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Feathers on blue waves (white feathers small square oil painting patterns pop)
By Dan Pelonis
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Dan Pelonis's oil painting "Feathers on Bluewaves" cleverly merges repetition and subtle
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 12 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Feather Fracture, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feather Boats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Feather" By Mikael Olson, Impressionist Still-Life Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Feather" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a loose
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting indigenous feather colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Kicking Bear, Dakota" is an original oil painting on canvas by Ernesto Gutierrez. The artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feather Tawny Owl Pocket Painting 3, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tawny Owl feather 3 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
Feather Tawny Owl Pocket Painting 3, original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tawny Owl feather 3 is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 0.79 in
'The Feather Boa, ' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
Located in London, GB
'The Feather Boa,' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
British, 1901
Frame
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 75.99 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
"Hat and Bird's Nests" oil painting surrealist still life eggs, feathers, silk
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
nests, eggs, and feathers. Here, a hat sits centered between two nests, inside of which are small pieces
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feathering. Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Susan Bleakley
Located in Brecon, Powys
Really bright happy cheerful work from the clifftop studio of Susan Bleakley.
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Barock Style Oil Painting Saskia Smiling with Feather Bar
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Berlin, DE
Saskia smiling with feather bar (circa 1633).
Oil on canvas. Exceptionally beautiful copy after
Category
Antique 19th Century German Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 20.87 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Seascape : As Light as a Feather - Original Oil on Canvas, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Bernard LOUEDIN
Seascape : As Light as a Feather, 1978
Original Oil on Canvas
Handsigned and dated
Category
Late 20th Century Symbolist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Feathered Tribe" Mary Russell Smith, 1871 Graceful Academic Chicks Painting
By Mary Russell Smith
Located in New York, NY
Mary Russell Smith
Feathered Tribe, 1871
Signed and dated lower left
Oil on canvas
9 1/2 x 14 3/4
Category
1870s Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds of a Spotted Feather – Dynamic Painting of Guinea Fowl
Located in London, GB
Barbara Rae Norridge’s Birds of a Spotted Feather reflects the artist's deep understanding of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 35.44 in W 39.77 in
Five of Feathers
Located in Bozeman, MT
or threatened by all of our discards. Though the birds in my paintings are not victimized. Rather
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Head and feathers -Timothy Archer, 21st Century painting, Figurative art
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint, pastel and charcoal on paper
Signed and dated by the artist lower left
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil, Charcoal
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 1.97 in
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
Yellow Feather
Located in Santa Fe, NM
she matured, she expressed her delight at being in this world by drawing and painting, teaching
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas
By Patricia Gren Hayes
Located in Soquel, CA
"Rosemary" with Feather Boa - Bay Area Figurative Movement Study Oil on Canvas
A dark-haired woman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Feather View II
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in Denver, CO
Red Feather View II
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birds of a Feather
By Zoe Hawk
Located in Bozeman, MT
paintings are meant to be sweet and somewhat familiar to the viewer, yet upon closer inspection they take a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Feathers and conch
Located in CAMPO REAL, ES
whole painting is made with only 4 tones of oil. And it is painted in oil on board prepared by me.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Wood Panel
Follower of Boucher - French 18th Century Oil, Boy Teasing a Girl with a Feather
Located in Corsham, GB
Follower of François Boucher(1703-1770). French School 18th century oil. Boy Teasing a Girl with a
Category
Early 18th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birds of a Feather
Located in Denver, CO
Jason Hackenwerth's raw abstract works employ words, letters and vague shapes rendered in bold brushstrokes to convey memory and emotion. Collective consciousness and awareness often...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feather (Blue Toned Contemporary Still Life of Feather in Small Jar)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
Feather (Blue Toned Contemporary Still Life of Feather in Small Jar)
Painted by Hudson Valley based
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in
Rain in Red Feather II
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in Denver, CO
Rain in Red Feather II
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Storms Arriving in Red Feather
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in Denver, CO
Storms Arriving in Red Feather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Oil
Rain in Red Feather I
By Lisa Lebofsky
Located in Denver, CO
Rain in Red Feather I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Woman With Leaves And Feathers
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
32" x 44" Unframed
Original Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Hand Signed by Johnathan Ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Still Life with Feather
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
In "Still Life with Feather," a trompe-l'œil oil painting, Willard Dixon realistically recreates
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Standing nude wearing a red feather flapper.
Located in West Sussex, GB
Konstantin Razumov
(Born 1974) Russian
Standing nude wearing a red feather flapper.
Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
C1900s Swedish oil on canvas Lady in blue dress with a feather
Located in London, GB
Circa 1900 framed swedish oil on canvas of a Lady wearing a pale blue dress with a ruffle collar
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Other Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Henry Bouvet (1859-1945) French artist. Oil on canvas. Lady with feathered hat.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henry Bouvet (1859-1945), French artist.
