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Original Cubist Oil Painting – Lovers with Heart – Signed Tylor – Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This original oil painting on canvas is a powerful example of cubist-inspired figurative art
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting - The Lovers, France
By Herb Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artist Herb Kornfeld.
This piece is called "The Lovers" because the artist was painting a scene down by
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
" Two Lovers"Cubic Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3582B Cubic abstract Painting
Set in a gilt wood frame
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A review of my Lovers I have just seen ‘The Lovers’ on Artfinder, and it is absolutely
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovers - Elevated Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Lovers' Quarrel, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Lover's Quarrel" is a large abstract expressionist oil painting on thick canvas by popular artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Lovers - Abstract Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Lovers Italian Renaissance Figural Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6053 Two lovers italian monochromatic oil painting
Set in a ornate frame
Image size 35.5x23.5
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovers in love, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
the signature, will be able to say: ‘That’s a Ta instantly!’ In this oil painting, I've
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Stone Lovers oil on canvas painting surrealism
By Antoni Pitxot
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Artist: Antoni Pitxot Soler (Figueres, 1934 – 2015)
Title: The Stone Lovers
Date: 1968
Medium: Oil
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$9,569 Sale Price
20% Off
"Song for Lovers, " Symbolic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Xiao Ming
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Song For Lovers" is an original oil painting on canvas by Xiao Ming. This artwork features two
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers oil on canvas painting Paris Picasso school
By Pedro Creixams
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
essential piece for lovers of expressionist painting and 20th-century art history. Its unframed condition
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$956 Sale Price
50% Off
Contemporary, cubist oil painting for fashion lovers, "Fashionable"
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A magnificent new oil painting by the great Giancarlo Impiglia that harnesses the rough, reflective
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
London Lovers Blossoms Springtime original impressionism cityscape oil painting
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Lovers" by Juan del Pozo is a captivating original floral figurative city park
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers Portrait Surrealism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Tigran Hovumyan
Figurative Surrealist Oil Painter
Artwork Title: Lovers
Medium: Original Oil on
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lovers Point Afternoon" - Impasto Expressionist Vibrant Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Natalia Aandewiel (Ukrainian, born 1996)
"Lovers Point Afternoon" 2024
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Lovers in the forest oil painting european art landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Lovers - Oil on canvas on board
Oil measurements 38x46 cm
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Board
$502 Sale Price
47% Off
me and my lovers oil on canvas painting surrealist abstract
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Felix Ferreras - Me and my lovers - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 73x100 cm.
Frameless.
Félix
Category
1990s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lovers IV - Contemporary, Modern Oil Painting, Realism, Colourful, Sea View
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge Antique French Rococo Oil Painting Mythological Lovers in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunter
French School, late 19th century
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed size: 32 x 42
Category
Late 19th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$8,516 Sale Price
20% Off
to all my lovers oil on canvas painting abstract expressionism
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Nerea Caos (1993) - to all my lovers - Oil on canvas
Canvas size 60X60 cm.
Frameless.
Nerea
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$777 Sale Price
56% Off
Jean-Gabriel Domergue, early original oil painting of two lovers
By Jean-Gabriel Domergue
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Gabriel Domergue (French, 1889 – 1962)
‘Scene Gallante’
Oil on canvas
25 x 29in. (63.5 x 74cm
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crimson Lovers (trees, birches, red, white, landscape oil on canvas painting)
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
Couple / Lovers / Pair / Nature / Red /
“Crimson Lovers” is part of a series of representational
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lovers in the Abyss" Large Abstract Expressionist Modern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract painting. Oil on canvas. Measuring: 36 by 44 inches. Excellent condition
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Battling Lovers (blue, green, trees, birches, landscape oil on canvas painting)
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
“Battling Lovers” is part of a series of representational arboreal paintings by Allison Green. It
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubic Three Lovers Abstract Figures Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2933a Cubic Figures, oil on artist board displayed in a white wood frame,signed lower left by
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$525 Sale Price
58% Off
Lovers at the Fountain - Italian 19th Century Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
By Modesto Faustini
Located in Rome, IT
Amanti alla Fontana - Lovers by a fountain, painting oil on canvas,
Signed left sight.
