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Carlo of Hollywood! Monumental Rare Original Oil Painting Arab Market 1950s Art
By Carlo of Hollywood
Located in Peoria, AZ
MONUMENTAL!
ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING
CARLO OF HOLLYWOOD
ARAB MARKET
DIMENSIONS:
( LARGE Approx 53
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 22 in W 53 in D 4 in
Large Modern Abstract Oil on Canvas "Sound Wave" by Carlo of Hollywood
By Carlo of Hollywood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modern abstract oil on canvas 'Sound Wave' by Carlo of Hollywood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Hollywood, View from the Roof, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, city, Hollywood, landscape, architecture, impressionism, representational, oil painting, green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dripping Dots - Hollywood" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Hollywood" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil
H 48 in W 24 in D 1 in
That Time It Snowed on the Hollywood Sign, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, realism, oil painting, greyThat Time It Snowed on the Hollywood SignJesse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
West Hollywood - Photorealistic Oil and Enamel Vibrant Painting on Canvas
By Ross Tamlin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
painting measuring 44 inches high by 42.5 inches wide and 1.25 inches deep with oil and enamel paint on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Dripping Dots - Hollywood Boulevard" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
elegant style, and thus the name "Hollywood Blvd" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"Dripping Dots - Hollywood Lights" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, and thus the name "Hollywood Lights" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Glass, Mixed Media
H 24 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
"Dripping Dots - Pink Love, Hollywood Blvd" Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich.
Her love of painting began at the age of 18
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Spray Paint
1970s Vintage W. Kwan Mid Century Modern Fiery Sailboats Nautical Oil Painting
By Carlo of Hollywood, Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Painting Framed
Gorgeous, stylized, abstract,framed, oil
painting on canvas by W.Kwan
A bold, fiery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
"Going to Work" Old Hollywood Style Black and White Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Depicting the iconic "Hollywood Land" sign in Southern California, Shaoul captures the essence of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Lights on Hollywood Heart" Pink Oil Painting on Wood w White Floated Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glass, Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Hollywood Premiere
By Terry Thompson
Located in Fairfield, CT
books. Some I just stumble upon. When I travel, I hunt for signs, so many of my paintings chronical my
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Ironic Iconic" Expression Acrylic Painting Hollywood Pop Art 100x100x4cm
By Anastasia Vasilyeva
Located in Zofingen, AG
An ironic reflection on Hollywood stars and the stock and fund market.
A new interpretation on the
Category
2010s Pop Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Huge Red Grooms Monotype Oil Painting LA Hollywood Circus Film Cartoon Pop Art
By Red Grooms
Located in Surfside, FL
, Hollywood sign etc.
Red Grooms (born Charles Rogers Grooms on June 7, 1937) is an American multimedia
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Daniel Van Der Putten Oil Painting Winter Snow Scene Hollywood Wicklow Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
village of Hollywood in County Wicklow, Ireland.
Oil on board complete with its original exceptional
Category
Late 20th Century English Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 16 in W 20 in D 16 in
Mulholland View, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting from Mulholland Drive overlooking Hollywood and Los Angeles. :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Ocean View, California', Pasadena Art Institute, Hollywood, Urban Modernist Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, 1980'.
A substantial oil showing an ocean view looking across a park toward the deep blue waters of
Category
1980s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.25 in W 24.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Portrait Painting of Jean Harlow Dated 1938 Hollywood Regency
Located in Rochester, NY
Vintage portrait of Jean Harlow. Oil on board. Dated 1938. The best of Hollywood Regency . Faint
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
HOLLYWOOD MARILYN
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed by the artist on verso. Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Artwork is in excellent condition. Canvas is not stretched. Certificate of authenticity included. All ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
O from the Hollywood Suite, Pop Art Painting by Mel Ramos
By Mel Ramos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Mel Ramos, American (1935 - )
Title: O from the Hollywood Suite
Year: 2009
Medium: Oil on
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Maureen O'Sullivan, Golden Age of Hollywood PHOTOGRAPHED W/ PAINTING
By Cathleen Mann
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
, as Maureen was 30 years old and a true movie star of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
This painting is
Category
Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hollywood and Vine, Stoplight
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of a Hollywood intersection at a quiet moment.
