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View of San Sebastian, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
SebastianJonelle SummerfieldOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Lobster, Modern Oil Painting by Gerard Sebastian
By Gerard Sebastian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gerard Sebastian
Title: Still Life with Lobster
Date: circa 1970
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Floral Bouquet, Cubist Still Life Oil Painting by Gerard Sebastian
By Gerard Sebastian
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gerard Sebastian, Spanish (1930 - 1996)
Title: Floral Bouquet
Year: circa 1970
Medium
Category
1970s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sebastian Buff (1829-1880) - 1864 Oil, Man Reading
Located in Corsham, GB
This fine 19th century oil depicts a man reading with his hands clasped together as if in prayer
Category
Mid-19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Untitled, " Sebastian Gross-Ossa, Contemporary Figurative Painting
Located in New York, NY
Sebastian Gross-Ossa (American, b. 1966)
Untitled, 2000
Oil on canvas
14 1/8 x 11 inches
Signed and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Ballet Lessons", 20th Century Oil on Canvas by Sebastián Llobet Ribas, Spanish
Located in Madrid, ES
SEBASTIÁN LLOBET RIBAS
Spanish, 1887 - 1975
signed "Llobet Ribas" (lower right)
signed again
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sebastian" (2014) By John Tarantola, Realist Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
John Tarantola's original nude portrait "Sebastian" (2014) is a beautiful realist painting done
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Saint Sebastian, 15th Century Religious Oil Painting on Panel
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel
Image size: 16 x 13 1/4 inches (41 x 34 cm)
Early gilt frame
Saint Sebastian was a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Saint Sebastian, Figurative, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 6.5 in D 0.8 in
Blue drapery - XXI Century, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Muted colors
Located in Warsaw, PL
SEBASTIAN WYWIÓRSKI (b. 1974)
Between 1996 and 2001 Wywiórski studied painting at the Academy of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Yellow Plus Two----Three 5" X 5" Paintings, oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yellow Plus Two is composed of three 5" X 5" oil paintings.
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
"12" Composed of 12 5" X 5" oil on canvas paintings
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
"12" is a composition of 12 oil paintings which each measure 5" X 5".
They can be configured in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Sebastian, Classic Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 21 in D 0.8 in
Saint Roch with Saint Jerome + Saint Sebastian - British Edwardian oil painting
By Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn
Located in London, GB
This superb religious figurative oil painting is by noted artist Wilfred de Glehn. Although some
Category
1910s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paradox of St. Sebastian - Contemporary Oil Painting with Graffiti and Shackles
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
references are ripe for interpretation in this painting. St. Sebastian is known as the patron saint for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 36 in D 2.5 in
Cargo - Oil on Canvas. Painting Plays a Trick on your eye 28 x 48
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painting is 28 X 48 and is oil on canvas.
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in Argentina, who
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28 in W 48 in D 2 in
Twinning Stars, Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting 1970s
Located in Surfside, FL
Sebastian Matta-Clark was born in 1943, twin of Gordon Matta-Clark. Son Of Chilean Surrealist
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Indian Summer, Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting 1970s
Located in Surfside, FL
Sebastian Matta-Clark was born in 1943, twin of Gordon Matta-Clark. Son Of Chilean Surrealist
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sebastian
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Felix Campean's artwork presents a scene of a human body emerging with astonishing anatomical precision, capturing every detail of musculature and skin with hyper-realistic fidelity....
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Abstract Surrealist 'Double Entry on the Plane' Oil Painting 1970s
Located in Surfside, FL
Sebastian Matta-Clark was born in 1943, twin of Gordon Matta-Clark. Son Of Chilean Surrealist
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cliffs 10 X 30 Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil on canvas
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in Argentina, who at the early age of
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Sebastian And Saint Roch, Flemish / German School - Oil On Panel
Located in Blackwater, GB
Saint Sebastian and Saint Roch, 16th century
Flemish / German school - oil on panel
Beautiful
Category
16th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Green Barrier 16 X 16 Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil on canvas
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in Argentina, who at the early age of
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Wanderer 10 X 30 Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil on canvas 10 X 30 The Wanderer
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in Argentina
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green Horizon 10 x 10 Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Green Horizon 10 X 10
oil on canvas
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in Argentina
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed Victorian British Oil Painting Rocky River Highland Landscape & Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Crossing
by Richard Sebastian Bond (British 1808-1886), signed and dated 1864
oil
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Distant Lights 30 X 30 Deep Blues Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and I see a color that I like, from that color, I start a new set of paintings," said Sebastian Spreng
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - Oil on Canvas by Roberto Sebastian Matta - 1996
By Roberto Matta
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled is an original oil on canvas realized by Roberto Sébastian Matta in 1996.
It comes with a
Category
1990s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 41.74 in W 47.64 in D 0.79 in
Distant Horizons 30 X 30 Deep Red Oil on Canvas
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and I see a color that I like, from that color, I start a new set of paintings," said Sebastian Spreng
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Romantic English River Landscape with Angler at Sunset early 19th Century Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing at Sunset
English School, early 19th century
circle of Sebastian Pether (1793-1844)
oil on
Category
Early 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
17th-18th Century By Louis Cretey Saint Sebastian Oil on Canvas
By Louis Cretey
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Louis Cretey (Lyon, France, 1635 - 1702)
Title: Saint Sebastian
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30.32 in W 24.02 in D 1.97 in
17th-18th Century By Daniel Seiter Saint Sebastian Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Daniel Seiter (Vienna, Austria, 1649 - Turin, Italy, 1705)
Title: Saint Sebastian
Medium: Oil on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bottom of Summer Oceans, Abstract Surrealist Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Sebastian Matta-Clark was born in 1943, twin of Gordon Matta-Clark. Son Of Chilean Surrealist
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Saint Sebastian, " Unusual Depiction of Nude Figure, Oil on Canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quiet and at peace, with almost a smile on his face, the expired Saint Sebastian depicted here
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Paintings
Materials
Paint
Bullfighting poster, Inauguration of the San Sebastian bullring. Oil on canvas.
