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Early 20th Century oil painting of a London street with a rag and bone man
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Stephen Bone (British, 1904-1958)
A London rag and bone man
Oil on board
Signed `Stephen Bone’ (on
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 10 in W 13.75 in D 1 in
"Bone in Blue" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Bone in Blue" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white horse with
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Color Bone Music, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Craig Moran
Located in Yardley, PA
Random cutouts of a printed copy of one of my paintings (Big Bang) inspired the two figures in this
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life Oil Painting
By William Drummond Bone
Located in Perth, GB
impactact to the beauty of the work
William Drummond Bone RWS ARSA, was a painter in oil and watercolours
Category
Late 20th Century British Art Deco Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
"Still Life with Bowl and Bone IV" Oil Painting
By Jordan Wolfson
Located in Denver, CO
Jordan Wolfson's (US based) "Still Life with Bowl and Bone IV" is an oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lewis G. Green - 1951 Oil, Weary Bones
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil depiction of a tired man leaning on a wooden staff. The artist has signed
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bone Fide
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas by New York based contemporary artist Letizia Kutscher.
This painting is intended
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Smoke and Bones, Abstract Ink Painting, 2021
Located in Boston, MA
mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor, pen & ink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink
"TOUR GIANT", surrealist painting, American flag, bone, cottage, cups, storybook
By Tony Geiger
Located in Toronto, Ontario
TOUR (GIANT) is a new oil on canvas surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Afternoon Tea. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
in the day drinking a refreshing cup of tea out of this fine bone China. Joined by a cat of course
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 2.37 in
Skull. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
art works there have been representations of human (and animal) bones; skeletons and skulls. This is a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mortality. Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
art works there have been representations of human (and animal) bones; skeletons and skulls. This is a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Boy Feeding Dog a Bone
By Norman Mills Price
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Norman Mills Price never fully received the
Category
1920s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Model, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 35.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.8 in
Rio, Abstract Oil Painting on Paper, 2019
Located in Boston, MA
years from realism to abstract and everything in between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Monotype
Still Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup & Biscuit by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Still Life Painting of English Bone China Tea Cup, Saucer & Biscuit by Contemporary British Artist
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
H 16 in W 16 in D 1.75 in
Skull, Portrait, Realism, Oil Painting, Texas Artist, Sawyer Yards
Located in Houston, TX
"Skull" 7 x 5 Framed 12 x 10
Skull:
Small oil on canvas panel of my own backyard, with hint
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 7 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
Huge Colourful Male Portrait Geometric Cubist Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Male Portrait, Geometric, Cubist Original Oil Painting
By European schooled artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Remnants of Autumn", landscape, water, browns, oranges, blues, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
autumn; when only the bones of the previous season are left. This highly gestural oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Receding Tide (Deal, Kent), Oil Pastel Painting by Pamela Burns, 1998
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Receding Tide (Deal, Kent), Oil Pastel Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1998
Additional
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Dog Waiting Patiently - British Victorian art loyal dog portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This lovely Victorian oil painting is by British artist E Stott. The painting, painted circa 1880
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pieces Of A Mystery - contemporary realist glass ball oil painting artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
fascination. The painting unveils a captivating still life composition, where a table is adorned with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 1.58 in
Waves on the Incoming Tide, Oil Pastel Painting by Pamela Burns, 1997
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Waves on the Incoming Tide, Oil Pastel Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1997
