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"Dusk", acrylic, charcoal, oil stick painting, abstract, cubism, surrealism
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Dusk" is an acrylic, charcoal, and oil stick painting on canvas measuring 40" tall by 30" wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Charcoal, Oil Crayon
Abstract Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Mounted on Board, After Blue Eyes by a.muse
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
After Blue Eyes, 2021 by a.muse is 24" x 18" x 3/16” acrylic and oil stick painting on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
This Great Stick, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
this is a study in leaning, how we parent and feed little minds :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
'I'll Be Back, ' by XVALA, Mixed Media Painting
By XVALA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
'I'll Be Back,' by XVALA is a mixed media painting and colorful screen print with iridescent oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Screen, Oil
"PEACH BLACK", Painting, Oil, Oil Stick and Glitter on Canvas, Nude Woman, Black
By Natasha Wright
Located in Toronto, Ontario
painting "PEACH BLACK", in oil paint, oil stick and glitter on canvas, is a supreme example – bold though
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Feminist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Glitter, Oil Pastel
'Red, ' by XVALA, Acrylic, Oil Stick and Spray Paint on Canvas Painting
By XVALA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
blues, golds and black. Acrylic paint, spray paint and oil stick were used on a linen canvas.
XVALA's
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 76 in W 90 in D 2 in
Close Enough to Touch, Painting, Abstract, Pink, White, Acrylic, Oil Stick
Located in Riverdale, NY
, Jill Morton. It is 40 x 30, acrylic and oil stick on canvas. It is framed with a white float frame
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Original Modernist Oil Stick Pigment Painting by Aaron Fink, Cherry. Pop Art
By Aaron Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
American Academy in Rome, Prix de Rome – Alternate in Painting, 1979
Yale University, Ford Foundation
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Pigment
'Rona Bots: Gold Edition, ' by XVALA, Silkscreen, Oil Stick, Iridescent Painting
By XVALA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large scale 66" x 94" mixed media painting by XVALA is from his "Pandemic Collection: Series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Canvas, Screen
H 66 in W 94 in D 1.5 in
Ladder Series I, Oil Stick on Paper Painting by Basil Beattie, 2017
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Ladder Series I, Oil Stick on Paper Painting by Basil Beattie, 2017
Additional information:
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper
"VINTAGE BATHING BEAUTIES" oil, acrylic, spray paint oil stick with photography
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
Stars of Rock" by the media.
Bathing Beauties by Ceravolo combines acrylic and oil paint with oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Archival Ink, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Mid 20th Century French Oil Painting Pink Stem Flower Interior Candle Stick
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, unframed
measures: 18 high by 13 inches wide
condition: overall very good and
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Intrusion" - Acrylic and Oil Stick on Wood Panel
By Jaqueline Jandrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abstract Art 48 x 36 Acrylic and Oil Stick on Wood Panel is an original art.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Pandemonium" - Acrylic and Oil Stick on Wood Panel
By Jaqueline Jandrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abstract Art 36 x 48 Acrylic and Oil Stick on Wood Panel is an original artwork.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Stick Season" Sylvia Wald, 1948 Abstracted Wooded Landscape Painting
Located in New York, NY
Sylvia Wald
Stick Season, 1948
Signed and dated lower right
Oil on canvas
40 x 25 inches
Born in
Category
1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sunrise in the City" 54x38 Acrylic, Oil stick and Collage
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
City" on heavy-weight paper with Acrylic, oil stick and fabric collage measures approx. 47x31" unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Stick Excursion
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Ice Coring" Acrylic, Oil Stick, Fabric and Collage 54x38 framed
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
Acrylic, oil stick and fabric collage measures approx. 47x31" unframed and approx. 54x38" framed. I have
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
H 54 in W 38 in D 2 in
Traduit La Nuit framed 54x38 acrylic oil stick and fabric
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
" (Translate The Night) is on heavy-weight paper with Acrylic, oil stick and fabric collage measures 47x31
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Famine, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
'Famine' oil and oil stick on paper 18x24" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Atardecer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jeff Ferst
Located in Yardley, PA
that equally. My paintings are done oil on canvas using oil paint and sometimes with oil stick and oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Gatekeeper", acrylic, oil stick, judge, jury, portrait, proscenium, stage
Located in Toronto, Ontario
" is an acrylic paint and oil stick on canvas measuring 40" tall by 30" wide. It was included in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hard-Edge Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
That's Mikki - Figurative Mixed Media Oil Pastel Artwork
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fun, yet edgy character.
This original acrylic and oil stick painting on thin cardboard is 11 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard, Oil Pastel
"The Eye of Chuck Close", encaustic and oil stick
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
"The Eye of Chuck Close" by Ceravolo is acrylic oil stick and encaustic paint on two layers. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Acrylic
That's Min_E - Original Figurative Oil Pastel Mixed Media Artwork
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fun, yet edgy character.
This original acrylic and oil stick painting on thin cardboard is 11 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Abstract Composition with Red and White Vines" 53x37 acrylic and oil stick
By Christophe
Located in Southampton, NY
heavy-weight paper with Acrylic, oil stick and collage measures 47x 31" unframed and 53x37" framed. I
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Woman 1 , Acrylic, enamel, oil stick. metallic spray paint on Silkscreened board
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
This original acrylic, enamel, oil stick and metallic spray paint on silkscreen board by Ceravolo
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Enamel
American Modernist Oil Stick Drawing: Landscape of Gray Barn Red Sliding Doors
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning oil stick on paper titled "Barn Side with Sliding Doors" by renowned American artist
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
"Head in My Clouds" 60x60 Acrylic, Spray Paint, Oil Stick on canvas
By David Austin
Located in Southampton, NY
have placed certain works on sale. This is one of the paintings that is on sale for a short time.
