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Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Sunflowers , Oil Painting, American Expressionism , Texas Artist, Floral
Located in Houston, TX
Sunflowers is an oil painting done in the American Expressionism style done from Sunflowers picked
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Quiet Place , oil painting, American Expressionism style , Texas Artist,
Located in Houston, TX
Quiet Place is an oil painting done in the American Expressionism style done in the Texas Hill
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Sunny Day, Oil Painting, American Impressionism. Illustrator. Free Shipping
Located in Houston, TX
HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AVAILABLE
Sunny Day is a 16 x 23 oil painting by artist Jeff Slemons. Jeff
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Evening out, oil painting, American Expressionism style, Framed, Texas Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Evening out is an oil painting done in the American Expressionism style . The list price of $2600
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Military Man Portrait Figurative Abstract Oil Painting American Modernist Artist
By Dean Richardson
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil on board, 1978. It depicts an abstracted portrait of a military man in an army uniform with
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Judaica Rabbi Portrait Oil Painting American WPA Abstract Expressionist Artist
By Morris Shulman
Located in Surfside, FL
in American Painting,” Carnegie Inst., 1941; AIC, 1941;
“An American Group,” Associated American
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Board
Rooftop Bob , Animal portrait, oil painting , American Impressionism, Cats, Pets
Located in Houston, TX
palette knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this animal/pet portrait. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sky Water, Oil Painting , American Impressionism, Koi Fish, Outdoors. Nature
Located in Houston, TX
knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape painting.
Petals on the Water
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape Pond Tree
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist's
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Simka Simkhovitch WPA Artist Oil Painting American Modernist Landscape w Tower
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Surfside, FL
Simka Simkhovitch (Russian/American 1893 - 1949)
This came with a small grouping from the artist's
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century Modern Abstracted Cityscape Oil Painting, American Modern, Red Black
Located in Denver, CO
Mid 20th century oil and spackle painting featuring an abstracted cityscape with a bridge and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Putty
H 25.75 in W 61.75 in D 1 in
Petals on the Water, Oil Painting , American Impressionism, Koi Fish, Outdoors
Located in Houston, TX
palette knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this landscape painting.
Petals on the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 42 in D 1.5 in
"Cave Canem" Dog Animal Oil Painting American Folk Red Minimal Contemporary
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Cave Canem Oil on Canvas, 10 x 12 Inches
Charlotte Gibbs recently had the distinct honor of
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Six Objects w/a Roll oil painting American Realism, Realist Artist
By David Harrison
Located in Houston, TX
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This is seen in his painting Six Objects w/a Roll 36 x 36 oil on canvas. Gallery Wrapped.
David
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 34 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Bastille Day, oil painting , American Impressionism , SW Art Magazine 11/20/20
By Judy Crowe
Located in Houston, TX
inspire Judy Crowe such as Bastille Day in this oil painting..
She loves to use in her oil paintings
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11 in W 14 in D 1.75 in
Quai De La Tournelle, Paris Street Scene Oil Painting, American Deaf Modernist
By Robert Freiman
Located in Surfside, FL
Paris street scene oil painting in original vintage hand carved frame, showing some wear. Signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Boat Yard, Lifting Fog" oil painting, American realist, old boats in a harbor
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
and Florence, Italy for the last 7 years. An oil painter in the spirit of the 19th and 20th century
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media object collage by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for artis...
Category
2010s Surrealist Mixed Media
Materials
Found Objects, Mixed Media
H 18 in W 12 in D 5 in
Oil Painting American Artist George W Drew 1875 - 1968 Cottage Scene Great Frame
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
George W. Drew
American 1875 - 1968
Cottage- oil on canvas in original period frame
15.5 x 19.5 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.5 in W 19.5 in D 1.25 in
"America the Great"
By Alexi Torres
Located in Cleveland, OH
Original Oil Painting American Flag
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coral Village - Figurative Painting - American Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Paintings, Nature Art, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, American Modern Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
LARGE AMERICAN SIGNED OIL PAINTING - CATTLE HERDER ON HORSEBACK WIDE LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, signed lower corner.
Title: Leading them Home.
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 1 in
Micheles Blue Village - Figurative Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, American Modern Art, blue village
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 49 in D 1.5 in
The Movie Hour, America Martin, Figurative Painting, Acrylic & Oil, Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
The Movie Hour
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
19th Century American School Large Portrait of a Seated Lady, oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, 19th century
Title: Portrait of a Seated Lady
Medium: oil
Category
19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Caulking the Seams', American Impressionist School Oil, Sailing Boat, Schooner
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An early twentieth-century, American School oil showing a view of a sailor caulking the seams of a
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'The Old Wharf', American School Marine Figural, Nautical Oil, Industrial Harbor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An unsigned, early twentieth century oil showing a view of an old wooden wharf with longshoremen
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Carrying and Washing, America Martin, Oil & Acrylic, Figurative/Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Figurative/Portrait_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Clam Shovel, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Clam Shovel"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
71 x 48 in Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Cat & Bird_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Cat & Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Shovel and Shellfish_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Shovel and Shellfish"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
22.5" x 18" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
'Couple Dancing', American Folk Art Figural Oil, WPA era
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
figurative painting filled with compressed energy and an atmosphere of psychological ambiguity with the two
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
Figurative_Animals_Birds From The Wind_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Birds From The Wind"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Mid 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Colorful Garden Landscape View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, mid 20th century
Title: Garden Landscape view
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Women Watch Eclipse, 2021_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative/Nude/Orange
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Women Watch Eclipse"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5" x 62" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
The Exchange of Flowers (Diptych), 2022_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Exchange of Flowers (Diptych)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
94" x 38.125" Each 94
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Portrait_Song For The Animals_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Song For The Animals"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5 x 41.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Musician_Figurative, Portrait, Bright Colors_Oil+Acrylic/Linen_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Musician"
Oil & Acrylic on Linen
53.75" x 47.5" Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
'Abstraction in Amethyst and Emerald', Large American School Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-century American School oil abstract comprising adjacent and overlapping
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American School'Abstraction in Amethyst and Emerald', Large American School Abstract Oil, Circa 1965
H 28 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Sunshine Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Green
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Sunshine Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Violet Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Violet Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Purple Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Purple Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Turquoise Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Turquoise Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Blue Monkey_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Monkey"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Curve Ball, 2020_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Portrait_Figurative_Baseball
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Curve Ball"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 44" Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
American football, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
American football player in painting. The painting was painted with expressive strokes with a
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman with Bell Flowers_2022_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Portrait, Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman with Bell Flowers"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
37.5" x 37.5" Framed
Exploring
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Boots and Violin_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Boots and Violin"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
41" x 31.5" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
The Waiter_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait_Vertical
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Waiter"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
80.125" x 41.125" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
American Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting
By John George Brown
Located in Houston, TX
John George Brown American impressionist street scene oil painting.
The painting is signed by the
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Figurative/Portrait_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_The Striped Orange Cat, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Striped Orange Cat"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
62.5 x 33.5 in. 64 x 35 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative/Portrait/Animals_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_The Caught Catfish_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Caught Catfish"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
72" x 36.5" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait_Figurative_Orange_Two Friends & A Bee_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Two Friends & A Bee"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Portrait_Animal/Bird_Blue_Goose Queen_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_2023
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Goose Queen"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the identity
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Figurative_Animals_Oil/Acrylic_America Martin_Singing Fish and Two Geese_2023
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Singing Fish and Two Geese"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Peonies America, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
colors cause happiness in children. In the style of impressionism, palette knife. The painting contains
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brown Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Earth Tones
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Brown Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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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.
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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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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