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Legend, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
. Impressionism. Written expressively, palette knife. Used high quality materials. Oil painting on canvas. It is
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guinevere - 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting of Arthururian Queen Legend
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Guinevere’ by Norman Prescott-Davies R.B.A, R.C.A. (1861-1915). The painting – which depicts an
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Legend (Large Contemporary Abstract Painting)
By Guy Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
first. In my paintings, I use a variety of media - nearly always oil and acrylic, but often wax
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil
"Unknown Legend" colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, oil painting
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Unknown Legend" is a colorful portrait of an enigmatic face in nature, an oil painting.
Nick
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Guinevere - 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Oil Painting of King Arthur Queen Legend
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Guinevere’ by Norman Prescott-Davies R.B.A, R.C.A. (1861-1915). The painting – which depicts an
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Legendes, Multicolor Oil on canvas, Books, Abstract; Contemporary Expressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
aesthetic freedom to the collector. Choose the frame color: natural wood or black.
"Legendes" transcends
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in
19th Century Swiss Oil Painting of the Legend of William Tell
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century miniature Swiss oil painting on tin depicting the Legend of William Tell. Showing
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Romantic Paintings
Materials
Tin
Norhern legends.Pursuit.
Located in Oslo, NO
. It embodies the raw, elemental spirit of legends, inviting viewers to delve into a story woven by
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Large painting Hollywood Legends Marilyn Dean Mc Queen Hepburn
By SGARRA Robert
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
works Oil and acrylic; paying tribute to legends of Art History and drawing his inspiration from social
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 3.94 in
Legend of Planet X by Younghee Woo
Located in MADRID, ES
Younghee Woo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Hereafter" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Hereafter" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts storm clouds
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Neighbors, Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's "Neighbors" is an oil painting featuring a star lit sky.
About the artist:
My work
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Exodus, Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's "Exodus" is an oil painting featuring a stack of cut logs.
About the artist:
My work
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Comares Tower, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Emilio Perez Romero
Located in Yardley, PA
Comares Tower is a Tower-Palace, one of the most beautiful and imposing of the Alhambra, full of legends
Category
2010s Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tyson's heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
among athletes. Original oil painting, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The canvas is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ghost Ranch" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Ghost Painting" is an oil painting that depicts a southwestern landscape
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
magenta sauna., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
transforming into some half-forgotten creature from legend and fairy tales. But not all of them. They grow
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pumpkin Patch" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Pumpkin Patch" is an oil painting that depicts a pumpkin on the vine with
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Red Roses" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Red Roses" is an oil painting that depicts colorful red roses and green
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Fall Sky" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Fall Trees" is an oil painting that depicts leaves turning during the fall
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Raspberry Greens" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Raspberry Greens" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Legendary Blue / Cassowary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
characteristics of animals by rendering them with academic oil painting techniques on canvas. The red sun
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.9 in W 16.1 in D 0.8 in
Motorbike, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
My grandfather died before I was born. Although I never knew him, the domestic legends that my
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Legend of Zelda- Green & Yellow figurative vertical
Located in Miami, FL
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Beginnings" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Beginnings" is an oil painting that depicts a window partially blocked
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Linen
"SoCal Trail Study" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "SoCal Trail Study" is an oil painting that depicts a southern California
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Calla Lily, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
, classical, oil painting, greenCalla LilyJo GalangOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horses on the beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
. Myth and legend surround the story of the origin of the Andalucian horse breed. The traditional story
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luna II, Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's "Luna II" is an oil painting featuring a white moth.
About the artist:
My work
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luna I, Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's "Luna I" is an oil painting featuring a yellow moth.
About the artist:
My work
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fire Bird." Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
next character. Berlin brings hints of the phoenix legend to bear in this piece and uses this imagery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Guerra's Peonies" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "Guerra's Peonies" is a plein air oil painting that depicts colorful pink
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"The Light on Jupiter" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "The Light on Jupiter" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"In My Lady's House" Oil Painting
By Robin Cole
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Cole's (Us based) "In My Lady's House" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Slava Ukraini – 18-04-22, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
my last oil with the Ukrainian theme. Somehow I felt the story for me to tell wasn’t finished yet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative Neoclassical Oil Painting, "Praying For Time"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic neoclassical painting depicting Psyche revived by
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Figurative Neoclassical Oil Painting, "Love Conquers All"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original oil and acrylic neoclassical painting depicting Venue di Milo by
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
My grandfather was a light maker, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
Every family has its own legends. Those of my family are centered on the figure of my grandfather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.6 in W 35.4 in D 0.8 in
Roman Baroque Painting 17 century oil canvas
Located in Florence, IT
The painting represents the moment of the death of Lucretia, a Roman noblewoman who was raped by
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eleanor Woolley, Cotswold Landscape 2, Original Countryside Oil Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
indication of how a piece may look
Cotswold Landscape 2 is an Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rusalka, Free Floating in Ukrainian Waters – 28-02, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
A New Color Scheme This oil painting I would like to call ‘Rusalka’ in honor of the latest
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 31.5 in D 0.4 in
Attributed to Rochegrosse, French 19th Century figurative oil painting
By Georges Antoine Rochegrosse
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
road
Oil on canvas
17.3/4 x 31.1/2 in. (45.2 x 80 cm.)
