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King of the Jungle, Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
King of the Jungle, Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lion
British School, late 20th Century
Category
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th Century Oil Painting of a Lion with Putti
Located in Münster, DE
Painting "Three putti playing with a lion", Italy, late 17th century, oil on canvas, framed
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Original, French Painting of a Recumbent Lion
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautifully painted, oil-on-panel of a recumbent lion in its original, gilded wood frame.
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Lion cub, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Yue Zeng
Located in Yardley, PA
A lion cub stands in grassy field under sunset light. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Ocean's Lions", Oil painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch’s (US based) "The Ocean's Lions" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
2010s Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oil Painting of African Lions by Maitland-Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on board of African lions in tropical settings. Presented in a bronze frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Barbizon School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique oil on board oval panels portraying folky whimsical lion heads. These panels are
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage African Lion Oil Painting
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage 1880's African lion oil painting on canvas. Laying lion eating on a zebra with a sunset
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Playboy Artist Leo Jansen Oil Painting of a Nude Girl With a Lion
By Leo Jansen
Located in Tustin, CA
unusual Leo Jansen painting as I have never seen one with a lion. This painting exudes softness and light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Other Paintings
Materials
Paint
Original Oil Painting LIONS in a Modernist Illustration Mod Naive Graphic Style
Located in Surfside, FL
, Germany
1977 Forum Gallery, New York, NY
1978 Forum Gallery, “Fourteen Still Life Paintings: A New York
Category
1960s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Resting Lion Painting Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Vintage (20th Century) portrait of a lion lying down and looking back at his tail in a field
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Power Lion-original modern photo realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
immersive journey into the heart of the savanna. This original wildlife painting, crafted with oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 0.99 in
"Jockey, Wife, & Lion" Modern Naturalistic Figurative Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Modern naturalistic portrait painting by well-known Houston-based artist Herb Mears. The work
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Herb Mears"Jockey, Wife, & Lion" Modern Naturalistic Figurative Portrait Oil Painting , 20th Century
H 53.13 in W 59 in D 1.5 in
Large 19th Century oil painting of lions, elephants and zebras at watering hole
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A magnificent oil painting of grand proportions by the great British academic artist William Strutt
Category
19th Century Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.25 in W 63.75 in D 1 in
Lion in Botswana, Oil Painting, 40 x 30 Oil, Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition
Located in Houston, TX
Botswana. The group trekked for about 45 minutes and then the guides came up and this beautiful lion and
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Lion Oil Paintings on Board, Perhaps Circus Decor
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique oil on board oval panels portraying folky whimsical lion heads. These panels are
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Lions 03. Figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Pop art, Animals, Polish artist
By Rafał Gadowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting by Polish artist Rafal Gadowski. Painting in pop art
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Heraldic Lion 19th Century Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique oil on canvas depiction of a Lion in rampant pose. One of four similar panels removed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Waterloo Battlefield with 3 Monuments - Butte du Lion, Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Battlefield of Waterloo
English School, 19th century
original oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Lion's Walk - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil on canvas
“Everything that surrounds me affects me. Memories, politics, nature, people, a dry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lion of Delos
By Freeman Baldridge
Located in Storrs, CT
Oil on canvas of one of the lions from The Terrace of the Lions, Delos, Greece. Canvas measures 30
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Triumph of Bacchus, a large oil painting by Ferdinand Leeke
Located in London, GB
The Triumph of Bacchus, a large oil painting by Ferdinand Leeke
Oil-on-canvas, German, 1918
Frame
Category
1910s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 175 in W 227 in D 10 in
Study of Lions
Located in New Orleans, LA
experienced a significant shift from photo-based paintings of retail interiors to fantastical figurative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
"My Lion Brave Heart" Contemporary Pop Art Red Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Sui Monti Delta Licia Mythology Oil Painting Lion Dog Snake Rome In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sui Monti Delta Licia Mythology Oil Painting Lion Dog Snake Rome In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 9.45 in W 13 in
Bellerofante e la Chimera Oil Painting on Canvas Lion Dragon Mythology In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bellerofante e la Chimera Oil Painting on Canvas Lion Dragon Mythology In Stock
Giovanni Tommasi
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 11.82 in W 15.75 in
"A Lush Spring" (Abstract Statuesque Lion, Rich Color Palette, Painting on Wood)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
, Painting on Wood)
Playful optimism. “A Lush Spring” is created using a rich color palette of oil stick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood
Nicholas Evans"A Lush Spring" (Abstract Statuesque Lion, Rich Color Palette, Painting on Wood), 2021
H 21.07 in W 20.87 in D 0.3 in
Love and tenderness. Lions. Original painting Volskaya
Located in Sempach, LU
Love and tenderness. Lions.The original painting of the Volsky Lily. Beautiful animalstics
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
"King of the Pomegranates" Oil Painting
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's "King of the Pomegranates" is an original, handmade oil painting that features
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Guardian of the Shrine -, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Japanese Komainu is like a lion and dog shape animal and is dedicated to the shrine which is also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Lion Portrait, English Oil Painting, Victorian Pine, Anthropomorphic Art
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage lion portrait. An English, oil painting on reclaimed Victorian pine, dating to
Category
Late 20th Century British Paintings
Materials
Pine
H 43.31 in W 29.34 in D 1.19 in
"Tiananmen Lion, " Oil on Canvas, 2010
Located in Chicago, IL
This painting, like most of Ren Hui’s exquisite artworks, celebrates his subjects using a style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Knock - you will open, Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
beautifully crafted world with our oil painting "Knock - you will open". The detailed and photorealistic image
Category
2010s Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 39.5 in W 29.5 in D 1 in
Mexican Whimsical Folk Art Lion Painting Animalia
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting on burlap by Jose Maria de Servin of an Abstract Naive Lion animal using bright colors and
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Mountain Lions of LA, Nature Inspired Painting, Animal, Trees, Gray, Green, Gold
By Francine Fox
Located in Kent, CT
green pine tree. In this oil painting with mica powder, Francine Fox's excellent use of material allow
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mica
Lions
By Geza Vastagh
Located in Houston, TX
Vastagh, Geza (1866-1919) Well listed Hungarian artist. Unsigned 22 x 28. Oil on canvas, depicting
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
'A Lion's Head' 1968 Oil on Board, K Ingerman 1929 - 2012
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful painting of a male lion. Please take a look at all our pictures to see the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
"Shadow's Edge" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
. Painted in 2022, this oil on canvas piece stretches across dimensions of 60 x 72 x 3 inches, bringing to
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lion Portrait
By Florence Cadene
Located in Pasadena, CA
since her early childhood her predilection for drawing and painting. She incorporates at 16 the School
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
(1887-1970) Stylised Mid Century original OIL PAINTING Horses In A Field
By Frederick Charles Herrick
Located in Cirencester, GB
: inscribed verso
MEDIUM: oil on board
SIZE: 72cm x 56cm inc frame
CONDITION: good original untouched
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.05 in W 28.35 in D 1.58 in
Lion Cub
By Florence Cadene
Located in Pasadena, CA
since her early childhood her predilection for drawing and painting. She incorporates at 16 the School
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
The attack of the lion, Orientalist. Oil on canvas. 19th century. Signed.
