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Royal Wedding, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
time :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Harlequin, oil painting by Philippe Alfieri
By Philippe Alfieri
Located in Long Island City, NY
regularly depicted in contemporary media. This oil painting is nicely framed in gold and signed by the
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Pont Royal - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Auguste Royal
By Auguste Herbin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed impressionist oil on canvas riverscape by French modern painter Auguste Herbin. The work
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Near the Bay, Royal River", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Bowdren
Located in Yardley, PA
A boat at its mooring in the Royal River near where it meets Casco Bay in Maine. I was struck by
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical genre oil painting of a royal messenger
By Arthur David McCormick
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Arthur David Mccormick
Irish/British, (1860-1943)
The Royal Fanfare
Oil on canvas, signed
Image
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 3 in
"Royal River", Abstract, Landscape, Fall, Shore, Maine, Oil Painting, 2023
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
Anita Loomis's abstract landscape "Royal River" is the artist's impression of a late fall scene
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
Ophelia, Victorian 19th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
classical mythology and literature. This painting was Stott's 1895 entry to the Royal Academy and was
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Awakening - Important Royal Academy Oil Painting of Neoclassical Nudes Nymphs
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Awakening’ by Herbert James Draper (1864-1920).
This monumental masterpeice oil painting – which
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Blood-original contemporary animal interior oil painting-Contemporary Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, Chelsea Gallery and online.
This original oil on canvas painting by Nathan Neven, Royal Blood, seamlessly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.97 in
HolyRood Palace Scotland Royal Palace in Edinburgh Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
HolyRood Palace, Scotland
by Peter St. Clair Merriman, Scottish 20th century
signed and titled
oil
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge British Maritime Historical Naval Warship The Royal Sovereign Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Royal Sovereign
by D. Cadman, British maritime artist, 2014
signed and dated
oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century Oil Painting Victorian Holiday Summer Landscape Royal Academy 1859
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
, Witherington exhibited 138 paintings at the Royal Academy and 62 at the British Institution.
Academy Fine
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Royal Whip" Abstract Painting
By Teodora Guererra
Located in Westport, CT
This textured abstract painting by Teodora Guererra features a deep, royal violet palette with
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Rococo Oil Painting, around 1800, "Royal Dance in the Garden"
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Rococo Oil Painting, around 1800, Royal Dance in the Garden
Oil on canvas.
Canvas relined
Category
18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in
Charity - Royal Academy exhib. 19thC art Pre-Raphaelite portrait oil painting
By Rudolf Lehmann
Located in London, GB
This stunning circular 19th century oil painting is by noted prolific Royal Academy exhibited
Category
19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Amor et Pietas - Important 19th Century Royal Academy Exhibition Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
½” x 56¾”).
Medium: Oil on canvas, laid to board.
Provenance: Royal Academy Exhibition, London (cat. no
Category
1890s Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Royal Ostrich Buckingham Palace -original interior wildlife oil painting-Art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
"Red Royal Ostrich" by Nathan Neven is a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53.55 in W 53.55 in D 1.97 in
Lady in Red - British Impressionist oil painting portrait - Royal Academy artist
By Christopher Sanders
Located in London, GB
An original circa 1960 oil on canvas female portrait painting by Royal Academy artist Christopher
Category
1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Albert Hall-original modern London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"to-do" list.
There's a rule in oil painting called "fat over lean" meaning that the pigment needs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 10.97 in W 13.97 in D 1.19 in
Important 18th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting of Georgian London Festival
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
masterpiece, the painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy in London in 1788. The street festival of St
Category
1780s Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Royal Flora - landscape painting, animal painting
By Jeroen Allart
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful painting by Jeroen Allart is part of his minimalist landscape and animal painting he
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed Super Realist American School Vintage Framed Royal Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Incredible American school signed realist portrait painting. Oil on panel with gold leaf. Framed
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26 in W 18 in D 2 in
Tombs of the Sultans - 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting Royal Academy 1873
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
a full member of both the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colour and the Royal Institute of Oil
Category
1870s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning Landscape - British 1800 Royal Academy Exh Old Master art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Old Master exhibited landscape oil painting is by noted artist John Rathbone
Category
1890s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of William Willis - Royal Marines Major - 19th century art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This impressive late 19th century portrait oil painting is by British artist James Edward Barclay
Category
1910s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Drawing Room - Scottish 1915 Royal Scot. Academy exhib interior oil painting
By Patrick William Adam
Located in London, GB
This superb exhibited Scottish interior oil painting with excellent provenance is by noted artist
Category
1910s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Amor et Pietas - Large 19th Century Exhibition Oil Painting Royal Academy 1897
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
½” x 56¾”).
Medium: Oil on canvas, laid to board.
Provenance: Royal Academy Exhibition, London (cat. no
Category
Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
News from the Front - 19th Century Oil Painting Royal Academy Exhibition 1849
By Frederick Goodall R.A.
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘News from the Front’ by Frederick Goodall R.A. H.R.I. (1822-1904).
The painting – which depicts
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Le Pont Royal - 1930's French Post-Impressionist Seine Paris City Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1930's French post-impressionist oil on canvas depicting the Pont Royal bridge on the
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Yellow Moon" Black Outlined Bunny on Royal Yellow Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a black bunny on a royal yellow background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 14 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
Royal horsemen - Oil on canvas 41x30 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame
Total size with frame 40x50 cm
Signed
Artist unknown from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Royal Heart" Red & Gold Pop Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Royal Hop
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Royal Hop
Date: 2024
Medium: Oil on Wood
Unframed Dimensions: 24" x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large French 18th Century Oil on Canvas Pastoral Scene, 'Verdure' Aubusson Style
Located in Cotignac, FR
imposing and extremely decorative large scale oil painting of an idyllic pastoral scene. A group of herons
Category
Early 18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 78.75 in W 129.93 in D 5.91 in
Philippa Tunstill (b.1945) - Contemporary Oil, Blue Royal
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking and vibrant modernist abstract painting showing pattern and vibrant colour in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35.91 in W 35.95 in
Royal Guardsman
Located in Bristol, CT
Classic British Officer at Sandhurst oil on panel by A.J. Crowther 1891 (LR)
Art Sz: 14 3/4"H x 11
Category
1890s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Spring Landscape', Paris, Modernist Oil, Danish Royal Academy, Charlottenborg
By Viggo Rorup
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
towards sunset clouds in the distance.
