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"Saffron Effulgence". Contemporary Buddha oil painting with gold leaf
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin has an affinity with Buddhism and his stunning representations of Buddha are a product
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Buddha, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Buddha Head Vase, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>The Buddha Head VaseGuigen ZhaOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Buddha statue Khmer Smile, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Yue Zeng
Located in Yardley, PA
Ancient statue of Khmer Smile in Cambodia. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cracked Buddha. Contemporary Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
even the seemingly eternal Buddha. Sax Berlin is creating the Great 108 Buddhas series. The number 108
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"You Never Know Where the Buddha Will Appear", Japanese, blues, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's "You Never Know Where the Buddha Will Appear" is a 20 x 16 inch oil painting on
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand Framed Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Golden Buddha: Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
this piece the Buddha reveals himself to himself." Sax Berlin is creating the Great 108 Buddhas series
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

John Voss - 1997 Oil, Buddha And Camellia
Located in Corsham, GB
trompe-l'œil. The surrealist still life shows a Buddha, its golden surface crumbling to revela black
Category

1990s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

BUDDHA'S RAINBOW
By Janet Jennings
Located in Fairfield, CT
Oil on linen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Tathagata: Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Tathagata - a Pali or Sanscrit word used primarily by Siddartha Gautama Buddha to refer to himself
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

The Buddha Of Peace. Contemporary Figurative Mixed Media Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
, thus leading to The Peace Buddha, a perfect match of creative magic and spirituality. Pure Gold, White
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Scale Medicine Buddha Painting Ausadhi Badhai
Located in Miami, FL
Very striking larger oil painting on canvas laid down on Masonite with gilt background depicting
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Masonite

Still Life with Buddha and Pomegranates - Painting by Bruno Croatto - 1944
By Bruno Croatto
Located in Roma, IT
In this work we find the image of the Buddha and several pomegranates, symbolizing fertility. The
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Buddha
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait of a Buddha, 1985. Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 inches. Unframed
Category

1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stop and Go Buddhas
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's "Stop and Go Buddhas" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Australian Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
brushstrokes, reminiscent of scribbles on a page. Rankin works predominantly in oil painting and acrylic on
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Betty with Bowl and Buddha, 2005
By Robert Jessup
Located in ATLANTA, GA
where he taught painting in the College of Visual Arts and Design from 1991 to 2018. His work is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Study of a Statue of Buddha, Japan
By Lilla Cabot Perry
Located in Milford, NH
A fine small oil study of a Buddha in Japan by American artist Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933). Perry
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Colorado Landscape Painting, Framed Western Oil Painting, Sky and Buttes
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
City) and The Mill, continuing it into the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Buddha" Text: Metta Karuna Prayer, Acrylic on Canvas
By David Hollier
Located in San Francisco, CA
“Buddha” is a unique acrylic on canvas by David Hollier. Hollier masterfully paints image using
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Gallimaufry" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Charlie Brown, Buddha, Gnome
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod Gallimaufry, 1989 Signed on the right Oil on gesso panel 14 x 11 inches Aaron
Category

1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

1950s Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting, Blue Brown Orange Sage Green
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Abstract expressionist oil painting on board from 1955 by Charles Bunnell. Abstract shapes in
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

View From the Park (Colorado) Mountain View Oil Landscape Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1987-1968) titled 'View from the Park
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Australian American D. Rankin Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Rocky Hillside
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
predominantly in oil painting and acrylic on canvas, but also works with paper, prints, sculptures and ceramics
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

'Young Woman', Mid-Century Chinoiserie Portrait, Laughing Buddha, Tea Ceremony
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Sanchez Palacio' (Latin-American, 20th Century) and dated 1950.
Category

1950s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Manitou, Colorado with Pikes Peak View, 1920s Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968) circa 1928-1929 of a Manitou
Category

1920s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 24: Buddha with Lotus
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Buddha figure , oriental idols, pottery, when spring comes by Hovsep Pushman.
By Hovsep Pushman
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Titled When spring comes. A 20th-century American oil painting on board signed lower left. It
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Mixed Media Painting. Oil on Silver Lame Screen Fabric
By Izhar Patkin
Located in Surfside, FL
1977, first coming to prominence in the mid-1980s with his iconic Black Paintings, an inventive visual
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Antique Monks with Spirits Oil Painting on Canvas After Eduard von Grutzner 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century oil on canvas painting titled "Monks with Spirits," showing a pair of monks with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

James McCracken Oil on Board
By James McCracken
Located in San Francisco, CA
This oil on board is by James McCracken (1875-1967). It is a lush, exotic composition, depicting a
Category

1940s Art Deco Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Phenomena Winter Harth by Paul Jenkins - Abstract Expressionist painting
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Phenomena Winter Hart by Paul Jenkins (1923-2012) Oil and sand on canvas 66 x 122 cm (26 x 48
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas by Indian Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Vijit Pillai
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Vijit Pillai - Landscape - 32 x 44 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Oil on Canvas ( UNFRAMED ALL
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Landscape, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas by Indian Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Vijit Pillai
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Vijit Pillai - Landscape - 54 x 36 inches (unframed size) Acrylic & Oil on Canvas ( UNFRAMED ALL
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Australian Abstract Expressionist Gouache Painting Charcoal on Shaped Paper
By David Rankin
Located in Surfside, FL
, commissioned a poster, A Day for Bosnia, at The University of Chicago. His oil paintings, large watercolours
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

