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Modern Abstract Oil Painting of a Nun
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Abstract Oil Painting of a Nun. Unsigned. From the private art collection of renowned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Nuns
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
“Often an act, in itself worthy of condemnation, becomes laudable due to the intention that inspires it”
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Portrait of a Nun Large Oil Painting 1898
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nun
by Joseph Albert, signed and dated to the back, 1898
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Nuns
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Three Nuns" 1964 is an oil painting on hardboard by Italian artist Leonardo
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Three Nuns"
By Alice Musicant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork.
Signed upper right.
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Nuns at the Museum
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Nuns at the Museum" c.1950 is an oil painting on hardboard by Australian artist Joan
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Nuns Gathering Flowers', Munich School, Figural Oil, Karlsruhe Convent, Lilies
By Friedrich Fehr
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
to Germany, settling in Munich where he co-founded a private painting school. Graduates of this
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 46.5 in W 34.75 in D 0.75 in
Two Nuns Facing the Ocean
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Two Nuns Facing the Ocean" c.1950 is an oil painting on hardboard by Australian
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
McClelland, Portrait of a Nun with Cornette, Large Oil Painting on Board, 1969
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tall and captivating mid-century expressionist oil painting portrait of a cornette-wearing nun
Category
Vintage 1960s American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 50.88 in W 27 in D 1.25 in
Religious Portrait Painting Oil on Canvas of Catholic Nun in Habit Veil and Coif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oil on canvas portrait painting of a Catholic nun. This beautiful portrait of a woman is unframed
Category
20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 20 in W 18 in D 0.5 in
19th Century French Portrait of a Nun in her Habit Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nun
French School, 19th century
oil on canvas, simple wooden slip frame
framed: 27.5
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Manner of Evelyn Stuart Hardy (1866-1935) -Mid 20th Century Oil, The Healing Nun
Located in Corsham, GB
A heartwarming scene showing a nun kindly aiding sick and blind children in a middle Eastern
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joseph Castanié, Aveyronnais Painter, Portrait of Nun
Located in BARSAC, FR
Joseph Pierre Hilarion Castanié (1819-1884). Portrait of a nun (Carmelite).
Oil on canvas, signed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas
'Nuns at Notre-Dame', Paris, Munich, Woman Modernist, AIC, Smithsonian, Carmel
By Patricia Stanley Cunningham
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, 1907-1984) and painted circa 1965.
A vibrant, Post-Impressionistic oil showing a view of Paris with
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 17.5 in W 14.25 in D 0.13 in
Lovers Paradise, Lovers shrouded in innocent white surrounded by nuns and bunny
By Hendrik Valk
Located in Brookville, NY
Hendrik Vale Lovers, shrouded in white, lay in embrace while nuns and a priest look on with hands
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
AWH 288 - Original Abstract Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 280 - Original Abstract Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 283 - Original Abstract Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 286 - Original Abstract Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 238 - Original Abstract Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 163 - Original Figurative Abstract Still Life Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
abstract paintings transmit the richness of multiple layers of oil paint applied with precision to create
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 316 - Original Abstract Expressionist Blue Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 313 - Original Abstract Expressionist Green Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 315 - Original Abstract Expressionist Blue Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH284 - Original Abstract Textured Yellow Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 287 - Original Abstract Expressionist Modern Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Faces 25 - Figurative Abstract Original Oil Painting on Canvas
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
many layers of oil and mixed media on canvas. This painting is stretched, wired, and ready to hang. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 214 - Original Abstract Expressionist Red Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of mixed media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 191 - Original Abstract Expressionist Yellow Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer's abstract paintings transmit the richness of multiple layers of oil paint applied
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 165 - Original Figurative Abstract Still Life Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
abstract paintings transmit the richness of multiple layers of oil paint applied with precision to create
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 314 - Original Abstract Expressionist Blue & Yellow Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 161 - Original Figurative Abstract Still Life Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
abstract paintings transmit the richness of multiple layers of oil paint applied with precision to create
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 312 - Original Abstract Expressionist Blue & Yellow Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Cathedral in Venice, large 20th century oil painting, Italian-American artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
School.