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Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Large Venezuelan Expressionist Oil Painting Diego Barboza Latin American Master
Located in Surfside, FL
Diego Barboza - 1945-2003
Hand signed and dated 1988 Oil on Canvas
Diego Barboza was born the
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"On the Forest's Edge" Impressionist Lush Landscape Oil Painting Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century, between 1900- 1920, with this painting completed in 1910-1920's. He was known for
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Susan Isabel Dacre - British exh oil painting of feminist artist
By Francis Dodd
Located in London, GB
A beautiful, colourful British 1920's exhibited oil on canvas portrait painting by Francis Dodd RA
Category
1920s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of an Edwardian Lady - British 1900 art female portrait oil painting
By Ralph Peacock
Located in London, GB
This stunning British Edwardian portrairt oil painting is by noted 19th century born portrait
Category
Early 1900s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jan Hendrik Eversen, 'Molen Te Ede', Oil Painting on Panel, Holland, C. 1946
Located in Chatham, ON
Jan Hendrik Eversen (Dutch, 1906-1995) - 'Molen Te Ede' - Exceptional oil painting on panel
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Paintings
Materials
Bone, Paint, Paper
H 12.63 in W 9.88 in D 1 in
Fine Original 1830's Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Derby Winner Racehorse
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) British
signed lower left, titled lower right
oil painting on canvas: 10 x 14 inches
framed
condition
Category
1830s English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Classical Seated Female Nude', by Charles G. Bockman, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 38 x 32 inch painting, is an oil on canvas titled 'Female Nude,' by artist Charles G. Bockmann
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cane Morte, mysterious elements w dog, skeleton, hands, fish bones, raven bird
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil and oil stick
Whether the subject matter is figuration or nature, Audrey Anastasi approaches
Category
2010s Symbolist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
And you will see my bones not separate yet from death
By Luke Whitlatch
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Luke Whitlatch is an American, Los Angeles-based, artist. His paintings have been shown in Los
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Dye, Oil, Acrylic
Body in the Field #1 - Abstract painting, landscape, blue, pink
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Berlin, DE
Body in the Field #1, 2021
oil on canvas
31 1/2 H x 23 5/8 W in.
80 H x 60 W cm
Zsolt Berszán
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Over and Above: No. 6, Surreal Cat w/ Fish Bones, 20th Century Cleveland School
By Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Beachwood, OH
Clarence Holbrook Carter (American, 1904–2000)
Over and Above: No. 6, 1963
Oil, sand & fish bones
Category
1960s American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Burnt Ochre Field, Oil on Canvas Painting by Pamela Burns, 1986
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Burnt Ochre Field, Oil on Canvas Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1986
Additional information
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Helios II - Finch Bird in Flight with Gold Sun: Oil on Canvas
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis:
“My childhood in Norfolk, watching and rescuing birds and animals, collecting bones and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Large Floralscape Original Oil Painting on Canvas by William Verdult, Framed
By William Verdult
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled Floralscape, an original oil painting on canvas by William Verdult, is a piece for the
Category
1970s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 45.75 in W 35.688 in D 1.688 in
Body in the Field 3 - Contemporary, Painting, Blue, Violet, 21st Century
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Berlin, DE
Body in the Field 3, 2022
oil on canvas
55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in.
140 H x 100 W cm
Zsolt Berszán
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
October, the Light (Modern Abstract Painting in Blue, Violet, Peach & Green)
By James O'Shea
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract painting in tones of deep blue, violet, forest green, and beige
acrylic on canvas
36 x 36
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
In the Land of the Free (with Phosphorous Bombs), Allegorical Original Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting originated with a photo of Phosphorous bombs in the 2010 issue of World Press Photo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Body in the Field #4 - 21st Century, abstract painting, green, yellow, blue
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Berlin, DE
Body in the Field #4, 2023
oil on canvas
58 21/32 H x 42 1/8 W in.
149 H x 107 W cm
Zsolt Berszán
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.67 in W 42.13 in D 0.79 in
Body in the Field #2 - 21st Century, abstract painting, landscape, blue, pink
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Berlin, DE
Body in the Field #2, 2023
oil on canvas
58 21/32 H x 42 1/8 W in.
