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Lowell Boyers "Urban Wing on Fire From Desire Or Camus’ Dream", oil on board
By Lowell Boyers
Located in Glenview, IL
"Urban Wing on Fire From Desire Or Camus’ Dream" is an abstract expressionist oil painting on board
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Resin, Ink, Board
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.75 in
"Boy Blowing Bubbles, " Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Boy Blowing Bubbles" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cleric Boy Oil Painting
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy at the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Boy at the sea. Alla prima oil painting with few final tuches when dry.Beautiful weather with a big
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"No.B222 Window Boy", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jan Sowarby
Located in Yardley, PA
20 x 20 A slightly unsettling scene of the back of a boy in a half shuttered window of a Provencal
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy In Stock
Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.89 in W 27.96 in
Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait In Stock
Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 37.01 in W 67.33 in
Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting
By the British artist
Category
1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
By Tino Luciano
Located in Utrecht, NL
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
Tino Luciano (1953, Sardinië) Like most
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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H 18.12 in W 14.97 in
19th Century genre oil painting of a boy in an attic
By Pierre Edouard Frere
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
condition.
Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to
Category
19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 17.25 in W 14.75 in D 2 in
18th Century portrait oil painting of a boy
By Robert Byng
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circle of Robert Byng
British, (1666-1720)
Portrait of a Boy
Oil on canvas
Image size: 28.5 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy In The Lake 2 - Contemporary Landscape Oil Painting, Lake View, Expression
By Agnieszka Zawisza
Located in Salzburg, AT
year 2000.
Oil and Acrylic painting is her most frequently used medium, but the artist also uses
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 43.31 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Oil Painting Young Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th Century painting of fancy young boy in a beautifully giltwood and hand-painted frame (not
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Oil Painting of a Young Boy
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century painting of a young boy in a giltwood frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Boy Standing in The Field" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Board
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young boy outdoors with an alluring look. The
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.25 in W 11.25 in D 1 in
Original Vintage Oil Painting in canvas, Portrait of a Boy. Signed Dated, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is an original vintage oil painting on canvas. This old painting shows a boy sitting
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Black and White Oil Horse Painting with a Boy Donned in Vintage Attire
Located in Charleston, US
her intricate horse painting featuring a boy donned in vintage attire. The artwork harkens back to
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - School Boy In Green
Located in Corsham, GB
An unusual, modernist oil showing a young school boy in traditional Chinese school uniform. The
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of a Little Boy
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil on linen in period frame. Signed Fertcez.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Paint
Boy Feeding Birds, Oil Painting by Ben Benn 1946
By Ben Benn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Benn, Polish/American (1884 - 1983)
Title: Boy with Doves
Year: 1946
Medium: Oil on
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy Oil on Canvas
By Arthur Bowen Davies
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite oil on canvas painting by artist Arthur Bowen Davies (American 1862-1928). The work
Category
19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Boy In The Lake 1 - Large Format Landscape Oil Painting, Lake View, Expression
By Agnieszka Zawisza
Located in Salzburg, AT
year 2000.
Oil and Acrylic painting is her most frequently used medium, but the artist also uses
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 70.87 in D 1.58 in
Original Vintage Illustration Boy with Horse Oil Painting Americana
By Ariane Beigneux
Located in Surfside, FL
This painting, exemplifies the type of traditional portraits the artist Ariane Beigneux was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
Spanish Catalan Modernist Oil Painting Drummer Boy Figurative Abstraction
By Artur Duch
Located in Surfside, FL
Arts in Barcelona.
There he developed his artistic skills in the fields of sculpture, painting and
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Boy - Oil Painting by Anastasia Kurakina - 2010s
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Anastasia Kurakina.
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
Good conditions
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Portrait of a Boy- Oil Painting by Anastasia Kurakina - 2010s
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Anastasia Kurakina.
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas.