Framed dimensions: 13.5 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Queen of Angels over Hollywood
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a just discovered an Iconic Hollywood original oil on canvas by American artist David
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
DOUBLE MARILYN - THE HOLLYWOOD STAR
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed by the artist on verso. Hand Painted Unique Silkscreen on Canvas. Artwork is in excellent condition. Canvas is not stretched. Certificate of authenticity included. All...
Category
1990s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Y from the Hollywood Suite (Jennifer Aniston)
By Mel Ramos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Ramos, American (1935 - )
Title: Y from the Hollywood Suite
Year: 2009
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hollywood portrait of girl with red wig
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought
Category
2010s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hyacinth Kuller Baron Female Portrait Original Oil on Canvas Painting
By Hyacinth Kuller Baron 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing, rare and large 1970's Portrait of a Woman is by famed artist Hyacinth Kuller Barron, from the very upscale Palm Spring Celebrity/Art Collector's estate. Hyacinthe's art...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
By Lou Marchetti
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1976
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 29.00" x 22.00"
Signature: Faintly Signed "Marchetti
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Captivating Portrait: Eugene Montgomery's 1950s Oil Painting of a Young Girl
Located in West Palm Beach, US
, capturing the essence of American life with a unique idealistic touch. This exceptional oil painting from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Original Impressionist Style Oil Painting of Red & Yellow Flowers in Glass Vase
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bold and bright 20th Century Impressionistic floral still-life painting of a clear glass vase
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 24.5 in W 18 in D 1 in
Early Evening in Los Angeles, a View from Hollywood
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
universe.Early Evening in Los Angeles, a View from HollywoodSuren NersisyanOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Soft Portrait of Hollywood's Iconic Marilyn Monroe in Gentle Pastels
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Brittany’s landscapes, markets, and traditional life. Fanch Lel’s paintings, primarily executed in oil and
Category
20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Captivating Portrait: Eugene Montgomery's 1950s Oil Painting of a Young Girl on
Located in West Palm Beach, US
, capturing the essence of American life with a unique idealistic touch. This exceptional oil painting from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 19 in W 16 in D 1 in
Vintage Floral Painting with Female Nude Art Posing Oil on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Oil on Canvas of Nude Art Woman Modeling
This warm and charming original vintage oil depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Beech, Paint
"Hollywood Chase" Impressionist Ashcan School Style Street Scene with Figures
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Era. With a subdued color pallet matching the film noir subject, this piece is filled with
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Vintage Original Old Hollywood Portrait -- Peter Lorre with Yellow Scarf
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful old Hollywood portrait of a middle aged Peter Lorre (1904-1964) by Charles Kingham
Category
1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Charles KinghanVintage Original Old Hollywood Portrait -- Peter Lorre with Yellow Scarf, Circa 1940s
H 30 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Large Oil on Paper Painting Tropical Palm Trees in Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Interiors and Exteriors.
The scene depicts beautiful aspects of nature and home decor.
Highly stylized, this artwork clearly represents beautiful environments.