Abandoned by his father as a child, Georges
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cradle of the First People, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Irina Pushkareva
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an original, one-of-a-kind painting on 0.9 (2.4 cm) thick wood panel done in oil. My
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 0.8 in
Titanomachy Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting red colour mythology oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on canvas
Hand-signed by the artist
News from Eéa
“At the time of the last cosmogony I
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 1.97 in
Charybde and Scylla Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting red mythology oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on paper
Hand-signed by the artist
News from Eéa
“At the time of the last
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Oil Pastel
Zeus and Ganymede - original painting by Paula Craioveanu oil on canvas
By Paula Craioveanu
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"Zeus and Ganymede", oil and silver leaf on canvas, 39x39in / 100x100cm
Inspired by the legend of
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French Painting Romantic bucolic landscape POUSSART Small Oil canvas oval
Located in PARIS, FR
Ardennes françaises) or for the book Légendes ardennaises (1929). Our painting is a small bucolic landscape
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jessica Leonard, "Indigo", 36x24 Equine Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jessica Leonard
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Indigo", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 36x24 oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Colorful Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modernist Beach Landscape
By Ralph Rosenborg
Located in Surfside, FL
Ralph Rosenborg (American, 1913-1992) "American Landscape, Sky and Shore, 1973"
Oil on canvas
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Jute
Peruvian Expressionist Oil Painting Miguel Aybar Modernist Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
,
And expressionist are these oil paintings with costumbrist motifs, trees with a spectral physiognomy
Category
20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
News from Eéa Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting mythology blue green oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting and oil pastel on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed by the artist
“ News from Eéa ”
“At
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Jewish Mystical Kabbalah Oil Painting Jerusalem Cityscape Hebrew Letters Judaica
By David Rakia
Located in Surfside, FL
"Tzadik"
A Surrealist oil painting of old mystical Jerusalem with Hebrew calligraphy
Sight 13.25
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
The pilgrim of Eéa Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting red mythology oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting and oil pastel on paper
Hand-signed by the artist lower right
“ News from Eéa ”
“At
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil
Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
JIM SHAW (B. 1952)
Stocks Painting
signed and dated 'J Shaw 2007' (on the overlap)
oil on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32.29 in W 47.84 in D 0.4 in
The last column Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting blue mythology oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on canvas
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
News from Eéa
“At the time
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
El Dorado, Guatavita (Modern Landscape Oil Painting of Lake Guatavita, Colombia)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Lake Guatavita in Colombia which inspired the legend of El Dorado. The oil painting is colorful with
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
“The Lion Cries”, Hyper-realist Symbolist Blue and Green Map Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Named "The lion cries", this hyper-realist oil painting on lin canvas by Andrée Bars invokes our
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Folk Art Naive Oil Painting Ljubomir Milinkov Whimsical Pastoral Farm Landscape
By Ljubomir Milinkov
Located in Surfside, FL
Ljubomir Milinkov (1938)
Oil painting on board,
Whimsical pastoral farm landscape
Hand signed
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Colorful MCM Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modernist Ralph Rosenborg
By Ralph Rosenborg
Located in Surfside, FL
Ralph Rosenborg (American, 1913-1992) Mountain Weed with Two Clouds, oil on jute canvas, canvas is
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil, Canvas
Self-portrait as a Moon priest Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting blue oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and oil pastel on paper
Hand-signed by the artist
News from Eéa
“At the time of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper, Oil Pastel
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting legend for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist, contemporary and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting legend among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting legend is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and blue. An oil painting legend from G. Harvey, Robin Cole, (after) Pablo Picasso, JIMMY YOSHIMURA and Timothy Archer — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Oil Painting Legend?
The price for an oil painting legend in our collection starts at $150 and tops out at $1,450,000 with the average selling for $5,300.
Questions About Oil Painting Legend
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?
Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History
The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.
Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art
The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.
Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters
Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.