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Impasto Oil Painting of River Tree Scene British Postwar & Contemporary Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of River Tree Scene British Postwar & Contemporary Artist, Terry Evans
Terry
Category
1990s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Atmospheric Seascape Sunset Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20thCentury Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Atmospheric Earthy Sunset Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Abstract Landscape Impasto Oil Painting on Board, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage abstract landscape impasto oil painting on board, signed.
Offered for sale is a vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Giltwood, Masonite, Paint
Large Modern Abstract Impasto Oil Painting on Board, "Night Club" Jazz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Modern Abstract Impasto Oil Painting on Board, "Night Club" Jazz,,Unfortunately illegible
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Original Impasto Oil Painting Art of an Autumnal River Landscape by Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Original Impasto Oil Painting Art of an Autumnal River Landscape by Irish Artist, Liam Blake
Art
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mountain Lake Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century British Artist, Charles Wyatt Warren
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Mountain Lake Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Mountain Lake Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century British Artist, Charles Wyatt Warren
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist
Art measures 21 x 9 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impasto Oil Painting of Moor in English Countryside by British Landscape Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of a Moorland in the English Countryside by British Landscape Artist. Original
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood, Wood Pan...
Colorful Afternoon - Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Original Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist Charles Wyatt
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Vintage Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Impasto Oil Painting of River Mountain Scene in Wales by British Artist Charles Wyatt
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impasto Oil Painting of Harbour Scene in Wales by 20th Century British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Abersoch Harbour Scene in Wales by 20th Century British Artist Charles
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Welsh Mountain Lake Scene by 20th Century British Artist
By Charles Wyatt Warren
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Welsh Mountain Lake Scene by 20th Century British Artist Charles Wyatt
Category
Mid-20th Century Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Impasto Oil Painting of Melting Snow on English Moor Landscape by British Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Melting Snow on English Moor Landscape by British Artist. Original on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Wood, Varnish, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Pan...
Impasto Oil Painting of English Moorland Hillside by British Landscape Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of English Moorland Hillside by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of the English Lake District by British Landscape Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Crummock Water in the English Lake District by British Landscape Artist
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media, Varnish
Vintage French Abstract Female Impasto Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5050 Heavy impasto figurative oil painting
Set in a hand carved 19th century wood frame
Image size
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of the English Lake District by British Landscape Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of the English Lake District by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
Sunset Moments - Tall Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Reverie - Tall Vibrant Red Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Derwent Water in Keswick in the Lake District of England
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Derwent Water in Keswick in the Lake District of England by British
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Oak Tree in Yellow Corn Field in the English Countryside
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Oak Tree in Yellow Corn Field in the English Countryside by British
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
"Baby Jay" Impasto oil painting of a grey bird on gold background
By Michael-Che Swisher
Located in Edgartown, MA
Impasto oil painting of a grey bird on a gold background.
Michael-Che Swisher's work is inspired
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"And It Glows" Impasto oil painting of yellow bird on green background
By Michael-Che Swisher
Located in Edgartown, MA
Impasto oil painting of a yellow bird on a green background.
Michael-Che Swisher's work is
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset in an Orange Day - Vibrant Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City in Motion - Original Vibrant Colorufl Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Impasto Oil Painting - Venice St. Mark's Basilica at Sunset
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Impasto Oil Painting -- Venice at Sunset with St. Mark's Basilica
Wonderful and
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Stretcher Bars
BOUQUET Modernist Flowers in a Vase, Impasto Oil Painting
By Mortimer Borne
Located in Surfside, FL
Floral painting. Flowers in a vase. Mortimer Borne, Printmaker, painter, sculptor, and educator was
Category
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset In A Pink Day - Vibrant Red Impasto Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Gold Got It" Impasto oil painting of a yellow bird on green background
By Michael-Che Swisher
Located in Edgartown, MA
Impasto oil painting of a yellow bird on a green background.
Michael-Che Swisher's work is
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Crashing Waves" Impasto Oil Painting GALVESTON TEXAS SEASCAPE OIL ON CANVAS
By Paul Schumann
Located in San Antonio, TX
x 12
Frame Size: 13.75 x 16.75
Medium: Oil
"Crashing Waves"
Paul Richard Schumann (December 13, 1876
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.75 in W 16.75 in D 3 in
New York. Holiday vibe in Central Park. Impasto oil painting, impressionism.
