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Antique Cubic City Skyline Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5130 Antique oversized cubic city skyline framed oil painting
Signed Boruszak
Image size
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large oil painting 50x63" - "Skyline" - Oil Painting on Linen
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beeswax and oil (Pale Fire).
Skyline
Oil on Linen
50x63"
Alexis Portilla obtained his Master's of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 50 in W 63 in D 1.5 in
Antique Oversized Cubic Skyline Oil Painting by Boruszak
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5130 Antique oversized cubic city skyline framed oil painting
Signed Boruszak
Image size 19.5x23.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Paint
San Francisco 1970's Cubist Abstract City Skyline Oil Painting, signed & framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"San Francisco"
Continental School, signed Vogel
circa 1970's
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A Skyline's Tale - Original Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
distinct patterns onto the surface, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1970 Modernist Swedish Cityscape Oil Painting - Winter Skyline
Located in Bristol, GB
WINTER SKYLINE
Size: 56 x 70 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A nostalgic and subdued modernist
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Skylines, original painting, contemporary, landscape
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
to the studio I immediately began painting this piece 'Skylines' as an exploration of two converging
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Skyline - Abstract Muted Color Textured Impasto Cityscape Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New York City - Manhattan Skyline Hudson River, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mike Rabe
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting of Midtown Manhattan skyline - New York City with Empire State Building. New York
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 30 in D 1 in
San Francisco Bay from Skyline BLVD, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein air oil painting of the San Francisco Bay from Skyline Blvd in Oakland, California. I am not
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"Manhattan Skyline" View of Brooklyn Bridge Impressionist Scene Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by French artist, Robert Lebrone. He was a Parisian painter
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Skyline, Abstract landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29 in W 56 in D 0.8 in
"Skyline - Morning" (2020) By Charis Carmichael Braun, Original Oil painting
By Charis Carmichael Braun
Located in Denver, CO
Charis Carmichael Braun’s oil painting “Skyline - Morning” depicts a Colorado landscape with blue
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Study For Cole Porter Paintings (Oil Painting of City Skyline w/ Sailboat)
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Hudson, NY
Study For Cole Porter Paintings (Oil Painting of City Skyline w/ Sailboat) by Bill Sullivan
12 x 20
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Downtown New York Skyline, Geometric Oil Painting by Allan Simpson
By Allan Simpson
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l.
Size: 39 in. x 30 in. (99.06 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female Modernist New York City Skyline MANHATTAN BRIDGE Abstract Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
. Painting is oil on Canvas and Measures 36x28 inches. Label verso and also signed lower right on the front
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Silhouetted Skyline
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
fashion to capture a mesmerizing city sunset. The painting has been initialled by Nichols to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s New York City Abstract Skyline - Moody Night Cityscape Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning 1951 oil painting on board by renowned American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Margaret Castelow - Framed 20th Century Oil, Skylines
Located in Corsham, GB
20th Century, oil on board. Signed 'M. Castelow' to the lower right. Presented in a charming lime
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset Whispers Abstract Skyline with Dramatic Sky and Crimson Hues Oil Painting
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
signed by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000)
oil painting on card
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modern Skyline Cityscape Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An energetic midcentury modern oil painting on canvas depicting a skyline or cityscape in an
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 25 in W 31.25 in D 0.75 in
Le Pont Marie, Paris Skyline over the River Seine, vintage oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist oil painting from the 1930's period, depicting this famous skyline view over the River Seine in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
San Francisco Skyline at Night Original Oil Painting by Conger c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid Century San Francisco Skyline at Night Original Oil Painting by Conger c.1950
Original oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 43.25 in D 3 in
Lost Between The Details, black and grey oil painting of city skyline
Located in San Diego, CA
painter, I examine how the depiction of light contributes to our experience of paintings. The portrayal of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8 in W 24 in D 1.75 in
New York Skyline
Located in Boston, MA
skyline in distance.
Fred Wagner, a Philadelphia, PA painter and teacher was born in Valley Forge, PA on
Category
1910s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Skyline Road
By Stephen Namara
Located in Burlingame, CA
Realism. The oil on canvas painting is 48 x 48 inches. Singed and dated verso by Namara.
Kenyan-born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
River Seine Paris City Skyline Bridge over the River 1970's French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris, The River Seine
French School, late 20th century
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Skyline (New York)
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas. Signed, titled on stretcher on recto.
