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Exotic Oil Painting of Four Brilliant Macaws
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
An Oil on Canvas Painting that beautifully captures the essence of four magnificent macaws in their
Category
1990s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Heliconia exotic flower. Mini oil painting.
Located in Sempach, LU
Original small oil painting on canvas. Exotic red flower Heliconia in tropical garden.
- Original
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Exotic Female Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3728 Oil on artist board
Set in a custom frame
Image size 12.5x9.5"
Category
1970s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Oil Painting - Summer Exotic Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size: canvas: 24 x 30 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Memories of Exotic Places" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Memories of Exotic Places" is an oil painting that depicts a female
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Triptych of exotic plants, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A trio of exotic plants . Each composition complements the other . An eye-pleasing green color that
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic French Impressionist Oil Painting Bridge and Palm Trees.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on board, unframed
10.75 x 8.75 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Vintage Surreal Exotic Tropical Flowers and Red Bird Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-2831a Acrylic on canvas set in a vintage wood frame
Image size 10.5x16.5"
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hawaiian Nude Exotic Pastel Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4068 Hawaiian exotic nude pastel painting
Image size 13.3x10.5"
Signed N.Bowe 1972
Set in an
Category
1970s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Exotic Rare Pheasants in Natural Landscape 19th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
School, 19th century
oil painting on canvas, unframed
painting: 9 x 10.5 inches
provenance: private
Category
Late 19th Century French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exotic - Scottish 1920's exhibited 'Glasgow Girl' art portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning much exhibited 1920's Scottish portrait oil painting is by noted Glasgow Girl artist
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic Oriental Birds Swimming on Pond Signed Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Birds on Pond
European artist, indistinctly signed
late 20th century
oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 21 in W 28.75 in
“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
Abstract Expressionist oil painting - Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-8
Located in Beijing, CN
Author: Tang Chenghua
Title:Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-8
Date: 2022
Medium: Mixed Media
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
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H 28.35 in W 23.63 in
Abstract Expressionist oil painting - Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-7
Located in Beijing, CN
Author: Tang Chenghua
Title:Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-7
Date: 2022
Medium: Mixed Media
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
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H 17.72 in W 21.66 in
Abstract Expressionist oil painting - Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-7
Located in Beijing, CN
Author: Tang Chenghua
Title:Series The Exotic Landscape No.22-7
Date: 2022
Medium: Mixed Media
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
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H 28.35 in W 23.63 in
1960’s French Oil Painting Exotic Summers Day Cagnes Sur Mer Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Portrait of Exotic Woman by Eduardo Tojetti
Located in Gardena, CA
Oil Painting Portrait of Exotic Woman by Eduardo Tojetti
Tojetti, Eduardo (American, 1851-1930
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - EXOTIC COLOURFUL LANDSCAPE
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Exotic Landscape"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on board, unframed
inscribed verso
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Tosca"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with vivid colours and details. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
Large Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Pamushana"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with a vivid colours and details. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Through the Grapevine"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with vivid colours and details. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 1.97 in
Exotic Landscape - Painting by Kabemba Situna WA - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Exotic Landscape is an artwork realized by Kabemba Situna Wa.
Oil on Canvas, 1970s.
38 x 58 cm
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 14.97 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in
Exotic Pair of Parrots Painting 1990s Oil on Canvas Gold Frame
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oil-on-canvas exotic painting representing two parrots in a jungle. Vibrant colours
Category
1990s British Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Large Colourful Exotic Floral Painting "Burst in Bloom"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic painting with vivid colours and details. The painting style
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
H 55.12 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
Exotic Garden Plants Conservatory Interior Scene Dramatic Large Painting
By Modern British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: Exotic plants in an extravagant garden conservatory interior setting.
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Texas Exotic, Large Painting by Bill Wiman
By Bill Wiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Bill Wiman, American (1940 - )
Title: Texas Exotic
Year: 1977
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1970s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic Sunshine
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Exotic Sunshine is a painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kerstin McGregor (1962-2012) - Contemporary Oil, Exotic Birds in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful abstract-expressionist study of two exotic birds in profile. Unsigned. Acquired with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic Thriller
By Jonas Fisch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
colorful 24-inch tall by 18-inch wide painting with mixed media. acrylic, and oil stick. This artwork is on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Daydream" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Daydream" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Exotic Nude" Painting by G Westerman
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large scale of a nude exotic woman.
