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Yoni (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Yoni (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year: 2023
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hummingbirds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Hummingbirds- one of my favorite birds in Nevada, they are so tiny and beautiful but yet very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luck Memory (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Luck Memory (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Release Jealousy (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Release Jealousy (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 10 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 10 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 12 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 12 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 13 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 13 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 14 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 14 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 15 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 15 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 9 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 9 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wee One 8 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Wee One 8 (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Traveling Deity (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
The Traveling Deity (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
My Problems Hump (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
My Problems Hump (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Devil’s Tooth (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
The Devil’s Tooth (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Long Stay (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
The Long Stay (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pinwheel & Hummingbirds" Hummingbirds on Coral Pink Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Hummingbirds. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 50.5 in W 40.5 in D 3 in
Winter Hummingbirds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in Yardley, PA
This oil painting is on 12x12x1.5 gallery wrapped canvas and it's done in a style of romantic
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
Point To Where It Hurts (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Point To Where It Hurts (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Death Of My Sister’s House (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Death Of My Sister’s House (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mating Dance of Hummingbird Painting
By Bernard Hoyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This composition inspired by the Artist Commissioned
Sculptures. Hummingbird stylized through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Union, " Abstract Hummingbird Painting
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Ned Martin is made with oil paint and aluminum on board. It features two
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Hummingbirds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Hummingbirds
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Panel
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Native to Brazil", Contemporary, Hummingbird, Oil, Acrylic, Collage, Painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
"Native to Brazil", by Anne Sargent Walker, is a deliciously yellow green oil, acrylic and collage
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
"Warm Fall", Contemporary, Hummingbird, Bird, Vine, Yellow, Oil Painting, 2022
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s oil on canvas painting, “Warm Fall,” depicts a tiny Hummingbird on a hanging
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hummingbirds Larkspeer" French Pink Background Oil Painting Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition Slonem's Hummingbirds. This piece depicts gestural figures of colorful
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 28.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in
Daring Hummingbird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pablo Fernandez Jr
Daring Hummingbird, 2023
Signed by the artist
Oil on canvas, custom framed
68 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Romantical" (2022) by Carrie Goller, Oil & Cold Wax Painting, Hummingbird
Located in Denver, CO
Carrie Goller's (US based) "Romantical" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
H 24 in W 16 in D 1.87 in
Seated Girl and Hummingbird, Vibrant Figurative Oil Folk Art Painting in Green
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Seated Girl and Hummingbird" is a vibrant oil on board painting by Mexican artist Martin Saldaña
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25 in W 20.5 in D 1.25 in
Single Hummingbird, Original Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
Located in Deddington, GB
Single hummingbird, oil on panel by Angela Smith Hummingbird on a green background, perfectly
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 17.92 in W 17.92 in D 0.99 in
Hummingbirds Lupin
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Denver, CO
This painting is phenomenal example of Hunt Slonem's floral arrangements placed in a antique frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Wings Of Hummingbirds Large Abstract Oil on Canvas
By Maximo Caminero
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Wings Of Hummingbird
Artist initials lower corner, signed and titled on the back canvas..
Maximo
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Hummingbird XVII
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird XV
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird XVI
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird XII
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird V
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hummingbird IV
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sunny Nectar for Hummingbirds
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I aimed to capture the fleeting beauty of nature's interactions. Using
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Wings and Vines, Hummingbird.
By Helga Ohannesian
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting size is 6x4 inches, oil on canvas board.
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hummingbird in Salvia Garden
By Diane Andrews Hall
Located in Greenwich, CT
float frame. The surface of the board is slick and almost photographic in feel. The painting itself
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hummingbird, Made for Each Other.
By Helga Ohannesian
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
This enchanting painting captures the delicate moment of a hummingbird feeding from a flower. Helga
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
One Hybiscus Two Hummingbirds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique artwork by Hunt Slonem.
Oil on wood
Painting is framed, as seen in the images
Category
2010s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
Maggie LaPorte Banks, The Hummingbird, Affordable Abstract Art
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
Maggie LaPorte Banks
The Hummingbird
Original Abstract Painting
Acrylic, Collage, and Pigment on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.81 in W 24.81 in
Diptych of Single hummingbird & Tuesday's Girl (Sakura), Originals, Floral, Girl
Located in Deddington, GB
INFORMATION:
Single Hummingbird by Angela Smith
Original Painting
Oil Paint on Panel
Framed size: 45.5 H x
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 20.87 in W 40.16 in D 1.38 in
In the Garden of the Hummingbirds, No. XIX
By Michael Tracy
Located in Houston, TX
Michael Tracy
In the Garden of the Hummingbirds, No XIX, 1992
22 1/2 x 30 in (57.2 x 76.2 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Watercolor, Gouache
Silver Hummingbirds, encaustic painting
By Diana Nicosia
Located in Boston, MA
This byzantine style encaustic painting, using elements of Roman or Euro-American influences
Category
2010s Byzantine Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Encaustic, Oil
Abstract Bird Painting 'Hummingbird Descending' Urban Wildlife Art, Modern Art
By Janice Sugg
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Hummingbird Descending (10W x 10H x 1.5D in.) by artist Janice Sugg: Oil on Canvas. Hues of Green
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
"Evening Flight", oil, acrylic, painting, collage, flowers, hummingbird, blue
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
"Evening Flight" by Anne Sargent Walker is a 30 x 18 inch oil and acrylic painting on wood panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Dogwood", Anne Sargent Walker, acrylic, oil, painting, hummingbird, blue, peach
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s “Dogwood” is a 10 x 10 inch mixed media painting in oil, acrylic, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Again, " Abstract Hummingbird Painting
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract painting by Ned Martin features an abstract hummingbird. The hummingbird is varying
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rose Hummingbirds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Rose Hummingbirds
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hummingbirds Hibiscus
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Hummingbirds Hibiscus
Date: 2023
Medium: Oil on Panel
Unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hibiscus & Hummingbirds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Hibiscus & Hummingbirds
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Panel
Unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hummingbird
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
impact. In this particular painting of a hummingbird, Brinza captures the swift motion of the bird
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Oracles" (2021) by Deb Komitor, Original Oil Painting, Owl & Hummingbirds
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
"The Oracles" by Deb Komitor (United States) is a handmade landscape oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 36 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird I by Jessica Pisano Red Hummingbird Painting on board
By Jessica Pisano
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your space with the captivating beauty of this contemporary framed hummingbird painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird 2 by Jessica Pisano Red Hummingbird Painting on board
By Jessica Pisano
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your space with the captivating beauty of this contemporary framed hummingbird painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Hummingbird III
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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Hummingbird Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of hummingbird oil paintings available for sale. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Abstract or Surrealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 24 Contemporary, 1 Abstract, 1 Impressionist and 1 Surrealist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the hummingbird oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of silver, gold, blue, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Carolyn Reynolds, Anne Sargent Walker, Dina Brodsky, Gonzalo Endara Crow and Helga Ohannesian are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and metal, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small hummingbird oil paintings measuring 1.5 inches across are available.
How Much are Hummingbird Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for hummingbird oil paintings we offer is $2,225, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $12,000 for the highest priced.
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 Hummingbird 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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