149 H x 107 W cm
Zsolt Berszán
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 58.67 in W 42.13 in D 1.19 in
Estuary At Low Tide, Oil on Canvas Painting by Pamela Burns, 2024
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Estuary At Low Tide, Oil on Canvas Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 2024
Additional information
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil and Pumice on Canvas 'Untitled (Orange)' Painting by Pamela Burns, 1990
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Oil and Pumice on Canvas 'Untitled (Orange)' Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1990
Additional
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil and Sand on Canvas 'Traces (II)' Painting by Pamela Burns, 1993
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Oil and Sand on Canvas 'Traces (II)' Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1993
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Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Old Men with Kittens - Impressionist Oil, Figures in Interior by J F Raffaelli
By Jean-Francois Raffaelli
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
A wonderful oil on panel by French impressionist painter Jean-Francois Raffaelli depicting two old
Category
1890s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil, Sand and Pumice on Canvas-Board 'Traces' Painting by Pamela Burns, 1991
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Oil, Sand and Pumice on Canvas-Board 'Traces' Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1991
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Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
William Skilling (1862-1964) Dogs with Bone Portrait / Picture
By William Skilling
Located in Dallas, TX
oil painting on canvas of two playful dogs in mid frolic and executed in a tongue in cheek
Category
20th Century American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
English 19th century portrait painting of a Pointer dog in a woodland landscape
By John Frederick Herring Sr.
Located in Bath, Somerset
, including some designs used for the Copeland Spode bone china. In 1840-1841, Herring visited Paris, painting
Category
1830s Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cow Bone and Peonies (Surreal Still life with earth tones and pink and purple)
By Ann Getsinger
Located in Hudson, NY
Frame, dark wood with gold inlay
Signed right bottom corner
Ann Getsinger’s oil paintings have been
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
In the Park
By Trevor Young
Located in Fairfield, CT
LA parking lots in 1967, and created sleek, stripped down paintings of Standard Oil stations—are an
Category
2010s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1985 Squeak Carnwath "After the Fall" Oil & Alkyd Painting on Canvas
By Squeak Carnwath
Located in Oakland, CA
Squeak Carwarth oil and alkyd on canvas painting purchased by the original owner in 1985 at the
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Onyx" Mixed Media Painting
By Aiden Kringen
Located in Denver, CO
Aiden Kringen's (US based) "Onyx" is an original handmade oil painting that is unframed, but ready
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Body in the Field 1 - 21st Century, Landscape, Green, Blue, Painting
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Berlin, DE
Body in the Field 1, 2022
oil on canvas
55 1/8 H x 39 3/8 W in.
140 H x 100 W cm
Zsolt Berszán
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
"Opulence 12" Mixed Media Painting
By Aiden Kringen
Located in Denver, CO
Aiden Kringen's (US based) "Opulence 12" is an original handmade oil painting that is unframed, but
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Opulence 6" Mixed Media Painting
By Aiden Kringen
Located in Denver, CO
Aiden Kringen's (US based) "Opulence 6" is an original handmade oil painting that depicts a figure
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Encierro, Original Abstract Painting, 2019
Located in Boston, MA
between. The mediums I most enjoy working with are: oil, colored pencil, charcoal, graphite, watercolor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Monotype, Paper
Reliquary, Abstract Still-Life Painting, 2016
By Alexa De Los Reyes
Located in Boston, MA
some nature rite. With their bone-like texture and color, the forms bring to mind skeletons of some
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
One (Square Abstract Gouache Painting on Wood Panel in Peach, Beige & Rose)
By James O'Shea
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract painting on wood panel in tones of peach, beige, rose, and purple
18 x 18 x 1 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Wood Panel
H 18 in W 18 in D 0.5 in
Climate (Abstract Painting on Paper in Teal and Citron with Grey Wood Frame)
By James O'Shea
Located in Hudson, NY
Climate (Abstract Painting on Paper in Teal and Citron with Grey Wood Frame) by James O'Shea
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
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Oil Painting In Bone For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting in bone for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 76 contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oil painting in bone may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting in bone to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. An oil painting in bone from Deborah Davidson, Melville Price, Zsolt Berszán, Mike Ellis and Trevor Young — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Oil Painting In Bone?
The average selling price for an oil painting in bone we offer is $3,045, while they’re typically $200 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About Oil Painting In Bone
- 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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