Bold colors that ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
F. Wagner Framed Classical Floral Still Life Roses Painting Oil on Canvas, 1972
Located in Miami, FL
Large Fine Art Oil Painting by F. Wagner dated 1/72 Gilt Wood Frame with Acanthus Scroll decoration
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 44.5 in W 32.25 in D 2.25 in
Striking Hollywood Regency Portrait of a Red Haired Lady by Kughler 1932
By Francis Vandeveer Kughler
Located in Rochester, NY
Hollywood regency portrait painting of a young woman by Francis Kughler (American 1901-1970). Oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
'Still Life', Carnegie, Biltmore, Mills College, CPLH, LACMA, WPA, Hollywood
By Boris Deutsch
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'Still Life', Carnegie, Biltmore, Mills College, CPLH, LACMA, WPA, CWS, Hollywood
Signed, lower
Category
1920s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil, Canvas
H 16 in W 19.75 in D 1 in
Till the Clouds Roll By 1945 Frank Sinatra Mid Century Modern Hollywood Film WPA
By Richard Whorf
Located in New York, NY
Till the Clouds Roll By 1945 Frank Sinatra Mid Century Modern Hollywood Film WPA
TILL THE COULDS
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mural, Oil on Canvas, P. Comstock, "Linger Longer Bar, " 1935
Located in Bridgeport, CT
from the incredible Hollywood Regency presentation.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vilgum Signed Oil On Canvas Frutti Di Mare Still Life with Lobster
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on canvas depicting a still life with fruits of the sea including various shell fish and
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Wood
Ironstone Vase with Poppies, Pears - Still Life, Oil on Canvas
Located in Pearland, TX
Wonderfully romantic still life with poppies, daffodils, and daisies set within an ironstone pitcher. Pears to the side. Signed illegibly upper left.
Category
Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Floral Still Life Oil on Canvas Circa Alfred Lehmann (1899-1979) Circa 1959
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Striking Still life painting of wildflowers in a vase by Alfred Lehmann, signed and dated on bottom
Category
Vintage 1950s German Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 24.5 in W 19 in D 2.24 in
Very Large Original Handpainted Oil on Canvas of a Nude by Maria Szantho
By Maria Szantho
Located in New York City, NY
Fine and exceptional Hungarian oil painting of a lifesize reclining nude, odalisque; mounted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Giltwood
Original Oil on Board 1950, “Portrait of a Horse”, Signed Lower Right by Harold
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Original oil on board 1950, “Portrait of a Horse”. Signed lower right by Harold Mcintosh. Born in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 26.5 in W 38.5 in D 0.75 in
Listed California Artist Oil on Canvas by Mika Koide Hotei San God of Happines
Located in San Diego, CA
San Diego artist Mika Koide, original oil on canvas depicting Japanese God of Contentment and
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 2 in W 38.5 in D 23.25 in
Hollywood's Oldest - Musso & Frank - Let's Dine - Urban Landscape Painting
By Pete Kasprzak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
created this one-of-a-kind 24-inch square mixed media painting by applying oil paint on canvas. The unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Photography
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
DH in Hollywood (David Hockney) Howard Hodgkin colorful abstract painting framed
By Howard Hodgkin
Located in New York, NY
introduced to the etching technique used in DH in Hollywood at Petersburg Press, where he was a long-time
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor, Etching
Contemporary Oil on Canvas Painting of French Storefronts Signed Rossini
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative oil on canvas painting depicting a French street and its storefronts.
The blue, yellow
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 39.5 in W 41.25 in D 1.75 in
Signed Great Brutalist Bright Orange Pirates Galleon Oil Painting
By Carlo of Hollywood
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Carlo of Hollywood, Los Angeles, U.S.A. Perfectly fitting for this painting and description.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Steve Kaufman Large Oil Painting On Canvas Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Signed Art
By Steve Kaufman
Located in Bloomington, MN
Steve Kaufman Authentic and Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
The Box painting from the Hollywood Uncovered Series
By Mark Stock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The Box, 2013
oil on canvas
65-3/4 x 57" - framed
Each painting from Mark Stock's "Hollywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hollywood Bowl; Kluchik Steven; Hungarian born 1946; oil on canvas;
By Steven Kluchik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hungary, Kluchik’s work was unacceptable in a country where only Socialist-Realist paintings were
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hollywood Hills
By Blendon Reed Campbell
Located in Graton, CA
Blandon Reed Campbell, born in 1872, produced a body of work as divergent as a colorful oil on
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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- 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, 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.
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- 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. - 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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