Good conditions
Not signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Portrait of a Young Boy in Red Coat - British Victorian 1892 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist Gilbert Baldry. A
Category
1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Modernist Portrait, Boy Seated " Mid Century Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the 1950's of a Boy seated with a bowl of fruits. Comes
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 23 in W 21 in D 2 in
Clown Boy from Paris, Oil Painting by Felix Felmart 1964
By Felix Felmart
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Felix Felmart, Spanish XXth
Title: Clown Boy from Paris
Year: 1964
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seated Boy, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Lucio Ranucci
By Lucio Ranucci
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lucio Ranucci, Italian (1925 - )
Title: Seated Boy
Year: 1973
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy
By Gerard Soest
Located in London, GB
Gerard SOEST (1600 - 1681)
Portrait of a Young Boy
oil on canvas
35.5 x 30.5 inches inc. frame
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 35.5 in W 30.5 in
"Country Boy" American Contemporary Folk Oil Painting Figural Portrait Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
accomplished and trained artist, reveals her love of folk art and naive painting in these beautifully painted
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas Portrait -- Boy in a Brown Overcoat
By Tina Lincer
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on canvas portrait shows a boy wearing a brown colored overcoat and hat. The landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fence Jumper", oil painting, figurative, boy, flight, field, outside, summer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Fence Jumper" is an oil painting with chalk and graphite on wood panel, and measures 16" high by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Resin, Chalk, Oil, Wood Panel, Graphite
America impressionist portrait young boy 1937 Modern Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fantastic modern portrait of a young boy. This work is signed what appears to be Paul Sellers
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1972 Abstract by Boyer Gonzales Jr Noted Texas Artist
By Gonzales, Boyer, Jr.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice abstract in a beautiful new frame by the noted Texas artist Boyer Gonzales Jr (1909-1987
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Portrait of Girl - Scottish 'Glasgow Boy' art 19th century oil painting
By William Kennedy
Located in London, GB
This stunning portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist and prominent Glasgow Boy Society
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy in Wonderland
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
. He works with the use of Oil paint, Acrylic, and Old photos (collages) on canvas. His paintings are a
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Photographic Paper
Watch me! -21st Century Oil Painting of a Nude Boy watching you in his Mirror
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
This painting is made by Dutch artist/painter David van der Linden.
Painted with oilpaint on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 3.94 in
Portrait of a Boy in White Shirt - Scottish 1920's Art Deco male oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Cowan Dobson. Painted in
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Orthodox Boy in the Starlight
Located in Raleigh, NC
A wonderful judicial painting by a well-known Polish artist.
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young boy in uniform
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait, painting, unsigned
Oil on canvas
19th early 20th century
Young boy in uniform
18 x 22
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Modernist Painting Portrait of Boy in Red Jumper
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
“Petit Garçon”
Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020)
inscribed verso
framed
signed
oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in a landscape, large art deco period painting
Located in Norwich, GB
This luminous landscape is perfectly capturing the light of early spring. A boy is climbing over
Category
1930s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.81 in W 35.83 in D 1.19 in
Young Boy - Scottish art 19th Century oil painting male portrait ginger hair
Located in London, GB
A fine Scottish portrait oil painting of a sweet young boy with bright blue eyes. This quality
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Shy Boy”- oil on linen, framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory considers himself a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"City Boy" American Folk Painting Portrait Figural Contemporary Modern Oil Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
accomplished and trained artist, reveals her love of folk art and naive painting in these beautifully painted
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Young Boy - Scottish art 19th Century oil painting male portrait ginger hair
Located in London, GB
A fine Scottish portrait oil painting of a sweet young boy with bright blue eyes. This quality
Category
19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
F. Morgan - 1914 Oil, Fisher Boy
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait depicting a you fisher boy in his hat and smock. The artist captures the boy in
Category
Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s "Boy With Mittens" Oil Impasto Figurative Painting Brooklyn Museum Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011)
Sr10-1
c.1950s
“Boy with Mittens”
Oil impasto on Masonite
36x42.5 black
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Masonite, Oil
Boy with Guinea Pig - British Victorian animal art male portrait oil painting
By Henry Turner Munns
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian genre oil painting is by noted exhibited artist Henry Tuner Munns
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Portrait Boy" Oil Painting 14.5" x 20" inch (1930) by Shaaban Zaki
By Shaaban Zaki
Located in Culver City, CA
"Portrait Boy" Oil Painting 14.5" x 20" inch (1930) by Shaaban Zaki
signed & dated
Shaaban Zaki
Category
20th Century Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Artist's Studio - Scottish 1914 Glasgow Boy art exh interior oil painting
By Alexander Roche
Located in London, GB
This superb RSA exhibited Scottish Edwardian interior oil painting is by Glasgow Boy artist
Category
1910s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chanctonbury Ring - Scottish Glasgow Boy art RA exh 1933 landscape oil painting
By George Henry
Located in London, GB
This superb Scottish Impressionist Royal Academy exhibited landscape oil painting is by noted
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset after Rain - Scottish 19th Century art Glasgow Boy landscape oil painting
By John Reid Murray
Located in London, GB
This dramatic large 19th century Scottish landscape is by famous Scottish Glasgow Boy artist John
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Nude Boy with Open Shirt" French Blue Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical scene of a nude boy wearing an open shirt and sandals. The bright
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Young Boy with Toy Airplane" Post-Impressionist French Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical portrait of a young boy with light brown hair against a viridian
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Canvas
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
Early 19th Century genre oil painting of a boy playing a flute
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Attributed to Thomas Barker of Bath
British, (1769-1847)
Boy with Flute
Oil on canvas
Image size
Category
Early 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.75 in W 22.75 in D 3.25 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
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New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.
Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint
How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?
Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History
The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.
Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art
The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.
Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters
Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.
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