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50" Abstract Gun Oil Painting by Russell Christoffersen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Abstract oil painting by listed Southampton Artist Russell Christoffersen painted a, Gun Series in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Paintings
Oil on canvas: 'Serenity'
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas: 'Inception'
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on canvas: 'Lonely Sunset'
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on canvas: 'Unbreakable Divergence'
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on canvas: 'Finding Your Own'
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Cherry Gun' Painting, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Bel Fullana explores the culture of exhibitionism and wanderlust in paintings and works on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Return of the Guns Victorian Shooting Party signed oil painting
By John Charlton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine, large scale original Victorian oil painting on canvas, depicting a traditional shooting
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 44 in D 1 in
Girl with the Gun 1990's Stylised Portrait Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Girl with the Gun, Stylised Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
by Larissa Ickx, Belgian 20th century
Category
1990s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 47 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Morning Gun - British Old Master naval marine seascape ships art oil painting
By Peter Monamy
Located in London, GB
This superb British Old Master marine oil painting is attributed to Peter Monamy. Painted circa
Category
1730s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Historical genre sporting oil painting of a gentleman holding a gun
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Adolphe-Alexandre Lesrel
French, (1839-1929)
The Sportsman
Oil on panel, signed & dated 1905
Image
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 19.5 in W 16.5 in D 3 in
Oil Painting Soldiers with Guns High Quality, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
(S - 206)
Oil painting,
circa 19th century
with gold frame.
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Gun Control - Surrealist Yellow and Black Painting of a Duck, Dog, and Gun
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Gun Control is a 9 x 12-inch surrealist oil painting representing a dog, a duck, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 0.125 in
1903 Oil - Gun Horse of the Boer War
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed with initials H. H. Dated 12th December 1903. On canvas.
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A gun dog
By James Hardy Jr.
Located in London, GB
Circle of James Hardy, Jnr (1832-1889)
A gun dog
oil on board
7 ⅞ x 6 in. (20 x 15.3 cm.)
framed 12
Category
19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Drop Your Guns" oil on canvas Cowboy Western POP art
Located in Southampton, NY
painting technique create exciting paintings that have delighted collectors world wide.
Straub's oil on
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Scottish Gentleman with Gun
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Mid-19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of Scottish Gentleman with Gun. Sophisticated
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Secret Agent Cap Gun
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A trompe l'oeil painting of a toy gun hung upside down by a nail through the trigger.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled 37 (Gun Sequence)
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on wood painting by contemporary American artist Bruce Adams. This work is
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Guns, God and Country" 2022 Cowboy Contemporary Pop Oil on canvas 60x48
Located in Southampton, NY
wide.
This Large oil on canvas painting is titled "Guns, God and Country" and measures 60x48". It is
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Italian Set Of Five Oil On Marble Paintings Of Gun Dogs c.1920
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning set of five 20th Century oil on marble tile paintings of gun dogs, featuring an
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Other Paintings
Materials
Marble
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 1.19 in
Fog Sunset Above One Gun
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Guns on Cardiff Dock, Oil on Canvas by Nan Youngman, 1960
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Guns on Cardiff Dock, Oil on Canvas by Nan Youngman, 1960
Additional information:
Medium: Oil on
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Last Gun of the Confederacy
By John Ford Clymer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Dimensions: 11.50" x 27.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"ANTI GUN VIOLENCE" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"ANTI GUN VIOLENCE" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint
H 24 in W 18 in D 2 in
Missed Again, Probable Gun or Ammunition Advertisement
By William H. Foster
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Probable advertisement for a gun or ammunition company.
William Harnden Foster's vibrant painting
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A saddled officer's Arabian horse with a hound and gun, in a landscape
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Johann Georg de Hamilton (1672-1737)
A saddled officer's Arabian horse with a hound and gun, in a
Category
18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th century English portrait of a Hound or Gun Dog in a landscape
Located in Woodbury, CT
This exquisite early 19th-century English portrait of a gun dog or foxhound by Thomas Weaver is a
Category
1790s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian 19th century Highland landscape with pony and gun dogs with the gillie
Located in Woodbury, CT
Owning a 19th century Victorian Highland landscape with pony and gun dogs with a gillie circa
Category
1880s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century English portrait of a Gun dog, hound in an English garden landscape
By George Stubbs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Follower of George Stubbs (British, 18th–early 19th century)
English Gun Dog in a Landscape, ca
Category
Early 1800s Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert Bery Oil on Canvas Horizontal Painting Titled "Guns and Roses" Framed
By Robert Bery
Located in North Miami, FL
“Guns and Roses.” The mixed-media on canvas includes oil paint, gun powder around the water lilies
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Silver Leaf
Shooting Oil Painting, Man with a Flintlock Gun, circa 1800
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Oil painting of man with a flintlock gun, this beautiful oil painting is typical of the period
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
her gun
By Melora Griffis
Located in Stowe, VT
Melora Griffis’ “her gun” is a small 11 x 11 inch oil painting on metal tray of legendary marksman
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Gun Dogs After The Shoot
By John Emms
Located in London, GB
Ref. 987
Signed with monogram lower left
Oil on Canvas. Size 23 x 18.5 inches (59 x 47 cm)
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
NAZCA, , 21st century, modern, top gun, pilot,
Located in Munich, Bavaria
NAZCA, 2019
Oil on canvas
64 1/5 × 64 1/5 in
163 × 163 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Helmets III, 21st century, modern, top gun, pilot,
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Helmets III, 2018
Oil on canvas
57 1/2 × 57 1/2 in
146 × 146 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 57.49 in W 31.89 in
Festival Fantasia. The gun powder's race. arabic, Morocco, horses,
Located in Alcoy, ES
in loud ululation as the riders circle back towards us, gun-smoke leaking from their barrels and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Morality is Intrinsically Rewarding - Girl in a Old World Pink Dress & Gun
Located in Milton, AU
painting techniques of the Old Masters and borrowing from the vast catalogue of pre-industrial western art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 1.19 in
Sugar is now more deadly than gun powder
By João Cardoso
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil pastel on 350 g/m2 textured paper.
