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Small Whimsical Oil Painting of European Village by Spinola
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small whimsical oil painting on board of a European village, by Spinola. Out of a Southampton, NY
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Paint
Fylgia, animal figurative portrait, mysterious and whimsical oil painting
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 63.78 in W 44.89 in D 1.58 in
Sprite and Anemone (Whimsical Oil Painting of Winged Create in Pink Flowers)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
Sprite and Anemone (Contemporary Oil Painting of Whimsical Winged Creature Emerging from Pink
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"At the MOMA, Self Portrait" Whimsical oil painting of a dog next to a portrait
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Autumn Lake Scene" Swiss Post War Impressionist Oil Painting Trees by the Water
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a lake scene set in autumn. Done in an impressionistic style, we
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Figures in Venice by the Canal" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Wood Board
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting Figures near the canal in Italy. As an Italian Impressionist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Pair of Russian Whimsical Paintings by Elena Kallistova
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical oil paintings by Noted Russian artist Elena Kallistrova. Each depiction a young boy and
Category
20th Century Russian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Venetian Powder Room Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Venetian Powder Room Scene with Figures getting ready for the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Luigi Cagliani (1910-1987), Oil on Canvas of a Parisian Street Scene
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
. With a romantic movement, almost 19th Century sense, Cagliani presents a whimsical oil painting
Category
Vintage 1930s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Italian Courtyard Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene in Lombardy, Italy by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Cafe by the Lake" Impressionist Scene Figures Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in France by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Maison d'Emmental" - Oil Painting
By Marina Dieul
Located in Denver, CO
This whimsical oil painting by Marina Dieul, titled "Maison d'Emmental," created in 2023, features
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Parisian Spring Park Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a park scene in Paris during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Flower Market with Sail Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Flower Market with figures in Paris during spring by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Day by the Lakeside" Impressionist Scene of Figures Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting figures in France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian Impressionist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.75 in D 2 in
Paradise II - Abstract Whimsical Landscape Oil Painting
By Dorothy Fagan
Located in Boston, MA
the Artist:
Dorothy Fagan creates oil paintings, painted textiles for designers, art consultants, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paradise I - Abstract Whimsical Landscape Oil Painting
By Dorothy Fagan
Located in Boston, MA
with Paradise II."
About the Artist:
Dorothy Fagan creates oil paintings, painted textiles for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Expedition 1", expressionist, whimsical, green, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
, live, work and grow. The whimsical composition stretches over two panels, However each painting can
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
"Cafe Scene in Venice" French Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures and Bridge
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Cafe scene with figures in Venice during spring by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Blind Date on Brooklyn Bridge", whimsical, theatrical, water, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
Alexandra Rozenman’s “Blind Date on a Brooklyn Bridge” is a 34 x 34 x 2 inch oil painting on linen
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
The Circus Show - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Boy Playing - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive & figurative
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Whimsical Wilderness by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.47 in W 41.34 in D 0.79 in
Toys in Basket, colorful whimsical childhood oil painting
By Jenny Toth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil painting done observed from life painted by a new mother of a few toys in a straw
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Girl playing with Dog - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Venetian Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene & Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going about their day by
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 37.5 in W 40 in D 1.75 in
Trip Park, "Hippie Flies", Whimsical Butterfly Floral Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Trip Park's "Hippie Flies" is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas of whimsical colorful butterflies
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Stroll in the Park - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Venetian Masquerade" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene & Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going to a from a masquerade
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Ljubomir Milinkov Whimsical Pastoral Farm Landscape
By Ljubomir Milinkov
Located in Surfside, FL
Ljubomir Milinkov (1938)
Oil painting on board,
Whimsical pastoral farm landscape
Hand signed
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Monumental Singerie 18th Century Whimsical Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Singerie (monkeys imitating human behavior) 18th century whimsical painting in the style
Category
18th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Park, "Dream Ride", 40x40 Whimsical Tricycle Girl Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This colorful piece, "Dream Ride", is a 40x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park featuring
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jelly by Michele Mikesell, Oil on canvas, pop figurative whimsical painting
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
travels along a general vein of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Fiddler on the roof, Shtetl matchmaker
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board, size
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Cafe with Lakeside View of Lake Lugano" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a cafe scene with Lakeside views of Lake Lugano. A region in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical dance, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Lia Chechelashvili
Located in Yardley, PA
White oil-based paint-marker and black matte acrylic on a high quality artist canvas (100% cotton
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vivid Pastel Surreal Painting "Whimsical Orbit"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Whimsical Outsider, Folk Art Oil Painting by William R. Straly
By William R. Straly
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical outsider, Folk Art oil painting by William R. Straly, excellent use of color. Texture and
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting on burlap by Jose Maria de Servin of an Abstract Naive Lion animal using bright colors and
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
El Bosque en Tlaxcala - Whimsical Mexican Landscape Painting
By Jeff Ferst
Located in Boston, MA
El Bosque en Tlaxcala
10.0 x 10.0 x 1.5, 5.0 lbs
Oil Paint
Hand signed by artist
Artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Forest, Whimsical red and white abstract painting
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
handles them. It informs the imagery. The unfinished is his first instinct of painting.
There are social
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
E. M. Rogers 1966 Whimsical Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Miami, FL
E. M. Rogers 1966 Whimsical abstract landscape oil painting on canvas
Offered for sale is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Pair of Whimsical Surrealist Oil on Panel Paintings in Shadow Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of whimsical surrealist oil on panel paintings in shadow boxes. Signed.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Panel
Whimsical Oil on Canvas "The Bicycle"
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical oil on canvas "The Bicycle". Unusual oil on canvas representing a cyclist en route to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Edward Lupper (1936-2016) whimsical illustration, painting of animals
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Lupper (1936-2016) whimsical illustration, painting of animals in a hot air balloon by
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 16 in W 3 in D 19 in
Whimsical Fields, Contemporary landscape painting, Nature, Meadow, Yellow art
Located in Deddington, GB
Whimsical Fields no. 1 is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe. This playful landscape
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.38 in
Girl on Boat - whimsical, colorful original painting- expressive & figurative
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
California Contemporary Art Marti Somers Figurative Abstract Whimsical Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
principal at Artefact Design in
Palo Alto. But ultimately turned to painting. She opened Studio Believe in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in
"Bastet", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art master - framed
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
H 33 in W 33 in D 2.5 in
A most verdant spring - Whimsical green and pink abstract painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Ocklawaha, FL
In this oil creation, I've swirled hues of green with delicate pinks to encapsulate the rebirth and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Dakini, Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 1.58 in
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Whimsical Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact whimsical oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Pop Art and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect whimsical oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right whimsical oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, beige and blue. Finding an appealing whimsical oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Michele Mikesell, Stephen Basso, Ferija Tugrann, Apostolos Chantzaras and Aaron Bohrod each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Whimsical Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a whimsical oil painting in our inventory may begin at $425 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
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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?
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Questions About Whimsical Oil Painting
- What is a whimsical painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A whimsical painting may refer to a playful painting that is not unlike art found in children's books. When a painting is called “whimsical,” it is characteristically bright, colorful and fun. Find a variety of abstract and contemporary whimsical 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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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.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
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