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P Clment 1968 Partially Nude Figure Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
P Clment 1968 Partially Nude Figure Oil Painting
Oil on canvas
32 x 36 unframed
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Standing Figure" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Standing Figure" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Seated Figure" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Seated Figure" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Reclining Figure" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Reclining Figure" is an oil painting that depicts a woman in white
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figure - Oil Painting - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Figure" is an original drawing with oil painting on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figure - Oil Painting - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Figure" is an original drawing with oil painting on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Radiance" Abstracted Figure Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "RAdiance" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Stark Cityscape W/ Lone Figure Oil Painting by R. Roberts C.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Stark Cityscape W/ Lone Figure Oil Painting by R. Roberts C.1960
Original oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.5 in W 43.5 in D 3 in
Antique European Religious Figure Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Antique European
oil on panel, framed
framed: 9 x 7 inches
board: 7 x 5inches
private collection
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Standing Figure, Oil Painting by Peter Kinley, circa 1960s
By Peter Kinley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Standing Figure, Oil Painting by Peter Kinley 1926-1988, circa 1960s
Additional information
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pencil
"Maya's Robe" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Oil Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Maya's Robe" is a colorful figurative oil painted from life with rich golds, whites, and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23 in W 32 in D 1 in
Aboriginal Figure - Oil Painting - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Aboriginal figure is an original contemporary artwork realized in the mid-20th Century by an
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Siesta" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Oil Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Summer Siesta" is a colorful figurative oil painted from life with rich purples, whites, and red
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 36 in D 1 in
Feminine Figure - Oil Painting by R. Melli - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Feminine Figure is a modern artwork realized by Roberto Melli in 1930s.
Mixed colored oil painting
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Waiting" by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Waiting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Purple Top" Large Modern Impressionist Figure Oil Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Purple Top is a colorful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 1 in
"Flamenco Dress" Impressionist Figure Oil Painting of Dancer
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flamenco Dress" is a beautiful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 14 in D 1 in
French Impressionist Village Street Scene with Figure Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Village Street Scene with Figure
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 7.5 x 10 inches
Oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Textures" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Textures" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Waiting" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Waiting" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Symbiotic" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Symbiotic" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts three
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Dancer At Rest" Impressionist Figure Oil Painting of Ballerina
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Before The Dance" is a beautiful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 26 in D 1 in
Mid Century Italian Abstract Figural Oil Painting by Lazzaro Donati
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty vintage Italian oil painting on canvas of a mysterious abstract portrait executed in an
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 26 in D 2.5 in
"Green Table" by Danny McCaw (2024) Abstracted Figure, Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Green Table" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Figure with Textures" by Danny McCaw (2024) Abstracted Figure, Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Figure with Textures" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modern Vintage Geometric Abstract Figure Oil Painting - Entwined
Located in Bristol, GB
abstract painting that captures an intimate embrace between three figures, executed in oil onto canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 25.79 in W 23.43 in
"Gypsy Girl" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Gypsy Girl" is a colorful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Ashcan School Brooklyn Heights Promenade Figural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Petersen (1866 - 1956). Oil on board. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 19 in D 2 in
"Young Patriot" Portrait American Folk Figural Oil Painting Contemporary Flag
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 Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Impressionist Figural Oil painting Brother and Sister Together 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4037 Impressionist oil on canvas figural painting
Set in a custom wood frame image size 14.5x18.5"
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Stepping Out, In Dolce & Gabbana" Impressionist Figure Oil Painting on Board
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
artist was able to capture the movement and definitions of the figure effortlessly with fast brush work
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.2 in
Huge French Modernist Portrait of Cubist Figure Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas
55 x 40 inches
Magnificent French oil painting on canvas from the close of the
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55 in W 40 in D 1 in
"Girl From Guadalupe" Large Impressionist Figure Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Girl From Guadalupe" is a colorful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Madame Grande by Geri Eubanks, Impressionist Figure Oil Painting with Black
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
painting classes. I immediately took to oil painting. I loved mixing colors and applying layers of paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rabid - Cinema Inspired One Eyed Male Figure, Oil Painting on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
