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Mermaid, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tatiana Ivchenkova
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting, 70x50 cm All women are mermaids :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mermaid Drifting. Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Glenn Ibbitson
Located in Brecon, Powys
Mermaid Drifting - another take on the old comic character of Mera. Showing a gentler more
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mermaids Sing Sweet Love Songs - original floral modern, oil painting
By Yvonne Coomber
Located in London, Chelsea
"Mermaids Sing Sweet Love Songs" presents a captivating original oil painting by Yvonne Coomber
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 47.25 in W 35.44 in D 1.19 in
Nude Mermaid Under Sea, German Outsider Folk Art OIl Painting
By Hajo Malek
Located in Surfside, FL
Fantasy Nude Mermaid
German outsider Naive artist born in 1922. has exhibited in Germany in 1969
Category
1990s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Solution of Mermaids' Gender Problem, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting, through an abstract approach, provides a solution to at least one of the world
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mermaid. Oil on canvas, 50x95 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Mermaid. Oil on canvas, 50x95 cm
Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974)
Born in 1974 in Riga.
Professional
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in New York, NY
Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885.
Masterfully painted, this artwork depicts a full scale
Category
19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dusk" - Mermaid oil on canvas contemporary realist painting by Anthony Ackrill
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a mermaid resting on the beach. Her expression gives the composition an ominous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mermaid Cove
Located in New York, NY
Bo Bartlett
Mermaid Cove, 2022
Oil on linen
60 x 80 inches
152.4 x 203.2 cm
Signed, titled and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mermaid Moreno Pincas Contemporary art oil painting colour fish portrait sea
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
. He elevates life to the rank of fable. His paintings are full of colorful, alert beings who bustle
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.66 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
"Blue Siren" colorful contemporary oil painting of a mermaid with flowers
Located in Edgartown, MA
the divine femine energy within all of us. Through her paintings she is able to celebrate the fierce
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yemaya Sea Mermaid, Oil on canvas, figurative painting with blue pattern palette
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
"Yemaya, Goddess of the Seas" is a beautiful oil painting of a mermaid by Michele Mikesell. Her
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
The teller Moreno Pincas Contemporary art oil painting sea mermaid boat sand
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
. He elevates life to the rank of fable. His paintings are full of colorful, alert beings who bustle
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 1.97 in
"The Mermaid and the Sea", Rose Red Green BLue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "The Mermaid and the Sea", this evocative abstract oil painting on linen canvas is a
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 51.19 in W 35.04 in D 0.99 in
Mermaid's Delight
By Norman Bluhm
Located in New York, NY
NORMAN BLUHM
Mermaid's Delight, 1978
Oil on canvas
76 x 106 inches
193 x 269.2 cm
Signed and dated
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mermaids Waiting
By Zoe Hawk
Located in Columbia, MO
Paintings, Plastik Magazine, ArtMaze Mag (UK), among many other publications and collections. Her cast of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Mermaid with dolphins
Located in Cliffside Park, NJ
portrait of a red-haired mermaid dancing with a dolphin.
Signed in front and marked by the artist on the
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Submerged Mermaid - Dark Haired, Fair Skinned Mermaid Emerging From the Water
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
. Please contact the gallery for framing options.
Bruno Surdo
Submerged Mermaid
oil on canvas
24h x 62w in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The mermaid buoy Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist red yellow
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas
Hand signed on the back by the artist
“At first glance, we are invited to a
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 70.87 in W 86.62 in D 1.97 in
Mermaid - French Artist Acrylic Painting colors Green White Blue Brown Black
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
"Mermaid" is a painting by the French artist Maestro Florence Metge.
