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American Primitive Oil Painting Child Portrait 1840 Folk Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous American primitive oil painting of two girls
This quirky portrait is a
Category
Antique 1840s Paintings
Materials
Tapestry
American Primative Sheep in the Field
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5196 American primitive oil painting sheep in field by C.Woll
Image size 9.5x7.5"
Category
Early 2000s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Desert Storm" Large scale Figurative Oil on Canvas 1991
Located in Soquel, CA
"Desert Storm"
Primitive oil painting depicting a hooded figure draped in red and blue cloth, while
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Quarter to Three, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, redA Quarter to ThreeJohansen NewmanOil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic, Oil Painting
By Sharon Sieben
Located in San Francisco, CA
: figurative, female, back, oilpaint, nude, primitive, primitivism, figure, vertical, nudes, primitive, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rider, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitivism, large, oilpaint, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigeRiderJaime Ellsworth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sparrows, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, beigeSparrowsJaime EllsworthOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peck, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, neutral, bird, happy, cheerful, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigePeckJaime Ellsworth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Amble, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, neutral, cream, peaceful, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigeAmbleJaime Ellsworth
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whispers of Blue, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, wildlife, garden, flying, insect, soft, animals, primitive, oil painting, blueWhispers of Blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Flight, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: bird, flight, flock, childrens, muted, neutral, flying, animals, primitive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hi ;), Oil Painting
By Sumner Crenshaw
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, beigeHi ;)Sumner CrenshawOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Old Quay, Barnstaple, 19th Century Oil Landscape
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed 'W.H. Jones' bottom right
Image size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (21.5 x 29.25 cm
Category
1870s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Magenta Chrysanthemum, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, petals, stylized, oilpaint, flora, primitive, oil painting, purpleMagenta Chrysanthemum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pansy Passion 1, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: floral, pansy, flower, petal, closeup, flora, primitive, oil painting, brownPansy Passion 1
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pansy Passion 2, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, petal, closeup, flora, primitive, oil painting, brownPansy Passion 2Pamela Hoke
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fiery Heart Poppy, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, orangeFiery Heart PoppyPamela HokeOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Primitive Pond Life' Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Primitive Pond Life' Abstract
Artist: Elvic Steele
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moon Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cosmic, space, horses, equine, childhood, fantasy, representational, primitive, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Oil
Vintage Boho Primitive Portrait of Women Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho original oil painting on canvas. A chic primitive composition of a young
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Zebra Wood, Paint
The Sun Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, equine, fantasy, representational, primitive, oil painting, yellowThe Sun TarotRachel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Oil
19th Century Primitive Naive Folk Art oil painting of a sheep in a landscape
By English School
Located in Harkstead, GB
example of English folk art.
English Primitive School, late 19th Century/ early 20th Century
A Ewe
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Golden Tones Abstract Primitive Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern oil painting golden tones abstract Primitive framed
Dimensions
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 22.5 in W 26.5 in D 1.5 in
Primitive Folk Art Painting After Jefferson Gauntt "Two Children"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Primitive Folk Art Painting After Jefferson Gauntt
"Two Children"
Oil on canvas
19.75" x 24.75
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 23.75 in D 3 in
Vintage Boho Primitive Landscape Oil on Board
Located in west palm beach, FL
richly detailed oil on board painting capturing a cheerful yellow farmhouse behind a picket fence. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
The Primitive Reformers - Oil on Canvas by English School Master 1600/1700
Located in Roma, IT
The primitive Reformers is an interesting, rare and original oil painting on canvas, realized by an
Category
Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25.4 in W 9.22 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas of a Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive Oil on Canvas Springer Spaniel in liver and white. wonderfully posed "on point", walking
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Modern American Primitive The Four Seasons Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5006 Modern American Primitive oil on canvas of the four seasons
Framed signed Al Ledesky on verso
Category
1990s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 19th Century Primitive Oil on Canvas Portrait of "Dash" Clumber Spaniel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century primitive oil on canvas portrait of a Clumber Spaniel "Dash" by E Daulby to Mr R
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.2 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
"Plato's Cave" (black & white, abstract, surreal, primitive, shapes)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
PLATO'S CAVE
2024, Paris, France
A bold and graphic black & white painting with primitive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Plaster, Acrylic
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
Antique French Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape on Water
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique French Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape with Fisherman
Frame Size 13.5" high x 18.5" wide
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Primitive Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Original Oil Painting of Three Cougars Winner at California Art Show
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming naive realism a painting by a winner of the 1981 Pomona art show in Southern California
Category
20th Century American Primitive Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Japan Japanese Garden by French naive outsider folk art primitive artist, 1975
Located in Norwich, GB
A perfect painting for lovers of Japan and those of primitive/naive outside art.
It is a work by
Category
1970s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in
Primitive Spanish vase of flowers, after Pedro de Camprobín
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 18th Century still life, very close to Pedro de Camprobín.
