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Large Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, early 20th century orientalist painting. Oil on canvas. No trace of signature.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, early 20th century orientalist painting. Oil on canvas. No trace of signature.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Large Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large, early 20th century orientalist painting. Oil on canvas. No trace of signature.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Moroccan Moorish Orientalist Oil Painting
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan market scene with an old men
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique Orientalist Oil Painting Depicting Female Playing Stringed Instrument
Located in New York, NY
Our antique oil on canvas from the Orientalist period, 13 1/2 by 19 1/4 inches, depicts a female
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 1 in W 13.5 in D 19.25 in
Monochrome Orientalist Oil Painting Titled High Noon Signed James Kinsella
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Exceptional monochrome Orientalist work depicting a man leaning on his donkey in an alleyway
Category
Antique 1890s African Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 16.75 in W 12.25 in D 1.5 in
Moroccan Orientalist Oil Painting of a Rug Market
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan orientalist oil on canvas painting of a 19th century Moroccan rug market scene with an
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Antique English Tole Tray with Orientalist Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
oil painting complete with figures in a boat architecture and tropical setting inside a leaf and vine
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
Italian Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Cypress, CA
Italian orientalist oil on canvas painting.
20th century.
The fine oil painting depicting an
Category
20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
German Orientalist oil on canvas painting of a street scene. Long shadows suggesting start of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Moorish Paintings
19th Century Spanish Orientalist Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Spanish Orientalist Framed Oil on Canvas Painting
Measurements with frame
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
French Large Orientalist Painting, Signed "JH Naets", Oil on Canvas
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Large Orientalist Painting, Signed "JH Naets", on the lower, right-hand corner. Oil on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Canvas
Orientalist Oil-on-Canvas Painting by Vincent Manago (1880–1936)
By Vincent Manago
Located in NICE, FR
Vincent Manago's painting depicts an orientalist scene rich in detail and colour - typical of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century French Oil on Wood Orientalist Painting with Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French oil on wood orientalist painting with frame.
Dimensions with frame: 47 x 34
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood
Orientalist Oil on Canvas, Signed Raupp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Orientalist oil on canvas, signed lower right "Raupp"
European, 19th century, oil on canvas, 24" x
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Romantic Paintings
Materials
Wood
Orientalist Oil on Canvas by Gaston Parison
By Gaston Poisson
Located in Paris, FR
Orientalist painting by Gaston Parison (1889-1959).
Oil on canvas, signed, 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1940 "Young Shepherdess Orientalist" Oil On Masonite
By Atelier Majorelle
Located in Marseille, FR
1940 young orientalist shepherdess with her sheep, oil on Masonite in the style of Jacques
Category
Vintage 1940s French Paintings
Materials
Masonite
Oil on Canvas, Orientalist Scene, Signed Louis Saphier
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on canvas, orientalist scene, signed Louis Saphier.
This lovely painting was executed around
Category
Vintage 1920s Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
French Orientalist Impressionist Oil By Marius Perret 1853-1900
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Marius Perret (French 1853-1900, oil on paper laid on board. Figures in a desert. 9.25 x 5.75/12.25
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
20th Century European "Arab Market" Orientalist Oil on Canvas with Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
20th century European "Arab Market" Orientalist style oil on canvas with frame.
Category
Late 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.2 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Emanuel Oberhauser, Full Length Portrait of an "Orientalist Queen" Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian, 1854-1919) an exceptional quality full length oil on canvas painting
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 60 in W 33 in D 2 in
The attack of the lion, Orientalist. Oil on canvas. 19th century. Signed.
Located in Madrid, ES
The attack of the lion, Orientalist. Oil on canvas. XIX century.