W. Jo Hine - 1943 Oil, Flowers in the Alcove
Located in Corsham, GB
alcove. Surrounding the vase is varius flower arrangements and a miniature Buddha statue. Signed and
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Birth, 1940s Modernist Surrealist Abstract Figural Watercolor Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942). During the early 1930s he studied for a
Category

1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Loving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said….the practice of
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pikes Peak, 1940s Colorado Mountain Landscape in Autumn, Tempera Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942). During the early 1930s he studied for a
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Board

Cripple Creek Victor Mine, Colorado Mountain Landscape, 1940 Watercolor Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942). During the early 1930s he studied for a time with Boardman
Category

1940s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Loving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece. "Buddha said….the practice of
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Gold Leaf

David Kimball Anderson Large Oil Stick Pastel Abstract Flowers Drawing
By David Kimball Anderson
Located in Surfside, FL
Large bright vivid drawing done in oil crayon or oil pastel. Abstract floral drawing. David
Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel

Refreshing All
Located in Singapore, SG
Borobudur Temple. These confirm that Gautama Buddha's teachings are very noble. He thinks about peace for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wax, Oil

Refreshing All
Refreshing All
H 55.12 in W 78.75 in
Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS - Abstract Expressionist, colour
By Paul Jenkins
Located in London, GB
Phenomena like Byron by PAUL JENKINS (1923-2012) Oil on canvas 74 x 60 cm (29¹/₈ x 23⁵/₈ inches
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The inner peace
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
The main thing in life is to save your own inner peace, on the left Buddha - he is calm and
Category

2010s Abstract Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The inner peace
The inner peace
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 0.67 in
See (right)
Located in Phoenix, AZ
oil and acrylic on canvas In the Diamond Sūtra, existence and emptiness are fundamental Buddhist
Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

See (right)
See (right)
H 38 in W 60.25 in D 1.75 in
The Indian Scape, Brush on Printed Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Vijit Pillai
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Buddha', 'Lombok by Moonlight' and 'Blue Nirvana' in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Gurgaon. His work is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

The Indian Scape, Brush on Printed Canvas by Contemporary Artist "In Stock"
By Vijit Pillai
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Buddha', 'Lombok by Moonlight' and 'Blue Nirvana' in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Gurgaon. His work is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic

Golden Cycle Mill, Colorado, 1940s WPA Mining Watercolor Landscape, Black White
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
. (Kansas City) and The Mill, continuing it into the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942
Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Buddha's Breakfast, " 2021 Large Abstract Oil on Canvas by Kathi Robinson Frank
Located in New York, NY
"Buddha's Breakfast," is a large abstract, contemporary oil on canvas by Kathi Robinson Frank with
Category

2010s American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Other

Chorus Line
By Sam Spanier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
some transfiguring event.” In his later paintings—usually worked in oil pastel on panel or paper—made
Category

1960s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil Crayon

Chorus Line
Chorus Line
H 5.75 in W 4 in
Black and White Cat
By Sam Spanier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
his later paintings—usually worked in oil pastel on panel or paper—made during intermittent creative
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

"Homage to Moishe Safde - Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, " David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Buddha Board Water Series: Homage to Moishe Safde - Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art" is an
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor

1930s Graphite Drawing, American Modern City Scene of Houses on a Hill, Colorado
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942). During the early 1930s he studied for a
Category

1930s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

WPA 1940s Framed Figurative Village Landscape with Figures Houses Mountains
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
, continuing it into the next decade with his oil painting, Pikes Peak (1942). During the early 1930s he
Category

1940s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Buddha Board Water Series #2 - Bird Disguised As Giacometti' signed mixed media
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Avery oil paintings.
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

'Buddha Board Water Series #1 - Deer with Tree' original signed mixed media
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels as
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Fig Drop Earrings with Pearls and Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
richness of life, figs also symbolize peace and enlightenment and refer to Buddha. The dark purple, ripe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Oriental Pearl, South Sea Pearl...

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Tahitian Baroque Pearl Yellow Gold Contemporary Drop Earrings with Diamonds
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
richness of life, figs also symbolize peace and enlightenment and refer to Buddha. The dark purple, ripe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Buddha Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact buddha oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for a buddha oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right buddha oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gold, brown and blue. Creating a buddha oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Sax Berlin, Mary Titus, David Hollier, Nan Hass Feldman and Eva Hoffmann are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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The average selling price for a buddha oil painting we offer is $2,300, while they’re typically $676 on the low end and $23,660 for the highest priced.
Questions About Buddha Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    Any 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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.
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    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    Yes, 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2022
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2024
    The 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, 2023
    To 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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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.