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Young surfer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Small girl on the surfing board, painted by oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Quantum Surfer
Located in New York, NY
Impressionistic style painting of surfer that could be anywhere in the world. Acrylic and oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Surfers at Ocean Beach San Francisco, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueSurfers at Ocean Beach San FranciscoLisa ElleyOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Ocean Beach Surfers
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Beautiful beach scene featuring surfers on California's Ocean Beach, includes its familiar Seal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Surfer At Chun's Beach" North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sun drenched oil painted on location on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii by noted California and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tower and Surfer - Oil on Board Plein-Air Painting 2023
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Based in Del-Mar, California, Joli Beal (b. 1952) is a plein-air artist that has been participating in plein air invitationals and winning awards for over two decades. A graduate of ...
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Polzeath Surfers, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Polzeath Surfers is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Artist Palette / Surfer
By Brandon Neher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painted with acrylic on canvas. The artwork's sides are painted, eliminating the need for framing, and it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sunset Surfing" Plein Air Oil Painting of Surfers Catching Waves during Sunset
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
"Sunset Surfing" is a plein air oil painting by Vacaville, CA based artist Kristian Matthews. This
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Headed Down" Plein Air Oil Painting of Cliff side, Ocean and Surfer
Located in Morgan Hill, CA
" Headed Down" is a plein air oil painting by Vacaville, CA based artist Kristian Matthews. This
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.75 in
The Surfer - Drawing by Roberto Cuccaro - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
The Surfer is an original Contemporary Artwork realized in the 20th Century by Roberto Cuccaro
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 15.83 in D 0.04 in
French Contemporary Art by Karine Bartoli - Surfers 02
By Karine Bartoli
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Karine Bartoli was born in 1971 in Ajaccio. She enrolled at the Ecole Nationale
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Malibu Dawn Patrol, Surfer, Water, Painting, Blue, Orange, Male Figure, Waves
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Malibu Dawn Patrol is a figurative artwork featuring a male surfer catching a wave. It is a mixed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 2 in
Last Wave, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
. A surfer lines up a final ride as evening deepens under heavy blanket clouds. In the distance, the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big wave. Surfing, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This work is inspired by surfing. Giant waves and fearless surfers. Expression of the sea element
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Submerged" Original Oil Painting 36 in x 36 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Submerged"
2022
Oil on canvas
36 in x 36 in
"Submerged" is an original oil painting in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Board Meeting" Original Oil Painting 44 in x 64 in
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Board Meeting"
2021
44 in x 64" in
1" deep edges
This original oil painting is in the genre of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surf by Stefano - Oil on canvas 40x50 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
la nature. Dans ce cas précis, une vague donnant envie de surfer.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life Rising - Oil On Canvas - Abstract Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cyclic Passage 1 - Oil On Canvas - Abstract Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Polzeath Beach, Cornwall, Original painting, Oil on canvas, Coastal art, Beach
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Cyclic Passage 2 - Oil On Canvas - Abstract Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in
Sunset Surf Glow - Oil On Canvas - Landscape Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in
Carmel Valley Haystacks - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fire Balls Forming - Oil On Canvas - Abstract Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 40 in D 2 in
Serenity -original realism sunset seascape-ocean oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
essence of tranquil beauty in nature. Painted with remarkable realism and infused with a sense of peace
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Prelude-original realism seascape ocean-sunset oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
In "Prelude," a breathtaking seascape painted by the skilled artist Joanne Parent, viewers are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 24.02 in W 47.64 in D 1.58 in
Kauai Hibiscous Close Up - Oil On Canvas - Landscape Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 2 in
Enchanted-original realism modern seascape ocean oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
, this original oil painting on canvas captures the timeless allure of the ocean at twilight.
