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Paullette Fedarb, 'Cedar of Lebanon', oil on canvas circa 1970's
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine expressionist oil on canvas by Paullette Fedarb, 'Cedar of Lebanon'. oil on canvas circa
Category
1970s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 1.97 in
Yves Bady AL-Dahdah (Lebanese 1941) Lady of the Vines, 1981, Surrealist Painting
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Yves Bady AL-Dahdah
(Lebanese, 1942)
Lady of the Vines
• Oil or Acrylic on heavy fibre board ca
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Fiberboard
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H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.2 in
Yves Bady AL-Dahdah (Lebanese 1941) Lady of the Moon, 1981, Surrealist Painting
Located in Meinisberg, CH
Yves Bady AL-Dahdah
(Lebanese, 1942)
Lady of the Moon
• Oil or Acrylic on heavy fiber board ca
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Fiberboard
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H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.2 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - Summer Bloom
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.97 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - Enchanted Blossoms
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - Blossoming Nature
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 51.19 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - Early Morning Sunrise
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 78.75 in W 78.75 in D 1.97 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - The Lilac Petals
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & silver leaf on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 51.19 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - A Garden Escape
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - The Silver Dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - The Harmony of Nature
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 59.06 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
"Horse And Rider", Colorful Oil On Canvas Painting by Wajih Nahle 'Lebanese'
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas painting features a dynamic scene of a woman riding a white horse. The background is
Category
20th Century Lebanese Contemporary Art
Materials
Paint
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - Spring is in the Air
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 51.19 in W 78.75 in D 1.19 in
Lebanese Contemporary Art by Rawia Zantout - The Power of the Ocean
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & Gold Leaf on canvas
Rawia Zantout is a French Lebanese artist born in 1971 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 74.81 in W 74.81 in D 1.97 in
Love & the Jester - Oil Painting of Sacrifice
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Love and Sacrafice by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas. 18 x 18 inches
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 18 in W 18 in D 2 in
The Armchair by Annabel Daou, Oil painting
Located in London, GB
The Armchair by Annabel Daou (b. 1967)
Oil on canvas
116.5 x 102 cm (45 ⁷/₈ x 40 ¹/₈ inches)
Signed
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shadows II, original oil painting by Greta Wehbé
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
"Shadows II"
Oil on canvas
30 x 30 x 2 cm (35 x 35 x 3.5 cm frame included)
Signed lower right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ship painting. 1952, oil on cardboard, 64x48, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Painting with boat in warm brown colors
A. Zviedris was a member of the Latvian Artists’ Union
Category
1950s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 25.2 in W 19.1 in D 0.79 in
Rainbow River, 1970s Abstract Oil & Pastel Painting, Large Scale Vertical
By Margo Hoff
Located in Denver, CO
Abstract oil and pastel on canvas titled 'Rainbow River' painted in 1979 by artist Margo Hoff (1910
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur.
Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 11 in W 8 in D 2 in
Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur.
Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil on Canvas. 8
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 8 in W 11 in D 2 in
Elgin Cathedral Ruins - Scottish 19thC art architectural landscape oil painting
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
David Roberts, noted 19th century Scottish artist, painted this superb architectural landscape oil
Category
1840s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Modern Contemporary Renaissance by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of modern renaissance figures by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Dark neutral Oil
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24 in W 36 in D 2 in
Rare Jewish Yemenite Family Oil Painting Israeli Judaica Itamar Siani
By Itamar Siani
Located in Surfside, FL
a ten-meter long oil painting depicting the immigration of the Yemenite Jews, which he worked on for
Category
1970s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sephardic Jewish Men Vibrant Judaica Vintage Oil Painting Israeli Artist Goldman
By Albert Goldman
Located in Surfside, FL
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ALBERT GOLDMAN Born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1922, Albert Goldman started drawing and painting at the age
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Three Putti on Blue, Textured & colorful oil painting, abstract angel figures
By Matteo Mauro
Located in Dallas, TX
"Three Putti on Blue" is an abstract style painting with impressionistic technique, showing two
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.58 in
Color Tunnel, Abstract Geometric Colorful 1970's Oil Painting, Pink Orange, Blue
By Margo Hoff
Located in Denver, CO
Original oil abstract geometric by female artist, Margo Hoff (1910-2008). Signed by the artist in
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 46.5 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
Large magnificent colorful Ruth Schloss oil painting of a child with a wagon with a doll or a baby
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Earth LVI - Original Sculptural Blue Oil Mixed Media and Resin Painting
By Victoria Kovalenchikova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
planet through the language of art.