With thoughts on 21st century humans and their future, João
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...
Materials
Oil Pastel
Oil on Canvas: "Pause"
Located in New York, NY
Gunes Caglarcan, an Istanbul-based multidisciplinary artist and pianist, uses both visual art and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Where's Pa? /// Western Contemporary Landscape Figurative Oil Painting Horse Gun
By Todd Connor
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
also signed and titled by Connor lower center on verso
Year: 2012
Medium: Original Oil Painting on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
S. Clarke - Contemporary Oil, Gun Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
An exciting and emotive seascape depicting two frigates firing at each other in the open sea. Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed to the lower left. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 18th century oil on canvas painting of flintlock gun
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 18th century oil on canvas painting of flintlock gun powder horn-shott etc, with dead
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Belgian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pink Guns
By Tracy Stuckey
Located in Bozeman, MT
Tracy Stuckey received his BFA in painting from Florida State University and his MFA from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holly Gun
By Philippe Huart
Located in Malmo, SE
bombarding us. Whether he is depicting a gun, bonbons, flowers, or pharmaceutical tablets, Huart’s concern is
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Three Gun Dogs after the shoot in barn with gun, horn and gunbag, oil on canvas
By George Armfield
Located in ludlow, GB
A signed oil on canvas by George Armfield, cleaned, restored and reframed in a period style frame
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Evening Gun
By Peter Monamy
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Attributed to Peter Monamy (London 1681-1749)
The Evening Gun
Oil on canvas
Canvas size - 27 1/2 x
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Toy Gun
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mixed media painting by American contemporary artist Bruce Adams depicting a toy gun in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Archival Ink, Oil, Wood
Praise to be the Gun
By Philippe Huart
Located in Malmo, SE
Free shipment worldwide.
Acquired directly from the artist.
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Marfa Squirt Guns
By Tracy Stuckey
Located in Bozeman, MT
Tracy Stuckey received his BFA in painting from Florida State University and his MFA from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After Sir Edwin Henry Landseer - Framed Contemporary Oil, Serving the Guns
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine copy of Sir Edwin Landseer's oil painting, Serving the Guns. Signed J. Charlie to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cowboys with Guns
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature; Signed Lower Right
Contact for exact dimensions.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Highland Shooting Oil Paintings with Gun Dogs & Ponies by Walter Andrews
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Pair of highland shooting oil paintings with gun dogs and ponies by Walter Andrews.
Stunning pair
Category
Antique 1890s British Sporting Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 0.99 in
Charles Harrison - Framed 20th Century Oil, Gun Dog in a Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
An original oil painting by Charles Harrison. Presented in a plain gilt-effect frame. Signed to the
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
2 Guns White Calf
By Tony Pro
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on linen by artist Tony Pro.
22.5 x 18.5 Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Mysterious Fruit
By Ken Gun Min
Located in Denver, CO
Ken Gun Min's paintings often combine references sourced from his collection; his own photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
Green Horse (Charlie Brown and Snow White)
By Ken Gun Min
Located in Denver, CO
Ken Gun Min's paintings often combine references sourced from his collection; his own photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Mysterious Fruit
By Ken Gun Min
Located in Denver, CO
Ken Gun Min's paintings often combine references sourced from his collection; his own photography
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
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Gun Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of gun oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Old Masters or Pop Art examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Gun oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Ken Gun Min, Bruce Adams, Philippe Huart, Mark Beard and Chad Pierce took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much are Gun Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — gun oil paintings in our inventory begin at $350 and can go as high as $23,110, while the average can fetch as much as $7,475.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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Questions About Gun Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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, 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 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 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.
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The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.
Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.