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Vintage Oil Painting of Ferrari 250 GTO by Dion Pears 20th Century
By Dion Pears
Located in London, GB
This is a Dion Pears (1929-1985) original oil on canvas artwork, signed lower left by the artist
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Spring Skate, Folk Art Ink and Oil Painting by Susan Pear Meisel
Located in Long Island City, NY
artist signed the painting on the lower right in pen.
Spring Skate
Susan Pear Meisel, American (1947
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Ink
Red Pears, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsThis still-life oil painting vividly portrays three overripe pears featuring
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brown Pears, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: fruit, pear, small, food, still life, classical, cuisine, oil painting, brownBrown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pears. Evening, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
valued in the art world. The artwork "Pears. Evening" is made with oil paints, which made it possible
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sweet pears", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 23.6 in D 0.8 in
Bosc Pears, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
This still life of pears offers a quiet moment and soft colors. It was done with quality oil
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
PEARS 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
First of three studies of a still life with new pears. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece
Category
Early 2000s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Posing Pears, " Oil painting
By Kelly Birkenruth
Located in Denver, CO
Kelly Birkenruth's oil painting "Posing Pears" depicts three pears posing as part of a meta still
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
NEW PEARS, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A delicious experiment in color, texture and pattern. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pears and Friends, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Konnie Kim
Located in Yardley, PA
Thank you for your interest in my work. This painting was created using professional quality oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Prickly pear, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Maite Backman
Located in Yardley, PA
Prickly pears are fascinating to me. So inaccessible but at the same time so beautiful
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Asian Pear, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Sheila Tajima
Located in Yardley, PA
I love the crunchy taste of Asian Pear. They are called ΓÇ£nashiΓÇ¥ in Japanese. Their little
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pears and Containers, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Pears and ContainersShuxing FanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
One Green Pear, Oil Painting
By Feng Biddle
Located in San Francisco, CA
PearFeng BiddleOil painting on stretched canvasOne-of-a-kindSigned on front and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pears (classical realistic fruits), Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was done with high quality oil paint on canvas. The canvas is stretched on a wooden
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.8 in
Still life with pears - Oil Painting - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Still life with Pears is an oil painting on canvas realized at the beginning of the 20th Century
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
“Pears” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Pears, Fruit
Located in Utrecht, NL
of great value in painting his realistic still life’s.
In "Pears" the artist's attention to fine
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Still Life with Pear and Flowers
By Michel De Gallard
Located in Surfside, FL
Michel de Gallard devoted himself exclusively to painting. He studied at the Académie de la Grande
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
''Pears on Green” Contemporary Fine Realist Still-Life Painting of Pears
Located in Utrecht, NL
of great value in painting his realistic still life’s.
In "Pears on Green" the artist's attention
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Still life with pears - Figurative Oil Painting, Realism, Polish art
By Zbigniew Wozniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Glass and Ceramics. He is involved in painting, graphics and artistic glass design. He had over 40
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Two Pears, ' by Alyona Kostina, Oil on Canvas Painting
By Alyona Kostina
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 10"x16.5" impressionistic oil painting by Alyona Kostina, is a still life featuring two bright
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Portrait of Lady, Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton Oil on canvas Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
accessory ‘par excellence’ – pearls – are abundant. The pear-shaped earrings are called unions d’excellence
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.04 in W 31.11 in D 1.97 in
Pears & Bagette on Kitchen Table 1950's French Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pears in a yellow bucket" Dutch Fine Realist Oil Painting Still-Life with Pears
By René Smoorenburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
of great value in painting his faithful still life’s.
In "Pears in a yellow bucket" the artist's
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 23.23 in W 19.3 in D 1.97 in
Jasmine Pear, 2022, oil on canvas, impressionist interior & still life painting
By Melanie Parke
Located in New York, NY
. Collisions of patterns and luminosities, Melanie’s paintings deny a single perspective or uniform sense of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Pop Art Oil Painting "Pear" Modernist Colorful Composition Suzanne Mears
Located in Surfside, FL
Bold, colorful, still life oil painting of a pear. In lush, vibrant color.
