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"Oracle, " 1970s Modern Abstract Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
This painting by Modernist painter Stanley Bate is almost monochromatic with dark brown, sandy tan
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oracle
By Ben Weiner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oracle by Ben Weiner, American (1980)
Oil on Canvas, signed verso
Size: 64 x 96 in. (162.56 x
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Inkjet
Red Oracle
By Matt Magee
Located in Houston, TX
Matt Magee
Red Oracle, 2009
Oil on panel
32 x 22 in (81.3 x 55.9 cm)
JPHB 1931
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Oracle, Contemporary Art Photorealist Memento Mori Oil Painting by Matthew Bober
By Matthew Bober
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oracle
2016
Oil on Panel
9" x 12" unframed
16 1/2" x 19 1/4" framed
Taxidermy monkey head sits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
The Oracle VI
By Yari Ostovany
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yari Ostovany is an American abstract artist of Iranian origins. He has lived in Tehran, Cologne, Los Angeles, San Francisco and in Reno. He is currently based in New York City. His ...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
The Oracle X
By Yari Ostovany
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Yari Ostovany is an American abstract artist of Iranian origins. He has lived in Tehran, Cologne, Los Angeles, San Francisco and in Reno. He is currently based in New York City. His ...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Green Oracle" by Anna Pennati
Located in Milano, MI
very dear to her and one that she has tackled several times in the past.
In particular, Green Oracle
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
The Oracle, Nude Female with Hands Covering Her Breasts, Long Dark Hair
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
black wooden frame measuring 25.25h x 19.25w inches.
Bruno Surdo
The Oracle
oil on panel
24h x 18w in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 24 in W 18 in D 1.5 in
10 of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, horse, animals, surrealism, oil painting, green10 of PentaclesRachel Srinivasan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
9 of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, success, pentacles, horse, animals, surrealism, oil painting, green9 of PentaclesRachel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hercules and Omphale - Oil Painting on Canvas - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
beginning of the 19th Century.
Original oil painting on canvas. Dimensions: 73 x 98 cm.
XIX Century
Category
Late 18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 38.59 in D 1.19 in
After "Pylades and Orestes Brought as Victims Before Iphigenia" History Painting
By (After) Benjamin West
Located in Houston, TX
History Painting of the Greek story. The work was first painted in 1766 by Benjamin West. The
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joy - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Joy - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Award-winning Artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Colors - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Joy - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Award-winning Artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Rejoicing - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Rejoicing - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Award-winning
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Red Amaryllis, American Realist Artist, Floral Painting, Representational, Framed
Located in Houston, TX
, Amaryllis went to the Oracle of Delphi for advice.
On the Oracle’s orders, she stood in front of Alteo’s
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Golden Diptych - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Golden Diptych - Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Award
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Happiness - Large Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Happiness - Large Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Award
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media
Dewdrops - Mixed Media Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Dewdrops - Mixed Media Abstract Painting By Beverly Bigwood
About the artist, Beverly Bigwood
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Bluestone, Metal
H 36 in W 48 in D 2 in
I - Ching Hexagram 36 Ming - 20th Century Oil on Wood Abstract by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
commercial illustrations in 1961.
Abstract oil on wood.
Keywords: Abstract, pink, black, red, yellow
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood
George De GoyaI - Ching Hexagram 36 Ming - 20th Century Oil on Wood Abstract by George De Goya, 1979
H 12.01 in W 15.99 in D 0.79 in
Portrait Of The Persian Sybil, 17th Century School of GUERCINO (1591-1666)
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Italian Old Master portrait of the Persian Sybil, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition depiction
Category
17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait Of Philadelphia, 17th Century Probably Philadelphia Carey Of Aske Hall
By Sir Peter Lely
Located in Blackwater, GB
Century Italian Old Master depiction of Sybil, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition depiction of
Category
17th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibrant Modernist Abstraction by Claire Burch
Located in Larchmont, NY
Claire Burch (American, 1925-2009)
Untitled, 20th century
Oil on canvas
24 x 30 in.
Framed: 31 2/3
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.66 in W 37.75 in D 1.5 in
L'origine de la civilisation (the origin of civilization)
Located in PARIS, FR
Circular oil and acrylic painting by artist Wenyu Zhu. This work shows a dreamy scenery. Looking
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Six of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: tarot, wealth, abundance, magic, mystical, cards, oracle, white bison
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Five of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, horse, horses, fantasy, surrealism, spirituality, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Four of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cards, oracles, magic, wealth, surrealism, fantasy, animals, horse, oilpaint, fantasy, surrealism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Three of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fantasy, surrealism, oil painting, greenThree of PentaclesRachel SrinivasanOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Ace of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, greenAce of PentaclesRachel SrinivasanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Two of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, oilpaint, horses, fantasy, surrealism, oil painting, greenTwo of Pentacles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Ten of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, fantasy, pattern, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, yellowTen of Swords
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Seven of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, blueSeven of SwordsRachel SrinivasanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
Five of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, yellowFive of SwordsRachel SrinivasanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Ace of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
museums.Words that describe this painting: sword, Ace, tarot, door, cards, oracle, knife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Matthew - Mixed Media Abstract Art By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
, Oracle Corporation, Borders Books & Music, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Fred Segal’s, to name a few
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
Sydney Triptych - Fabric on Canvas - Abstract Art by Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation, Borders Books & Music
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
H 48 in W 78 in D 1.5 in
Matthew - Mixed Media Abstract Art By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
, Oracle Corporation, Borders Books & Music, Palm Springs Art Museum, and Fred Segal’s, to name a few
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
No Reserve
H 30 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Kevin - Mixed Media Abstract Art By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation, Borders
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
Methuselah - Mixed Media Abstract Art By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
H 79 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
'The Lone Cypress' by Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation, Borders Books & Music, Palm Springs
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Theodore - Fabric on Canvas By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
Sebastian - Mixed Media Abstract Art By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation, Borders Books & Music, Palm Springs Art Museum, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Mixed Media
H 56 in W 47 in D 1.5 in
Marc Chagall Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Willem De Kooning Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Georgia O'Keefe Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Philip Guston Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Tom Wesselmann Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Jean Dubuffet Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Christo Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Georges Braque Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Andy Warhol Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Edvard Munch Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Robert Mapplethorpe - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Aubrey Beardsley Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Masami Teraoka Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Paul Klee Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Marsden Hartley Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Henry Moore Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Maxfield Parrish Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Margarett Sargent Portrait - Canson Paper By Beverly Bigwood
Located in Carmel, CA
has also adorned the walls of Universal Studios, Spago’s, Fred Hayman & Giorigo’s, Oracle Corporation
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
H 14 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
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Oracle Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oracle oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many contemporary, Surrealist and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an oracle 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. On 1stDibs, the right oracle oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, brown, gray and beige. An oracle oil painting from Deborah Davidson, Rachel Srinivasan, Richelle Gribble, Alexander Calder and Matt Magee — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and mixed media, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Oracle Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oracle oil painting in our inventory may begin at $329 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,400.
Questions About Oracle Oil Painting
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America
New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.
Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint
How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?
Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History
The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.
Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art
The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.
Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters
Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.