Located in Zofingen, AG
painting was created in a unique individual technique in the impressionism style. The impasto painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
"Tree Line Sublime" contemporary impasto oil painting of dark forest landscape
By Emily Persson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Tree Line Sublime" is a contemporary oil painting of a dark forest landscape.
Persson works
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century French Impasto Oil Painting on Canvas Still Life
By Fernand Audet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
- Mulhouse 2016)
signed lower right
oil painting on canvas, unframed, on stretcher frame
size: 8.5 x 6.25
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8.5 in W 6.25 in D 0.1 in
Jerusalem Tower of David, Sabra, Israeli British Modernist Impasto Oil Painting
By Ruth Thomas
Located in Surfside, FL
Early modernist Israeli Judaica painting, by British mid-century artist. Israel Old City of
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
French Semi Abstract Expressionist Color Field Impasto Oil Painting Jean Helleu
Located in Surfside, FL
son of Paul-César Helleu.
(a French oil painter, pastel artist, drypoint etcher, and designer, best
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Meadow Landscape Impasto Oil Painting with Tree by British Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Summer Meadow Landscape Oil Painting with Tree by British Artist - a unique original by British En
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 3.15 in
Mid-century Modern Still Life Tomato with Vase Impasto Oil Painting
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Charming mid-century modern still life oil painting of a tomato and vase. I love the impasto style
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Impasto Oil Painting Floral Still Life 1960s style of William Dobell
Located in Melbourne, AU
An excellent and very stylish impasto oil on board of Ranunculus flowers in an urn vase. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint, Softwood, Masonite
"A Garden View 3", abstract, garden, fence, pinks, greens, impasto, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
sides. This abstract oil painting has heavy impasto texture and Loomis’ characteristic use of active
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Garden View 2", abstract, garden, fence, pinks, greens, impasto, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
continues around the edges. This abstract oil painting has heavy impasto texture and Loomis’ characteristic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venice Back Streets Mid 20th Century French Impasto Oil Painting on Canvas
By Fernand Audet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Venice
by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923 - Mulhouse 2016)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Mid 20th Century French Cubist Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract composition
French cubist artist, circa 1950's
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 20 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1970's English Post Impressionist impasto oil painting BEACH SCENE ESSEX signed
Located in Cirencester, GB
: oil on board
SIZE: 41cm x 34cm inc frame
CONDITION: very good
DETAIL: Artist in oil, pastel and
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Painting by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Californian Coastline Seascape Landscape Impasto Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist, Constance Lee
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vibrant Orange, Lavender and Black Impasto Oil On Canvas Signed F. Benson
Located in Chicago, IL
Sunset on the shore impasto oil painting with by F. Benson. Appears to be an older work as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Study on Board 2312
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Study on Board
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Study on Board 2309
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Study on Board 2306
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Study on Board 2307
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Striker
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract impasto oil painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midcentury Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury abstract oil painting on canvas.
Colorful Mid-Century Modern abstract impasto oil
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H. Leung - 20th Century Oil, Fishing Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming impasto oil painting, depicting a coastal scene with several fishing boats. Signed to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dalia - 20th Century Oil, Coastal Village View
Located in Corsham, GB
An impasto oil painting, depicting a coastal village scene with boats and mountains in the distance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A.F. Hall - 20th Century Oil, Waterfall
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating impasto oil painting, depicting an abstracted view of a waterfall. Signed to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
E Francisco Impasto Abstract Oil Painting 1970s Polychrome
Located in Melbourne, AU
A wonderful modernist impasto oil painting by E. Francisco, dating from the mid-1970s, featuring
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
Ruth Squibb (b.1928) - 1964 Oil, Landscape with Wooden Bridge
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautifully captivating impasto oil painting by the artist Ruth Squibb, depicting a landscape
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Summer Impasto Landscape Oil Painting by British En Plein Air Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
English Summer Impasto Oil Painting by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.75 in
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Impasto Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of impasto oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Impressionist and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add impasto oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geoff Hippenstiel, Michael-Che Swisher, Fernand Audet, Denis Ribas and Charles Wyatt Warren are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are Impasto Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of impasto oil paintings start at $200 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $2,065.
Finding the Right paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Impasto 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs 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 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.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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