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The Worth In Every Page, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, people, oil painting, beigeThe Worth In Every PageOnelio Marrero
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative Nude Painting by Jules Pages 1867 - 1946 American, California, artist
By Jules Pages
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"Femmes nue allongee"
oil/panel
12.5 x 17.75, is an oil painting on panel by Jules Pages. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
' BRACEBRIDGE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
CONCRETE BRIDGE, AN INTERESTING CONTRAST BETWEEN THE OLD AND NEW. :: Painting :: Americana :: This
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
, Moss on Wood', Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
canvas. :: Painting :: Americana :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jules Pages 1867 - 1946 American Impressionist, California, France Marine Scene
By Jules Pages
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
unframed, 18 x 21 framed.
An oil painting on canvas by Jules Pages showing a French scene from La Rochelle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic Tall Sailing Ship on Turquoise Seas Signed Original British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing on the High Seas
by Bernard Page (20th century British artist)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Landscape with stream spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
By Gabriel Amat Pages
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gabriel Amat Pagés (Barcelona, August 2, 1899 - September 26, 1984) was a Spanish architect
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Revelation of Bettie Page (2018), Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
The Revelation of Bettie Page (2018) In this painting I tried to work out some grand themes: sex
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 47.2 in W 33.5 in D 0.4 in
Goose, Girl 19th Century by William Page Atkinson WELLS (1872-1923)
By William Page Atkinson Wells
Located in Blackwater, GB
landscape entitled "Goose Girl", oil on canvas by William Page Atkinson Wells. Excellent quality and
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Page From The Book Of Seeds". Abstract Oil Painting
By Susan Bleakley
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sue Bleakley 's intricate abstract painting style brings a shot of colour to a room
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Through the Ring - Abstract Surrealist Composition in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
and natural forms by Kelsie Page (American, 20th Century). Various shapes are swirling around and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Oil
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
"Everybody On The Same Page" Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
In classic Sharp Edge 21st Century New York Style, Berlin acknowledges and shows solidarity with the world mourning the cruel death of George Floyd in the United States, and starting...
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Marble
"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey
By Margo Margolis
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Page 8" Small Abstraction in Black, White and Gray. Flashe on Canvas, 14 x 11 Inches.
This
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Pre-Raphaelite Beauty - Victorian art nude oil portrait - British female artist
By Sara Wells Page
Located in London, GB
Painted by Sara Wells Page this is a large stunning half-length Pre-Raphaelite portrait oil
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Canvas Mural for La Caravelle Restaurant, New York City
By Jean Pagès
Located in Fort Washington, PA
a bustling outdoor market.
Jean Pages was a prolific illustrator and muralist who decorated the
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ojú ìwé (Page)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
There comes a time when I have to choose between turning a page and closing a book.
(Written by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Softness of pages, White Abstract, Beige, Monochrom, oil on canvas, contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Softness of Pages is part of Sophie Dumont’s series of works that celebrate the intimacy of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Dongxing Huang Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Open Pages"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Open Pages
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 8 x 11 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pont Neuf, Paris
By Jules Pages
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Pages, Jules (American 1867 - 1946)
“Pont Neuf, Paris”
Oil on artist board, Pencil sketches and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sampans on the Seine River, Paris
By Jules Pages
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right.
A prominent landscape and marine painter, Jules Eugène Pages spent most of
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Pont Neuf, Paris
By Jules Pages
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower right.
A prominent landscape and marine painter, Jules Eugène Pages spent most of
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Old Mission & Cypress Trees
By Jules Pages
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Signed lower left
A prominent landscape and marine painter, Jules Eugène Pages spent most of
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Landscape Oil On Canvas, Signed Pages
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Landscape Oil On Canvas Signed Pages.
Here is a fine example of the work of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Page Ogden and The Kitchen
By John Hardy (Artist)
Located in Long Island City, NY
This oil painting is a portrait of artist Page Ogden capturing a moment in time when she was
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life
By Jules Pages
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Oil on Board Painting by Jules Pages
This original oil on board of two fish with onions, a lemon
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Momoiro I, 2024 - Minimalist Abstract Oil + Ink on Vintage Book Pages on Canvas
By Jane Skingley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
at the prestigious Glyndebourne opera house. Skingley’s mainly large scale paintings focus on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Found Objects, Ink, Oil
Pages, Triptych, Abstract, Library, books, Expressionism, Textured, Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
known for her textured and abstract oil paintings, presents a unique triptych titled "Silent Pages". Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
brushstrokes, reminiscent of scribbles on a page. Rankin works predominantly in oil painting and acrylic on
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pages d'équilibre, Still life, Books, Yellow, Expressionism, French Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
result of numerous layers of oil, offers a tactile experience. 'Pages of Balance' invites reflection on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Seascape, 19th Century attributed to William Page Atkinson WELLS (1872-1923)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Seascape, oil on canvas attributed to William Page Atkinson Wells, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and
Category
Early 1900s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Baroque Oil on Canvas "the King and the Musical Page" by A. Sturm
Located in Berlin, DE
"The King and the Musical Page" by A. Sturm 1885 to K. Begas.
