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"Shell 16, " Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's "Shell 16" is an oil on board created in 2019 depicting an illuminated shell
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shell 18, " Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's "Shell 18" is an oil on board created in 2019 depicting an illuminated shell
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shell 4 " Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "Shell 4" is an oil on board created in 2020 depicting a shell floating
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shell 8, " Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's "Shell 8" is an oil on board created in 2019 depicting an illuminated shell
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shell 3 , Oil Painting
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's "Shell 3" is an oil on board created in 2020 depicting a shell floating above
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Counting Sea Shells, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Miller
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract inspired by natural elements and the sea. My abstract paintings are all about creating
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
SEA SHELLS ON THE SEA SHORE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Peter Goodhall
Located in Yardley, PA
An oval gallery wrapped oil on linen canvas. Supplied ready to hang with advice on hanging options
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Clam Shells and Their Shadows" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Emma Hirst (US based) "Clam Shells and Their Shadows" is an oil painting that depicts an interior
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ray Simonini "Freshly Shucked" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Freshly Shucked" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shell Girl, Oil on Canvas Painting by Allison Schulnik, 2012
By Allison Schulnik
Located in Orange, CA
Shell Girl, Oil on Canvas Painting by Allison Schulnik, 2012
Additional information:
Medium: Oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Glass and Shells - Oil Painting by Zhang Wei Guang - 2010s
By Zhang Wei Guang
Located in Roma, IT
Glass and Shells is an oil painting realized in 2010s by Zhang Wei Guang (Mirror).
Beautiful oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
"Wild Horses, " Oil Painting by Zoa Ace, Horses and Shells
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Wild Horses" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting seven horses
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ray Simonini "Taste the Ocean" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Taste the Ocean" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Shells before a lighthouse' oil painting by female artist Phyllis Bray
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A beautiful oil painting of shells before a lighthouse in muted blue and sandy tones by Modern
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17.63 in W 30 in D 1 in
"Foxes With Shells, " Oil Painting by Zoa Ace, Two Red Foxes
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Foxes with Shells" is an original, handmade oil painting portraying two red
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ray Simonini "Salt & Sea" 8x10 Oyster Shell Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Shucked" is a 8x10 nautical oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Calcium" (2025) by Patrick Nevins, Oil On Board Shell Painting
By Patrick Nevins
Located in Denver, CO
Created by artist Patrick Nevins in 2025, “Calcium” is an original, handmade oil on board that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Conch Shell, realistic oil painting blue - grey w earth tones
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mr. Newton says, "A conch shell and two smaller shells, a scallop shell and a clam shell. Lit from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Ken Otsuka, "Rhythm of Timelessness", 20x28 Ocean Beach Shells Oil Painting
By Ken Otsuka
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This realistic piece, "Rhythm of Timelessness", is a 20x28 oil painting on canvas by artist Ken
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conch Shell" contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell, peach tones
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Conch Shell" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of seashell with peach and blue tones. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Oil Painting of a Shell and Blossoms on Crimson Fabric
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of a Shell and Blossoms on Crimson Fabric
Artist: Roland Pichard
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.5 in W 10.75 in D 1 in
Contemporary Conus Marmoreus shell lying on a stone fine oil painting
By Gianluca Corona
Located in Milan, IT
A marvellous, tiny shell, commonly known as a marbled cone, lies on a marble stone, almost at the
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 1.19 in
Ray Simonini, "Oyster of the World" 12x16 Oyster Shell Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ray Simonini
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting by artist Ray Simonini titled "Oyster of the world" is a 12x16 nautical oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Mixed Bouquet with Shells", Whimsical Oil Painting of Flowers, Birds, and Seas
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's "Mixed Bouquet with Shells" is a vibrant and whimsical oil painting that radiates joyful
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Schelpje Small Shell Still Life Oil Painting on Panel Dutch Realism In Stock
By Gerrit Wijngaarden
Located in Utrecht, NL
Schelpje Small Shell Still Life Oil Painting on Panel Dutch Realism In Stock
Gerrit Wijngaarden
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American oil painting, Still life of Sea Shells Late 20th Century
Located in Woodbury, CT
American Still life of Sea Shells
A totally unique scene of seashells and objects painted Late
Category
1940s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shell - 21st Century Hyper Realistic Still-life painting of a Shell
By Bart Koning
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
completely unique way. In this series the artist made three still-life paintings of unique shells. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 14.18 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Surrealist Figurative Encaustic Painting, "Shell Game"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original surrealist figurative encaustic wax painting by San Diego artist
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Thread, Encaustic, Oil, Rice Paper
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Multiple Shells Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Scene
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 1979
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shell Collector
By Catherine McCarthy
Located in Lincoln, MA
throughout McCarthy's paintings, serving as a powerful and poignant metaphor for the ebb and flow of memories
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Listen, Shell, oil painting on copper, Style of Realism, Florence, Sound of Sea
Located in Houston, TX
Listen is inspired by the moment you put your ear to a shell and hear the sound f the sea. If you
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Shell" Contemporary Abstract Pop Art Painting of an Oil and Gas Company Logo
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pop art painting by Texas / Mexico-based artist Tyler Casey. The work features the red
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 48 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Tide Pool IV, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original oil seascape painting of shells and shell fragments scattered in a tidal pool. This is
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Egg Shells
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
easter spirit within the composition. Egg Shells is a lighter spirit to it's inspiration of painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Wood
Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Painting-- "An Oblation to Shells"
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
figures by Leslie Luverne Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Oil on masonite. Titled "An oblation to Shells
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Still Life with Shell and Feathers, Oil Board Painting by William George Gillies
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Still Life with Shell and Feathers, Oil Board Painting by William George Gillies
Additional
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board
The Sea Shell - Still life Painting - By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
painting. Rich blue against a red ground sparks the light colored textured sea shell.
