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Bowie Life - Oil Paint by EMPHI - 2018
Located in Roma, IT
2018.
Oil paint on canvas. Hand-signed on the lower right.
Certificate of authenticity provided by
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bastet - Oil Paint and by EMPHI - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful original artwork Bastet was realized by the Italian artist EMPHI in 2021.
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic
Echoes 8, Miranda Boulton, 2021, oil paint on 300gsm paper
Located in London, GB
Oil paint on 300gsm paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 20.48 in W 5.52 in
Mid Century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century Abstract Painting by Chamlin
Oil Paint on Canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Chronos" figuratif oil paint on linen panel 100x65cm 2006
By Emmanuelle Vroelant
Located in Roscoff, FR
"Chronos" figuratif oil paint on linen panel 100x65cm 2006
Chronos' metaphor has always
Category
Early 2000s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 1.19 in
Aaron Fink (American 1955-Active) "Red Smoker" Oil Paint on Canvas
By Aaron Fink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aaron Fink (American 1955-Active) "Red Smoker" Oil Paint on Canvas
1986
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 52 in W 38 in D 2 in
Untitled Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting red mythology oil paint pastel
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint ond oil pastel on paper
Unique work
Hand-signed by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Oil Pastel
" Albero rosa" by Enzio Wenk, 2018 - Oil Paint on Masonite, Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "Pink tree".
Oil paint on masonite.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Red Floral - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
the perfect accent.
Red Floral - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sunglasses", Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Oil Paint, Canvas, Abstracted
By Victor Wang
Located in St. Louis, MO
, Portrait, Oil Paint, Canvas, Abstracted
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 48 in W 48 in
Flowers - Oil Paint - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Flowers is an original oil painting on canvas realized by an anonymous artist in the 1950s.
Good
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morphosis II Oil Paint on Canvas by Bill Bate
By Bill Bate
Located in Deddington, GB
‘Morphosis II’ has been painted by the artist, Bill Bate, using oil paint on canvas.
This painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Strength" archival print, oil paint and mixed media artwork by Raphael Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Strength" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork by artist Raphael
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
Kent R Wallis (1945-Active) "A Wooded Lane" Oil Paint on Canvas
By Kent Wallis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kent R Wallis (1945-Active) "A Wooded Lane"
Oil Paint on Canvas
Unframed 24" x 36
Framed: 25" x
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1962 "Flowers Blooming" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal
"Flowers Blooming"
1962
Encaustic & Oil paint on paper
19"x14" framed walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Encaustic, Oil
Mazzucco's "Infinity" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Infinity" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by artist Raphael Mazzucco
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
"Red Lightning" Soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas
By Turner
Located in Carmel, CA
technique of soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas, with a cold water hose on the back cooling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"September 11" Soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas
By Turner
Located in Carmel, CA
technique of soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas, with a cold water hose on the back cooling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Golden Circle" Soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas
By Turner
Located in Carmel, CA
technique of soldering iron burning oil paint into the canvas, with a cold water hose on the back cooling
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
scene.
A Hawaiian Tapestry - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mazzucco: "Enclosed" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Enclosed" archival print of a female nude, oil paint and mixed media (including ball of twine and
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Clouds Original Oil paint made in Italy
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Agrigento, AG
Clouds
oil on canvas
50x40 cm
Original Oil paint on canvas
Ready to hang
Marilina Marchica, born
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 1.38 in
"Birch, " Oil Paint on Olive Board, 2022
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
new growth branches to the currents of sap dripping from each burl.
Oil paint on olive board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Closing In" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Closing In" by artist Raphael Mazzucco. Archival print of a nude female, oil paint and mixed media
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Color
"Life" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Life" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by artist Raphael Mazzucco
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
"True Colors" C-print, oil paint and resin artwork by artist Raphael Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"True Colors" C-print, oil paint and resin mixed media artwork by artist Raphael Mazzucco. Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Oil, C Print
"Windows" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Windows" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork by artist Raphael
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
"Taos" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Taos" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork by artist Raphael
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
"Soul" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Soul" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork by artist Raphael
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959) Study for "Under Sail" Oil Paint on Board Painting
By J. Duncan Gleason
Located in San Francisco, CA
Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959)
Study for "Under Sail" on board the ship Bohemia
Oil paint on board
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
"Love Prison" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Love Prison" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin artwork by artist Raphael
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil
1007 Acrylic and oil paint on Canvas abstract Painting
By Alejandra Quintanilla
Located in Miami Beach, FL
1007, 2021 by Alex Quintanilla
Acrylic and oil paint on Canvas
Canvas size: 140 cm H x 225 cm W
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
H 55.12 in W 88.59 in D 1.01 in
"Loosening Sky", oil paint, contemporary, abstract landscape, 2021
Located in Basalt, CO
oil paint was still wet, turpentine was dripped from the top of the painting to cause the skyscape to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
Wall Relief - Oil Paint and Resin on Wood - Modern Abstract
By Ned Evans
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary, mixed media Wall Relief by Ned Evans features yellow, black and blue oil paint
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Mixed Media
Materials
Wood, Paint, Resin, Oil
H 12 in W 8 in D 3 in
"Lost" by Mazzucco - C-print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Lost" by artist Raphael Mazzucco. C-print, oil paint and mixed media—including stones, photos
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Oil, C Print, Mixed Media, Resin
"Dust" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
oil paint and mixed media encased in resin.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Color, Oil, Mixed Media, Resin
"Coda" archival print, oil paint and mixed media work encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Coda" by artist Raphael Mazzucco. Archival print of nude woman floating in water with oil paint
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Resin, Color, Oil, Mixed Media
"Forbidden" C-print, oil paint, mixed media and resin art by Raphael Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Forbidden" C-print, oil paint, mixed media (including photographs, slippers, a skull, leaves
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, C Print
La Vie 64, painting by Kenji Yoshida, oil paint, gold leaf, copper leaf, silver
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Santa Fe, NM
La Vie 64, painting by Kenji Yoshida, oil paint, gold leaf, copper leaf, silver
Nihonga
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mazzucco "Captured" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Captured" by artist Raphael Mazzucco. Archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Color
Flower Pot - Oil Paint - 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Flower Pot is an original artwork realized by an artist of 20th century in 1961.
