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"Tiki Bar, " Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Tiki Bar" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an interior
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Femmes Au Bar, Oil Painting by Charles Levier
By Charles Levier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charles Levier, French (1920 - 2003)
Title: Femmes Au Bar
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lyrebirds", Classical Music Scene Architecture Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Lyrebirds" and by Andrée Bars, this linen canvas oil painting sets a whimsical scene of
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Dutch Maritime Oil Painting
Located in North Miami, FL
features a classical maritime oil painting with 17th Century Dutch vessels. Each of the original brass keys
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Brass
"Vote for me", Clothespin, Clothes, Soap Bubbles, Symbolism Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Each painting contains at least three layers of oil paint. Andrée Bars applies her skills to hyper
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
"Oysters and Lemons", White Fabric Enamel Carafe Symbolism Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled 'Oysters and Lemons', this symbolic oil painting employs a palette of golden tones. It
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16.15 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
“Merry-Go-Round”, Carousel Astrolabe Univers&Humanity Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
given us !
Titled "Merry-go-round", this symbolist oil painting by Andrée Bars comes not framed
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 in
“Narcisse”, Contemplative Figure Red Beige Velvet Fabric Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Narcissus" and by Andrée Bars, this oil on linen canvas painting captivates with its
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
“The Kindly ones ”, Triple Portrait World Map Doves Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "The kindly ones" and by Andrée Bars, this oil painting on canvas captures a striking
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
"the Painter's Eye", Violin, Blue Flower and Brush, Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
symbolist oil painting by Andrée Bars.
Andrée Bars is a French painter. Having been strictly trained for 4
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
"We Lost the North", Wood Crack, Compass, Money, Flower, Symbolism Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Each painting contains at least three layers of oil paint. Andrée Bars applies her skills to hyper
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
"The Magic Flute of Beauzart", Rose Flower Golden Drapery Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "The magic flute of Beauzart" and by Andrée Bars, this oil painting presents a mesmerizing
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.66 in W 14.97 in D 1.19 in
“The Lion Cries”, Hyper-realist Symbolist Blue and Green Map Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named "The lion cries", this hyper-realist oil painting on lin canvas by Andrée Bars invokes our
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
BAR, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The bar doesn't get much lower on a Tuesday afternoon. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category
Early 2000s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moe's Bar, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Night scene of Moe's Bar, a location in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. :: Painting :: Realism :: This
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
David Lan Bar - Composition - 1956
By David Lan Bar
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Composition
1956
Oil on panel
Signed and Dated
73 x 100 cm
The painting is framed.
This
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
David Lan Bar - Composition - 1955
By David Lan Bar
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Composition
1955
Oil on panel
Signed and Dated
61 x 50 cm
The painting is framed.
This
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Highway Odyssey' Acrylic, Stainless Steel Bar Cart by Cometabolism Studio
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
graduated from the Department of Oil Painting of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute and Furniture Design at Central
Category
2010s Asian Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Limelight" Interior Oil Painting of Bar
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Limelight" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Bar At Paradise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany. A Bar located in the old town of Freiburg Painted
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Bar At Paradise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Etienne Pascal
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air painting from Black Forest, Germany. A Bar located in the old town of Freiburg Painted
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
David Lan Bar - Ecole de Paris - Composition - 1972
By David Lan Bar
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Composition
1972
Oil on canvas
Signed and Dated
73 x 60 cm
The painting is framed.
This beautiful
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.4 in
"New York City, Bar 1" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "New York City, Bar 1" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Bar Scene" small impressionist oil painting - study
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
sketches out an incoherent bar scene. Perhaps the obscurity of forms is a nod to the inebriated state that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Lin Hongdan Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Bar 3"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bar 3
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 36 x 36 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 36 in W 36 in
"Yellow Bar" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
diverse work including objects, paintings, videos, and installations from over the past 5 years.