Located in Madrid, ES
The attack of the lion, Orientalist. Oil on canvas. XIX century.
Signed in the lower left area
Category
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Paintings
Materials
Other
H 28.35 in W 19.3 in D 2.37 in
Vigilance Loyalty Devotion - Edwardian Oil Painting of Society Beauty & her Dogs
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Vigilance, Loyalty, and Devotion’ by Arthur Wardle R.B.C. R.I. (1864-1949).
The painting – which
Category
Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
William Huggins - 19th Century British Oil painting of Hens and Cockerel
By William Huggins
Located in London, GB
WILLIAM HUGGINS
(1820-1884)
Cockerel and Hens
Signed and dated l.r.: W Huggins 1880
Oil on board
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A Bunch of flowers in a vase, Signed oil on canvas
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
A Bunch of flowers in a vase
Signed lower left
Oil on canvas
In good
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fauvist Abstract Expressionist Lion
By Daniel Nester
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstract expressionist painting of a lion with high voltage hues by Daniel Nester
Category
2010s Fauvist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947) A bouquet of roses and nasturtiums, Signed oil
By Maurice Asselin
Located in Paris, FR
Maurice Asselin (1882-1947)
A Bouquet of roses and nasturtiums
Signed lower right
Oil on cardboard
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kuluso (Ant-Lion Larvae)
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The artwork titled "Kuluso (Ant-Lion Larvae)" is a captivating piece that portrays a man standing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
"The Ox, The Lion, The Eagle, The Man", Igor Samsonov, Oil on Canvas, Surrealist
By Igor Samsonov
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Ox, The Lion, The Eagle, The Man" by Igor Samsonov is an Oil on Canvas painting measuring
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lion Kitty (Tortoiseshell II)
By Daniel Handal
Located in New York, NY
images and hired a painter to turn them into oil paintings, one of art’s most traditional mediums? Would
Category
2010s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Contemporary Art by Vakhtang Khelashvili - Lion King
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Vakhtang Khelashvili is a Georgian artist born in 1993 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 31.5 in W 47.25 in D 0.87 in
Elephant and Lions, Animal Paradise Jungle Painting Surrealist Art Gustavo Novoa
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Surfside, FL
Original Painting Elephant, lion, leopard zebras and rhinoceros flowers in a lush tropical jungle
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
« Noah's Ark" Folk Art Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
« Noah's Ark" is an unsigned oil painting that transcends the well-known biblical narrative into a
Category
1960s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Bert Lahr as Burlesque Clown - The Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz
By Walt Kuhn
Located in Miami, FL
Bert Lahr shined in the role of The Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of OZ. Here he is depicted in his
Category
1940s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Noble Creatures-original wildlife architecture interior animal oil painting- art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this original painting by Nathan Neven the artist depicts a grand interior space filled with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 50.01 in W 50.01 in D 1.19 in
Vigilance Loyalty Devotion - Large Edwardian Oil Painting Society Beauty & Dogs
By Arthur Wardle
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Vigilance, Loyalty, and Devotion’ by Arthur Wardle R.B.C. R.I. (1864-1949).
The painting – which
Category
Early 20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 20th Century Study of Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' Lion -- The Two Majesties
By Jean Leon Gerome Ferris
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful early 20th Century study of Jean Leon Gerome Ferris's 1885 Lion and Sun landscape "The
Category
1920s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 13 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in
Self Portrait in Studio - British art 19th Century interior oil painting
Located in London, GB
A fine interior oil painting which dates to circa 1870 by listed artist Alfred Stevens. It is a
Category
19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Lion
By Anastasia Kurakina company
Located in London, GB
artist: Anastasia Kurakina
title: “Blue Lion”
original watercolour painting on paper,
300msg
one of a
Category
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor, Pencil, Paper
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Oil Painting Of A Lion For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting of a lion for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 2 Abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting of a lion among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting of a lion is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and beige. There have been many interesting oil painting of a lion examples over the years, but those made by Leslie Luverne Anderson, Emily Burling Waite, Agnija Germane, Ken Gun Min and Walt Kuhn are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Oil Painting Of A Lion?
The average selling price for an oil painting of a lion we offer is $2,450, while they’re typically $1,550 on the low end and $145,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Painting Of A Lion
- 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 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. - 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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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.