103
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

Original Color Field Oil Painting Multi-Color Geometric Abstract - "Commute"
By Virginia Sevier Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Color Field Oil Painting Multi-Color Geometric Abstract - "Commute" Dramatic multi-color
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cardinal Virginia" Red Cardinals on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn from the world. While viewing this piece in person
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Beautiful seascape painting "Los Lobos"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful seascape paintings by listed California artist Virginia win(19 17–2005). Titled "Point
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modernist Boats - Abstract Monterey Seascape in Oil on Canvas
By Virginia Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist Boats - Abstract Monterey Seascape in Oil on Canvas Vibrant abstracted landscape of
Category

1990s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Landscape with Two Girls titled "Girls Waiting for Father"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
and oil paintings. Granbery's works predominantly featured landscapes, floral studies, and still life
Category

Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ken Johnson - Framed 20th Century Oil, The Virginia Creeper
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating oil by the artist Ken Johnson. The scene depicts a virginia creeper in autumn colour
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Grand-Brassac, French Landscape, Oil, Plein Aire, France, Free Shipping
Located in Houston, TX
an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. V....Vaughan is know for
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duomo at Sunset, Impressionism , Landscape, Framed, Plein Aire, Italy, Oil
Located in Houston, TX
"en plein air" It has an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. The
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jamestown, Virginia Landscape
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
, and Washington, D.C. This painting brings to life this early Virginia town and has a simplistic color
Category

Early 20th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting « Crashing Waves » by Virginia Lynn, Oil on Canvas, 20th Century
Located in View Park, CA
Crashing waves: a painting by Virginia Lynn, oil on canvas, 20th century. Expert brushwork from
Category

Mid-20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

"Near Paris, Virginia"
By Peter Sculthorpe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, AT&T, DuPont, and Nabisco. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Delaware Art Museum
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Portrait Painting of Young Boy
By Virginia Sevier Rogers
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait painting of young boy by California listed artist Virginia Sevier Rogers 1952 Oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Virginia Cowles
By René Bouché
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rene Robert Bouche American, 1906-1963 Portrait of Virginia Cowles Oil on canvas 33 by 43 in, w
Category

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
By Andrew Thomas Schwartz
Located in Sheffield, MA
Andrew Thomas Schwartz American, 1867-1942 Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Oil on canvas 24 by 30
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Oak October - Contemporary Oil Landscape, Fall Forest in Virginia, 2011
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
landscape painting in oil on panel. The many shades of green, orange, yellow autumn leaves and soft grey
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
By Andrew Thomas Schwartz
Located in Sheffield, MA
Andrew Thomas Schwartz American, 1867-1942 Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Oil on canvas 24 by 30
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Modernist Multi-Color Bouquet Still Life Oil on Masonite
By Virginia Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
vase of flowers by California artist Virginia Sevier Rogers (American, 1917-2015). A CAL Berkeley
Category

1960s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Virginia Slims Cigarette Advertisement
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Masonite Signature: Unsigned Dimensions: 27.5" x 23.5" American Artist (20th
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Antique American School Modernist Abstract Nature Study Virginia Trees Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted abstract landscape by Nancy Weyl. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category

1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Douglas & Mary Fairbanks Sr. Boxwood Farm Virginia Estate Oil On Board"
Located in Bristol, CT
Art Sz: 8 1/2"H x 11 1/2"W Frame Sz: 11 1/2"H x 14 1/2"W Artist: Miss Mary Munn Boxwood: Hot Springs, Bath Co, VA Boxwood Farm...where Mary “America’s Sweetheart” Pickford and Do...
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Virginia Woolf's Best Friend in the Afterlife
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black bear with layers of potential meanings. Mainly oil on panel.
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