Through her art, she has a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
"Shadow Self", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Shadow Self" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Accept", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Accept" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts a brown wooden
Category
2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Sea and Stars", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Sea and Stars" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Waterfall in Glacier" Oil painting
By Calvin Liang
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Liang's (US based) "Waterfall in Glacier" is an oil painting that depicts a waterfall
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Contemporary Art by Matteo Nannini - The Mermaid
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Matteo Nannini est un artiste italien né en 1979 qui vit et travaille à Cento
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Fishy Tales, colorful brushwork, animals, female nude mermaid reference
By Jenny Toth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil painting with most parts made from observing from life in Brier Island, Nova Scotia
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 28 in W 30 in D 1 in
"Pocket Full of Dreams", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Pocket Full of Dreams" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mermaid Reflections imaginative fantasy of women, mirror warm inviting color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This work is part of an ongoing series of Mermaid by the artist. It is oil paint on linen mounted
Category
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Linen
Surf N' Turf mermaid mythic figures interior food romantic undertones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas heavy duty stretcher bars .Framing recommended but not necessary. Signed and dated on
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 32 in D 2 in
"Don't Say it Outloud", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Don't Say it Outloud" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Couple by Farmyard oil painting by Martha Cahoon
By Martha Cahoon
Located in Hudson, NY
Boston. Under his guidance, she mastered a freehand method of decorative painting called rosemaling, and
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rusalka, Free Floating in Ukrainian Waters – 28-02, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
A New Color Scheme This oil painting I would like to call ‘Rusalka’ in honor of the latest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 31.5 in D 0.4 in
"Sailors and Mermaids, " Stunning, Unique Screen, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stunning assemblage of 12 Art Deco paintings, depicting mythological and 1930s contemporary
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Reflections", landscape, cat, purple, blue, green, moon, night, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
In Alexandra Rozenman's mysterious and playful painting "Reflections", you can almost hear the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Hemlock Needle, Oil on canvas, figurative painting with blue pattern palette
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Hemlock Needle, Fable of a raven bringing light into the world." is a beautiful oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Vintage Square Bohemian Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage dramatic oil painting on canvas. This image has so much movement and life, it almost leaps
Category
Late 20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Joseph Maresca Encaustic Wax Oil Painting and Tile On Board Still Life w Fruit
By Joseph Maresca
Located in Surfside, FL
and fruits.
Green X Ray
Oil and wax encaustic on tile
Gallery label and hanging wire at back
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wax, Encaustic, Oil
17th-18th Century By Matteo Bonechi Marine Triumph Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
above them. The painting represents a seascape which depicts two horses of the sea pulling a large shell
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
Jasmine of the sea - blue green abstract flowy sea painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Ocklawaha, FL
essence of the ocean. With oil as my medium, I danced between abstraction and impressionism—capturing not
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
William Jennys oil pendant portraits of Nancy Stacy and David Kimball
By William Jennys
Located in Milwaukee, WI
museum displayed paintings of Thomas Scully and Charles Peale alongside Chinese artwork, stuffed animals
Category
1790s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Storm, Modernist Southwestern New Mexico Landscape Casein Painting
By Doel Reed
Located in Denver, CO
Art Museum), where he expressed his admiration for a painting of a nude mermaid -- an image that made
Category
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Casein, Archival Paper
H 24.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.25 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Fujiya Hotel
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.63 in W 23.86 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Lawson 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery DAISO 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.86 in W 28.63 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Commute
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery DAISO
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.86 in W 28.63 in D 1.19 in
Ondine
By Pierre Marcel-Béronneau
Located in New Orleans, LA
majestic, original oil on canvas by French Symbolist Pierre-Amédée Marcel-Béronneau. A student of the famed
Category
20th Century Symbolist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maritime history
Located in Sempach, LU
The decorative panel Maritime history is dedicated to the well-known story of the little mermaid
Category
2010s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bridge in Tsaritsyno
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Sempach, LU
park, not far from the Mermaid Gate and the Gazebo of the Temple of Ceres, that I quite often wrote
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Seas of Your Imagination (Purple)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amanda Arrou-tea's mesmerizing hyperrealist paintings have captivated audiences around the world
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Seas of Your Imagination (Orange)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amanda Arrou-tea's mesmerizing hyperrealist paintings have captivated audiences around the world
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Wrapped in Kindness
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - I am Happy
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Untitled
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Untitled
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Untitled
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Untitled
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Find a Tree Hotel 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Find a Tree Hotel 1
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 13 in D 1.19 in
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Gift 3
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Mermaid Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of mermaid oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Abstract or Modern examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the mermaid oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue, brown and beige. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Ann Chamberlin, Tatiana Ivchenkova, Hajo Malek, Arthur Frank Mathews and Stephen Basso produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Mermaid Oil Paintings?
Mermaid oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,920, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $154,394.
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, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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?
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Questions About Mermaid Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
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