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"Winter in Finland" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Winter in Finland" is an oil painting that depicts a snow covered
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Midnight Sun in Finland (Last Snow)" Oil painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Midnight Sun in Finland (Last Snow)" is an oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Veikko Kallinen, Finland, Abstract Composition, Oil on Canvas, 1960s/1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Veikko Kallinen, Finland. Abstract composition. Oil on canvas, 1960s-1970s.
Canvas measures: 80 x
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 1.19 in
Lauri Nila '1898-1983', Listed Finnish Artist, Oil on Board, "Mutation"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lauri Nila (1898-1983), listed Finnish artist. Oil on board. "Mutation".
Abstract composition
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
H 16.93 in W 23.23 in D 1.19 in
Kerttu Kuikanmäki., Finnish artist. Oil on board. Flowers in a summer landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kerttu Kuikanmäki (born 1928), Finnish artist.
Oil on board.
Flowers in a summer landscape
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
H 16.54 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
1930s Finnish 'Young Woman in a Yellow Dress' Oil on Canvas Artist Llmari Aalto
By Ilmari Aalto
Located in London, GB
This beautiful painting was painted by Finnish artist Llmari Aalto who was largely known as an
Category
20th Century Finnish Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 25.2 in W 21.26 in D 1.19 in
Still Life Oil on Board Paintings
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Flemish style, 17th century oil on board still life paintings. In faux tortoiseshell
Category
Vintage 1920s Finnish Paintings
Materials
Paint
Herzogin Cecilie, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Herzogin Cecilie, 1902
by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015)
oil painting on linen canvas, stretched
Category
1990s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Estate - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work.
Signed STANZA
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Spray Paint
Tourism - Large Format Painting, Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Beach View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 70.87 in W 55.12 in D 1.19 in
Huge Colourful Expressionist Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Abstract, Signed Oil Painting
Finnish School, 20th Century
Signed by the artist on
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunday - Large Format Painting, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
Victory I - Large Format Painting, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 70.87 in D 1.19 in
Boats, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 32.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
"Panorama" small scale panoramic landscape oil painting
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
New Utopia - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. This contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sanctuary - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting White
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in white this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rebirth - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Green
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in green with some white this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Distance, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.8 in
Networked - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. Painted in black on linen this contemporary oil painting is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
We Will Do It - Large Format Painting, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Spanning Time No2019017, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Cheryl Johnson
Located in Yardley, PA
painting was started in the spring of 2019 in Kauai and completed in North Carolina in the fall. It
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Osmo Isaksson, Finnish-Swedish artist. Oil on board. Birds on lake, 1952
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Osmo Isaksson (1918-1997), Finnish-Swedish artist.
Oil on board.
Modernist painting with birds on
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
H 32.29 in W 37.41 in D 1.19 in
Sweeties I - Large Format Painting, Figurative Oil Painting, Beach, Sea View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 118.12 in D 0.79 in
Femme Fatale - Very Large Format Painting, Figurative Oil Painting, Women's View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 78.75 in W 100.4 in D 1.19 in
Trostyanets, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 37.5 in D 0.8 in
Sunset, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 35.5 in W 41.5 in D 0.8 in
Autumn, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 21.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
Warm Evening, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 41.5 in W 51.5 in D 1 in
Network Purple- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Purple
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. This contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
Golden Autumn, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
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H 17.5 in W 29.5 in D 0.2 in
Spring, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Free Shipping
H 27.5 in W 38.5 in D 0.8 in
Sunny Day, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 20 in W 20 in D 0.8 in
Flowers, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
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H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.8 in
Mikhailovka Village, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
No Reserve
H 15.5 in W 24.5 in D 0.2 in
Landscape Of Desires- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Desires. This contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Indifference Landscape- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Yellow
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Landscape. Painted in yellow on blue with some green this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 1.97 in
Tokari Village, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
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H 18.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.2 in
Autumn, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Free Shipping
H 25.5 in W 34.5 in D 0.8 in
My Hometown, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 22.5 in W 35.5 in D 0.8 in
Autumn, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 25.5 in W 34.5 in D 0.8 in
PRAYER - Very Large Format, Contemporary Oil Figurative Painting
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 78.75 in W 100.4 in D 1.19 in
Intercession Church, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
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H 18 in W 22 in D 0.8 in
Autumn Recedes, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 19.5 in W 26.5 in D 0.8 in
Autumn Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
No Reserve
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.2 in
Garden House, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.2 in
Control Infinity - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Infinity. Painted in black on linen this contemporary oil painting is an excellent example of Stanza's
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Keep Going - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Black
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
Infinity. Painted in black on linen this contemporary oil painting is an excellent example of Stanza's
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.89 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Autumn Colors, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 20.5 in D 0.8 in
Autumn Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 19 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
The Forgotten History - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
.
Condition excellent. Size 36cm by 56cm. The picture is unframed. Oil on canvas.
Provenance. From the
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Femininity - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Women Portrait, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 0.79 in
Winter Day, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 0.8 in
Lebedinsky Region, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 19.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.8 in
Basa Tract, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 17.5 in W 23.5 in D 0.8 in
The Complexity of Living - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
of Living. Painted in black, silver, white green this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in
The Diversity of Agreements - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
of Agreements. Painted in black, gold, white green this contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 1.58 in
Sumy Park, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 19.5 in W 29.5 in D 0.8 in
Network Black - Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Gold Pink
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
. This contemporary oil painting with heavy impasto is an excellent example of Stanza's recent work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 1.97 in
October Colors, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 27.5 in W 36.5 in D 0.8 in
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Finnish Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of finnish oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal contemporary, abstract or modern examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add finnish 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, beige and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Larry Horowitz, Yrjö Edelmann, Julita Malinowska, Plamen Bonev and Stanza produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Finnish Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — finnish oil paintings in our inventory begin at $100 and can go as high as $139,060, while the average can fetch as much as $2,612.
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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.
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Questions About Finnish Oil Paintings
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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.
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