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Palette Knife Oil Painting of Fishing Boats
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palette Knife oil painting of fishing boats. A finely detailed oil painting, signed lower left
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Midcentury Palate Knife Oil Painting of Notre Dame Cathedral
Located in Asheville, NC
This palate knife oil of Notre Dame Cathedral was done in the midcentury.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Jewish Klezmer Musicians, Israeli Judaica Impasto Palette Knife Oil Painting
By Raoul Raymond
Located in Surfside, FL
Raoul Raymond was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1948 and he immigrated to Israel two years later.
In Israel, Mr. Raymond grew fond of the artist's palette, and at an early age, was...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Subjective still life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
-green background. Written expressively with a palette knife. Oil painting on canvas. Artist's signature
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kailua Escape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. This painting depicts the sun
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Giverny Gardens, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting on canvas of the lovely gardens of Giverny, Monet's home in
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
New Zealand Summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of a sunny summer day in New Zealand. The water surrounding
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magical Maui, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of upcountry Maui. This view from Paia looks toward
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rosebushes - textural blue, orange and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
Got You - textural blue, grey, beige and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
Original oil painting flowers bouquet , Spain 1960
Located in La xara, VC
This Spanish still life knife oil painting captures a scene of a large bouquet of ancient rose
Category
Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Gwbert Cardigan Bay by Georgie Dowling, Original art, Landscape painting
Located in Deddington, GB
indication of how a piece may look
A palette knife oil painting painted en plein air at Gwbert, Cardigan bay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.63 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Rue de Paris Sous la Pluie
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Rue de Paris Sous la Pluie" c.1970 is a palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Quiet Autumn Beach, Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 50x50cm palette knife oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNDERWATER PAINTING Ocean Music was made underwater
Located in Zofingen, AG
: Ocean Music
Size: 8x8 inches 20x20cm
Style: underwater impressionism
Technique: palette knife oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
A Breezy Day at Perranporth, Cornwall by Georgie Dowling, Coastal Art
Located in Deddington, GB
piece may look
A palette knife oil painting painted en plein air overlooking Perranporth beach in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13 in W 16.93 in D 1.19 in
UNDERWATER PAINTING Yellow Coral Reef was made underwater
Located in Zofingen, AG
: Yellow Coral Reef
Size: 8x8 inches 20x20cm
Style: underwater impressionism
Technique: palette knife oil
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.71 in
South Downs Greens
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 40x50cm palette knife oil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
From the Hill
Located in Deddington, GB
are purely an indication of how a piece may look
a 20x20xm palette knife oil painting on a deep
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rue de Paris Sous la Pluie II
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Rue de Paris Sous la Pluie II" c.1970 is a palette knife oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rock-A-Nore beach, Hastings
Located in Deddington, GB
that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 35x25cm palette knife oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bude in October
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 35x25cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bude in October
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 35x25cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Memories of Cornwall
Located in Deddington, GB
insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 35x25cm palette knife oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pedn Vounder Coastal Path View, Georgie Dowling, Original Oil Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
landscape through her oil paintings. “I work with thick strokes of paint applied with a palette knife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Bude Breakwater II, Georgie Dowling, Original Oil Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 50x40cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
CORAL REEF Underwater was made underwater
Located in Zofingen, AG
: Coral Reef
Size: 8x8 inches 20x20cm
Style: underwater impressionism
Technique: palette knife oil
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Frosty the Snow Man
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Frosty the Snow Man" c.1960 is a palette knife oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walk in the Park
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Walk in the Park" 1965 is a palette knife oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with Fishermen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with Fishermen" c.1970 is a palette knife oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the South Dowling
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 40x40cm palette knife oil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scream Abstract Oil Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
soul for the peace in Ukraine. Impasto painting created with palette knife and creates a special
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 16.54 in W 23.23 in D 0.71 in
Spring Blossom Painting Flowers Original Art Impasto Oil Painting Palette Knife
Located in Zofingen, AG
author's signature.