Original Oil on
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Japanese Floral - Landscape Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
- Landscape Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Siamo in ogni cosa" by Enzio Wenk, 2010 - Oil Paint on Canvas, Expressionism
By Enzio Wenk
Located in Bresso, IT
Translated title: "We are in everything"
Oil paint on canvas.
It features a wooden frame and it
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood
H 78.75 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
"Looking Glass" Nude, oil paint
By Lauren Rinaldi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Looking Glass" is an original oil painting on canvas by American painter Lauren Rinaldi. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Regent's Park - Contemporary British Summertime / Oil Paint on Canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
primary medium is oil paint on canvas or linen, he has also produced many gouache works and sculptures as
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.77 in W 59.85 in D 1.97 in
Hollands Canal Face with Figs - Oil Paint on Panel by Gerard Diepeveen
Located in Roma, IT
Hollands Canal Face with Figs is a splendid oil paint on panel realized by the Dutch artist Gerard
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
#29 School of Paris, Contemporary Modern Abstract Oil Paint on Stretched Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Small Size stretched Oil paint on Canvas. Contact Gallery for Framing Options.
BIO
David Headley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Anjuna with Oil Paint Print by Alanna Eakin
By Alanna Eakin
Located in Deddington, GB
Anjuna By Alanna Eakin [2020]
Anjuna is an original oil painting by Alanna Eakin. Painted during
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Prints
Materials
Oil
"Fire" archival print, oil paint and mixed media encased in resin by Mazzucco
By Raphael Mazzucco
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Fire" by artist Raphael Mazzucco. Archival print of a female nude in the desert with oil paint and
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Color
"Dripped Veiled Sky", oil paint, contemporary, abstract landscape, 2022
Located in Basalt, CO
then while the oil paint was still wet, white paint was dripped from the top of the painting to create
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 60 in D 2.5 in
Golden Afternoon - Autumn Walks / Fall in Central Park: Oil Paint on Canvas
By David Hinchcliffe
Located in London, GB
is both representational and figurative. Though he paints primarily with oil paint on canvas, his
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 0.12 in
Untitled - Dick Wray, Abstract Oil Paint, Gestural Abstraction, Contemporary art
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
unique artwork. The treatment of the oil paint reflects a tendency toward impulse, whimsy, and vigorous
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Micheles Blue Village - Figurative Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
- Figurative Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in the Zimmerman Gallery
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 49 in D 1.5 in
The Saxophonist by Gilbert Pauli - Oil paint on canvas 98x65 cm
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil paint on canvas sold without frame
Born in the canton of Friborg, Gilbert Pauli (1944 - 2020
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
"Denizen No. 21, " Oil paint and collage on paper, 2022
Located in Chicago, IL
Dimensions:
Visible Painting: 5"W x 7"H
Oil paint and collage on paper, mounted on board. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
H 15 in W 12 in D 1.75 in
St James Park - Contemporary British Summertime / Oil Paint on Canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
primary medium is oil paint on canvas or linen, he has also produced many gouache works and sculptures as
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 1.97 in
Walking the Dog - Contemporary British Summertime / Oil Paint on Canvas
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
primary medium is oil paint on canvas or linen, he has also produced many gouache works and sculptures as
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38.19 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in
Woman and Dog - Oil Paint - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Woman and Dog is an original artwork realized by an unknown artist in 1976.
Oil on Board.
17,5 x
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"We, " Oil Paint on Plywood, 2014
Located in Chicago, IL
creates beautiful compositions by carving small notches into a painted wood background.
Ren Hui's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
Wall Relief 3 - Oil Paint and Resin on Wood - Modern Abstract - Multicolored
By Ned Evans
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary, mixed media Wall Relief by Ned Evans features multicolored oil paint and resin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Wood, Paint, Oil
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Oil Painttings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of oil painttings available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Post-Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Abstract. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Oil painttings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Vahe Yeremyan, Cindy Shaoul, Kate Salenfriend and Michael Budden are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large oil painttings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.04 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
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Oil painttings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,204, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $8,597,634.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life 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?
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Questions About Oil Painttings
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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 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
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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