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"Room and Board" small realist oil painting, pictogram
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small realist oil painting, acting like a pictogram. Ackrill often winks with his art. Here, he
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board
Alpine Haymaking 20th Century Realist Oil Painting by German Landscape Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Alpine Haymaking Harvesting 20th Century Realist Oil Painting by German Landscape Artist, Wolfgang
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arrangement XVII, Realist Oil Painting
By Zane York
Located in Chicago, IL
Zane York deftly walks the line between playfulness and profundity. Drawing inspiration from the inherent strangeness of the natural world, York imbues quotidian scenes with subtle e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rolling Pin" contemporary realist oil painting on wood panel
By Anthony Ackrill
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Rolling Pin" contemporary realist oil painting on wood panel.
The wood plank on which "Rolling Pin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Found Objects, Oil
"Lifting Fog" realist oil painting seascape of Atlantic Ocean crashing waves
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Lifting Fog" is a realist oil painting seascape of the Atlantic Ocean. Minoff depicts masterfully
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
"Artichokes" contemporary realist oil painting still life, green and purple hues
By Sarah Lamb
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Artichokes" is a contemporary realist oil painting still life, with its green and purple hues
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Three Magenta Peonies" contemporary realist oil painting pink flowers on black
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Three Magenta Peonies" is contemporary realist oil painting pink flowers on black background. A
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Unshoveled Sidewalks - Snowy American Realist oil painting of suburbia
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Contemporary oil painting by American realist painter, Carl Bretzke. A snow covered winter
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
"Hook Head Lighthouse" contemporary realist oil painting, Ireland landmark
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the Hook Head Lighthouse in Ireland. A foreground of green and yellow tall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Horse Standing - Contemporary realist oil painting by American Impressionist
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a brown horse, standing on green grass on a sunny day. Painted en plein air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Pair of 19th Century Orientalist Realist Oil Paintings on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Orientalist art movement, crafted a captivating pair of paintings that beckon viewers into the enchanting
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 15.13 in W 18.25 in
"Poppies" contemporary realist oil painting, red wildflowers birch tree green
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a poppies in front of a rock wall. The setting sun shines through the petals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Canvas
"Fresh Ears" contemporary academic realist oil painting, farmers corn harvest
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
painting is academically proportionate, colorfully correct, and would make a great addition to any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American School Signed Terrier Dog Portraits Original Realist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school realist terrier portrait. Oil on board, circa 1978. Signed. Image size
Category
1970s Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32 in W 50 in D 2 in
"Fenske's Fireplace" contemporary realist oil painting, warm winter tuscan vibes
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of an interior - a fireplace in action. Flames blaze and cast smoke upwards. A red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Fine Original Large Realist oil painting Little Baddow River Chelmer Essex
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: David Smith (1949-) British
TITLE: "River Chelmer Essex"
SIGNED: lower right
MEDIUM: oil
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 41.74 in W 29.93 in D 2.37 in
ORIGINAL superb English realist oil painting BOATS AT PORLOCK WEIR SOMERSET
Located in Cirencester, GB
MEDIUM: oil on canvas
SIZE: 68cm x 52cm inc frame
CONDITION: excellent
DETAIL: Barker was born in 1954
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.48 in W 26.78 in D 3.15 in
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Nature Study Original Realist Oil Painting
By Mark DiVincenzo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Mark DiVincenzo. Oil on canvas, circa 2005
Category
Early 2000s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Nature Study Original Realist Oil Painting
By Mark DiVincenzo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Mark DiVincenzo. Oil on canvas, circa 2005
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Light / a realist oil painting celebrating natures abstract qualities
By Stephanie Peek
Located in Burlingame, CA
beauty and the ephemeral nature of worldly delights.
The original oil on panel painting is 20 x 20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 20 in W 20 in D 1.75 in
African American Realist Oil Painting Baseball Outsider Folk Art Andrew Turner
By Andrew Turner
Located in Surfside, FL
Title: Home Run
Genre: Realism, sports, baseball
Subject: People
Medium: Oil (this might be acrylic
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Italian 20th Century Realist Oil Painting Purple/ Lilac Flowers in Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size:
framed: 15 x 13 inches
painting: 10.5 x 8.75 inches
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Meat" contemporary realist oil painting by American artist, raw, uncooked, chef
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Meat" is an oil painting of two raw cuts of meat resting on a wooden cutting board, atop a rickety
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Diospero - realist oil painting of persimmon tree in full bloom, Tuscany
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on brass. Franklin Sanchez often uses her immediate surroundings in her Tuscany
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Brass
Austrian Magic Realist Oil Painting Vibrant Village Landscape Scene Franz Coufal
Located in Surfside, FL
sculptor known for figure painting, bronze sculpture, genre paintings and as a graphic artist.
