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Family Portrait, Large Surrealist Oil Painting Mother, Children, Neo Surrealism
Located in Surfside, FL
Hank Laventhol (1927–2001) was an American painter and master print maker. He worked in painting
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'Portrait of a Young Man', Dennis the Menace, Walt Disney, Figural Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed center right, 'Ketcham' for Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001) and dated 1990. Hank Ketcham
Category

1990s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

All Jazzed Up, Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seeds of Life, Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Energy, Abstract Original oil Painting, Canvas Art, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

New LA, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Race, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Butterfly Time, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ANGELS ON THE WALL - Ciro Morrone - Figurative Italian Oil on Canvas Painting.
By Ciro Morrone
Located in Napoli, IT
Angels on the wall - Ciro Morrone Italia 2013 - Oil on canvas cm. 40x60 this painting is a
Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Above The Sun, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waking, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Canvas Art, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Immunity, Large size Abstract Original oil Painting, Canvas Art, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Hayk Margaryan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fog and Brook" Mid Century Impressionistic Oil Painting by Central Park
By Coulton Waugh
Located in New York, NY
Colton Waugh was a third generation American Artist. He was mostly known for his Marine paintings
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mod Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Bernard Segal New Hope PA Modernist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Art Academy. He was known for figure, abstract painting, collage, and cartoon illustration. In the
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Large Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Oil Painting Jazz Great "Satchmo" Louis Armstrong
Located in Surfside, FL
Swing Jazz Quartet. Satchmo, Louis Armstrong! Oil Painting on board. Hand signed and dated 1974
Category

1970s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Standing Nude" Impressionist Portrait of a Woman Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Coulton Waugh
Located in New York, NY
Colton Waugh was a third generation American Artist. He was mostly known for his Marine paintings
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Artist Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
. However, Aaron Giladi, a well known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
Zeldis’s oil paintings. His suggestion to paint larger intimidated Zeldis. After trying and failing to use
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Circus Trapeze Horse Acrobats
Located in Surfside, FL
Zeldis’s oil paintings. His suggestion to paint larger intimidated Zeldis. After trying and failing to use
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Wine & Cigarettes Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
. However, Aaron Giladi, a well known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Large Pop Art Cartoon Acrylic Painting By Syndicated Cartoonist R.P. Overmyer
Located in Surfside, FL
R.P. Overmyer (American, 1948-2010). An original oil painting (this might be acrylic) on canvas
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Mod Abstract Expressionist W/C Painting Bernard Segal New Hope PA Modernist Art
Located in Surfside, FL
University and the Cincinnati Art Academy. He was known for figure, abstract painting, collage, and cartoon
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Mod Bull Jewish Woman Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings. His suggestion to paint larger intimidated Zeldis
Category

1980s Folk Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Sports Basketball Arena Coca Cola Sign
Located in Surfside, FL
Giladi, a well known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings. His
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting Outsider Artist Circus Fire Eater, Tiger
Located in Surfside, FL
known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings. His suggestion to paint
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Moses Bible Painting Self Taught Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
. However, Aaron Giladi, a well known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Malcah Zeldis Folk Art Gouache Painting King David Self Taught Outsider Artist
Located in Surfside, FL
known Israeli artist visited the kibbutz and praised Zeldis’s oil paintings. His suggestion to paint
Category

1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Untitled
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
, winding into endless hanks to give birth to mysterious golems with hollow orbits opening onto the world a
Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Untitled
Untitled
H 48.04 in W 37.8 in D 0.79 in
Untitled
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
, winding into endless hanks to give birth to mysterious golems with hollow orbits opening onto the world a
Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Untitled
Untitled
H 41.34 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Catch me !
By Jean Sanglar
Located in Miami, FL
, winding into endless hanks to give birth to mysterious golems with hollow orbits opening onto the world a
Category

Late 20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil Pastel

Catch me !
Catch me !
H 55.12 in W 43.31 in
Cubist abstract composition
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
expressionist style. He enjoyed painting bright abstract oil, gouache, watercolors, and his subjects ranged
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Cubist portrait
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
collages in the abstract expressionist style. He enjoyed painting bright abstract oil, gouache
Category

Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Cubist portrait
Cubist portrait
H 15.25 in W 12.25 in D 1.25 in
American Icon
By Arica Hilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Monroe, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Elvis; Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron; Coca Cola to Pepsi; The American
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

American Icon
American Icon
H 72 in W 144 in D 2 in
American Icon
By Arica Hilton
Located in Chicago, IL
Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Elvis; Babe Ruth to Hank Aaron; Coca Cola to Pepsi; The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

American Icon
American Icon
H 20 in W 40 in D 2 in
American post-impressionist oil on canvas by L. Hankes
By Louis Hankes
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American post impressionist oil on canvas, fall landscape, signed L. Hankes. in original
Category

Vintage 1940s American Paintings

Jack Featherly, Hank Bierbaum Fantasizes, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Hank Bierbaum Fantasizes, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 52 x 37.5 inches
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Chivas
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hank approaches his artistic practice from a place of personal history and deeply personal
Category

1980s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Chivas
Chivas
H 55.52 in W 40.16 in
Lauren Yater at Augustine
By Hank Pitcher
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
the godfathers of American surf painting... Hank Pitcher graduated from the College of Creative
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Winter Light
By Hank Pitcher
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
painting of Point Conception by an artist who's spent thirty years recording its changes. Hank Pitcher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Quetzalcoti
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hank approaches his artistic practice from a place of personal history and deeply personal
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Quetzalcoti
Quetzalcoti
H 55.52 in W 37.41 in
Celoquie
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hank approaches his artistic practice from a place of personal history and deeply personal
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker

Celoquie
Celoquie
H 62.21 in W 54.34 in
Flowers & Bowls
By Louis Hankes
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas, 24 x 22, signed lower right, in original arts & crafts frame. Louis Hankes studied
Category

1920s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Streak
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Purple Streak by Dirk De Bruycker is a 72x60 inch, boldly colored, contemporary, abstract oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum

Divide II
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Divide II by Dirk De Bruycker is a 30x24 inch, boldly colored, contemporary, abstract oil painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum

Small Three
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small Three by Dirk De Bruycker is a 30x24 inch, boldly colored, contemporary, abstract oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum

Group of Three
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Group of Three by Dirk De Bruycker is a 30x24 inch, boldly colored, contemporary, abstract oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum

Small Red II
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Small Red II by Dirk De Bruycker is a 30x24 inch, boldly colored, contemporary, abstract oil
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Asphaltum

BAND OF BROTHERS Major Dick Winters Special Ltd Edition Print With Call Sheets
By James Wilkinson
Located in Sidcup, GB
Band of Brothers An original special Limited edition print 2/50 of a Oil Painting by James Wilkinson
Category

Early 2000s More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

1937 American League's All-Star Players, after American Realist Photo
By Harris & Ewing Photographic Studio
Located in Fairhope, AL
mention, Original Oil Paintings, Classical Reproductions, and Modern Classics, Digitally Rendered. Note
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Decorative Art

Family Portrait, Large Surrealist Oil Painting Mother, Children, Neo Surrealism
Located in Surfside, FL
Hank Laventhol (1927–2001) was an American painter and master print maker. He worked in painting
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Hank
By Isabelle Alford-Lago
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original 16in x 20in oil painting by Venice-based California street artist Isabelle Alford-Lago
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Zag" NYC -original cityscape oil painting modern contemporary art
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The original landscape painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Regal Reflections original New York Cityscape oil painting Contemporary Art
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Powerful - New York Cityscape urban oil painting artwork modern hyperrealism
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Electric Tears original New York CITY landscape oil painting Contemporary Art
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Electric Tears original New York CITY landscape oil painting Contemporary Art
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Red Bag NYC -original cityscape oil painting modern contemporary art
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The original landscape painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

California Fauvist Oil Painting Carmel Bohemian Expressionist Lemons & Flowers
By Janet Ament De La Roche
Located in Surfside, FL
," Oil painting on canvas wrapped board in carved gilt wood frame Hand signed L/R, "de la Roche," and
Category

Mid-20th Century Fauvist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Untitled original NYC CITY landscape painting
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Erica Toliusis is painted on deep streched canvas framed and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untiltleld original NYC CITY landscape painting
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep stretched canvas framed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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    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.

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    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

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