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Photorealist portrait painting Thomas Hoffman 'Sid and Nancy'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Sid and Nancy' by American artist Thomas Hoffman, oil on linen, 20 x 18 inches. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
'Early Morning River Landscape, ' by Harry L. Hoffman, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
In this gilt wood framed oil on canvas waterscape, American Impressionist artist Harry Hoffman
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harry Leslie Hoffman (1874-1966) - 20th Century Oil, A Winter's Walk
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 20th Century oil scene showing a mother and two children playing in the snow with
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Manhattan from the Rooftops" Nathan Hoffman, Impressionist Cityscape Landscape
Located in New York, NY
during his later years some abstractions do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Ocean Parkway Beach, October 2" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, Impressionist
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
Ocean Parkway Beach, October 2, 1941
Signed, titled, dated on the reverse
Oil on
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Prospect Park, Brooklyn, " Nathan Hoffman, New York City Impressionist Landscape
Located in New York, NY
do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as “Nathan Hoffman” and they are often
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Brighton Beach" Nathan Hoffman, New York, Sunny Day Landscape Impressionism
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
Brighton Beach, July 31, 1946
Signed, dated, and estate stamped on the reverse
Oil
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Beach" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, New York, Sunny Day Landscape
Located in New York, NY
Nathan Hoffman
The Beach
Estate stamped on the reverse
Oil on artist's board
10 1/4 x 14 inches
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Brighton Beach, August 5" Nathan Hoffman, Brooklyn, Impressionist, Sunny Day
Located in New York, NY
during his later years some abstractions do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Central Park, Sherry Netherland Hotel, Plaza Hotel" Nathan Hoffman, New York
Located in New York, NY
do appear. Hoffman signs his name fully on his paintings as “Nathan Hoffman” and they are often
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Bermuda Landscape with Palm Trees, " Harry Hoffman, American Impressionism
By Harry L. Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
Harry Leslie Hoffman (1871 - 1964)
Bermuda
Oil on board
16 x 12 inches
Signed lower right; estate
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"A Trail in the Jungle - Kartabo, British Guiana" Impressionist Oil Painting
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in New York, NY
the soft hazy light created by the tropical climate. Hoffman's Savannah paintings feature loose
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Costa Del Sol XII" Multi Colored Target Painting with Luminous Effect
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
" Imperfect witness " by Hoffman
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century
" Imperfect Witness " by Hoffman ( Oil on Canvas )
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite
Early Spring landscape by
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 31.25 in W 37.25 in D 2 in
Charles Herman Hoffman, Oil on Board, Abstract Composition
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Charles Herman Hoffman (1900-1973), listed Belgian artist. Oil on board.
Abstract composition
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Paintings
Materials
Other
Red House (The Hoffman House)
By Harry Leith-Ross
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Harry Leith-Ross (American, 1886 - 1973)
Red House (Hoffman House)
Oil on canvas, weathered wood
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior of St. Mark’s Basilica, Venice
Located in Boston, MA
Signed lower right: “Irwin D. Hoffman”.
Category
1940s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Kyoto Snow" Geometric Abstract in Organic Neutrals with Playful Texture
By Michael Hoffman
Located in Baltimore, MD
dream. His artwork is collected by individuals and corporations worldwide.
"My paintings are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Panel
Abstract Expressionist French Woods - Abstract with Pink, Black, & Blue
By Eric Hoffman
Located in Soquel, CA
Bay area abstract expressionist landscape of Paris, France woods by Eric Hoffman (American, B-1954
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Boy Pulling his Sled
By Frank Hoffman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1923
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 28.00" x 32.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
(Untitled)
By Frank Hoffman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24.00" x 24.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
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Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Old Barn, Jackson
By Harry Leslie Hoffman
Located in Milford, NH
A lovely impressionist winter oil painting with a farmer going into the barn painted by American
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Fall Landscape Oil Painting by Vaclav Vytlacil
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in Hudson, NY
Hoffman’s modernist teachings. Fundamental to his approach was an appreciation that drawing is basic to the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Seymour Remenick Figurative Oil Painting "Folk Singers"
By Seymour Remenick
Located in Surfside, FL
Seymour Remenick (1923-1999) American; Philadelphia, PA. Oil on canvas painting Folk Singers and
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th c. French Portrait of Louise Dorothea von Hoffman, signed H. Millot, 1724
Located in PARIS, FR
HENRI MILLOT
PORTRAIT OF LOUISE-DOROTHÉE VON HOFFMAN
Signed “h. millot” and dated 1724 on the back
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
#2 (5) Abstract Oil Painting by Max Schnitzler
Located in Hudson, NY
This painting measures 55 ¾" x 35 ½" and framed 57" x 37" x 1". It is hand-signed "Schnitzler" on
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
College of NY from 1930; and design, painting and etching at the Craft Students League, YWCA, NY, NY from
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Israeli Modernist Abstract Expressionist Jerusalem Kotel Oil Painting Judaica
By Efraim Modzelevich
Located in Surfside, FL
: Homage In brown to Hans Hoffman, It appears to be an abstract rendition of the Western Wall in Jerusalem
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Scale Gestural Figurative Abstract Expressionist Surrealist Oil Painting
By Matthew Carone
Located in Surfside, FL
artist and gallerist. The Italian- American New Jersey native took up painting in the 1940s after Hans
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" contemporary oil painting tropics
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" by Nelson H. White, is a small scale oil painting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Pastel Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
College of NY from 1930; and design, painting and etching at the Craft Students League, YWCA, NY, NY from
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Pastel Monoprint WPA Jewish Artist
By Louis Wolchonok
Located in Surfside, FL
