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"Montauk Point Lighthouse" Antique 19th Century Academic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Francis Augustus Silva
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Signed lower left corner
Painting Size: 9.13″ x 18.20″
Frame Size: 14.13″ x 20.13″
Francis
Category
19th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Legendary Blue / Cassowary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
characteristics of animals by rendering them with academic oil painting techniques on canvas. The red sun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.9 in W 16.1 in D 0.8 in
Fairest Rose - French Academic Nude Oil Painting by Delphin Enjolras
By Delphin Enjolras
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed nude in interior oil on canvas circa 1900 by French academic painter Delphin Enjolras. The
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spanish painting Portrait man Trace signature Academic 19th oil on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Juan Pablo SALINAS (Attributed to)
Madrid, 1871 – Rome, 1946
Oil on canvas on a panel
34 x 22 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
PLAUZEAU Painting Oil canvas French Academic Portrait of boy Early 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Alfred PLAUZEAU Avanton-Paché (Vienna), 1875 - Hendaye, 1918 Oil on oil 61 x 38 cm (75.5 x 52.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
" At The Port" 19th Century Academic Realist Landscape Oil Painting on Panel
By Andreas Schelfhout
Located in Jacksonville, FL
century, Schelfhout's artistic prowess is evident in this mesmerizing oil painting, measuring 13" x 17.5
Category
19th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Le Martyr de Saint Sebastian (Academic Figurative Oil Painting in Gold Frame)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative oil painting on canvas
48 x 24 inches unframed
58 x 32 x 3 inches in gold
Category
Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950s Academic Realistic Study of Hands Oil Painting Signed Stuart Whyte
Located in Surfside, FL
1950s Academic Realistic Study of Hands Oil Painting Signed Stuart Whyte
In the manner of Auguste
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
La Vieille Ferme - Academic Landscape Oil by Marie-Francois Firmin-Girard
By Marie-Francois Firmin-Girard
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed landscape oil on canvas circa 1890 by French Academic painter Marie-Francois Firmin-Girard
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fresh Ears" contemporary academic realist oil painting, farmers corn harvest
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
painting is academically proportionate, colorfully correct, and would make a great addition to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Mom in Love" 19th Century Academic Realistic French Oil Painting on Canvas
By Emile Munier
Located in Jacksonville, FL
to time. 🌐
In this oil painting on canvas, Munier skillfully employs his mastery to create a scene
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Prosperous Family: Academic Figurative Painting by Mark Beard aka Bruce Sargeant
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
to hang as is
This Academic style figurative oil painting on canvas was painted by Mark Beard as
Category
Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Men & Motorcycles, Mark Beard: Academic Figurative Painting of Four Male Models
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative painting of four male motorcycle riders by Mark Beard aka "Bruce Sargeant
Category
Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 88.5 in W 94.25 in D 2 in
Ready to Play (Academic Figurative Painting of Male Athlete by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative oil painting of a handsome football player against a country landscape
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Archers: Academic Figurative Painting of Two Men Bow Hunting by Mark Beard
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative painting of two male archers by Mark Beard aka "Bruce Sargeant"
"Archers
Category
Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in Suit: Academic Figurative Painting by Mark Beard aka. Bruce Sargeant
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative painting of two men in trousers and suits with naval flags by Mark Beard
Category
Early 2000s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Camp (Academic Figurative Painting of Young Male Hunter by Mark Beard)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Academic style figurative oil painting on canvas of a young man undressing in a rural camp setting
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
November, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "November" is an oil painting that depicts trees in autumn with a
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Rustic Apples and Bread Food Still Life French Salon Academic Antique Painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A remarkable work by Charles Nicolas Etienne Mayre, an academic painter born in Choisy le Roi near
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.72 in W 22.45 in D 1.19 in
Fossils, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Fossils" is an oil painting that depicts nude forms suspended in
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Current, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Current" is an oil painting that depicts a lone figure in a
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Plume, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Plume" is an oil painting that depicts two red head women in the
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Light Through Old Bottles" 2014 oil painting, academic study of light and form
By Maryann Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
skilled as an oil painter is another of Lucas goals. To that end she remains teachable, finding it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Crossing", Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Crossing" is an oil painting that depicts an elderly man crossing
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Prism, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Prism" is an oil painting that depicts a woman in the foreground
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Island, Original oil Painting
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Feedback Loop, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Feedback Loop" is an oil painting that depicts peculiar machine
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Leaves II, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Leaves II" is an oil painting that depicts yellow Fall leaves
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Leaves I, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Leaves I" is an oil painting that depicts yellow Fall leaves with
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Magnolia Grandiflora, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Magnolia Grandiflora" is an oil painting that depicts a nude
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Young Swimmer (Modern, Academic Style Portrait Painting in Antique Gold Frame)
By Mark Beard
Located in Hudson, NY
Figurative oil on canvas painting of a young athletic male
24 x 20 inches, 29.5 x 23.5 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Swiss academic painter 19th VAUTIER Interior Oil on canvas The spinner woman
Located in PARIS, FR
Benjamin VAUTIER (Attributed to) Morges (Switzerland), 1829 – Dusseldörf, 1898 Oil on canvas 43 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Male Academic Nude Painting Henri Brugnot Exposition Label 1st Prize
By Henri Brugnot
Located in New York, NY
Antique Male Academic nude painting Henri Brugnot with exposition label (1st prize).