After
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Autumn Sun, Menomonie WI" 2015 American realist oil painting of Midwestern farm
By Joseph Paquet
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Contemporary American Realist painter Joe Paquet. Painted on site, or en plein
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Fine 19th Century French Realist Oil Painting Chef in Kitchen Pantry Larder
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Le Chef
circle of Théodule-Augustin Ribot (French, 1823 – 1891)
oil on board, framed
framed: 20.5 x
Category
19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Realist Oil Painting "The China Tea Clipper 'Shun Lee'" by Montague Dawson
Located in New York, NY
The China Tea Clipper "Shun Lee"
Signed MONTAGUE DAWSON
A gorgeous oil painting focusing of the
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Belgian Realist Oil Painting - Young Lady Saying Grace at Supper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Alfred Verstraeten (1858-1936) Belgian, signed
Title: Giving Thanks
Medium: oil
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
Antique Italian Realist Oil Painting Portrait of Two Children in a Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
A rare antique Italian portrait of two children posed inside a villa against a landscape.
This unsigned but beautiful work comes house in contemporary frame added to the work to e...
Category
1890s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing Across the Atlantic" Realist Oil Painting on Wood Panel of Sailboat
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
inspiration and teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Arie Azene Israeli Photo Realist Oil Painting Manhattan New York Street Scene
By Arie Azene
Located in Surfside, FL
of Art, Helena Rubinstein Pavilion
1967 Oil Paintings Exhibition, United Kibbutz Movement in
Category
1990s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Locals - American Realist oil painting of a couple in a restaurant interior
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
realist oil painter living and working in Stillwater, Minnesota. He grew up painting alongside his father
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Tranquil Sailing" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Antique American Trompe L'Oeil Corn Still Life Original Realist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school trompe l'oeil corn still life oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1940
Category
20th Century Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing on the Caribbean" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
teachings. George is known for his pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing After the Storm" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing at Dusk" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing in the Afternoon" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Board
"Sailing at Sunset" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 0.75 in
"Take a Bow" small realist oil painting of pink rose in simple floating frame
By Edwina Lucas
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A small square oil painting of a pink peony on a white background.
Framed in a modern natural
Category
2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Boatyard Lift (Photo-realist Oil Painting of a Red & Yellow Crane on Blue)
Located in Hudson, NY
Large, photo-realist painting on canvas featuring a crimson red and yellow industrial boatyard lift
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lotus No. 7 (Hard Edge Realist Oil Painting of Lotus Leaves and stems)
By Frank DePietro
Located in Hudson, NY
18 x 24 x 1 inches
oil on canvas
Inspired by close observations of the natural world and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pears in a yellow bucket" Dutch Fine Realist Oil Painting Still-Life with Pears
By René Smoorenburg
Located in Utrecht, NL
of great value in painting his faithful still life’s.
In "Pears in a yellow bucket" the artist's
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 23.23 in W 19.3 in D 1.97 in
"Sailing on the Open Seas" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands Landscape Painting. A beautiful realist oil painting of the
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Loch Lomond in Mountains of Scottish Highlands Realist Landscape Oil Painting
By William McGregor
Located in Preston, GB
Loch Lomond in the Mountains of the Scottish Highlands - a beautiful realist oil painting of the
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Rural Mountain Landscape Oil Painting of the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Realist Oil Paintings, Harper is an active member of several art societies and exhibited widely in the UK
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Vintage Large American Modernist Trompe L'Oeil Rose Flower Still Life Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American super realist oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Possibly signed verso.
Category
1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 50 in D 2 in
Rural Field Landscape Oil Painting of an Idyllic English Countryside Scene
Located in Preston, GB
Dennis Harper, ( b. 1940)
Harper is best known for his Realist Oil Paintings, and is an active member of
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 25.5 in D 2 in
Alien, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyper
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sparks on 3rd, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyper-realistic tableaux
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
40 Downtown, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
continues to push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ego, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyper
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ebb and Flow, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
continues to push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chalk, Block and Mirror, Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rift" Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
artist who continues to push the limits of contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Thrum of the Forge" Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
David Cheifetz's "Thrum of the Forge" is an oil painting depicting a city avenue lined with
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Arbiter, " Oil Painting
By David Cheifetz
Located in Denver, CO
contemporary realist oil painting.
"Reflecting the language of dreams, these dark, hyperrealistic tableaux
Category
2010s Photorealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Montauk Fishing Boat" contemporary realist blue green oil painting en plein air
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Montauk Fishing Boat" is a contemporary realist oil painting, painted en plein air with blue and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Realist Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of realist oil paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Abstract editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Photorealist. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Realist oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown, beige and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Michael Budden, Chloe Hedden, Willard Dixon, Tom Swimm and Su Yu are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small realist oil paintings measuring 0.8 inches across are available.
How Much are Realist Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for realist oil paintings we offer is $3,200, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $1,020,000 for the highest priced.
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, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Realist Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While there is no consensus for the world's most realistic painting, there are many artists who are exploring hyperrealism, an extension of photorealism that evokes the illusion of photography and photographic images. Well-known hyperrealists include Jason de Graaf, Gustavo Silva Nuñez, Simon Hennessey and Carole Feuerman.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
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