The contemporary trend in her paintings is characterized by a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Epoxy Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
Abstract Oil Painting by Nicolai Michoutouchkine (1929-2010)
Located in NICE, FR
primary and secondary school in Belfort, France, and was initiated into painting by Léon Delarbre.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
Huge Oil Painting 'Lanternes D'amore' by Michel Henry French Modernist
By Michel Henry
Located in Surfside, FL
Nancy and Alencon, France
Bogata, Columbia
Beirut, Lebanon
Segovia, Spain
Lisbon, Portugal
Valencia
Category
20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60.75 in W 48 in D 3 in
'Untitled ' oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Untitled' oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" Oil on Canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Tuscany Nature ' oil on board by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Eccitazione' Contemporary , Abstract Landscape Oil/Canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.5 in W 20 in D 1 in
'Rain is Coming' oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nude Women with Resting Minotaur - Neutral White Oil Canvas
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a women with a sleeping Minotaur.
Light neutral white painting by Cuban Artist
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 18 in W 18 in D 2 in
Landscape. 1964. Oil on cardboard, 48x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium, Chile and Egypt.
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
River. 1979, oil on canvas, 70x81 cm
Located in Riga, LV
world including Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Sweden, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris, Saint-Martin canal, c. 1989, oil on canvas
Located in PARIS, FR
Emilio Trad (né en 1953)
Paris, Saint-Martin canal, c. 1989
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
25,5 x
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Florence Nature" Oil On Canvas Contemporary Landscape By Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 38 in W 30 in D 2 in
"Symphony of Nature" oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Face of Contentment' Oil On Canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 19 in W 15.5 in D 1.5 in
The sea. 1983. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
world including Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Sweden, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Warm day , 1976. Oil on cardboard, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
world including Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Sweden, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Contemporary Self-Portrait On Brown Original Oil On Canvas
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 39.5 in W 27.5 in D 1 in
"Serene Fields" Oil on Canvas Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
This 28" x 20" oil on canvas by Masri represents an abstract landscape that plays with texture and
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
"Autumns End" Oil on Canvas Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
"Autumns End" is a compelling 20" x 28" oil on canvas by Masri that beautifully marries abstract
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 28 in D 0.75 in
'Nature with Red' oil on canvas by Masri - Landscape Art
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Snowy Meadow" Oil on Canvas Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
This 16" x 12" oil on canvas abstract landscape by Masri conveys a dynamic and vigorous
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
"The Painter" Self Portrait Oil On Canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 40.5 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stones on the seashore. 1959. Canvas, oil, 50x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Stones on the seashore. 1959. Canvas, oil, 50x70 cm
In the artist's work, the stones on the
Category
1950s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Crystal, Series #3 Ros, 1960 Abstract Collage Painting in Purple & Pink Tones
By Margo Hoff
Located in Denver, CO
Mid-century modern abstract painting of crystal formations by Margo Hoff (1910-2008) created with
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil
H 49 in W 49 in D 1.25 in
Ships In the port. 1969. Cardboard, oil, 34x45 cm
Located in Riga, LV
world including Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Sweden, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 0.79 in
"Florence in the winter" oil on canvas by Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Norway. His work is varied and known especially in Europe, and in Major
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The street. 1960s. Oil on cardboard, 27x35, 5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium, Chile and Egypt.
Category
1960s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 10.63 in W 13.98 in D 0.79 in
Kolkhoz in winter. 1950, oil on cardboard, 28.5x35.5 cm
Located in Riga, LV
, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium, Chile and Egypt.
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 11.23 in W 13.98 in D 0.79 in
'Summer Time' Colorful , Contemporary Abstract Landscape Oil On Canvas By Masri
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
A Lebanese born, Italian artist ,Masri has developed a style that captures mideastern mood with A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fire and night, 1971. Oil on cardboard, 81x100 cm
Located in Riga, LV
world including Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Sweden, Austria, Lebanon, USA, Italy, Finland, Belgium
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 31.89 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
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The average selling price for a lebanese oil painting we offer is $5,800, while they’re typically $525 on the low end and $41,500 for the highest priced.
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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 Lebanese Oil Painting
- 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 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. - 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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