The Sea Shell
Category
2010s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Open Shell”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Susan Wilmarth. Signed, titled and dated
Category
1970s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bay Oyster Shell
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
KainerOil painting on stretched canvasOne-of-a-kindSigned on front and back2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fossils and shells" Oil cm. 100 x 120 Yellow, Brown 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Giacomo Soffiantino (Turin 1929 - Turin, 2013)
He taught at the artistic high school and at the Albertina Academy in Turin. He was a pupil of Francesco Menzio, Aldo Bertini and Mario...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in
Wavy Shell, Abstract Painting in Blue, Turquoise Gestures on Paper, Nautical
Located in Barcelona, ES
Shell
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 70x50 cm , (28x20 inches)
Year
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Shell
By Nikos Kanarelis
Located in New York, NY
Shell, 2015
Oil and Mixed media on panel
19 x 27 cm
Nikos Kanarelis was born in Athens, Greece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shell Beach" contemporary impressionist painting of Shelter Island beach-scape
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painting Award in 2018. In June of 2015 she received the Blanche E. Colman Award. She was invited to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Painting "Mother and Daughter Listening to the Sea in a Shell" Oil on Canvas
Located in Sofia, BG
'Mother and daughter listening to the sea in a shell'
Oil on canvas, charming scene with very vivid
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
Iris Fish and Shell N°469
By Clément Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
Clément Rosenthal
Iris Fish and Shell N°469
2017
Oil on Canvas
56.2 x 53.5 in, 143 x 136 cm
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seafood 1970's French Impressionist Signed Oil Lobster & Sea Shell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lobster
signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
oil painting on board, unframed
dated
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cobo Shells by Fernand Blondin - Oil on Canvas - 54x81 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
skill in portraying tranquil outdoor settings. Blondin's paintings have been auctioned internationally
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.26 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
“Open Shell 2”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting by the American artist, Susan Wilmarth. Signed, titled and dated
Category
1970s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rockaway Shell
Located in Burlingame, CA
Rockaway Shell - an iconic American painting depicting a Shell Gasoline Station by James Torlakson
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Such a mess (egg yolk, vintage man, egg shell, burnt red sky, surreal, painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This stunning oil painting depicts a man in vintage clothing standing somewhat perplexed in front
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 0.99 in
Pocket Conker and Shell 2 c, Original Painting, Realist, Autumnal art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Conker and Shell 2 c is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
Still life with Shell
By Constantin Font
Located in Pasadena, CA
Constantin Font, born January 11, 1890 in Auch (Gers) and died in 1954 in Paris, is a French artist, painter of genre, nudes, landscapes, orientalist, sculptor and engraver.
Outstand...
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Found objects - 21st Century Contemporary Still-life painting with Shells
By Erik Zwaga
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
tension in my paintings by using 'Claire Obscure' effects and by working in shades of gray and on earth
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
Portrait of a Lady by a Woodland Stream Holding a Shell c.1690; Oil on canvas
By Harman Verelst
Located in London, GB
sitter. The flowing water in the left margin of the picture and the shell that she holds are
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 56.7 in W 47.64 in D 2.37 in
Anthony Ackrill - Enlightened Whelk Shell
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
scene but showing it in an unusual way – a flying shell if you will. Ackrill adds, “My paintings are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Still Life with Conch Shell', Large Mid-Century American Post Impressionist Oil
By Callanan
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, Post-Impressionist oil still-life showing a view of various objects including fruit
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Oil on Canvas Young Boy With Shell Signed Marchetti 1938 Italy
Located in palm beach, FL
Oil painting on canvas young man holding a shell
Marchetti sign date 1938 Italy
This portrait
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Shells By The Sea By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Shells By The Sea - Oceanscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Shells in a glass bowl
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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You are likely to find exactly the oil painting shell you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Photorealist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting shell 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. If you’re looking to add an oil painting shell to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Creating an oil painting shell has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Kristine Kainer, Gregory Block, Bart Koning, Barnaby Fitzgerald and Tobias Harrison are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The average selling price for an oil painting shell we offer is $2,450, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $64,500 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 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.
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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 Shell
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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