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„Whispering of spring“, oil painting, floral still life, home decor, flowers
Located in Oslo, NO
in oil on board, this painting’s subtle, yet confident strokes convey both simplicity and depth
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Crossing the Waters of Home - Contemporary Architecture Pool House Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
"Sailing Home, Edgartown" oil painting of backlit harbor with orange sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century landscape oil painting of a plough team returning home
By Henry H. Parker
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17 in W 23 in D 2.75 in
Homer Costello Oil Painting of Panoramic View of Ocean Front
By Costello
Located in Greenwich, CT
Homer Costello (1899-1977) American, Oil on Board. Depicted Ocean Front View, Period framed. Signed
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Gottfried Seelos, Antique Oil painting "Home of Walther von der Vogelweide"
Located in Berlin, DE
Gottfried Seelos, antique oil painting, home of Walther von der Vogelweide.
Signed and dated
Category
19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Interior at Bens" oil painting of the home of American Impressionist Ben Fenske
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This interior by Amy Florence was painted at Ben Fenske’s home in Tavernelle, Italy. This room is
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 15.625 in W 19.625 in D 1.5 in
"Home from Work, " Oil Painting of Woman Indoors signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Home from Work" by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter is an oil painting on wood, signed on the verso
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Vacation Home, figurative oil painting of women wearing kaftan w/ yellow house
By Ruth Shively
Located in New York, NY
"I work largely with the figure, concentrating on women. In awe of the strength women behold, I feel the need to express their character through my work. I can't explain how I choose...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
British, early 20th Century oil painting of a shepherd returning home at sunset
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Owen Baxter Morgan (British, fl. 1905 – 1932)
Returning home at sunset
Oil on canvas
Signed in
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Interior Oil Painting of a Family Inside their Home by Charles James Theriat
Located in New York, NY
Title: Interior
Artist: Charles James Theriat (1860-1934)
Origin: American
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Oil on Canvas Painting of a Home Porch Signed by Artist in Gilt Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
An 1980's gorgeous oil on canvas painting of a home porch. The painting depicting a view of an
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 20 in D 2 in
Thoughts of Home
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Thoughts of Home by Lu Haskew
Oil 24x30" image size, 30x36" framed (gold)
Still life with flowers
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Forsythia Blooming (Abstracted Realist Landscape Painting of Residential Home)
By Carl Grauer
Located in Hudson, NY
bush in front of the artist's home
"Forsythia Blooming" by Hudson Valley based artist, Carl Grauer
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Tuscany Dining Room" contemporary oil painting, red interior at Ben Fenske home
By Tim McGuire
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an interior, a country home in Tuscany. This is actually the dining room of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 47.24 in W 39.37 in D 2 in
Home and Landscape Framed Oil Painting of Santa Fe, New Mexico of Medium Size
Located in Atlanta, GA
A medium sized oil painting by American artist Paul B. Wilson. This is a lovely painting depicts a
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 32.5 in W 44.5 in D 2.25 in
Luxi Liu Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Beauty Of Home Town"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Beauty Of Home Town
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 22 x 30 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The 5th of May, 1970 (Bring the War Home) - figurative, oil on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative oil painting explores themes of politics and culture.
Deborah Root’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The 4th of May, Bring the War Home - contemporary, figurative, oil on panel
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This contemporary figurative oil painting explores themes of politics and culture.
Deborah Root’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"A Taste of Home" Cream of Wheat Advertisement
By Edward Vincent Brewer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Measure of Love, Ladies Home Journal Illustration
By Henry Soulen
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Illustration for “Measure of Love” by Honore
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life Oil Painting of a Crop of Potatoes
By J.B. Holmes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still life Oil Painting of a Home Grown Crop of Potatoes
By J.B.Holmes, British artist, 20th
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Woman at Home
By Raymond Debieve
Located in London, GB
'Nude Woman at Home', oil on fine paper (1969), by Raymond Debiève. In a clear nod to Picasso's
Category
1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
View of Mount Vernon Estate, the historic home of George and Martha Washington
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Unknown
(American, nineteenth century)
Mount Vernon Estate
Oil on canvas, 12 x 17 inches
Framed: 20
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Congregating Outside the Home, Brittany"
By Martha Walter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
for a portrait she had painted while in Europe. At the onset of World War I, Martha returned home and
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Night city. The way home" modern urban landscape of the Volskya Lilya.
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Night city. The way home" modern urban landscape of the Volsky Lily. Oil on canvas. The size is
Category
2010s Pop Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
End of the Road, Golden Light Ladies Home Journal, Golden Age of Illustration
By Haddon Hubbard Sundblom
Located in Miami, FL
This painting is as much about the artist's brilliant painting skills and technique as it is about
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Father Rushing Home with an Armload of Gifts, Saturday Evening Post Cover
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Father Rushing Home with an Armload of Gifts, The Saturday Evening Post Cover, December 4, 1909.
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Category
Early 1900s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Masonite
Mythological scene, study for the Prize of Rome 1864, French academism, Homer
Located in Norwich, GB
This rare mythological scene depicting the Greek author Homer on the island of Scyros. You will
Category
Mid-19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Female Nude Figure, Fly Home with the Message of Peace Little by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Fly Home with the Message of Peace Little Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
84 x 42
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Home Safe - 21st Century Contemporary Still-Life of a Dock with Sail Rope on it
By Jos de Wit
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Dutch artist Jos de Wit creates both sculptures and paintings. He does not shy away from any
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Light, 7x10" oil on board
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Summer Light by Lu Haskew
Oil 7x10" image size
Painting of a home nestled in trees.