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 28.15 in W 18.71 in D 0.79 in
Outsider Art Painting by Zoute, 1940
By Zoute' (Leon Salter)
Located in Rochester, NY
Dynamic and brilliant American Primitive modern expressionist oil painting on canvas in period wood
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
Coastal Waters
By Hendrik Cate
Located in Soquel, CA
Primitive oil on artist board coastal painting. Presented in a giltwood frame by Hendrik Jan Ten
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Zoute, 1941
By Corneille 1, Zoute' (Leon Salter), Karel Appel
Located in Rochester, NY
Primitive modernist oil painting on homasote board of a male and female figure ( a self portrait of
Category
Vintage 1940s American Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
18th Century Antique Oil Painting Primitive Aristctratic Child with Dog
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th century primitive antique oil painting of aristocratic child with dog. This sort of painting
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Primitive Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil Painting "Christmas Snow" in Primitive Style
By Jane Bradley
Located in Bedford, NY
Christmas during snow storm at a 19th century farm. Sleds, house, people and animals. Oil on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Primitive Ancestry XIV, English contemporary art
Located in London, GB
(2012), Alison Jacques Gallery, London (2011) and Painting Séance, Grand Arts, Kansas City (2010).
His
Category
2010s Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naive Portrait of a Gentleman with Pipe, English Oil Painting, Oak Panel, 18th C
Located in Totnes, GB
A charming naive oil on oak panel of a rather well-dressed gentleman with a pipe. Unknown sitter or
Category
Antique 18th Century English Primitive Paintings
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 12.01 in W 12.01 in D 1.38 in
Pastel Drawing of Praying Figure (Primitive / Outsider)
By William Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In scrawly pencil lines, William Anthony outlines figures that look like sock puppets with oversize heads and sausage-shaped limbs. And if you look closely, you discover that his pri...
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
'Head' by Walter Meyer, Oil on Canvas
By Walter Meyer
Located in Cape Town, Western Cape
Title: Head
Artist: Walter Meyer
Medium: Oil on canvas
Date: 1988
Dimensions: The canvas is 40
Category
Vintage 1980s South African Primitive Paintings
'Mr Hepworth' an Oil on Millboard Signed J. H. Shaw and Dated 1894
Located in West Sussex, GB
A charming naive painting portraying an outhouse scene where a very surprised looking cat is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Primitive Paintings
Oil on wood painting of cow
Located in Surrey, BC
Folk art painting of cow under glass with original age cracked paint, on frame.
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Primitives
Materials
Wood
"School of Salmon" Painting, Oil on Board
Located in Nantucket, MA
Oil on board.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Primitives
Materials
Pine
Pair of British Colonial Style Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely horizontal pair of British Colonial primitive style oil paintings on rough hewn reclaimed 1
Category
20th Century British Colonial Primitives
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Primitive Art Oil painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-226 Framed oil painting
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Primitive English Original Oil Barnyard Scene Painting signed D'Fields
By D'fields
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming barnyard scene Primitive small size, 950 inches x 7.50 inches, oil on board features
Category
Antique 1890s English Primitive Paintings
Materials
Oak, Wood
H 10.25 in W 12.25 in D 0.75 in
Romanian Folk Art Oil Painting Traditional Wedding Naive Primitive Transylvania
By Nicolae Patru
Located in Surfside, FL
Romanian Folk Art, Naive Primitive art of peasant country folk scenes. He is in a number of museums and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Primitive 19th Century Oil Painting of Vineyard Owner Paying His Workers
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
The Vineyard owner paying his Labourers, oil on canvas laid onto board, recently restored, laid to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Primitive Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Primitive Folky Oil Paintings on Board of Children by Karl Mann
Located in Palm Beach, FL
By creating this line of naive, folky primitive paintings on board Karl Mann and associates
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Primitive Oil on canvas Portrait of a woman
Located in Culver City, CA
Primitive oil on canvas portrait painting, profile of woman, worn surface.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
American Primitive Modernist Still Life Painting By Zoute' - 1943
By Zoute' (Leon Salter)
Located in Rochester, NY
American abstract primitive modernist still life oil painting on canvas in the original artist faux
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
19th cty charming primitive folk art oil of dog chasing squirrel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A charming 19th century primitive folk art oil on board of a dog pulling a cart chasing a squirrel
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Board
Primitive 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Merchant Ship Rowena of Liverpool
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Primitive 19th Century Oil on Canvas of a Merchant Ship, Red ensign hoisted to most senior position
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 2.37 in
20th Century Cow and Sheep Oil on Canvas Painting Signed, English
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large 20th century decorative cow and sheep oil painting. Signed by English. Not a listed Artist
Category
20th Century Unknown Primitive Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Shark Tank by Colleen Leach, Contemporary Green Framed Primitive on paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
The size includes the frame.
Colleen Leach is a self taught artist. She believes that art evokes the human spirit. Heavily influenced by music, Colleen's work explores the relation...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Color Pencil
H 35.5 in W 28 in D 3 in
French 19th Century Oil Painting on Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming and primitive oil on board floral painting from the South of France. Lovely
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood
Naïve Harbor Scene Painting
Located in Nantucket, MA
Depicting a one mast ship sailing into a harbor. A charming primitive painting. Oil on a 1" thick
Category
Early 20th Century European Primitive Paintings
Materials
Pine
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Primitive Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of primitive oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct primitive oil paintings — often made from canvas, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Primitive oil paintings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Primitive oil paintings bearing Folk Art hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Primitive oil paintings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by D'fields, Dagmar Lindhardt and Fabolon Blaise are consistently popular.
How Much are Primitive Oil Paintings?
Prices for primitive oil paintings start at $425 and top out at $65,000 with the average selling for $1,800.
Questions About Primitive Oil Paintings
- 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 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.