Signed in the lower left area
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Other
H 28.35 in W 19.3 in D 2.37 in
French Orientalist School Oil on Canvas, Lioness and Lion, J. Capeyron, 19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Remaining in its original giltwood and gilt-gesso frame this painting depicts an amorous lion
Category
Antique 1860s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 30.5 in W 33.5 in D 4 in
Very Fine and Large Orientalist Oil on Canvas Titled "Ashura Rituals, Tangier"
By Gordon B. Coutts 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gordon B. Coutts (Scottish/American, 1868-1937) A very fine and large orientalist oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 64.5 in W 91.75 in D 2.75 in
Otto Pilny Orientalist Oil on Canvas "The Slave Market" a North African Scene
By Otto Pilny
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Otto Pilny (Swiss, 1866-1936) A very fine orientalist oil on canvas "The Slave Market", depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Islamic Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Canvas
H 37 in W 52 in D 2.5 in
19 C. Orientalist Oil on Canvas 'Prince and Princess in the Harem" Antonio Rivas
By Antonio Rivas
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Orientalist Oil on Canvas 'Prince and Princess in the Harem" signed by
Category
Antique 1890s Spanish Moorish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 26 in W 44.5 in D 4.5 in
Ettore Cercone Period Orientalist Female Portraits
By Ettore Cercone
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful Orientalist oil on panel painting by the great Italian artist Ettore Cercone
Signed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Orientalist Oil on Canvas A Portrait of A Young Girl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Orientalist oil on canvas portrait of a young girl, painting depicting an orientalist girl
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Carnier Orientalist Oil Paintings- Period Gilt Frames-19th c. Signed
By Karl Kaufmann
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very fine pair of orientalist oil paintings of middle eastern street scenes- displayed in
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Moorish Paintings
Orientalist Landscape Oasis, Theodore Gerard Oil 19 Century Orientalism Painting
By Théodore Gérard
Located in Rome, Italy
Theodore Gerard (Gand 1829-Larken 1895)
Orientalist landscape oasis
Signed lower right: Gerard
Category
Antique 1860s Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Interior Orientalist, Alberto Rossi Oil, 19th Century the Slave Italian Painting
By Alberto Rossi
Located in Rome, Italy
Alberto Rossi (Torino 1858-Torino 1936)
Orientalist interior with slave
Signed lower right: A
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Paintings
Materials
Wood
H 22.05 in W 17.72 in D 0.4 in
Painting, Orientalist Marie Rodigue, 19th Century
Located in Summerland, CA
. 19th century orientalist painting. Oil on canvas
The original frame has numerous chips, as you would
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Orientalist Oil Painting on Canvas of an Indian Landscape
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique oil painting on canvas of a palace on a river with Palm Trees, people, and a boat. Painted
Category
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Pair of French Orientalist Paintings of Harem Ladies by Hilaire Larramet, 1900
By Hilaire Larramet
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of orientalist oil paintings of harem ladies.
By Hilaire Larramet (1863-1934).
Date
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
H 15.56 in W 13.39 in D 1.58 in
Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in New York, NY
Orientalist oil on canvas painting depicting an Arabian village with some mosques in the background
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Cypress, CA
Beautiful and fine 19th century orientalist painting of an Arab with his camel traveling in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Orientalist Moorish Man Oil Painting Portrait, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
An Orientalist Moorish Man portrait, 19th century.
Ready to hang no visible damage.
The Frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mid Century Orientalist American Oriental Oil Painting Signed
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas painting. Presumably American, mid to late 20th century. The artwork depicts a group
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
1970s French Oil on Canvas Orientalist Painting with Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s French oil on canvas orientalist painting of a market with a classical wooden frame
Category
Late 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th Century English Orientalist Manner Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 19th century English Orientalist manner oil on canvas painting in a giltwood and ebony frame
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Orientalist Oil on Panel Painting of Snake Dancer, Signed
Located in Cypress, CA
Exquisite orientalist oil on panel painting of a snake dancer.
20th century.
Signed.
Depicting
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood
19Th Century Orientalist Arabian Oil Painting, Signed T. Merlin
Located in New York, NY
An Orientalist school 19th century painting depicting a street scene in Cairo with a man and a
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Sir William Allan "Circassian Captives" Orientalist Oil Board Painting
By Sir William Allan 1
Located in New York, NY
Sir William Allan (British 1782-1850) "Circassian Captives" Orientalist oil on board painting.
An
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Papercord
19th Century Orientalist Oil on Tin Painting Tiger Hunt Signed
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Orientalist oil on tin painting tiger hunt.
Ready to hang in period frame with some
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint
Antique Painting, Orientalist Oil on Canvas of Shipwreck, Signed and Dated
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique orientalist painting, oil on canvas, depicts seascape maritime scene of shipwreck with
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Magnificent Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting “Escorting the Cheetah” C. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Orientalist oil on canvas painting “escorting the cheetah”, circa 1920.
Very fine
Category
20th Century Unknown Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
H 40 in W 49 in D 2 in
1930s Morocco, Marrakech Street Scene, Framed Orientalist Oil on Wood Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Fine 1930s Framed orientalist painting of Marrakech or Morocco. A street scene, in oil painted on
Category
Vintage 1930s Moorish Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 14 in W 16.25 in D 2.5 in
Orientalist scene, woman at the seashore, oil painting with original frame.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Orientalist scene woman at the seashore.
