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Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Geometric Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist abstract geometric oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 42 in W 42 in D 2 in
"Instant Gratification" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract geometric painting by Ned Martin is made with oil on aluminum and board, and features
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
"First Glance" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract geometric painting by Ned Martin is made with oil on aluminum and board, and features
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Microchipped Planet, abstract, contemporary, geometric, oil painting
Located in Basalt, CO
This is a 60" x 60" original abstract oil painting in a white float frame. The painting combines
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
"Tilted Quadrilateral, " Minimalist Tan Contemporary Geometric Oil Painting
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Tiled Quadrilateral," Oil on Linen, 28 x 20 Inches, is a Minimalist, elegant geometric
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spooning Daubs 3 - Commissioned Abstract Geometric Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Spooning Daubs 3
16.0 x 20.0 x 1.5
Oil on canvas
Hand signed by artist
Please note this piece is
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
Untitled Blue Abstract Number 1. Geometric Oil painting
By John Hopwood
Located in Brecon, Powys
Well executed geometric abstract painting. Really good interior designers piece.
Excellent
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prism Tondo, Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: M. Morgenstern
Title: Prism Tondo
Year: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
ORDER - Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, Multi-Colored Blocks
By Yuri Figueroa
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
change in the order of things? What conditions make patterns unpredictable?
This particular painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 77 in W 77 in D 1 in
Logarithmic Spiral #2 – 1970s Original Abstract Geometric Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
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Created between 1970 and 1979, this original oil painting is a rare and collectible work of geometric and
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1986 Modernist Vintage Swedush Abstract Geometric Oil Painting - Interlocked
Located in Bristol, GB
INTERLOCKED
Size: 58 x 58.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A striking modernist painting that
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.84 in W 23.04 in
Symbol #14, Large Geometric Oil Painting by Jack Brusca
By Jack Brusca
Located in Long Island City, NY
Symbol #14
Jack Brusca, American (1939–1993)
Date: 1969
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 72 x 48 in
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Modernist Abstract Framed Geometric Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Image size, 30L x 24H.
Category
1950s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 32 in D 2 in
The studio, Green and Red Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, Expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Geometric abstraction of an artist's studio where the canvases are placed pell-mell plunging us
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38.19 in W 51.19 in D 0.79 in
Geometric Abstract on White, Abstract Geometric Oil Painting by Seymour Zayon
By Seymour Zayon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Seymour Zayon, American (1930 - ) - Geometric Abstract on White (After Kandinsky), Medium: Oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signals, 1962 Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, Orange & Black, Broadmoor Academy
Located in Denver, CO
"Signals, Orange/Black" is an original oil on masonite painting by Bernard Arnest (1917-1986
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bernard ArnestSignals, 1962 Abstract Geometric Oil Painting, Orange & Black, Broadmoor Academy, 1962
H 36.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Downtown New York Skyline, Geometric Oil Painting by Allan Simpson
By Allan Simpson
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l.
Size: 39 in. x 30 in. (99.06 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Abstract Geometric Oil Painting: Framed Blue & Green Basic Form #2
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
This striking abstract geometric painting showcases a dynamic composition of bold green, blue, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract American Geometric Oil Painting Martin Rosenthal 60 Mid Century Modern
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original abstract oil painting by American artist Martin Rosenthal signed by the artist and
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Page 8" Abstract Geometric Oil Painting Calder-esque Playful Grey
By Margo Margolis
Located in Wellesley, MA
painting has a very sophisticated sensibility in that it is purely abstract and consists of multiple layers
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Vinyl, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Abstract Modernist Floral Still Life Geometric Oil Painting Soft Pastel Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: It is a little shabby but is sound.
