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Nocturnal - Oil Painting by Giovan Battista Ferrari - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
of 19th Century.
Mixed colored oil painting.
Includes frame.
Good conditions.
Category
19th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 0.08 in
Suburban Nocturnal 1, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
This piece is part of Dennis Crayon’s Memory collection blending realism with expressionism. The Memory series is based on photos combined as a play between reality and abstraction...
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Signed American Surreal Nocturnal Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted surreal nocturnal abstract oil painting by Paul Allen Reed (1919 - 2015) . Great
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Ashcan School Nocturnal Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original nocturnal cityscape oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1920. Signed illegibly
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 18 in D 2 in
Vintage 1960s Nocturnal Coastal Oil Painting – Moonlit Marine Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"The Coast" is an original vintage oil painting from the mid-20th century (circa 1950s-1970s) by
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.25 in W 21.75 in D 1 in
Antique 19th Century French Impressionist Nocturnal Cityscape River Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early European impressionist cityscape painting. Framed. Oil on board. Image size
Category
1890s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 15 in D 2 in
Vintage Mid Century Cubist Nocturnal Moody Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 22 in W 29 in D 2 in
Antique American School Framed Modernist Nocturnal Cityscape Urban Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19 in W 23 in D 2 in
Nocturnal
By Deedra Ludwig
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rather than re-creating a literal landscape on canvas or paper, I aim to express its essence in a rich and complex form of delicately painted organic subjects that float and trail ac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Large Exhibited Modernist Surreal Nocturnal Winter Landscape Signed Oil Painting
By Lena Gurr
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist landscape painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1930. Signed.
Housed in
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Exhibited Ashcan School Nocturnal New York City Brooklyn Bridge Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist nocturnal view of the Brooklyn Bridge. Oil on board. Signed verso
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in
Antique American Impressionist Roaring 20's Elegant Nocturnal Party Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Up for sale here is a really impressive early 1900's oil painting by William Clarke Rice, Jr. (1875
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Nocturnal Landscape”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original nocturnal oil on canvas landscape by the Italian contemporary artist Luca Caimmi. Signed
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Tonalist Antique Oil Painting of Moonlit Nocturnal Landscape
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN TONALIST
Late 19th/early 20th century
A Moonlit Nocturnal Landscape
Oil on canvas
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Albright Knox Gallery Label Signed Landscape Oil Painting Lake River Nocturnal
Located in Buffalo, NY
A charming painting of a quaint lake at night with the moon reflecting on calm waters.
Bearing an
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Early 1800's British Oil Painting Figures in Brooding Nocturnal Hilly Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Windswept Sky
Attributed to Patrick Nasmyth (Scottish 1787-1831)
oil on canvas laid over board
Category
Early 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nocturnal Cabin
By Milbie Benge
Located in Austin, TX
By Milbie Benge
40" x 30" Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed Oil on Canvas "Nocturnal Impressions", Michael Reibel
By Michael Reibel
Located in Savannah, GA
Oil on canvas framed painting "Nocturnal Impressions" by Michael Reibel. Unframed 36" x 24"
Born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 38 in W 25.75 in D 2 in
Nocturnal portrait
By Jean Verdier
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Gray wooden frame, silver borders
100 x 80 x 6 cm
Category
1940s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Nocturnal Lotus" SALE oil on canvas, 1981
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Southampton, NY
paintings that were used as postage stamps by the United States Postal Service.
This oil on Canvas painting
Category
1980s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Like a Comet - Nocturnal Sky in Oil on Masonite
By Eleanor Perry
Located in Soquel, CA
Like a Comet - Nocturnal Sky in Oil on Masonite
Surrealistic oil painting landscape of comet by
Category
1960s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Tokyo's Nocturnal Navigation : Guiding Lights
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, unique artwork
oil on canvas
31 1/2 × 39 1/3 in - 80 × 100 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Full Moon – 2022, Oil on Wood Panel, Contemporary Nocturnal Landscape
By Sula Repani
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Contemporary nocturnal landscape in oil on wood panel titled Full Moon, capturing a poetic night
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 15.56 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Antique American Modernist Ashcan School Street Scene Nocturnal Signed Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist nocturnal street scene oil painting by Jerome Myers (1867 - 1940). Oil
Category
1890s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nocturnal Weeds, multicolored abstract landscape painting, flora at night
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
During these difficult times I have been finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic
Large Mid Century California Nocturnal Seascape (Double Sided Painting)
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful double-sided painting of a California nocturnal seascape on one side and a Sierra
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
H 28 in W 35 in D 0.25 in
Nocturnal Echoes of Samuraicat : Kozokudoro Harmony
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
oil on canvas
31 1/2 × 47 1/5 in - 80 × 120 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Edward W Currier (1857-1918) Nocturnal Seascape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward W Currier (1857-1918) Nocturnal Seascape. Oil on canvas board. 6 x 11 unframed, 8.75 x 13.75
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Children Landing a Catfish', 19th Century American School, Large Nocturnal Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-to-late 19th century American School nocturnal landscape showing a view of three
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hachioji's Nocturnal Whispers : Journey to the Sublime
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2010, unique artwork
Oil on canvas
35 2/5 × 44 1/10 × 1 1/5 in - 90 × 112 × 3 cm
The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chisato M's Nocturnal Ballet : Window of Dreams
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, unique artwork
oil on canvas
35 1/2 × 55 1/8 in - 90 × 140 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eilean Doran Castle - Nocturnal Landscape
By David Dalgety
Located in Soquel, CA
painting, “Heidelberg Bridge."