Possibly an Indonesian woman because of the colonial past of
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Waiting" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Waiting" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure juxtaposed
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jungle Fantasy with Exotic Bird - Landscape Painting - Conceptual Art By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
tropical bird completes the fantasy.
Jungle Fantasy with Exotic Bird - Landscape Painting - Conceptual Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
1970's French Impressionist Signed Oil Still Life of an Exotic Fish
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of an Exotic Fish
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 12 in W 24 in
The survivors (figurative, exotic, textured large scale linen painting, animal
Located in London, GB
the power of nature to both destroy and renew life.
The painting is executed in an impasto technique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Monogrammed 1935 Rare Tropical Paradise Exotic Animal Surreal Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist landscape signed painting. Watercolor and gouache on paper. Signed
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 31 in D 2 in
Fleche hen, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomas Castaã'o
Located in Yardley, PA
Exotic species of hen that is characterized by its crest in the form of horns. :: Painting
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic Nights
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
Joan Blond loves painting generous blocks of colour and her style is vibrantly expressionistic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Peaceful Solitude" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Peaceful Solitude" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Regal Blue" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Regal Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"City Life" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "City Life" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exotic Garden
Located in New York, NY
layers of acrylic and oil paint. The multiple layers result in the underlying colors to be visible, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Cagnes Sur Mer French Exotic Town Post Impressionist Signed Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cagnes Sur Mer
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed on front
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life painting, with parrot on a table, decorated with exotic fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
Smile of Adrian Vaughn Utrecht
Still life painting, with parrot on a table, decorated with exotic
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exotic Surreal Tropical Fantasy
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3777 Surreal tropical fantasy landscape in a natural wood frame
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Floral Extravaganza, Abstract Oil Painting
By Julia Hacker
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: colorful, semi-abstract, floral, tulips, nature, exotic, tulips, mark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Wrapped in Sunlight" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Wrapped in Sunlight" is an oil painting that depicts a female
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Water of Life" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Water of Life" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lost in Thought" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Lost in Thought" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Double Entendre 2" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Double Entendre 2" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jungle With Tiger Large Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Jungle with Tiger,
Large exotic oil on canvas in the style of Henri Rousseau paintings, about 1970s
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Barbarous Gold Still Life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Paulo Jimenez
Located in Yardley, PA
William the Hippo -- MET Museum official mascot. A couple of exotic seashells and a mediterranean vase
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flower and Bird I, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, animals, modern , oil painting, orangeFlower and Bird IGuigen ZhaOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fish Eye Sea Life Oil Painting
Located in Sempach, LU
abstract seascape painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection.
Original art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Pomegranates on an Acacia Board, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Natalia Beccher
Located in Yardley, PA
As a fruit, the pomegranate has always been exotic to me, like a jewellery box full of rubies from
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.7 in W 14 in D 0.7 in
HYDRANGEA WITH RED RIBBON, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Inna Lazarev
Located in Yardley, PA
pink-blue spectrum, supple green leaves wrapping around these fragile creatures and an exotic purple
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Zinnia, Statice, Butterfly Background, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
Autumnal arrangement of zinnia and fruit against exotic backdrop. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 14 in D 0.1 in
Flame Tips and Australian Wax Flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
Effusive, abstract appearing close up of exotic floral arrangement in crystal vase. :: Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Entity - figurative, teal oil painting on linen, Figurative Colourful painting
Located in London, GB
placed in a natural setting, often featured with many symbols such as exotic animals and tropical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Spray Paint
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Exotic Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the exotic oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect exotic oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right exotic oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Finding an appealing exotic oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hunt Slonem, Cindy Shaoul, Marc Dalessio, Rose Freymuth-Frazier and Carol Summers each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Exotic Oil Painting?
An exotic oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $5,750,000.
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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 Exotic Oil Painting
- 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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