, leaving him to only see through his darkness. The bold heavy brushstrokes of this painting give an
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Blue Girl" Modern Abstract Style Modigliani Figure Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. This piece was inspired by French artist Amedeo Modigliani. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.75 in
Winter Witches: Grey, Purple, Black Semi-Abstract Figural Oil Painting Artwork
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil painting on burlap, titled "Winter Witches in an Upside World Interfering with
Category
1990s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 44.25 in W 44.25 in D 1.5 in
Interior with iMac and Venetian Chandelier, Single Female Figure, Oil Painting
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
In his painting entitled "Interior with iMac and Venetian Chandelier", Andrew Conklin uses a loose
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Seat at the Table" by Danny McCaw (2024) Abstracted Figure, Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Seat at the Table" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980s Semi-Abstract Figural Oil Painting 'Three Figures Caught in Stained Glass'
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
"Three Figures Caught in Stained Glass" is a striking vintage semi-abstract oil painting by Denver
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edward Marecak1980s Semi-Abstract Figural Oil Painting 'Three Figures Caught in Stained Glass', 1989
H 30.5 in W 40.5 in D 1.25 in
"Girl With Straw Hat" Modern Impressionist Figure Oil Painting by Maria Bertran
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Girl With Straw Hat" is an beautiful large oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Gucci Slides & Bad Habits" Fashion Style Blonde Figure Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
signed lower left and is painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, and it also comes
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
"Stepping Out - Cafe Palais" Haute Couture Figure Oil Painting with Chanel Bag
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of Paris. This piece is signed lower right and is painted oil on board, and it also comes signed
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.2 in
"Fashion Gala - Paris" Gown French Haute Couture Figure Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
Travellers near Ruins in a Landscape - Dutch Old Master art figural oil painting
By Pieter Wouwerman
Located in London, GB
This lovely Dutch Old Master oil painting is attributed to artist Pieter Wouwerman. Painted circa
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Woman by the Window" Style of Modigliani Figure Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. This piece was inspired by French artist Amedeo Modigliani. Painted oil on canvas, signed
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.75 in
"Dreaming of Van Gogh" Paris Fashion Style Blonde Figure Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
and is painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, and it also comes signed, titled
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
The Four Winter Months Semi-Abstract Figure Oil Painting in Red, Black, Orange
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This striking 1985 oil painting, titled The Four Winter Months, is an original work by Denver
Category
20th Century Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.5 in W 30.5 in D 1.25 in
Very Large, 16th Century Allegorical Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beyond life-sized, allegorical, Renaissance figural oil painting of Summer, featuring a nymph
Category
16th Century Renaissance Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Woman Sleeping', Large Modernist Figural Oil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Portland
By Julio Lavallen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
large figural oil painting of a young woman shown reclining on a sofa.
Julio Lavallen has specialized
Category
1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cat in the Window with a Waterfront View
By Mabel Greer
Located in Milford, NH
A fine figural oil painting of a cat in the window with a waterfront view, possibly of Gloucester
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Swedish Coastal Landscape Oil Painting - Seaside Passage
Located in Bristol, GB
landscape with figure oil painting, by Swedish artist Eric Elfvén (1921–2008), whose works have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Figure in Crosswalk, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Boksenbaum
Located in Yardley, PA
the street and its accoutrements. Oil on cotton canvas stretched over pine wood bars, ready to hang
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figure with Magnolia, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Victoria Sager
Located in Yardley, PA
, With this painting, I wanted to communicate that yearning. I painted this by first painting the
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Plastic Figure 8" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 8" is an oil painting that depicts a lone yellow plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Plastic Figure 6" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 6" is an oil painting that depicts a lone red plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Plastic Figure 4" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 4" is an oil painting that depicts a lone pink plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Plastic Figure 3" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 3" is an oil painting that depicts a lone orange plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Plastic Figure 7" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 7" is an oil painting that depicts a lone red plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Plastic Figure 1" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Walker's (CAN based) "Plastic Figure 1" is an oil painting that depicts a lone pink plastic
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Figural Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of figural oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Abstract, Impressionist or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 333 Abstract, 249 Impressionist, 248 Contemporary, 105 Modern and 75 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add figural oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Cindy Shaoul, Henri Duhem, Maria Bertran, Marie Duhem and Geri Eubanks took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small figural oil paintings measuring 2 inches across are available.
How Much are Figural Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of figural oil paintings start at $1 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $2,506.
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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Figural Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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