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"Sexy Red" Oil Painting
By Jason Walker
Located in Denver, CO
"Sexy Red", an original oil painting by the acclaimed artist Jason Walker, was meticulously crafted
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Metal, Copper

sexy couple - mw4mw (Cincinnati)
By Carlton Scott Sturgill
Located in New Orleans, LA
Medium: oil on panel, vintage frame Dimensions - HIM: 26.5 x 18.25 in HER: 27.5 x 17.25 in Born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Evening fashion, Painting, Oil on Glass
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Fashion show in the window. Dreaming about party, dance, good time. Sexy red dress for an elegant
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Pink Marilyn ", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Benoit Montet
Located in Yardley, PA
. Marilyn Monroe 1962 sixties pink pop art couleurs ciel bleu lumineux sexy star blonde soleil lumière
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Healthy Choices, Oil Painting
By David Shepherd
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: beauty, portrait, realism, sexy, hyperrealism, face, honey, lips, mouth, Marylin Minter, people
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sexy French Cabaret Dancers - Folies Bergere Pulp Paperback Book Cover
Located in Miami, FL
Campy and sexy illustration of two French chorus girls for the mid-century Avon paperback Les Girls
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Board

Sexy Couple Seeking Same - mw4mw - 2130 (Atlanta)
By Carlton Scott Sturgill
Located in New Orleans, LA
Medium: oil on linen [New Orleans, LA ::: b.1971 - Cincinnati, OH] Born in 1971 in Cincinnati
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Seeking Funn SEXY friends - mw4mw - 30 (NO ky SO oh)
By Carlton Scott Sturgill
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Seeking Funn SEXY friends - mw4mw - 30 (NO ky SO oh)" by Carlton Scott Sturgill. Born in 1971 in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Oil, Panel

Seeking Funn SEXY friends - mw4mw - 30 (NO ky SO oh)
By Carlton Scott Sturgill
Located in New Orleans, LA
oil on panel, vintage frame Born in 1971 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Carlton Scott Sturgill received his
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love & the Jester - Oil Painting of Sacrifice
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Love and Sacrafice by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse. Oil on Canvas. 18 x 18 inches
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sexy Woman in a Swamp Storm - Pulp Magazine, Hispanic Artist, Mid Century
By Rafael DeSoto
Located in Miami, FL
Rafael DeSoto's full command of academic painting. DeSoto did pulp covers up until the industry's
Category

1950s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

What Are They Looking At ? Sexy Nude Naive Caribbean Art , Swimming Pool Party
By Wilson Bigaud
Located in Miami, FL
. Although the artist's painting technique may be described as naive or lacking polish.
It's one of the
Category

1970s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

6:47 - The Finest Hour, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
sexy. Women start to get excited as they're getting ready to go out. Even before a man knocks on the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur. Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse. Oil on Canvas. 8
Category

2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Painting of a Minotaur, Original Oil Canvas by Cuban Artist
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a Minotaur. Bright Blue painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse. Oil on Canvas
Category

2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Straight from the Trenches" Oil Painting (FRAMED) by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Straight from the Trenches" Oil Painting (FRAMED) by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Oil Painting of Modern Contemporary Renaissance by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of modern renaissance figures by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse. Dark neutral Oil
Category

2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Wild and Free" Oil Painting 47" x 39" inch by VIQA
Located in Culver City, CA
"Wild and Free" Oil Painting 47" x 39" inch by VIQA Wild and free, she is like a whirlwind of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"BLOOD TIES " Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"BLOOD TIES " Oil Painting 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
JIM SHAW (B. 1952) Stocks Painting signed and dated 'J Shaw 2007' (on the overlap) oil on canvas
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"PINCHE PAYASO" Oil Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"PINCHE PAYASO" Oil Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, acrylic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Nude Dancer at Browns Martin Yeoman Figurative Oil Painting Impressionist Framed
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
the National Gallery). The delicacy of this piece is remarkable and one of the most moving painting of
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Mercury Retrograde" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 23.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Mercury Retrograde" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 23.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Bill Collect" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Bill Collect" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo Full name: Fuck the Bill
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Cherub Walk" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 29.5" x 23.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cherub Walk" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 29.5" x 23.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Oceans Four" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Oceans Four" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 48" x 36" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"No Pets Allowed" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Pets Allowed" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Pasadao y Presente" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 21" x 27" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pasadao y Presente" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 21" x 27" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"All the Homies..." Oil Painting (FRAMED) 23.5" x 19.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"All the Homies..." Oil Painting (FRAMED) 23.5" x 19.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo Full name: All the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Hollywood Hills Love Story" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" in by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Respect The Fucking Crown" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Respect The Fucking Crown" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Top 1% on OnlyFans"" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 26.5" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Top 1% on OnlyFans"" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 26.5" x 19" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Sunday Service Mood Swing" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Sunday Service Mood Swing" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Vintage Signed Abstract Expressionist Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A chic vintage signed original oil painting on canvas. A gorgeous Abstract composition in deep warm
Category