Measures
Category
Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovers in Landscape - British 18th century Old Master pastoral art oil painting
By Richard Wilson
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British 18th century Old Master oil painting is attributed to circle of noted landscape
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,582 Sale Price
20% Off
Lovers and autumn leaf (oil painting vintage black and white Picture couple)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
LOVERS AND AUTUMN LEAVES is a superbe original painting on canvas depicting a still life of a fall
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lovers
Painting on canvas / frame
Charles Léandre
Circa 1925
Signature lower right
L 81 cms x h 115
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,665
The Lovers Oil On Canvas Painting, Early 20th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
18th Century Spanish School
Large oil on canvas depicting two lovers with hunting dog in the style
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
lovers
Located in London, London
, live painting at Brasilian Embassy at Simone Ghera’s “Dance inside Brasil” exhibition;
2016 – Oxford
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$6,698 Sale Price
20% Off
"Lovers in the Rain -Paris-" Impressionist Oil Painting Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
What Comes our Way Oil Painting on Canvas Lovers Harbour Landscape In Stock
By Suzan Schuttelaar
Located in Utrecht, NL
What Comes our Way Oil Painting on Canvas Lovers Harbour Landscape In Stock
Introduction: Step into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers
By Malcolm Liepke
Located in Indianapolis, IN
Fine 22K gold gilt frame.
Category
2010s Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$24,000
Lovers
By Walter G. Ratterman
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed on the Back
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubic Young Lovers Figural Painting by Brunelli
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3710b Cubic oil on artist board
Set in a simple gilt wood frame
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$300 Sale Price
60% Off
"Lovers in the Rain" Small Impressionist Oil Painting of Figures by Eiffel Tower
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of a couple under an umbrella by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
19th Century Oil - Country Lovers On A Pathway
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine oil study of two peasants embracing on a rural pathway. Unsigned. On canvas.
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$658 Sale Price
20% Off
marine lovers
Located in London, London
The item is located in central London, United Kingdom.
It is possible to ship this item stretched and framed.
Please, feel free to contact us for further details.
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Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Paris is for Lovers" Figure with Coffee and Croissants Oil on Paper Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Emma Roberts, Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich.
Her love of painting
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Italian School 1886 Oil - Lovers at the Gate
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed illegibly and dated to the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. Part of a pair of oil
Category
Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
marine lovers
Located in London, London
Abstract painting on canvas, blue, extra-large, XXL, large oil on canvas painting, abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$6,698 Sale Price
20% Off
The Golden Egg - Early 19th Century Oil Painting of the Lovers from Mother Goose
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
.
The painting – which depicts the moment the young lovers in Thomas Dibdin’s Georgian pantomime
Category
Early 19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lovers Together
Located in Los Angeles, CA
returned to France in the late 1970s and focused on cubist painting, winning a first-prize award in Aix-en
Category
1970s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,500
Aldo Luongo Signed Original Italian Argentinian Oil on Canvas Painting Lovers
By Aldo Luongo
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful composted and wonderfully colored original oil on canvas painting by Aldo Luongo (1941
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Dancing Lovers
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've blended abstract, figurative, and surreal elements to capture the fluid
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Lovers
By André Schulze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "The Lovers" is an original artwork made from oil on double vintage portrait
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Oil
Early 20th Century Oil - Lovers at the Gate
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming countryside scene depicting a courting couple conversing at a gate. They stand beneath trees before a large park landscape. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame with shell ...
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$555 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental Jose Mario Ansalone "Lovers" Oil Painting on Canvas, Argentine Artist
By Jose Maria Ansalone
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental Jose Mario Ansalone "Lovers" oil painting on canvas, Argentine Artist
Offered for sale
Category
Early 2000s Argentine Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price
67% Off
Lovers at the Ranch
By Robert Maguire
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Lovers at the Ranch
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paris is For Lovers" Figure in Paris by the Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Canva
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly by the choice of color pallet. This piece is painted oil on canvas with a hanging wire on verso
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The two lovers
Located in Paris, IDF
Franz Kaspar Huibrecht VINCK
(Antwerp, 1827 - Berchem, 1903)
The two lovers
Oil on canvas
Signed
Category
Late 19th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rococo Oil Painting After Boucher, Two Lovers, 19th Century, Ornate & Gilt Frame
Located in Lisbon, PT
This large Rococo-style oil painting, signed “Zubriczky,” is a refined homage to the romantic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$3,679 Sale Price
25% Off
Manner of Francois Boucher - 18th Century Oil, Lovers in Autumn
Located in Corsham, GB
A romantic oil study depicting a couple resting on a woodland floor feeding each other fruit. The
Category
Early 18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Lovers" - Nude Young Women in Intimate Expressionist Figurative Oil Artwork
By Shana Wilson
Located in Carmel, CA
Shana Wilson (Canadian, born 1966)
"Lovers" 2012
Oil paint on cradled wood panel
The artist signed
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood, Wood Panel
French Modernist Signed Oil - Nude Women Lovers Figurative Group, 20th century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, late 20th century, signed
Title: Nude Women, Lovers group
Medium
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Painting Lovers For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of oil painting lovers available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil painting lovers that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Allison Green, Modesto Faustini, Cindy Shaoul, Andrea Vandoni and Aibek Begalin produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Oil Painting Lovers?
The average selling price for oil painting lovers we offer is $4,675, while they’re typically $371 on the low end and $70,400 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Oil Painting Lovers
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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