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"Ruins of Athens, " 1960s Modern Abstract Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
This Modern Abstract Expressionist painting Stanley Bate features a deep, but colorful palette
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
56 Washington, Athens NY (Fauvist Style Oil Painting of Yellow & Blue House)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern, Fauvist style landscape oil painting of Upstate New York cityscape
"56 Washington
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Athens from Hudson in Winter (Winter Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
landscape oil painting, horizontally oriented. A snowy, iced over river is lined with highly detailed trees
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1800's Italian Grand Tour Oil Painting Theseus Temple Athens in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Theseus Temple, Athens
early 1800's Italian artist
oil on canvas laid over board, framed
framed: 9
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Top of Leeds Athens Road (Fauvist Style Landscape Painting of Country Mountains)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern, Fauvist style landscape oil painting of Upstate New York Catskill Mountains
"Top of Leeds
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Macawamio Firehouse Athens, NY (Fauvist Style Cityscape Painting on Canvas)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern, Fauvist style landscape oil painting of Upstate New York cityscape
"Macawamio Firehouse
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
16 3rd St. Athens NY (Oil on Linen Town Street Landscape in Vivid Color Palette)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
16 3rd St. Athens NY
22 x 18 inch
oil on linen
Artist Signature on Reverse
Dan Rupe's beautiful
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Fertility", oil and gold leaf painting of vibrant pomegranate tree
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at applying gold leaf. Her oil painting technique is fresh feeling
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Horses on the beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
400 BC. Simon of Athens, Xenophon, and later in the 1st century AD, Columella and Saint Isodore of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
London oil on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antoni Vives Fierro (1940) - London - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 60x73 cm.
Frameless.
He was born
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman surrealism oil on canvas painting
By Alvar Sunol Munoz-Ramos
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
including oil paintings, lithographs, watercolors, drawings, bronzes, and ceramic bas relief sculptures. His
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Floating Weightlessly - Oil painting of nude female swimmer, turquoise sea water
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Floating Weightlessly" is a stunning oil painting of a beautiful nude swimmer, floating through
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
Mast Of Iceland - Modern Expressive Nature Oil Painting, Lightness, Clouds, Sky
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43.31 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Jump Omega - Abstract - figurative oil painting
By Kostis Georgiou
Located in Chicago, IL
stage scenery in Florence (1981-1982), painting and sculpture in the School of Fine Arts, Athens (1982
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Persona A' - Woman Figurative Oil Painting - Abstract
By Kostis Georgiou
Located in Chicago, IL
scenery in Florence (1981-1982), painting and sculpture in the School of Fine Arts, Athens (1982-1986
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Abstract Horses Oil on Canvas Painting Entitled "the Birth of Memory"
Located in Plainview, NY
A large abstract oil on canvas painting titled " The birth of Memory" by the contemporary artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 62 in W 42.5 in D 1 in
19th Century Pre-Raphalite Exhibition Oil Painting of Ancient Greek Poet Sappho
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Melancholic Sappho’ by Arthur Hill RBA (1841-1908).
The painting – which depicts the celebrated
Category
1870s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chasing the Morning Light", oil and gold leaf painting of cherry blossom tree
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
Gklava is an expert at applying gold leaf. Her oil painting technique is fresh feeling and honest. This
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Anastasia Gklava"Chasing the Morning Light", oil and gold leaf painting of cherry blossom tree, 2024
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Persona B' - Man Figurative Oil Painting - Abstract
By Kostis Georgiou
Located in Chicago, IL
stage scenery in Florence (1981-1982), painting and sculpture in the School of Fine Arts, Athens (1982
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
ECLIPSE 3 - Modern Expressive Oil Portrait Painting
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Pop Art Oil Painting on Canvas: 'Dominos'
By Carol John
Located in New York, NY
their unrestricted manner, the paintings have much more in common with childhood doodles, mindless of
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gift of Life - Oil and silver leaf tree painting, blue leaves, nature landscape
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Gift of Life" is a stunning oil painting of an elegant tree with lush blue tone leaves and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Abstract Pop Art Oil Painting: 'Eye Balls'
By Carol John
Located in New York, NY
their unrestricted manner, the paintings have much more in common with childhood doodles, mindless of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Pop Art Oil Painting: 'WHEEL'
By Carol John
Located in New York, NY
their unrestricted manner, the paintings have much more in common with childhood doodles, mindless of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
London oil and collage on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antoni Vives Fierro (1940) - London - Oil and collage on canvas
Oil measures 54x81 cm.