Located in Madrid, ES
Bullfighting poster, Inauguration of the San Sebastian bullring. Oil on canvas. PÉREZ SAAVEDRA
Category
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Art Nouveau Paintings
Materials
Other
H 33.47 in W 20.67 in D 2.37 in
San Sebastian Marina II, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sebastian Marina IIJonelle SummerfieldOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Keeper of the Shadow II 30 X30
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Keeper of the Shadow 30 X 30
Oil on Canvas.
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Selfie from saint Sebastian" ( in memory of Rudolf Nureyev)
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This work was inspired by the dance of Rudolf Nureyev. I compared him to Saint Sebastian.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
H 63.78 in W 85.44 in D 0.79 in
Keeper of the Shadow I - 30" X 30"
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Keeper of the Shadow I 30" X 30"
Oil on Canvas
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study Of A Male, Possibly as St Sebastian, 16th Century
Located in Blackwater, GB
Study Of A Male, Possibly as St Sebastian, 16th Century
Early Italian School Oil On Panel
Fine
Category
16th Century Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Neoclassical, renaissance, Biblical, St Sebastian "Martyrdom" (After Guido Reni)
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
. Oil on camouflage.
Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in the ‘70s, where he established a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century New York Cityscape W/ Figures & Flags by Sebastian
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century New York Cityscape W/ Figures & Flags by Sebastian
Oil on canvas
Dimensions 20" wide
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 26.75 in W 22.75 in D 2 in
La Procesión
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
The Procession is an oil painting depicting the act of veneration of the forces of nature. The
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Tumba
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
This enigmatic artwork captivates with its profound depth and atmospheric presence. The painting
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
El Baño de las Ninfas
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
expansive horizon. This contrast between light and dark draws the viewer into the painting, inviting
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
El Estanque del Atardecer
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
expansive horizon. This contrast between light and dark draws the viewer into the painting, inviting
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Virgen de las Docas
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
captivating effect. The painting skillfully combines elements of classical mythology with contemporary
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Ofrenda
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
the painting's vivid realism. The foliage is depicted with a rich, verdant palette, contrasting
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
El Ritual
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
The artwork presents a haunting and mesmerizing scene, capturing three figures standing amidst a dense, verdant rainforest. The subjects, depicted with their backs to the viewer, rai...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La verdadera Naturaleza
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
This compelling artwork presents a vivid, immersive scene set deep within a dense forest, where nature thrives in its most unrefined state. Dominating the right side of the compositi...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eucaliptos
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
This enigmatic artwork captivates viewers with its haunting blend of shadow and form. The composition is dominated by a murky, almost opaque darkness that envelops the scene, creatin...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Comunión
Located in Barcelona, BARCELONA
This artwork presents a hauntingly surreal scene that captivates the viewer's attention with its enigmatic composition. At the center, a pale figure emerges amongst a tangle of dark ...
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sebastian Jaques Leclerc 18th Century "Venus and Mars" Painting Oil Canvas Frame
By Sebastian-Jacques Le Clerk
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Very fine painting, attributed to Sebastian Jaques Le Clerc , called Leclerc des Gobelins, Paris
Category
Antique 1750s European Rococo Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 26.38 in W 22.45 in D 2.76 in
Sebastian
By Julian Hsiung
Located in New York, NY
that are simultaneously traditional and radical. In Sebastian, his painting of idealized, fleeting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Saint Sebastian Tended by Saint Irene, after Oil Painting by Vicente Portaña
By Vicente López Portaña
Located in Fairhope, AL
by Saint Irene" while the original Spanish Baroque Oil Painting was rendered in 1795 by Spanish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Baroque Paintings
H 55 in W 45 in D 2.75 in
St. Sebastian, St. Martin and St. Rochus
Located in Zürich, CH
for its contribution to the development of Early Netherlandish painting and he is considered one of
Category
16th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Die Unterhändler_in (White Flag)
By Sebastian Maas
Located in München, BY
Sebastian Maas
Die Unterhändler_in (White Flag), 2022
Oil on truck tarpaulin
190 x 270 cm (74 3/4 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A cavalry skirmish
By Sebastian Vrancx
Located in Greven, DE
Follower of Sebastian Vrancx
The present painting is characteristic of Vrancx' style. It is
Category
17th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Find the exact sebastian oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Surrealist versions now, or shop for Surrealist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for a sebastian oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right sebastian oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of black, brown, gray and orange. There have been many interesting sebastian oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Sebastian Spreng, Gerard Sebastian, Sebastian Alappat, Sebastian "Batan" Matta-Clark and Margaret Evangeline are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.
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The average selling price for a sebastian oil painting we offer is $6,800, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $61,636 for the highest priced.
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- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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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. - 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.
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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 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
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Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night
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