My oil painting, created with a palette knife, with thick layers of paint. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgie Dowling, Barley Field View, Cotswold Countryside Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 50x40cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Fish Expression Oil Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art Original
Located in Zofingen, AG
Marine life painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection. Fish art is
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.71 in
Georgie Dowling, Morning Through Dartmoor, Panoramic Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
may look
Morning through Dartmoor is a palette knife oil painting by Georgie Dowling. The work depicts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 1.58 in
Georgie Dowling, Sheep Making Their Way, Original abstract painting.
Located in Deddington, GB
oil painting on canvas depicting a vibrant view of sheep making their way across Cleeve Hill near
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
Emerald Coral Reef Painting Underwater Art Palette Knife Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Emerald Coral Reef Painting Underwater Art Palette Knife Original Oil Painting
🎨 Materials: Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Summer In Bude, Cornwall, Georgie Dowling, Original Coastal Painting, Affordable
Located in Deddington, GB
are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 40x25cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Barley Field View, Georgie Dowling, Original Landscape Painting, Cotswold Art
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 50x40cm palette knife oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
California Beach Painting Oil Original Art Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Bright California Seascape Oil Painting
Enhance your original oil painting collection with this
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Georgie Dowling, Rolling hills near Banbury, Original landscape painting
Located in Deddington, GB
note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
A 50x40cm palette knife oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Georgie Dowling, Patchwork Fields in the Summer, Original landscape painting
Located in Deddington, GB
oil paintings. “I work with thick strokes of paint applied with a palette knife creating simple shapes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
TROPICAL OCEAN Underwater painting was created underwater at the depth of 7.7 m
Located in Zofingen, AG
.
Style: underwater impressionism
Technique: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and scuba
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Large French Abstract Oil Painting Palette Knife Original Mid 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Abstract Expressionist work,
mid/ late 20th century
indistinctly signed oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
UNDERWATER PAINTING OUT OF THE FOG was created underwater at the depth of 8.4m
Located in Zofingen, AG
: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and scuba diving instructor, she draw her inspiration from
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Dewy Grasses, Impressionism, Palette Knife, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Louisiana Parish Oil Painting Out in the Countryside Framed Palette Knife
Located in Houston, TX
ditch on his land in East Austin, painting an impressionistic work to the tune of Bach or Chopin or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Artist draw her
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in
Coral Reef Painting Underwater Original Art Sea Life Artwork Ocean Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
: underwater expressionism
Technique: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and scuba diving instructor
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.71 in
Kaleidoskope Underwater Painting was created underwater at the depth of 7.6m
Located in Zofingen, AG
addition to any fine art collection.
Style: underwater expressionism
Technique: palette knife oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Bright Life Underwater Painting was created underwater at the depth of 9.6m
Located in Zofingen, AG
history.
Style: underwater expressionism
Technique: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Knifed
Located in Denver, CO
Knifed, 2019
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lemons and a Knife by Laura Shubert, Petite Oil on Board Still Life Painting
By Laura Lacambra Shubert
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Lemons and a Knife' is a small Impressionist oil on canvas still life painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Abstract Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art by Olga Nikitina
Title: Fish Symphony
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 0.79 in
Forest Underwater Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
oil on canvas, palette knife technique, style underwater impressionism.
Olga is an artist and scuba
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Three Pears Modern Welsh Still Life Impasto Palette Knife Framed Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 45cm x 37cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Gwilym
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 1.38 in
House on the headland, Cornwall, Landscape art, coastal, beach, Impressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
House on the headland, Cornwall by Georgie Dowling [2022]
Original painting
Oil paint on board
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
Sardines UNDERWATER PAINTING was created underwater at the depth of 7.1m
Located in Zofingen, AG
: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and scuba diving instructor, she draw her inspiration from
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Seven Days Underwater was created underwater during scuba diving
Located in Zofingen, AG
.
Style: underwater impressionism
Materials: palette knife oil painting, stretched cotton canvas
Shipping
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
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Knife Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of knife oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Contemporary and Modern styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the knife oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and blue. Maya Green, Jose Vives-Atsara, Marcel Demagny, Barbara Sussberg and Martin Llewellyn took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much are Knife Oil Paintings?
Knife oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,100, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $94,000.
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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Knife Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety 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.
- 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.
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