Description:
This captivating modernist oil painting features
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black & White Abstract Geometrical Oil Painting, Late 20th Century Ohio Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
James Massena March (American, 1953-2021)
Untitled
Oil on canvas
30 x 30 inches
31 x 31 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Modernist Geometric Oil Painting 'Basic Form Problem' Red, Yellow, Blue
By Ralph Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating oil on paper geometric painting, created by renowned 20th-century artist Ralph
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28.25 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in
Mid-20th Century abstract geometric oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Joseph O'Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
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Untitled, c. 1950
Oil on paper
Signed lower right
12.5 x 19 inches
Joseph O'Sickey, born in Detroit in
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Minimalist American Geometric Oil Paintings Purple Striped 1969 Rare
Located in Buffalo, NY
A pair of original mid century acrylic on canvas paintings. Wonderful as a pair but dynamic enough
Category
1960s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Diamonds, 2024 - Abstract Geometric Oil Painting and Collage on Found Book Cover
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Diamonds, 2024
oil and collage on found book cover
21.5 x 15 cm
8 1/2 x 5 7/8 in
signed, titled and
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
"I Threw My Smile at a Beautiful Bird", Abstract, Geometric, Oil Painting, 2017
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
Anita Loomis' "I Threw My Smile at a Beautiful Bird" is a playful abstract oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Geometric Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted American school abstract geometric oil painting in a period frame. Signed lower
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Temporal- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Subspace- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Oil Painting on Square Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Topology- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Steady- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Vertical Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Small Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Indigo Line- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Small Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas City
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night Bloom- Abstract Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in Kansas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life- Abstract Floral Geometric Contemporary Modern Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Medium Sized Floral Abstract Geometric Oil Painting on Canvas.
BIO:
Carrie Johnson was born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstraction 1966
By Irene Zevon
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern abstract geometric oil painting by American female artist Irene Zevon who lived and worked
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
54x28x2" Monochromatic Geometric Architectural Contemporary Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is a beautiful monochromatic geometric oil painting that is deeply layered in color and layers of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Diamond II Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Jaro
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Diamond II 2018
Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
Artist signed verso, oil on canvas 48x48
JARO was
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Geometric-Kaleidoscopic 1 - 21st Century, Oil painting, Geometric Abstraction
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
on the basic components of painting – form, texture, and colour.
"Geometric-Kaleidoscopic 1" is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12.6 in W 12.6 in D 1.58 in
"The Group" Figurative Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Christopher Barrow
Located in Brecon, Powys
Geometric figurative abstraction
Oil on board
Well framed and signed
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Trio On Red Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Jaro
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Trio On Red Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
Artist signed verso, oil on canvas 48x24
JARO was born
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Trio On Black Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Jaro
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Trio On Black Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
Artist signed verso, oil on canvas 48x24
JARO was
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Unexpectedly Gentle - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
connections to her oil paintings.
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 1.19 in
Support Structure - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
connections to her oil paintings.
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 55.12 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary musicians oil painting on canvas, Geometric Symphony.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
“Geometric Symphony” by Koko Hovaguimain
Oil on Canvas.
Koko Hovaguimain's Geometric Symphony is a
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on canvas, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Colorful Geometric Contemporary Abstract Cubist Oil Painting: Stairway
By Alysha Grace Marko
Located in New York, NY
the common representations seen in her work
“Looking in the mirror of painting myself is a way to
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Finding your Embrace - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
connections to her oil paintings.
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
A composition. Geometrical Abstract Oil Painting, Polish artist
By Iwona Delińska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary abstraction oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Iwona Delinska. Artwork is painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in
Geometric Composition, Abstract Oil Painting
By Robert Neuman
Located in Surfside, FL
University’s Carpenter Center for Visual Arts. He received a Fulbright Fellowship for Painting in 1953 and the
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Building a Home - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
connections to her oil paintings.
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Antique American Geometric Abstract Mid Century Large Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century geometric abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas.
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Color Film - Textural Abstract Geometric Colorful Oil Painting
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
contemporary oil painting is wired and ready to hang. This artwork is double-wired and can be installed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Surrealist Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on canvas, unframed
size: 18 x
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Surrealist Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 24 x
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grey French Colourful Geometric Spires Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on canvas, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Crossroad" Minimal Geometric Abstract Green Blue Oil Painting Contemporary
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Crossroad," Oil on Linen, 30 x 30 Inches, is a vibrant and elegant geometric abstraction in
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Geometric Abstract Surrealist Composition Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed by Serge Guerin (b. 1916), French
oil painting on canvas, unframed
size
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modus 1 - contemporary colorful geometric abstraction textured oil painting
Located in London, GB
Colin Lawson says "I work primarily with oil on canvas. Attention to detail, precision, and
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Modus 7 - contemporary colorful geometric abstraction textured oil painting
Located in London, GB
Colin Lawson says "I work primarily with oil on canvas. Attention to detail, precision, and
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
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Geometric Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of geometric oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Abstract, Contemporary or Minimalist 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 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Geometric oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. Petra Rös-Nickel, Susan Kiefer, Luciana Levinton, Javier Arizmendi-Kalb and Robert Hightower took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small geometric oil paintings measuring 2 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 240 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Geometric Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of geometric oil paintings start at $210 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $3,147.
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 Geometric 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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