With a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.38 in
Night Bars - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Cityscape
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Shadow as an expression of the spirit
"Tomàs Martínez Sunyol was born in Dieulefit (France) in 1964 and was surrounded by art from a young age. Both his father, Joaquim Martínez Ler...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bar Drinker, Signed French Modernist Oil Painting - Man at Bar with Barmaid
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed
framed: 18.75 x 21.75 inches
canvas: 15 x 18 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.75 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
Gertrude Barrer Oil on Board
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gertrude Barrer: 1921-1992. Well listed American artist with auction records over $9500. She
Category
20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
TOAST TO THE BAR MITZVA Modernist Judaica Oil Painting
By Joseph Wolins
Located in Surfside, FL
Subject: Jewish American Family Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United
Category
20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monumental Oil on Canvas Bar Backsplash Painting
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large oil on canvas jungle scene. Probably the back bar decorations of a restaurant or bar area
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Big Sky Falling, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ansgar Dressler
Located in Yardley, PA
oil colors on professional gallery canvas stretched over solid wooden 4.5 x 3.0 cm stretcher bars
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Oil - At The Bar
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful contemporary scene showing a view through a bar window where a mysterious couple sit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Restaurant Bistro Bar Interior with Figures Drinking, Signed French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, lovely conversation piece.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size:
board: 16 x 19.75inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Man seated in Bar by Candlelight Signed Antique Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 29 inches
canvas: 20 x 24 inches
provenance: private
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Foggy Trees, Original oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Spring Motive, Original oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 45 in D 1 in
The Bar - Mid 20th Century Dutch Naif Interior Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A charming 1950's Dutch naif oil on canvas depicting figures in a bar interior. A lovely painting
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ladies of the Night drinking at Bar - Signed Oil Painting
By Natalia Antadze
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fabulous original French oil painting, depicting these "ladies of the night", seated at a bar
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Nude Paintings
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
Seashore, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Israeli Bronze Menorah Tallit Judaica Still Life Bar Mitzvah Scene
By Roberto Lupetti
Located in Surfside, FL
America sponsored by the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini. A painting he did of the maestro was purchased
Category
20th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aperitif on the terrace of the bar spanish oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Illegible signature lower right.
Oil measures 38x46 cm.
Frameless.
Dated 1976.
Category
1970s Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Summer Reflection, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lakeside, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, , Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lavenders, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Riverside, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meadow, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
THE THREE GRACES
Located in Portland, ME
Barrer, Gertrude (American, 1921-19920. THE THREE GRACES. Oil on panel. Signed "Barrer," lower left
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meadow Path, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwo, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer field, Original oil Painting, Handmade artw, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 1 in
Lasting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on stretched linen with 3/4 inch deep stretcher bars. Sides of stretched canvas have exposed
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Israeli French Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Wine Bar in Paris Colorful Fauvist
By David Azuz
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting on canvas. Hand signed and stamped with artist studio stamp. Frame measures 30.25 X
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Sea" 70.0X150.0CM / 27.5X59.1IN
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Israeli French Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Cafe Wine Bar Paris Colorful Fauvist
By David Azuz
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil Painting on canvas. Hand signed and stamped with artist studio stamp. Frame measures 30.25 X
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wonderland, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Heather Ireland
Located in Yardley, PA
"Wonderland" large oil painting 48"x60" on canvas. Due to large size canvas will be removed
Category
2010s Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Birch " 45.0 X 80.0 CM / 17.7
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nymphaea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tables, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: Still life, bar, restaurant, food, table, interior
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Intertwined, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kenneth Halvorsen
Located in Yardley, PA
wooden stretcher bar in a gallery wrap style with painting going on all 4 sides, doesn’t need a frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nymphaea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Bar Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of bar oil paintings available for sale. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, contemporary and Pop Art styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the bar oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, beige and blue. Vahe Yeremyan, Henri Duhem, Irena Orlov, Francis E. Jamieson and Andrew Stevovich took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Bar Oil Paintings?
Bar oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,238, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.
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, 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.
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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 Bar 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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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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