Frame 57x84
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Pop Art Oil Painting: 'Zip 1'
By Carol John
Located in New York, NY
their unrestricted manner, the paintings have much more in common with childhood doodles, mindless of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Platanus, the Tree of Joy and Healing, Oil on canvas painting with gold leaf
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
. It will take the artist 3-4 weeks to create the painting.
Anastasia Gklava is a bold landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 0.6 in
Abstract Oil on Canvas Large Painting Titled "Three Cities"
Located in Plainview, NY
A large abstract oil on canvas painting titled " Three Cities" by the contemporary artist Igor
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Abstract Geometric Oil Monotype Painting 1966 Chelsea Hotel
By Rene Shapshak
Located in Surfside, FL
Schonegevel Collections in England and Athens, Greece and in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. He
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Monotype
Winter - XX century, Oil figurative painting, Earth tones
By Paweł Lasik
Located in Warsaw, PL
, Munich, Berlin, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Brema, Tel Aviv, Athens, Nafplio, and London. They are to be
Category
1990s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Glowing, ' by Demetrios Papakostas, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2022
By Demetrios Papakostas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this 36" x 30" oil on canvas painting, 'Glowing,' by Demetrios Papakostas, the artist has
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
The sisters young women original oil on canvas painting
By Ramón Aguilar Moré
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
, the Cadaqués Museum or the Reina Sofía Museum in Athens. He learned the trade in the study of Oleguer
Category
1970s Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in
TENTS 3 - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Green Park Landscape
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 35.04 in W 44.89 in D 0.79 in
DUNE - Contemporary Expressive, Joyfull Oil Painting, Seascape, Sea View
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in
Ecce Homo by Kostis Georgiou - Diptych - Abstract oil paintings
By Kostis Georgiou
Located in Chicago, IL
studied stage scenery in Florence (1981-1982), painting and sculpture in the School of Fine Arts, Athens
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
ECLIPSE 2 - Modern Expressive, Energetic Oil Painting, Lightness, Cityscape
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
SILENT DISCO - Expressive, Energetic Oil Painting, Lightness, Night Cityscape
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 18.12 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Untitled Dynamic Colorful Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Israeli-American
Located in Surfside, FL
study at the School of Visual Arts, where he would later become a professor of painting and drawing. He
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Make Room for the Time", oil and gold leaf painting of olive tree and blue sea
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
gold leaf. Her oil painting technique is fresh feeling and honest. Her artwork will brighten and add
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
'Inversion, ' by Demetrios Papakostas, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2019
By Demetrios Papakostas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this 36" x 30" oil on canvas painting, 'Inversion,' by Demetrios Papakostas, the artist has
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Scintillating oil and silver orange tree painting, landscape, leaves, nature
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
"Scintillating" is a stunning oil painting of an elegant tree with lush green leaves and beautiful
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silver
H 59.06 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
"Linear Composition" Greek Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Eozen Agopian
Located in New York, NY
of Black and pops of blue, red and white, mimicking feelings from the Mid Century with the use of oil
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Horses Oil on Canvas Painting Entitled "The Jump"
Located in Plainview, NY
A large abstract oil on canvas painting titled " The Jump" by the contemporary artist Igor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas
Mid Century Seascape and Figural Original oil painting on Linen
By Robert Watson
Located in Soquel, CA
Seascape Original oil painting on Linen 1956
Solitary figure on wharf by California artist Robert
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 29 in W 44.75 in D 1.88 in
Spanish Wooded Landscape - Impressionist art oil painting autumnal trees river
By Antonio Ross Y Guell
Located in London, GB
An original Spanish/Catalan early twentieth century Impressionist oil by Antonio Rossi Y Guell
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Landscape Composition" Greek Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Eozen Agopian
Located in New York, NY
use of oil painting and mixed media on canvas and it is signed on verso.