This painting
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
The Home of The Muses -Andrea Stella-Figurative Abstract Painting-Mixed Media
Located in Carmel, CA
, Italian artist, abstract Painting, figurative Painting, mixed media, gold leaf, Contemporary art
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 28.5 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in
Corkscrew Willows with Stairs - Hand Colored Drypoint Etching California Adobe
Located in Soquel, CA
another series on landmarks and famous tales of early California including oil paintings of historic
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Drypoint
H 10 in W 12 in D 0.25 in
Guardian of our Home
By Laurent Parcelier
Located in Naples, FL
that moment, he decided to dedicate his life to painting. Parcelier states “I like my painting to look
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Guardian of our Home
By Laurent Parcelier
Located in Naples, FL
that moment, he decided to dedicate his life to painting. Parcelier states “I like my painting to look
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
signed, framed scenic oil of water and homes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Framed scenic oil of water and homes signed, “Robin Woodwin”
1973
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Category
20th Century Paintings
"Melanie", figure painting of nude female lounging in home office chair
By Mel Reese
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large scale acrylic painting with gold oil paint elements of female nude lounging in her home
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
H 72 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Oil of Art Deco Home Decor w/ Blue Masculine Statue in Drawing Room
By Linda Blackburn
Located in Fort Worth, TX
assertive landscape are challenges to face in her work. These aspects of film can overwhelm a painting, thus
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
Oil of a European home and garden painted on Coppertone metal.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil of a European home and garden painted on Coppertone metal.
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Category
20th Century Paintings
Summer Glow - capturing the color and light of my childhood desert home.
By Aleta Pippin
Located in Santa Fe, NM
applied numerous sheer layers of oil with a palette knife onto an aluminum substrate. Her painting has a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Home of the Souls" Oil Painting
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
Deb Komitor's (US based) "Home of the Souls" is an oil painting that depicts the dense thicket of a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman Poet c.1760, Antique Oil Painting, Homer Virgil Gellert
Located in London, GB
self-confident.
In the background on a shelf there are books by the ancient Greek poet Homer, Roman
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36.23 in W 31.3 in D 1.97 in
Oil Painting Of A Colonial Home
Located in Norwell, MA
Painting of a large colonial mansion by Andreas Roth, a German American artist. Signed lower right
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
Vintage 1930s Oil Painting of a Family in Front of A Victorian Home
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1930s Oil Painting of a Family in Front of A Victorian Home
Original oil on panel
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Home Sweet Home", painting by Peter Keizer (19x27'), 2021
By Peter Keizer
Located in Paris, France
"Home Sweet Home", oil painting of a tiny house by Peter Keizer.
Peter Keizer is a Dutch painter
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
"Home Again" oil painting of a girl in yellow striped swimsuit with arms raided
By Debbie Miller
Located in Edgartown, MA
I made the transition back to painting full time.
I’m fascinated with the human form and the way a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Arts & Crafts Oil on Canvas Painting of an Estate Home C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Oil on Canvas Painting of an Estate Home C1930
Measures - 22.25"H x 32.25"W
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Home of the red cock. 1989, cardboard, oil, 89x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Home of the red cock. 1989, cardboard, oil, 89x70 cm
Fantasy artwork, man goes up to the sky by
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
The Transfer of the Holy Home of Mary, Oil on Canvas, 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas.
The sacral scene shows the Vergin Mary holding Beby Jesus who are being brought to
Category
18th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48.43 in W 39.38 in D 3.55 in
Paul Longenecker Oil Painting on Mirrored Folding Screen of 3 Miniature Dogs
By Paul Longenecker
Located in Milford, NH
still life and animal paintings.
Oil on "mirrored" plexiglass, signed lower right, and mounted on a four
Category
Late 20th Century Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Plexiglass, Wood
H 26 in W 28 in D 0.38 in
Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Home on a Wintry Road, Signed Otto Eilentsen
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas landscape painting of a Danish country home at the end of a snowy winter
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 31 in W 42.75 in D 2 in
1980s Oil on Canvas Painting of a Home Porch Signed by Artist in Gilt Frame
Located in Plainview, NY
1980s oil on canvas painting of a Home Porch signed by artist in gilt frame
A gorgeous oil on
Category
Vintage 1980s Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Riviera Home
Located in London, GB
'French Riviera Home', oil on board (1937), by R. de Lamy. The pale blue of the skies and shutters
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"THINKING OF HOME" TEXAS WESTERN LANDSCAPE COWBOYS HORSES SNOW
By G. Harvey
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 24 x 30
Frame Size: 34 x 40
Medium: Oil
Dated 1971
"Thinking Of Home"
Mr. Gerald Harvey Jones
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"River Home, Bucks County"
By Joseph Barrett
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. Barrett, now of Lahaska, Pennsylvania, has been painting his entire
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Oil on Panel, Thatch Homes in a Forest, First Quarter of the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Painted on a cardboard panel with a wooden backing, showing two thatch structures in a forest setting with a lone tree in the foreground, in a period wooden frame.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 12.75 in W 14.5 in D 1 in
"The Sweet Smell of Home, Gardenia in Kona, HI"
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Oil painting on canvas by Dyana Hesson
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Paintings Of Homes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of oil paintings of homes for sale on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Abstract or Old Masters versions of these works for sale today — there are 6 Contemporary, 4 Abstract, 3 Impressionist, 2 Post-Impressionist and 1 Old Masters examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil paintings of homes that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, black, brown, orange and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Harry Anderson, Dimitrie Berea, Jules de Balincourt, Deb Komitor and Harvey Dunn are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Oil Paintings Of Homes?
Prices for pieces in our collection of oil paintings of homes start at $325 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $3,525.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Oil Paintings Of Homes
- 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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.
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