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The gift of the nocturnal bird Hélène Duclos Contemporary art painting landscape
By Hélène Duclos
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed by the artist
The red necklace of the naked Queens
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nocturnal Embrace of Yellow & Blue LOVE : Solar Serenade
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2010, unique artwork
oil on canvas
43 3/10 × 31 1/2 × 1 1/5 in - 110 × 80 × 3 cm
The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in
Chisato and Satomi's Nocturnal Odyssey : Blossoms of Unity
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, unique artwork
oil on canvas
25 1/5 × 63 in - 64 × 160 cm
The artwork is signed by the Artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.2 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
Nocturnal Water Lilies, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, evening, impressionism, nature, oil painting, purpleNocturnal Water LiliesOnelio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Asimo's Dance in the Nocturnal Symphony : Mechanical ballet
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, unique artwork
oil on canvas
42 1/2 × 63 3/4 in - 108 × 162 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 42.52 in W 63.78 in D 1.19 in
Northern Nocturnal Landscape - Oil on Canvas by J.F. Hesse - Mid 19th Century
By Johann Friedrich Hesse
Located in Roma, IT
Northern Nocturnal Landscape is a colored oil painting on canvas realized by Johann Friedrich Hesse
Category
Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 51.97 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in
"Moon 2", Contemporary Abstract Nocturnal Landscape
By Cheryl Petty
Located in Soquel, CA
Petty (American, b. 1949). A nocturnal color palette of dark blues, violet, and forest green is
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
Nocturnal Garden Landscape -- West Side Cottage
By Kristy Simmons
Located in Soquel, CA
A nocturnal landscape of a cottage shrouded in foliage by Kristy Simmons (American, 20th century
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Nocturnal, Oil on Acrylic, Black, Red, Yellow by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Rishi Barua - City Nocturnal
Oil on Acrylic , 24 x 24 inches , 2015
( Framed & Door Delivered
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Pandasan's Nocturnal Journey in Kotsu Taxi : Midnight Sakura Ride
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
Oil on canvas
43 3/10 × 32 3/10 × 1 1/5 in - 110 × 82 × 3 cm
The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 43.31 in W 32.29 in D 1.19 in
Svend Aage Tauscher, Danish artist. Oil on canvas. Modernist nocturnal landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
will be applicable to your purchase.
Svend Aage Tauscher (1911-1984), a listed Danish artist.
Oil on
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25.2 in W 33.08 in D 1.19 in
LOVE in Shades of Black and Blue : Nocturnal Embrace
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
Oil on canvas
43 3/10 × 43 3/10 in - 110 × 110 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Moon I", Contemporary Small-Scale Nocturnal Landscape
By Cheryl Petty
Located in Soquel, CA
"Moon I", a bold nocturnal scene by Cheryl Petty (American, b. 1949), 2007. This small-scale
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
Sunrise Tug, original realist impressionist nocturnal marine landscape
By Neal Hughes
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
oil paintings are very collection worthy!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 30 in D 1 in
Nocturnal Train In The City Abstract Expressionism
By Tom Hamil
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright, small abstract expressionist painting of train and town at night by Tom Hamil (American, b
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Late 19th Century Nocturnal Landscape -- Countryside at Night
By Adelaide Elizabeth Doman Crocker
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous nocturnal period oil painting landscape of a cabin in the San Rafael, California
Category
1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kazakh Contemporary Art by Baurjan Aralov - Nocturnal Tree's
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 9.06 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Pacific Grove Moonlight, Mid Century Nocturnal Coastal Landscape
By Ferdinand Burgdorff
Located in Soquel, CA
"Pacific Grove Moonlight", a striking and unique mid-century nocturnal landscape of the moon rising
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon by Marguerite Louis
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Surreal Full Moon Hawaii Cliff House Nocturnal Hawaiian 1940s Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surreal Full Moon Hawaii Cliff House Nocturnal Hawaiian 1940s Landscape
Symbolic and surreal mid
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Surrealist Nocturnal Tide Hawaiian Islands God Symbolism Landscape
Symbolic nocturnal
Category
1940s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Nocturnal Whispers" by Frida Willis - Black, Green, and Orange Abstract Art
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Nocturnal Whispers" 2022
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Wire
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wire
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"A FINE WELCOME" WESTERN COWBOY ARTISTS OF AMERICA 38 X 50 FRAMED NOCTURNAL
By Gary Niblett
Located in San Antonio, TX
" for New Mexico Magazine, and one of his oil paintings is in the collection of the New Mexico state
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 50 in D 4 in
Moonlit Houseboats at Greenbrae Lagoon- Rare Nocturnal L/S, Charles Rollo Peters
By Charles Rollo Peters
Located in Soquel, CA
"Houseboats in Moon Light", a rare early 20th century tonalist nocturnal harbor landscape scene at
Category
1910s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 23.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
"Walking Up Adams", Cityscape, Urban Landscape, Night, Red, Oil Painting, 2019
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Natick, MA
Chris Plunkett’s “Walking Up Adams” is a late night nocturnal cityscape oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Nocturnal Pigeon Point Lighthouse
By William M. Lemos
Located in Soquel, CA
Luminous painting of Pigeon Point Lighthouse, California by listed artist William M. Lemos
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Nocturnal Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of nocturnal oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Abstract or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 35 Impressionist, 7 Abstract, 7 Modern, 5 Contemporary and 2 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a nocturnal oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Marguerite Blasingame, Tom Hamil, Frederick Leo Hunter, Hudson Mindell Kitchell and William M. Lemos are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Nocturnal Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — nocturnal oil paintings in our inventory begin at $400 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,160.
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?
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Questions About Nocturnal 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs 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, 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.
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