Art measures 15.75 x 11.75
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Eozen Agopian"Landscape Composition" Greek Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas, Circa 2000
H 15.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.75 in
"Geodesic Composition" Greek Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Eozen Agopian
Located in New York, NY
use of oil painting and mixed media on canvas and it is signed and dated on verso.
Art measures 15.75
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 15.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.75 in
'Summer Branches, ' by Demetrios Papakostas, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2019
By Demetrios Papakostas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
'Summer Branches' is an abstract landscape Oil on Canvas Painting from 2019 by Demetrios Papakostas
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ELECTION NIGHT - Modern Expressive, Dynamic Oil Painting, Colorful Social Event
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in
Optimus Z by Kostis Georgiou - figurative oil painting - abstract - diptych
By Kostis Georgiou
Located in Chicago, IL
stage scenery in Florence (1981-1982), painting and sculpture in the School of Fine Arts, Athens (1982
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 1.97 in
214, 216 State St. (Fauvist-Style Suburban Landscape Oil Painting)
By Dan Rupe
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary Oil Painting of State St. in Hudson, NY by Dan Rupe
Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches
This
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Waltz", Oil and gold leaf painting, vibrant colorful surreal trees
By Anastasia Gklava
Located in Dallas, TX
. Artist Anastasia Gklava is an expert at applying gold leaf. Her oil painting technique is fresh feeling
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Constantin Karahalios Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Blue 1960 Mid Century
Located in Buffalo, NY
A vibrant and captivating abstract painting by Greek artist Constantin Karahalios featuring
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Arabian Horse" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in New York, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Arabian Horse" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
JIM SHAW (B. 1952)
Stocks Painting
signed and dated 'J Shaw 2007' (on the overlap)
oil on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.29 in W 47.84 in D 0.4 in
Nasser Ovissi, 'Iranian, Born 1934' "Safavid Lady" Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nasser Ovissi
Located in New York, NY
Nasser Ovissi, (Iranian, Born 1934) "Safavid Lady" oil on canvas painting
Very fine quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Melancholic Sappho - Large 19th Century Pre-Raphalite Oil Painting Greek Goddess
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Melancholic Sappho’ by Arthur Hill RBA (1841-1908).
The painting – which depicts the celebrated
Category
1870s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Monument To Taras Shevchenko in Kharkiv, Ukraine - Expressive Oil Painting
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wiktor JackowskiThe Monument To Taras Shevchenko in Kharkiv, Ukraine - Expressive Oil Painting, 2022
H 35.44 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
KACPER AND HILTON 2 - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
SWAB - I Love Berlin - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait
By Wiktor Jackowski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Oscar-nominated film “Loving Vincent”.
In 2016, 2017 he lived in Athens / Greece, where he passed on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Wiktor JackowskiSWAB - I Love Berlin - Modern Expressive Oil Painting, Cityscape, Men Portrait, 2023
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
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On 1stDibs, there are several options of oil paintings of athens available for sale. A selection of these works in the contemporary, abstract and Pop Art styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil paintings of athens that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, blue and beige. Anastasia Pelias, Anastasia Gklava, Elliott Green, Apostolos Chantzaras and Carol John took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Oil Paintings Of Athens?
Prices for pieces in our collection of oil paintings of athens start at $350 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $4,200.
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Questions About Oil Paintings Of Athens
- 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. - 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 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 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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 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. - 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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 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
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 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.
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