SUZANNE WALLACE MEARS
Category
20th Century Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilac and Pears -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of everyday joy and pleasure. Influenced by Gustav Klimt, Paul Gauguin and Zbyslaw Marek Mac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in
Big A$$ Pears , Abstract Expressionism Oil, Pears, Still Life,
Located in Houston, TX
an abstract dimension to most pieces. The abstract pears shows the abstract dimension to her
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Mid-Century Swedish Still Life Oil Painting, Eric Cederberg - Pipe & Pears
Located in Bristol, GB
PIPE & PEARS
Size: 49.5 x 79.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on Board
A brilliantly executed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Roses and Long Pears -contemporary still-life colourful table oil painting
By Ania Pieniazek
Located in London, GB
Of Polish descent and now living in London, Ania Pieniazek creates bold, bright art full of everyday joy and pleasure. Influenced by Gustav Klimt, Paul Gauguin and Zbyslaw Marek Mac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a Lady in Silver Silk Dress & Pearls c.1660, Oil on canvas painting
Located in London, GB
the third quarter of the 17th century. There was a large demand for paintings in England and the
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in
Bunker Vondst Find with Comice Peren Pears Oil Painting on Panel 2023 In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bunker Vondst Find with Comice Peren Pears Oil Painting on Panel In Stock - Sizes are excluding the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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H 15.75 in W 22.84 in
Ora Sorensen, "One Red Pear", 30x30 Fruit Bowl Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ora Sorensen
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "One Red Pear", is a 30x30 oil painting on canvas by artist Ora Sorensen. Featured in
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pears Oil on Panel Painting by Tom Harford Thompson, 2023
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Pears Oil on Panel Painting by Tom Harford Thompson B. 1953, 2023
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel
Pears & Blue Apothecary Bottle - Large Mid 20th Century French Naïf Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A superb large 1950's French oil on canvas still life depicting pears and a blue apothecary bottle
Category
1950s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 30.71 in W 35.44 in
Sean Farrell, "Morning Glory", 16x12 Pear Grapes Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Morning Glory", is a 16x12 oil painting on board by artist Sean Farrell. Featured are two pears on
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
20th Century Still Life Oil Painting Canvas Chiaroscuro Realism Pears Fruit
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1999 large scale oil on canvas painting of a pair of pears, done with intense chiaroscuro
Category
1990s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 48.75 in W 36.75 in D 1 in
Paper bag with pears I, contemporary still life oil painting by Tim Snowdon
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
living in New York, London then Paris, supporting himself by painting and decorating. In 1990 he earned a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 23.8 in D 0.06 in
Three Pears Painted in the Style of Realism, Oil Texas Artist
By Helene Robinson
Located in Houston, TX
paintings. Three Pears is an example of her love for Realist oil painting. Helene is best known for
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Still-Life Painting 'Trio of Pears' by Barbara Vanhove
By Barbara Vanhove
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Trio of Pears is a stunning Still Life painting that would make a welcome addition to anyones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
19th century English oil of still life of fruit, pigeons, apples, pears grapes
By CHARLES THOMAS BALE
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century English oil of still life of fruit, pigeons, apples, pears grapes.
Charles Thomas
Category
1890s Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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H 32 in W 28 in
Pink evening, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
evening, houses, trees, forest, landscape. Oil painting on canvas. Artist's signature, varnished. Ready to
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunny a bouquet _ oil on cardboard, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
2016 oil cardboard The picture shows a round tray, fruits, grapes, pears, a bouquet of lilacs
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 32 in W 24 in D 1 in
Alice Woudhuysen - Framed Contemporary Oil, Parrot in a Pear Tree
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully vibrant oil study of a African Grey parrot perched in a pear tree, just out of reach
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in
Dark Green Pear, Oil on Panel Painting by Tom Harford Thompson, 2023
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Dark Green Pear, Oil on Panel Painting by Tom Harford Thompson B. 1964, 2023
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel
Still life with Apples and Pears with abstract painting
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
1998 Oil parting of pears and apples in a pink bowl in front of an abstract painting. in the
Category
2010s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
G. Linister Smith Oil on Board "Pears"
Located in San Francisco, CA
G. Linister Smith: 1938-2018. Incredibly talented realistic painter with auction record of $1,989. He lived in Missouri and was befriended by Thomas Hart Benton and his wife Rita. Th...
Category
1960s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family
Category
1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Enough Rope, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Symbolic still life of pears with box and string :: Painting :: Classical :: This piece comes with
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Tulips with pear. Oil on cardboard, 50x40 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family
Category
1970s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Naturalistic Vanitas Fruit Still Life Painting of Grapes, Pears, and Apples
By Oliver Clare
Located in Houston, TX
Still life oil painting with grapes, pears, and apples. Set within a gold frame and plated with
Category
Early 20th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15 in W 18.82 in D 2.5 in
Every Moment, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bronle Crosby
Located in Yardley, PA
Soap bubbles floating through flowering pear tree branch against a blue sky. :: Painting :: Realism
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Desert Morning" Oil Painting
By Stephen Day
Located in Denver, CO
Stephen Day's (US based) "Desert Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conference Pears by Christophe Dupety - Colourful painting, fruits, green tones
By Christophe Dupety
Located in Paris, FR
Conference Pears is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Norwegian still life., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
, sweets, a pear. A window, chairs, a lamp complete the composition. The painting was painted expressively
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grapes & Pears with Pluot
By Randall W. L. Mooers
Located in Fairfield, CT
-- My paintings begin with a serious sense of play, both in the staging and the creating of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Five Pears with Pluot
By Randall W. L. Mooers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- My paintings begin with a serious sense of play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Pears with Pluot
By Randall Mooers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- My paintings begin with a serious sense of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Pears with Pluot
By Randall W. L. Mooers
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- My paintings begin with a serious sense of play
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Paintings Of Pears For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of oil paintings of pears for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Modern, Post-Impressionist and Expressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oil paintings of pears on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, beige, gray, green and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Dale Payson, Anne Harney, CHARLES THOMAS BALE, Charlotte Andry Gibbs and David Adickes are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.
How Much are Oil Paintings Of Pears?
Oil paintings of pears can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,014, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $35,150.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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