We
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 60 in W 60 in D 2 in
"On Your Mark" 58x60" acrylic, oil stick and spray paint on canvas
By David Austin
Located in Southampton, NY
We are pleased to announce that we are now representing the large scale paintings of David Austin
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 58 in W 60 in D 2 in
Candle Stick Telephone
By Christopher Stott
Located in Fairfield, CT
fantastic ways. At first glance, Stott’s paintings are elegantly refined compositions of objects on a
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Fan 2020, Mixed Media, Acrylic, oil stick, Metallic spray paint on canvas
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
oil stick on canvas over Ceravolo's pinup image.
We have included an image of Ceravolo with some of
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Archival Ink
"Big Spot:" 2022, 60x60 acrylic, oil stick and spray paint on canvas 2022
By David Austin
Located in Southampton, NY
paint, Oil pastel, gesso spray paint and varnish on canvas.
You look "INTO" his paintings and you see
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Soap Opera - Original Figurative Painting Los Angeles Artist Colorful
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fun, yet edgy character.
This original acrylic and oil stick painting on canvas measures 34 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
'Tom Cruise, ' Screen Print and Oil Stick on Canvas by XVALA
By XVALA
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
artist with oil stick. The painting is layered with images of the actor and masks created by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Screen
Baby Birkin - Vibrant Colorful Original Figurative Painting Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-of-a-kind acrylic and oil stick painting on canvas measures 30 inches high by 25 inches wide. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
De Donde Eres - Large Colorful Original City Painting Los Angeles Artist
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-of-a-kind acrylic and oil stick painting on canvas measures 42 inches high by 66 inches wide. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
Stick It - Lost in My MInd
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
expressionistic brushstrokes.
For Lage, the painting process is an alliance of language and image. The narrative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Oil, Graphite
David Kimball Anderson Large Oil Stick Pastel Abstract Flowers Drawing
By David Kimball Anderson
Located in Surfside, FL
Large bright vivid drawing done in oil crayon or oil pastel. Abstract floral drawing.
David
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel
Stick It: There's a Pill for That
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
expressionistic brushstrokes.
For Lage, the painting process is an alliance of language and image. The narrative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Graphite, Linen
Stick It: Not Enough to be in Love
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
expressionistic brushstrokes.
For Lage, the painting process is an alliance of language and image. The narrative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Graphite, Canvas
"Still Life with Flowers, gloves and walking stick"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Bruno Hohlfeld (1862–1917)
"Still Life with Flowers, gloves and walking stick”
This elegant oil
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"#1617" a pink flamingo stands tall, sticking out of a cardboard box
By Santiago Garcia
Located in Edgartown, MA
American art of Maldonado for drawing and painting studies with the master painter Miguel Angel
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930s Vibrant Floral Still Life with Petunias and Candle Stick
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderfully vibrant floral still life of petunias in bowl with brass candle stick by Jennie
Category
1930s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 24.25 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
Playful Abstract Expression 'Bajo Las Estrellas' Large Abstract Colorful Artwork
By Danny Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-of-a-kind acrylic and oil stick painting on canvas measures 64.5 inches high by 64 inches wide. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
"Drawing of Fire" - Figurative oil drawing on paper
Located in East Quogue, NY
"Drawing on Fire" by Paul Sierra, Oil stick on paper. Sold with frame. Frame size: 22 x 14 inches
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon
How It Has Been Made Possible (Abstract Painting)
By Macha Poynder
Located in London, GB
How It Has Been Made Possible (Abstract Painting)
Acrylic, Oil stick and Pastel on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel
Study for Spring Sweep, Signed 1960s painting, Washington Color School, Framed
By Howard Mehring
Located in New York, NY
HOWARD MEHRING
Study for Spring Sweep, 1964
Oil, oil stick, charcoal, gouache painting on paper
Category
1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Gouache, Mixed Media
H 13.1 in W 11.75 in D 0.5 in
I Feel Like Dancing, Colorful Abstract Acrylic Painting Mounted on Board
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
" x 3/16” acrylic, oil stick, and sand painting on canvas mounted on archival board. The painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Boom!, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Theresa Vandenberg Donche
Located in Yardley, PA
painted with acrylic, spray paint, ink, pencil and oil stick, ready to hang. :: Painting :: Abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Spring Breeze, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Bronle Crosby
Located in Yardley, PA
showing the movement of air across the sky. Medium: acrylic, charcoal, and oil stick on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Lazarus from the Tombstone", acrylic painting, miracle, savior, myth, phoenix
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Lazarus from the Tombstone" is an acrylic painting with oil stick, graphite and collage elements
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Creative Spark, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Bronle Crosby
Located in Yardley, PA
, and oil stick on canvas. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed.
Baribeau
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Stem in Black #12 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Stem in Black #12 (Abstract painting)
Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed.
Baribeau
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed.
Baribeau
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
The Two Lovers, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Elisa Costa
Located in Yardley, PA
used acrylic, oil stick, paper on wood. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled
By Lucio Pozzi
Located in New York, NY
Untitled is an oil stick and graphite painting on paper by Italian-born multidisciplinary artist
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Graphite
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Oil Stick Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the oil stick painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 15 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil stick painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil stick painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of beige, brown, gray, blue and more. Creating an oil stick painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Ceravolo, Christophe, Jaqueline Jandrell, David Kimball Anderson and Nan Hass Feldman are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, crayon and oil crayon, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large oil stick painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller oil stick painting, measuring 8 high and 10 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Oil Stick Painting?
An oil stick painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,700, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $13,500.
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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.
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Questions About Oil Stick Painting
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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. - 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 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, 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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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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