by Henri
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Anaheim, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Anaheim" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Habenero, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Habenero" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an orange
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kidnapped by the Raiders By French School Student Academic Realist Oil Canvas
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Frame Size: Width: 46″ x Hight: 39″
Frame Thickness: 6″
Picture Size: Width: 35.25″ x 27.75″
French School: Masters of Artistic Expression
The French School of art emerged as a p...
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seashore, Original oil Painting, Framed
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunset, Original oil Painting, Framed
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ocean, Original oil Painting, Framed
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tug, Original oil Painting, Framed
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Love & the Jester - Oil Painting of Sacrifice
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Love and Sacrafice by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas. 18 x 18 inches
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 18 in W 18 in D 2 in
Party Skull #1, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Zanzinger
Located in Denver, CO
Elizabeth Zanzinger's (US based) "Party Skull #1" is an oil painting that depicts a human skull in
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Red Bell II, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Red Bell II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Near to Cliffs, Original oil Painting, Framed
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Echoes 3 - painting Paula Craioveanu oil on canvas
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Echoes 3
Composition with Two Male Nudes, oil on canvas, 35.5x19.5in / 90x50cm
Part of Wings of
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seashore, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 18 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
Seashore, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 16 in W 21.5 in D 0.8 in
Alexandroupolis, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 16 in W 21 in D 0.8 in
Coastal, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.8 in
Lavenders, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 15.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
Seashore, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.8 in
Boats, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 21.5 in D 0.8 in
Beehives, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 12 in W 17 in D 0.8 in
Echoes 2 - painting Paula Craioveanu oil on canvas
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Echoes 2
Composition with Two Female Nudes, oil on canvas, 35.5x19.5in / 90x50cm
Part of WIngs of
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
.
This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bird.
oil on canvas cm 93 x73
Finely carved gilt
Category
18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heinrich Spiess, The Love Letter, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by German artist Heinrich Spiess (1832-1875) depicts a young
Category
19th Century Academic Interior Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Cypresses, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 11 in W 14 in D 0.8 in
Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas by Joseph Badger
Located in Rome, IT
.
This amazing painting depicting a young boy with a bird.
oil on canvas cm 93 x73
Finely carved gilt
Category
18th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century French Academic Study of a Hand
Located in SANTA FE, NM
French Academic Study of a Hand
Circa 1900
Oil on Cardboard
13 3/8 x 8 3/8 (19 1/8 x 14 1/8 frame
Category
Early 1900s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Farm, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Academic Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of academic oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Contemporary or Old Masters versions of these works for sale today — there are 5 Impressionist, 4 Contemporary, 4 Modern and 2 Old Masters examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Academic oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, blue and more. Mark Beard, Elizabeth Zanzinger, Ashot Yan, Lyubena Fox and Stephen Bauman took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Large academic oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 2.1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are Academic Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — academic oil paintings in our inventory begin at $150 and can go as high as $2,194,243, while the average can fetch as much as $5,300.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Academic Oil Paintings
- 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 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. - 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.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 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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