Being an acute observer of the human condition, Bosa's paintings, which are primarily oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
AWH 282 - Original Abstract Expressionist Bright Yellow Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 281 - Original Abstract Red Textured Expressionist Colorfield Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
media and oil on canvas. This painting is wired and ready to hang. The sides of the artwork are painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
AWH 103 Original Textural Abstract Colorfield Modern Expressionism Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernhard Zimmer produces deeply layered, subtly textured abstract paintings that contain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"La Monja, Hermana Orcotura, Peru, " Oil Painting on Jute by Ernesto Gutierrez
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"La Monja, Hermana Orcotura, Peru" is an original oil painting on jute by Ernesto Gutierrez. The
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil
Our Children of Angels, 1958 School House Fire, Disaster Painting, Original Oil
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
exclusively oil painting and have assembled a body of paintings chronicling scenes of Chicago done primarily
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
AWH 167 - Original Figurative Abstract Still Life Oil Painting
By Bernhard Zimmer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
abstract paintings transmit the richness of multiple layers of oil paint applied with precision to create
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
17th-Century Italian School Still Life With Flowers, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 17th-century Italian still life painting depicts an urn with flowers, a dish of fruit
Category
17th Century Italian School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Rex Clawson Abstract Cat Oil Painting, Signed, 1956
By Rex Clawson
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rex Clawson Abstract Cat Oil Painting, Signed 1956
Offered for sale is an
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper
19th Century French Oil on Canvas Monk Painting Signed Jose Frappa
By José Frappa
Located in Dallas, TX
first of all cooked by nuns in Franche Comté ( east of France) for instance. The cheerful painting is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Abalone, Canvas, Giltwood
Figures in a Street - Normandy - Impressionist Figurative Oil - Stanislas Lepine
By Stanislas Victor Édouard Lépine
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
); Nuns and Schoolgirls in the Tuileries Gardens, Paris (1871-1883, oil/wood)
Paris (ENSBA): Pont des Arts
Category
1860s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The blind man, oil on canvas by Maurice Langaskens
By Maurice Langaskens
Located in Gent, VOV
A masterfully painted scene originating from the artist's studio
In this painting, Langaskens
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After Vespers - Oil on Board by G. B. Crema - 1920s
By Giovanni Battista Crema
Located in Roma, IT
decades of the XX Century.
Original Oil painting.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left corner
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 1.19 in
20th Century Bucks County Colorful Landscape Painting, Italian artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
midst of tragedy. Many of his paintings include whimsical images of nuns riding bicycles and similar
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th century painting of monks in Venice, Italian pink figural work
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
midst of tragedy. Many of his paintings include whimsical images of nuns riding bicycles and similar
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Boulevard of Paris", 20th Century oil on canvas by Spanish artist E. Grau Sala
By Emilio Grau Sala
Located in Madrid, ES
EMILIO GRAU SALA
Spanish, 1911 - 1975
BOULEVARD OF PARIS
signed Grau Sala (lower right)
oil on
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
THE WAY 6 - Mixed Media Painting On Jute Canvas, Abstract Artwork, Large Format
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
„The Way #6”, mixed media (soil, pearl glue, oil, powder pigment, rosin) on jute, 140 x 150, 2012
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 55.12 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
THE WAY 4 - Mixed Media Painting On Jute Canvas, Abstract Artwork, Large Format
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
„The Way #4”, mixed media (soil, pearl glue, oil, powder pigment, rosin) on jute, 140 x 170, 2012
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 55.12 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in
THE WAY 2 - Mixed Media Painting On Jute Canvas, Abstract Artwork, Large Format
By Marta Pokojowczyk
Located in Salzburg, AT
„The Way 2”, mixed media (soil, pearl glue, oil, powder pigment, rosin) on jute, 140 x 150, 2012
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Glue, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
H 55.12 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
Rex Clawson 1965 Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Board
By Rex Clawson
Located in Miami, FL
Rex Clawson 1965 Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Board
Offered for sale is an encaustic and oil
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Beautifully aged pair of 17th cent. Baroque Italian Floral Still-Life Paintings
Located in Leesburg, VA
A beautifully aged pair of 17th century Baroque Italian Floral Still Life Paintings
School or
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
H 22.75 in W 29 in D 2 in
Painting by JOSÉ FELIPE ABÁRZUZA RODRÍGUEZ DE ARIAS (Cádiz, 1871-Puerto Real
Located in Marbella, ES
JOSÉ FELIPE ABÁRZUZA RODRÍGUEZ DE ARIAS (Cádiz, 1871-Puerto Real, 1948).
"Moors at Dusk".
Oil on
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 77.17 in W 58.27 in D 1.97 in
La Sagrada Familia
Located in Miami, FL
condition.
"La Sagrada Familia"
Oil on Copper
8 x 12 in
The original frame from the time when the painting
Category
18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Two Wagons, Bucks County, PA 20th Century Farm Landscape
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
comedy in the midst of tragedy. Many of his paintings include whimsical images of nuns riding bicycles
Category
1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
sunday hyde park Serpentine London.Roy Petley contemporary British
By Roy Petley
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
incorporates a play of light and shadows. As he moves from his natural medium of oil to watercolour or pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
SUNDAY MORNING TUILERIES GARDENS PARIS ROY PETLEY contemporary British artist
By Roy Petley
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
and shadows. As he moves from his natural medium of oil to watercolour or pastel to sanguine, there
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
PICNIC ON THE BANKS OF THE DORDOGNE..Roy Petley contemporary British
By Roy Petley
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
incorporates a play of light and shadows. As he moves from his natural medium of oil to watercolour or pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.25 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
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You are likely to find exactly the nun oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. Finding the perfect nun oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right nun oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and pink. Creating a nun oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Andrade Nunes, Ford Crull, Donald Stacy, Friedrich Fehr and James Fitton are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Nun Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a nun oil painting we offer is $6,945, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $22,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Nun 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. - 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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