Late 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Mid-20th Century Vintage Abstract Oil Painting Signed R. Setter
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible vintage MCM abstract oil painting signed in verso Ronnie Setter Brilliant colors in this
Category

20th Century American Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

red stocking nude, sexy female figure semi nude colorful
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Archival Paper

"Expensive Ass Painting" Painting (FRAMED) 25" x 17.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Expensive Ass Painting" Painting (FRAMED) 25" x 17.5" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Nude Women with Resting Minotaur - Neutral White Oil Canvas
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a women with a sleeping Minotaur. Light neutral white painting by Cuban Artist
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Original Playboy Artist Leo Jansen Oil Painting of a Reclining Nude Woman
By Leo Jansen
Located in Tustin, CA
and provocative sexiness to the painting. The painting is signed by the artist on the lower right
Category

Vintage 1970s American Other Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas

"Warhola" Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Warhola" Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on wood
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint

"SARAH" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"SARAH" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: oil and acrylic on wood Comes in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Acrylic

"Onlyfans" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 25" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Onlyfans" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 25" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"PARASITES " Abstract Painting 24" x 20" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"PARASITES " Abstract Painting 24" x 20" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"THE FIGHT" Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"THE FIGHT" Painting 60" x 40" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: oil and aerosol on canvas ABOUT THE
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Canvas

"HARMONY" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"HARMONY" Painting (FRAMED) 30" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: oil and acrylic on wood Comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Acrylic

"Pelaggio" Painting (FRAMED) 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
. After dropping out of college Pelayo turned from his hyperrealistic pencil portraits to oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Broken Dreams" Painting (FRAMED) 31" x 27" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
oil painting, where his passions grew more immensely. As of today, Pelayo’s work is most influenced
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Peekaboo Bitch" Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Peekaboo Bitch" Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, aerosol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold

"Diego’s Diary" Painting (FRAMED) 24 x 18 in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Diego’s Diary" Painting (FRAMED) 24 x 18 in by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil and aerosol on wood panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Rembrandt El Chingon" Painting (FRAMED) 23" x 17" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Rembrandt El Chingon" Painting (FRAMED) 23" x 17" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Desire - Nude Lovers Entangled in a Passionate Kiss, Oil on Paper on Canvas
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
shinning just beyond our sight give a suppleness and sexiness to the painting. The artist has painted this
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper, Canvas

"AN EYE FOR AN EYE" Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"AN EYE FOR AN EYE" Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: OIl and aerosol on wood "The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Wood

Deborah Bigeleisen - Snow White, Painting 2008
By Deborah Bigeleisen
Located in Greenwich, CT
still life. If there was any question that flowers could be sexy, Deborah Bigeleisen’s showstopper
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"BAD MAN WITH A PRETTY FACE" Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"BAD MAN WITH A PRETTY FACE" Painting 40" x 30" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: OIl and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood, Spray Paint

"Don't East that Shit Bitch" Painting (FRAMED) 36" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Don't East that Shit Bitch" Painting (FRAMED) 36" x 24" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

"Jimmy Whispers" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Jimmy Whispers" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint

"AUF WIEDERSEHEN" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"AUF WIEDERSEHEN" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint

"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

"HOMICIDE" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"HOMICIDE" Abstract Painting 24" x 18" inch by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil, oil stick, and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    Any 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2022
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2024
    A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.

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