Viggo Rorup was still a student at the Royal Danish Academy when
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.5 in W 32 in D 0.75 in
W. Henry - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Royal Docks, London
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating maritime scene depicting the bustling Royal Docks, with large merchant ships
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Bacchanal', Paris Salon Modernist Oil, Royal Academy, Charlottenborg, Benezit
By Ludvig Jacobsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
recipient of the 1921 Serdin-Hansens Prize (1921) and, in 1923, scholarships from both the Royal Academy and
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
The Royal Storm, Original Skyscape Painting, Contemporary Statement Art
By Sheryl Roberts
Located in Deddington, GB
The Royal Storm By Sheryl Roberts [2021]
Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 20.87 in W 52.37 in D 1.97 in
'Self-Portrait', Paris Salon, Royal Danish Academy, Impressionist oil, Benezit
By Julius Paulsen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Julius Paulsen first studied at Denmark's Royal Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1882. The recipient
Category
1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 0.63 in
Royal Raceway
Located in New York, NY
UNFRAMED
Measurements:
56” W x 80” H
Oil on canvas
ABOUT THIS ARTIST:
Adam Sultan's
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird's Nest, Victorian 19th Century Royal Academy Oil
By William Henry Hunt
Located in London, GB
William Henry Hunt
1790 - 1864
Bird's Nest
Oil on canvas
Image size: 11½ x 8⅜ inches
William
Category
19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Royal Eyes
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Royal Eyes, oil paint, holographic foil, domestic cat, figurative, animal, grid
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paper, Oil
Scottish Highland Seascape Shoreline Impasto Painting by Royal Society Artist
By Sheila Macleod Robertson
Located in Preston, GB
, British (1927 - 2020)
Original, Oil on Board
Signed
Sheila has exhibited at the Royal Institute of Oil
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Board
H 18.12 in W 22.05 in D 2.37 in
Royal Roses
Located in Zofingen, AG
In a symphony of vibrant strokes, my brush danced with acrylics, oils, and oil pastels to breathe
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Maria Gonzaga of Lorraine, Royal style portrait, contemporary oil on metal
By David Crismon
Located in Dallas, TX
"Maria Gonzaga of Lorraine" by David Crismon
Oil and acrylic on galvanized, heavy-gauge, coated
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Steel, Metal
J.G. Clonney Signed Oil on Board Portrait Royal Dog Spaniel Painting Gold Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
J.G. Clonney signed oil on board royal dog spaniel painting. Item feature oil on panel, gold finish
Category
20th Century American Classical Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 22.5 in W 19 in D 2.5 in
'A Gallant Salute' Figurative 19th Century painting of royal, horses & hounds
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
. Figurative 19th Century painting of three great noble royalty members dressed in period clothing riding out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Richard Deakins (1911-1982) - Framed 20th Century Oil, A Royal Fleet
Located in Corsham, GB
impasto applied with a palette knife and vivid block colours is a trademark of Deakin's work. The oil has
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of a Horse Standing Proud in Woodland, signed by the Royal Artist
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
animal paintings, later being appointed by George III and George IV. Exhibiting at the Royal Academy
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 2.56 in
Huge British Portrait Painting Nicole Kidman Moulin Rouge Royal Academy Exhibit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with the Royal Academy, London
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
JG Clonney Oil on Board Framed Royal Dog Golden Lab Anthropomorphism Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
JG Clonney Oil on Board Framed Royal Dog Golden Lab Anthropomorphism Painting. Item features oil
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
Corot's Forest, Along the River's Edge, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
oil painting is on canvas (attached to board for rigidity), painted with Rembrandt, W&N, Gamblin and
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
Corot's Forest, Along the River's Edge, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gav Banns
Located in Yardley, PA
oil painting is on canvas (attached to board for rigidity), painted with Rembrandt, W&N, Gamblin and
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 15 in D 0.1 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in New York, NY
Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A truly exceptional pair
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Sunny Afternoon, Hyères, Côte d’Azur', French Riviera, Royal Academy of Art Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
oil landscape showing a view of a country lane in the old town of Hyères on the French Riviera. The
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
H 13.25 in W 20.13 in D 0.13 in
Impressionist Royal Academy Oil on Canvas Modern British Art Flowers Slade
By Margaret Thomas
Located in Norfolk, GB
Academies. In 1943 she exhibited her first oil painting at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
H 30.71 in W 36.03 in D 1.78 in
Smack rigged Royal yachts
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Johann van der Hagen (1676-1745)
Smack rigged Royal yachts
Oil on canvas
Canvas Size 30 x 25 in
Category
17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Still Life with Imari Bowl', Paris, Post-Impressionist Oil, Royal Academy
By Victor Isbrand
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
years before his graduation from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Over the course of a long career
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victor Isbrand'Still Life with Imari Bowl', Paris, Post-Impressionist Oil, Royal Academy, Circa 1935
H 21.75 in W 26 in D 0.75 in
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate royal oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a royal oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right royal oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and yellow. Creating a royal oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Hunt Slonem, Viggo Rorup, Alexis Kandra, Alan Cotton and Sara Dudman are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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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 Royal Oil 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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