Oil on canvas with wooden frame
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 46.07 in W 44.49 in D 3.94 in
Brittany Coast ( in Oberteuffer book on page 45), Landscape, Coastal Landscape
Located in Rockport, MA
influence of his French experience is clear in his artistic journey. His paintings exude a sense of vibrancy
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Juliet and her Nurse with the Page Peter from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
By Henry Perronet Briggs
Located in Long Island City, NY
with the Page Peter from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Year: circa 1820
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 24
Category
1820s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Akkerman fortress Oil landscape painting by Russian artist
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
.: Рекламное агентство MCMG, 2012. – 32 с. Page 25
Original oil landscape painting: Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9.85 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Brompton Road, London cityscape oil Impressionist painting Night lights Framed
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
.
Publication:
Златоверховникова О.Н. Семён Кожин. – М.: Принт люкс, 2007. – 120 с. Page 27
Original oil
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 0.12 in
Australian American D. Rankin Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Rocky Hillside
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
predominantly in oil painting and acrylic on canvas, but also works with paper, prints, sculptures and ceramics
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Australian Abstract Expressionist Gouache Painting Charcoal on Shaped Paper
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
quick, loose brushstrokes, reminiscent of scribbles on a page. Rankin works predominantly in oil
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Josep Amat i Pages "Marineros" Oil on Linen, circa 1935
By Josep Amat Pagès
Located in New York, NY
Josep Amat i Pages (Spanish 1901-1991) Marinero, circa 1935.
Oil on linen, signed Amat lower right
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
639 (Painting on Page)
By Suzanne Caporael
Located in New York City, NY
Materials
Oil, Linen
Contemporary Oil Painting with Gold and Green Tones "Evening in Page County"
By Douglas Max Utter
Located in Cleveland, OH
“Evening in Page County” is a contemporary oil painting, evocative of Wayne Thiebaud’s work
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 44 in W 32 in D 1.25 in
“Home from the War” Oil Painting by Robert Page
Located in Wiltshire, GB
“Home from the War” oil painting by Robert Page 1881-1890 artist from great Claxton in Essex who
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
SECRET Page 3
By Jenny Holzer
Located in New York, NY
Included in the exhibition, Jenny Holzer: Dust Paintings at Cheim & Read. September 11 - October 25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Obituary: Bettie Page
By Hugh Mendes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Pages from Talking River, 2009, Oil on Canvas, Abstract Painting, 72 x 60 inches
By Mike Henderson
Located in San Francisco, CA
abstract painting’s potential, rather than working from preconceived plans, believing that the medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Teca 1 - Black Rabbit - Mirko Baricchi OIl on Book Page
By Mirko Baricchi
Located in Milano, IT
This is a work made by Mirko Baricchi representing a rabbit , painted on a book page.
He used to
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
If (page 45)
By Diango Hernández
Located in New York, NY
oil on paper mounted on board and linen
board: 16 1/2 x 13 1/2 in/42 x 34.5 cm
work is framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Linen, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper
Pulp n°07 page 3
By Stefania Fersini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stefania Fersini (Italian, b. 1982, lives in Torino) creates hyperrealistic oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The WILD n°09 page 74
By Stefania Fersini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stefania Fersini (Italian, b. 1982, lives in Torino) creates hyperrealistic oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LOVE n°09 SS 2013 page 34 - 35
By Stefania Fersini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stefania Fersini (Italian, b. 1982, lives in Torino) creates hyperrealistic oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Near East SS 2013 issue 1 page 125
By Stefania Fersini
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Stefania Fersini (Italian, b. 1982, lives in Torino) creates hyperrealistic oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Crompton III
By Marie Danforth Page
Located in New York, NY
signed Marie D. Page, upper right
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rose of Sharon
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'Somerville Manning' for Market Art & Design
Framed
Ref: 1029
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
13 Minton Tropical Aquatic Cabinet Plates by Artist William Mussill
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
Minton. He also produced highly prized watercolor and oil paintings.
References: Page 230, "Minton the
Category
Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Porcelain
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Study for New Page" Oil Painting
By Raymond Bonilla
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for New Page" is an oil painting that depicts an dense growth
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil Painting by Henry Maurice Page "Lemons and Grapes"
By Henry Maurice Page
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Henry Maurice Page "Lemons and Grapes" flourished 1845 -1908 Painter of rural
Category
19th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 18 in D 2 in
A Breton Lunch - 19th Century Oil, Figures in Interior by Jules Eugene Pages
By Jules Pages
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Oil on canvas by Jules Eugene Pages depicting a woman serving drinks to two men sitting at a table
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Place de la Concorde, Paris France by Irene Pages
By Irene Pages
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist cityscape of Paris by Irene Pages. Oil on canvas, circa 1960. Signed lower left
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Okay Bouquet No 4 - bright, contemporary, florals, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
captivates me most. “ Jahn Page
Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1981, Jahn studied BFA in Painting and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Oil Painting of Two Horse Sweethearts, Signed H B Page
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil painting of two horse sweethearts - Signed H B Page. On the back of painting Artist named the
Category
20th Century American Classical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Okay Bouquet No 3 - vibrant, contemporary, still life, acrylic and oil on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Jahn Page. His delightfully fresh, modern paintings are rendered in a bright palette. The Hamilton
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a page oil painting in our inventory may begin at $500 and can go as high as $50,299, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.
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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.
- 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.
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- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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 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, 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 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.
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The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.
Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces
The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of Walasse Ting
Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.
In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated
Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.