Unsigned.
Date:
Ca 1880.
Material:
Oil on canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.2 in W 21.86 in D 2.37 in
Orientalist Portrait Oil Painting by Bernard Green (Russian-American 1887-1951)
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a Middle Eastern in colorful keffiyeh (ghutra or shumagh) by the Russian-American painter, Bernard L. Green (1887-1951). Stretcher measures 26 by 32 inches. Signed by t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 32 in W 26 in D 1 in
19th Century Oil on Canvas English Orientalist Painting Signed and Dated, 1843
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique English painting dated 1843. Oil on canvas framework depicting an orientalist subject
Category
Antique 1840s British Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 16.54 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in
Italian Orientalist Style Oil on Board Painting with Classical Roman Ruins View
Located in Firenze, IT
This fascinating turn of the century oil on wood panel painting, depicting a view of one of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
H 21.26 in W 16.15 in L 21.26 in
Orientalist School by Moulay Yacoub de Chriki: Still Life Oil Painting -1X33
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Explore the captivating world of orientalism with this Still Life Oil Painting by Moulay Yacoub de
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 1.58 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Orientalist Scene, Oil On Canvas Signed Alex Masson
By Alexandre Masson
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Signed "MASSON Alex"
. Oil on canvas
. Orientalist scene
. XIXth century
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"The Bosphorus" Oil on Canvas Orientalist by G. Garaud
By Gustave Garaud
Located in Marseille, FR
The Bosphorus oil on canvas Orientalist by Toulon painter Gustave Garaud (1844-1914) signed and
Category
Antique 1870s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Indian Parade" Oil on Canvas Orientalist by Gustave Garaud
By Gustave Garaud
Located in Marseille, FR
Indian parade oil on canvas Orientalist by Gustave Garaud (1844-1914) dated 1875. Dimension canvas
Category
Antique 1870s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Hand Painted Orientalist Oil on Canvas with Wooden Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s hand painted orientalist oil on canvas with wooden frame.
Dimensions with frame: 198 x
Category
Late 20th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Oil on Canvas Signed L. Pradard, "Cleopatra", Orientalist Scene
By L. Pradard 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cleopatra and her servants in a palace, circa 1860.
Oil on canvas
Gilt wooden frame
Orientalist
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Paintings
H 72.84 in W 55.52 in D 3.15 in
Douglas Arthur Teed, Market Scene Orientalist Oil on Canvas, C. 1916
By Douglas Arthur Teed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Lovely post impressionist orientalist oil on canvas of a market, Douglas Arthur Teed (American
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil on Wooden Panel in the Orientalist Style, Carved Wooden Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
likely French and painted in the orientalist manner, the scene depicting two travelers and a camel
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Antique Italian Oil on Canvas Orientalist of River Scene, Signed W. Gianni 1918
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian oil on canvas cityscape orientalist painting by Maria Gianni (Italian, 1873-1956
Category
20th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
H 17.75 in W 20.75 in D 2.25 in
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Orientalist Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of orientalist oil paintings is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique orientalist oil paintings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using canvas, fabric and wood. There are all kinds of orientalist oil paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Orientalist oil paintings bearing Art Nouveau hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Orientalist oil paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Rudolf Ernst, Gustave Garaud and Alexandre Masson are consistently popular.
How Much are Orientalist Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $147,500 highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
When paired with the perfect frame, the right antique and vintage paintings and other wall decorations can either subtly showcase your personality or steal the show altogether.
The earliest paintings were created on the walls of caves, proving even our ancient ancestors knew that striking artwork is meant to be on display. Cave paintings on an Indonesian island are reportedly older than the earliest cave art in Spain and France, and the figurative paintings back then were produced with inorganic pigments like iron oxide.
Later, the people of Ancient Greece — who learned about art from the Egyptians before them — conceived panel paintings of wax and tempera that were collected and publicly displayed. In the centuries that followed, artists would be commissioned to create large-scale wall murals and frescoed ceilings in sprawling European palaces and in the homes of the aristocracy.
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Questions About Orientalist Oil Paintings
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a number of examples of Orientalist painting. They include Jean-Etienne Liotard's Maria Adelaide of France in Turkish Dress, Anne-Louis Girodet's The Revolt of Cairo, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres's The Turkish Bath, Eugène Delacroix's Death of Sardanapalus and Antoine-Jean Gros's Battle of the Pyramids. Shop a collection of Orientalist art 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.
- 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.)
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. - 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.
- 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 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.
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