Oil on canvas.
Lady with a feathered hat at the theatre
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 37.8 in W 27.17 in D 1.19 in
Light As a Feather By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
, Landscape Paintings, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, Floral Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Feather and Leaves
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
In this trompe-l'œil oil painting, "Still Life with Feather and Leaves", Willard Dixon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Henry Bouvet (1859-1945), French artist. Oil on canvas. Lady with feathered hat.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henry Bouvet (1859-1945), French artist. Oil on canvas.
Lady with a feathered hat. Early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in
A Few Painted Feathers, Original Paperback Book Cover Illustration
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Paperback book cover illustration for A Few Painted Feathers by Stephen Longstreet, published by
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
19th Century Young Irish Woman with Feathered Hat
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid 19th Century portrait of a young Irish woman in c. 1570s dress with ruffle. Painted in the style of William Merritt Chase. Unsigned and unframed.
Category
Mid-19th Century Renaissance Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figs and Feathers - Contemporary Interior White Birds Green Plants Fruit, 2018
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
Contemporary painting in oil on canvas of a bright and inviting interior scene. A still life
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 42 in D 1.75 in
SELF PORTRAIT WITH RED FEATHERED CAP - Contemporary art / Figurative / Realism
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting by Olga Antonova
Olga Antonova (b. 1956, Volgograd, Russia) completed her
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Odalisque à la Plume Rose - Nude Cabaret Dancer with Feathers
By Jacqueline Marval
Located in Miami, FL
painting and how ahead of her time she was. This painting is also an early Big Eyes - Margaret Keane type
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds of a Feather, original 30 x 30 realist marine landscape
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
varied subject matter is quite exceptional. To significant acclaim, Sundwall original oil paintings are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 38 in D 1.5 in
"Birds of a Feather" Abstraction tan, white, chartreuse, yellow, turquoise, red
By Susan Sharp
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Birds of a Feather," Oil and Acrylic on 2 Panels, 48 x 60 Inches (Diptych).
Abstraction in white
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
A Nest and a Feather, Oil Painting
By Judy Mackey
Located in San Francisco, CA
, wildlife, impressionism, animals, representational, oil painting, brownA Nest and a Feather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
W.C. Nowell, "Flowers & Feathers", 19x17 Purple Yellow Floral Still Life
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This floral still life, "Flowers & Feathers", by artist W.C. Nowell is a 19x17 oil painting on
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jack Featherly, Hyperaccumulators!, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Hyperaccumulators!, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 80 x 64 inches.
Jack
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, "Spanish Hustlers", "Obscure Idol", 2016, oil paint on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, "Spanish Hustlers", "Obscure Idol", 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 62 x 132
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Context Collapse, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Context Collapse, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 23.5 x 30 inches.
Jack
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Fracking2, 2013, oil paint on canvas, 60 x 45 inches
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Fracking2, 2013, oil paint on canvas, 60 x 45 inches.
Jack Featherly, a Portland
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jack Featherly, Hank Bierbaum Fantasizes, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Hank Bierbaum Fantasizes, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 52 x 37.5 inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Gardens of War, 2015, oil paint and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Gardens of War, 2015, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 68 x 43 inches.
Jack
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 43 x 34 inches
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, a Portland, OR-based artist, makes paintings that begin in traditions of gestural
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Film Associates of California, 2016, oil and enamel on canvas
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, a Portland, OR-based artist, makes paintings that begin in traditions of gestural
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, CLFRNA DRMNG*, 2017, oil and enamel on canvas, 62 x 47 inches
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, CLFRNA DRMNH*, 2017, oil and enamel on canvas, 62 x 47 inches. Jack Featherly, a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Fracking3, 2015, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 39 x 34 inches
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Fracking3, 2015, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 39 x 34 inches.
Jack Featherly, a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Jack Featherly, Abstract Power Object 1, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 34 x 26
By Jack Featherly
Located in Portland, OR
Jack Featherly, Abstract Power Object 1, 2016, oil paint and enamel on canvas, 34 x 26 inches. Jack
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Fine-Feathered Floating Fowl- Contemporary painting, Oil on Canvas, 21st Century
By Maria Patrizi
Located in Johannesburg, South Africa
in painting began in 1986 when I was trained to use watercolours. For me, this is the the layering of
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18TH CENTURY PORTRAIT LADY IN A WHITE DRESS WITH A BLUE SASH AND FEATHERED HAT
By Nathaniel Dance-Holland
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
length, upon a terrace. She wears an elegant white draped dress with blue silk sash, a fine feathered hat
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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 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, 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.
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This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.