Bartolomucci was an Italian painter who
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Flight Dream - contemporary figurative skyline landscape painting artwork
Located in Hamburg, DE
"A City Flight Dream" is a 2023 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist Michael
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
New York Skyline
By Max Kuehne
Located in New York, NY
entitled, “New York Skyline”
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil River Seine Paris Skyline
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris
by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001)
signed
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 28.5 inches
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris City Skyline River Seine Beautiful French Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Paris"
signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
painting on artist paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris Skyline River Seine & Louvre Buildings Signed French Modernist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, late 20th century
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 13 x 16 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Skyline - Mid Century Modern Urban Landscape in Oil on Burlap
Located in Soquel, CA
City Skyline - Mid Century Modern Urban Landscape in Oil on Burlap
Vibrant cityscape by S. Craig
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
H 28.75 in W 34.5 in D 1.25 in
Impressionistic painting of NYC by Lawrence Kelsey, 'Downtown Skyline and Tug'
By Lawrence Kelsey
Located in White Plains, NY
'Downtown Skyline and Tug' 2012 by NY contemporary artist Lawrence Kelsey. Oil on canvas, 42 x 34
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'le Aeroship' Paris Skyline painting, biplane, Eiffel Tower, Sacre Coeur, Grey
By Claude Venard
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
plate toys which became the subject of many of his paintings.
'le Aeroship' - Oil on Canvas - 45" x 58
Category
20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Dark Harbour Scene with Boats and Village Skyline Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbour Scene
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 5.5 x 7 inches
Oil painting on cardboard
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950's French Impressionist Oil City Rooftops View Panoramic Skyline Beautiful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
City Rooftops
French School, circa 1950's
oil on canvas
13 x 16 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern British Signed Oil - London Skyline viewed from River Thames, grey tones
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Skyline, from River Thames
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
board : 12.5 x 16 inches
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The London Skyline viewed from River Thames above its Bridges, original oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of London
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed
Size:
canvas: 16 x 24 inches
plus its original
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled I (Abstracted Cityscape Painting of Skyline & Water Towers in Blue)
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted cityscape painting on paper in blue, black, grey and white oil wash of an industrial New
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
H 16.5 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
Coastline landscape with San Francisco Skyline
Located in San Francisco, CA
Coastline landscape with San Francisco Skyline
Signed
Oil on canvas
20 x 24 unframed, 27 x 31
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Banks of the River Seine Paris Skyline Pont Neuf Bridge, Signed French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pont Neuf, Paris
French School, late 20th century
signed and inscribed verso
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled II (Abstract Cityscape Painting of Skyline & Water Tower in Red & Blue)
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted cityscape painting on paper in blue and red oil wash of industrial beams and water
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
H 16.5 in W 13.5 in D 2 in
1950's Moody Paris Oil City Skyline Notre Dame & Bouquinistes River Seine Banks
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 23 x 29.5 inches
canvas: 18 x 24 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Chicago Skyline
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unsigned
Provenance:
Estate of the artist
c. 1929/30
Sheet: 9 7/8 x 14 1/8"
Mat: 15 1/4 x 19 3/4"
Category
1920s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon
Turquoise ocean, waves, skyline, water, seascape
Located in Vienna, AT
captured the sea's vast beauty through the interplay of acrylic, oil, and enamel, blurring the lines
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Seascape blue - Sunset, skyline, Water waves
Located in Vienna, AT
calmness it exudes make this painting a meditative experience. It captures the essence of tranquility and
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Seascape navy - Sunset, skyline, Water waves
Located in Vienna, AT
calmness it exudes make this painting a meditative experience. It captures the essence of tranquility and
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Blue water- seascape , water, Skyline , ocean
Located in Vienna, AT
hues to evoke the serene and infinite nature of an oceanic landscape. The painting features a delicate
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Summer skyline - seascape , water, sunset, ocean
Located in Vienna, AT
rendition of computers and phones may differ from the original painting colors
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Summer sunset - seascape , water, Skyline , ocean
Located in Vienna, AT
rendition of computers and phones may differ from the original painting colors
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Summer seascape - skyline, water, sunset, ocean
Located in Vienna, AT
rendition of computers and phones may differ from the original painting colors
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
French Post Impressionist Oil View over Paris River Seine Ile de la Cite Skyline
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Paris
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 18 x 24 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Modernist NYC Skyline River View Landscape
By Namay
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3553 Modernist city view on artist board
Set in a hand painted vintage wood frame
Image size 13.5x17.5"
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil
Green seascape, skyline, water, sea 3d plaster
Located in Vienna, AT
expressionism.
Size: 150 H x 150 W cm
Oil on canvas
This painting depicted sea, water, field, water, dried-up
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Seascape blue minimalism - Sunset, skyline, turquoise waves
Located in Vienna, AT
In this painting, I've poured my emotions into the infinite hues of blue, capturing the serene yet
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Turquoise ocean - water, skyline, blue seascape, waves
Located in Vienna, AT
In this artwork, I've blended oil to cascade hues of tranquility and calm across the canvas. My
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 63 in D 1.58 in
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Find the exact skyline oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 18 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a skyline oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a skyline oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Creating a skyline oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Robert Goldstrom, Charis Carmichael Braun, Lawrence Kelsey, Kim Cogan and Laurence Edwardson are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a skyline oil painting in our inventory may begin at $250 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,600.
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Questions About Skyline Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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