In this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 1.58 in
Balance-original realism sunset ocean-seascape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
a sense of tranquility, this original oil painting on canvas exudes a profound realism that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 39.77 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Synergy -original realism seascape-ocean-sunset oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
convergence of elements creates a scene of captivating beauty and raw power. This original oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 1.58 in
Carmel Beach Sunset Surf - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Costa Rica Endless Summer - Oil On Canvas - Landscape Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil Painting by Jacobus Baas
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sun drenched oil painted on location on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii by noted California and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dolphins Over Bora Bora - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tequila Sunrise Rose Close Up -Oil On Canvas - Landscape Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lava Flow Into Sea - Hawaii - Oil On Canvas - Abstract Painting By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hurricane Point View Big Sur - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Little Sur Spring Big Sur - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in
Anchor-R - contemporary abstract framed portrait seascape oil on canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
Simon Ledson is a surfer, artist and graphic designer whose work is an experiment that investigates
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Turning Unease - contemporary abstract blue and grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
Simon Ledson is a surfer, artist and graphic designer whose work is an experiment that investigates
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Wave After Wane - contemporary abstract blue grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
Simon Ledson is a surfer, artist and graphic designer whose work is an experiment that investigates
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Haunting Shapes - contemporary abstract blue and grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
Simon is a surfer, artist and graphic designer whose work is an experiment that investigates the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Tidescape – Blue Tide - contemporary abstract blue seascape waves oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
Simon Ledson is a surfer, artist and graphic designer whose work is an experiment that investigates
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil
H 48.04 in W 48.04 in D 1.58 in
Mid-20th Century Vintage Abstract Oil Painting Signed R. Setter
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage MCM abstract oil painting signed in verso Ronnie Setter Brilliant colors in this
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Silver Ripples-original impressionism seascape oil paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
acclaimed artist Lenny Cornforth. Crafted with oil on canvas in a contemporary impressionistic style, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silver
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H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in
Winter Fireworks-ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONISM Seascape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
by the esteemed artist Lenny Cornforth. Crafted in oil on canvas with a contemporary impressionistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silver
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H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 1.19 in
Sandbar-original modern impressionism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of a coastal paradise. Crafted with oil on canvas, Cornforth's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 1.58 in
Pastel Umbrellas-original impressionism seascape oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
tranquility and charm. Created with oil and silver leaf on canvas in the style of contemporary impressionism
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Silver
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H 40.16 in W 40.16 in D 1.19 in
Yosemite Falls River View - Landscape Realism By Dante Rondo
Located in Carmel, CA
he approaches his 70th birthday, Rondo is an artist, a teacher, a surfer, and a globetrotter. His
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rolling Waves-ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONISM FIGURATIVE Seascape painting-contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
seascape painting by the talented artist Lenny Cornforth. Created with oil on canvas in a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lenny CornforthRolling Waves-ORIGINAL IMPRESSIONISM FIGURATIVE Seascape painting-contemporary , 2024
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H 16.15 in W 16.15 in D 1.19 in
Mini Shoreline-original impressionism Cornish seascape painting-CONTEMPORARY Art
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers to the tranquil shores of Cornwall. Crafted with oil on canvas in the style of contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Dark Blue Waves-original impressionism seascape beach paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
contemporary interpretation of coastal life. Crafted with oil on canvas, Cornforth's unique blend of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Turquoise Wave
By David Shevlino
Located in Burlingame, CA
Turquoise Wave, oil on panel, features a woman surfer. 12 x 12 inches, Framed light wood.
Artist
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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pebble Beach 1 and 2, Original Painting, Coastal art, Beach, Seaside, Summer
Located in Deddington, GB
. These paintings were inspired by the north coast of Cornwall and painted in Cornwall. Lenny Cornforth is
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 2.17 in
Pebble Beach 2, Original Painting, Coastal art, Beach, Seaside, Summer
Located in Deddington, GB
. This painting was inspired by the north coast of Cornwall and painted in Cornwall. Lenny Cornforth is a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 2.17 in
Pebble Beach 1, Cornwall, Original Painting, Coastal art, Beach, Seaside, Summer
Located in Deddington, GB
. This painting was inspired by the north coast of Cornwall and painted in Cornwall. Lenny Cornforth is a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.04 in W 10.04 in D 2.17 in
Watergate Bay-ORIGINAL Impressionism Cornish seascape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
painting by the talented artist Lenny Cornforth. Crafted in oil on canvas with a contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lenny CornforthWatergate Bay-ORIGINAL Impressionism Cornish seascape painting-contemporary Art, 2024
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H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Daymer Bay-original impressionism seascape-coastline painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
to the idyllic shores of Cornwall. Crafted with oil on canvas, Cornforth's contemporary
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
Red Swimsuit, Arial Beach Art, Seascape Painting, Figurative Art, Coastal Art
Located in Deddington, GB
colours of the landscape around her. Working in both oil and acrylic each piece develops gradually, each
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 2.17 in
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Find the exact oil paint surfer you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 2 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. On 1stDibs, the right oil paint surfer is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, blue, beige and brown. Finding an appealing oil paint surfer — no matter the origin — is easy, but Karine Bartoli, T.S. Harris, Agnieszka Kozień, Carol Bennett and Suhas Bhujbal each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil paint surfer in our inventory may begin at $648 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,041.
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- 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.
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- 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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