College of NY from 1930; and design, painting and etching at the Craft Students League, YWCA, NY, NY from
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Jamaican Scene 03.30.2021" contemporary abstract landscape oil painting, framed
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
can see the suggestion of natural light peeking through the loose rendering of trees. The painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Ogunquit, Maine 03.16.2020" American Impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Ogunquit, Maine 03.16.2020" is an American Impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A day
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
"Sunset, Waterford" oil painting by american impressionist, colorful abstraction
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
for his paintings of the Connecticut landscape and shoreline, Henry Cooke White became a teacher to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Autumn Waterford 11.01.2015" American Impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Autumn Waterford 11.01.2015" is an American Impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tlaloc and the Tiger oil painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
as forty glazes of oil in each painting. He also commonly worked within gouache, graphite, and mixed
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Studio Stove, Colorful Cubist Oil painting, Cleveland School female artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clara Deike (American, 1881-1964)
My Studio Stove, 1936
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right
Category
1930s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ceremonial Dancers oil and tempera painting by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
layer of pigmented oil glazes. The result is paintings with surfaces which were described as “bonelike
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Tempera
Lords of the Sky oil painting by Julio De Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
as forty glazes of oil in each painting. He also commonly worked within gouache, graphite, and mixed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Magician oil and tempera painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
before applying layer upon layer of pigmented oil glazes. The result is paintings with surfaces which
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Tempera
St. Atomic oil and tempera painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
before applying layer upon layer of pigmented oil glazes. The result is paintings with surfaces which
Category
1940s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Tempera
"Tuscan Poppy Field" 2010 oil painting by contemporary American impressionist
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
.
Painting dimensions: 9 x 16 inches
Framed dimensions: 13.75 x 20.75 inches, framed
Framed in a custom-made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 13.75 in W 20.75 in D 2.25 in
"Long Beach, Sag Harbor 11.09.2020 2020" Hamptons beach seascape oil painting
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
the North Fork and South Fork.
Painting dimensions: 4 x 11 inches
Frame Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life Oil Painting Betsy Podlach American Post Feminist Modernist Art
By Betsy Podlach
Located in Surfside, FL
and Mercedes Matte as well as others influenced by Hans Hoffman. She spent many years painting in
Category
1990s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNION SQUARE Depression Era Oil Painting WPA Realism American Scene Realism NYC
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
UNION SQUARE Depression Era Oil Painting WPA Realism American Scene Realism NYC
Jo Cain (1904
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harvest, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2021
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Harvest, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2021
Additional information:
Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Seymour Remenick Still Life Table Scape Oil Painting with Bottle and Fruit
By Seymour Remenick
Located in Surfside, FL
; Philadelphia, PA. Oil on canvas painting Folk Singers and musicians.Seymour Remenick (1923-1999), was born in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys In The Basket large oil painting
By Rafael Saldarriaga
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys Still Life oil painting.
RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Fruit Still Life Oil Painting Betsy Podlach American Post Feminist Modernist Art
By Betsy Podlach
Located in Surfside, FL
Carone and Mercedes Matte as well as others influenced by Hans Hoffman. She spent many years painting in
Category
1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Massive 7-Foot Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by Ed Gilliam, Frameless Display
By Ed Gilliam
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled Abstract, an original oil on canvas by Edward Gilliam, is a piece for the true collector
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 66 in W 84 in D 2 in
Steven Sles 1960's Textured Abstract Oil Painting
By Steven Sles
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Textured oil on linen painting by Steven Sles, circa early 1960s. Sles was handicapped and used his
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Tree, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2022
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Abstract Tree, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2022
Additional information:
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tree Line, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2023
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Tree Line, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2023
Additional information:
Medium: Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
After the Rain, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
After the Rain, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965
Additional information:
Medium: Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Spring Garden, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2023
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Spring Garden, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2023
Additional information:
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstract Steven Sles Midcentury Oil Painting on Linen
By Steven Sles
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Steven Sles oil on linen painting circa 1964. Sles was a mouth painter with very limited use
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen
House with Green, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2024
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
House with Green, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2024
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
House with Yellow, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook, 2024
By Daisy Cook
Located in Kingsclere, GB
House with Yellow, Oil on Canvas Painting by Daisy Cook B. 1965, 2024
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs 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.
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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 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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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Marc Chagall use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
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