North Street
By Virginia Tillou
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modern landscape painting by American female artist Virginia Tillou.
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hillside Cypress Trees, Monterey California Landscape
By Virginia Shackles
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful American Impressionist oil painting of two Cypress trees upon a hilltop in Monterey
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chaco
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
native pictographs) that inspired this work. Virginia Dehn From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chaco
Chaco
H 18 in W 18 in D 2 in
Park Scene (Chelsea, Manhattan)
By Virginia Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
earliest know Virginia Dehn paintings after her marriage to Adolf in 1947. The lived in Chelsea at 433
Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boats At Sea, Mid Century Carmel California Coast Horizontal Seascape
By Virginia Shackles
Located in Soquel, CA
Monterey, Virginia was inspired by the coastline, to which she started painting. Shackles soon took up
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Before That Harvey (Hurricane 2017) Impressionism Rockport Texas Gulf Coast
Located in Houston, TX
....Vaughan has an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's Texas paintings. She is know
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Harbor Dawn, Rockport, Impressionism , Seascape, Framed, Texas Gulf Coast
Located in Houston, TX
seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. Rockport is a city on the coast of Texas. It's home to
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Urban Landscape San Francisco Golden Gate Park
By Virginia Blight
Located in Soquel, CA
skyline in the distance by Virginia Blight (American, 20th century). Signed "Virginia Blight" lower right
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fauvist Big Sur Coast Landscape
By Virginia Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Vibrant oil on canvas abstracted coastline landscape by California artist Virginia Sevier Rogers
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

House and Boat by the Pond - Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
. DeFreitas" in the lower right corner. Unframed. Virginia was an accomplished artist whose paintings
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

ONE FLOCK LISTENS Impressionism, Landscape, Sheep, Plein Aire
Located in Houston, TX
"en plein air" It has an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. This
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Calle Zuguri, Impressionism , Landscape, Framed, Plein Aire, Italy, Venice
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. This street leads to Palazzo Zuguri
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

With Few Egrets, Texas Cattle, Impressionism Texas Ranches, Texas Artist, No Egrets
Located in Houston, TX
Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's Texas paintings. She is know for her animal, Texas
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Down River from the Pont Vecchio Bridge, Impressionism , Landscape, Plein Aire,
Located in Houston, TX
air" It has an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. The Ponte
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gaze , Texas Cattle, Impressionism , Texas Ranches, Texas Artist, Framed
Located in Houston, TX
in many of Virginia Vaughan's Texas paintings. She is know for her animal, Texas missions and Gulf
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Abstract', New York Art Students League, Boulder, Bay Area Woman Artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Wood' for Virginia Wood (American, 1938-2019), additionally signed, verso, and
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Oil, Acrylic

Before Harvey (Before That Harvey) Impressionism Rockport Texas Gulf Coast Sea
Located in Houston, TX
an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's Texas paintings. She is know for her
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Limited Edition
Located in BARCELONA, ES
In this painting, the focus is on authenticity and self-confidence, emphasizing the idea of
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Limited Edition
Limited Edition
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 2.76 in
Little Gull, Impressionism , Landscape, Framed, Plein Aire, Birds, Texas Coast
Located in Houston, TX
air" It has an Impressionistic Style as seen in many of Virginia Vaughan's paintings. Adult gulls
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Build Yourself
Located in BARCELONA, ES
scattered across the painting further emphasize its message: "Don’t just think, ponder. Now I’m here." – A
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Other Medium

Build Yourself
Build Yourself
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 2.76 in
Rebel Essence
Located in BARCELONA, ES
painting, the phrase "I’d rather be rebellious and authentic" stands as a bold statement affirming her
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Other Medium

Rebel Essence
Rebel Essence
H 39.38 in W 34.26 in D 2.76 in
Ridge View Wyatt Mt, Blue Sky, Clouds, Trees, Virginia Mountains
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
The densely treed forest and mountain ledges of Hennen's Virginia home are the subject for this
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

August Cascade Wyatt Mountain, Green Trees, Gray Rock, Virginia Forest
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
The densely treed forest of Hennen's Virginia home are the subject for this rich, highly detailed
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings virginia for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 15 Modern versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oil paintings virginia may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil paintings virginia to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, green and more. Finding an appealing oil paintings virginia — no matter the origin — is easy, but Virginia Sevier Rogers, Gregory Hennen, Virginia Rogers, Virginia Cuthbert and Virginia Berresford each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Oil Paintings Virginia?

The average selling price for an oil paintings virginia we offer is $1,945, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.

Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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Questions About Oil Paintings Virginia
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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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