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Stag Oil Painting

Irish Stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Irish Stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Gavin O'Donoghue

Located in Yardley, PA

Oil on canvas painting based on a stag from Phoenix Park in Dublin. The painting uses bold brush

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frosty stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Frosty stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Yue Zeng

Located in Yardley, PA

A white stag with giant antler stands in snowy forest. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Stag In The Snow
Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Stag In The Snow

Contemporary British Acrylic Painting Stag In The Snow

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stag In Snow by Ben George Powell, British contemporary artist signed acrylic on canvas, unframed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

E.W.H. Smith - 1978 Oil, Stag in a Woodland Clearing
E.W.H. Smith - 1978 Oil, Stag in a Woodland Clearing

E.W.H. Smith - 1978 Oil, Stag in a Woodland Clearing

By E.W.H. Smith

Located in Corsham, GB

A fleeting scene of a deer and stag stood in a clearing in dense woodland. Signed and dated to the

Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stag 4 (after Landseer)

Stag 4 (after Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Stag III (After Landseer)

Stag III (After Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

historical paintings. She remains faithful to the figure’s original form but dramatically intensifies the

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Diana and the Stag

Diana and the Stag

By Bruce Adams

Located in Buffalo, NY

historical) painting styles. In exploring the act of painting, Adams peels back the layers of meaning

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British Expressionist Oil Painting
British Expressionist Oil Painting

Sally BradshawBritish Expressionist Oil Painting, c.2017

$2,665Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.75 in W 13.75 in D 0.2 in

British Expressionist Oil Painting

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw. The work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Watchful Doe, Oil Painting
The Watchful Doe, Oil Painting

The Watchful Doe, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

: deer, forest, woods, trees, foliage, wildlife, fawn, stag, animals, realism, representational, oil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stunning British Abstract Painting
Stunning British Abstract Painting

Sally BradshawStunning British Abstract Painting, c.2012

$3,054Sale Price|20% Off

H 16 in W 23 in D 1 in

Stunning British Abstract Painting

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw. The work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fuscia British Abstract Painting
Fuscia British Abstract Painting

Sally BradshawFuscia British Abstract Painting, c.2017

$1,943Sale Price|20% Off

H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in

Fuscia British Abstract Painting

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw. The work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Abstract Expressionist Painting
British Abstract Expressionist Painting

British Abstract Expressionist Painting

By Sally Bradshaw

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Stunning original oil painting by the British contemporary artist, Sally Bradshaw. The work

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Stag Street

Sarah WilliamsStag Street, 2018

Unavailable

H 15 in W 18 in

Stag Street

By Sarah Williams

Located in San Francisco, CA

rendering to scale Medium: oil on board Sarah Williams' upbringing in the Midwest influenced her art in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Blue Stag 4",  flowing lines in blue tones
"Blue Stag 4",  flowing lines in blue tones

"Blue Stag 4", flowing lines in blue tones

By Valentina DuBasky

Located in New York, NY

Blue Stag 4 is painted with flowing lines in a blue toned oil monotype painting, in a contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Monotype, Oil

"Stag" Oil Painting

"Stag" Oil Painting

Located in Denver, CO

José López Vergara (US based) "Stag" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure cloaked in

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Monarch of the Glen, Highland Stag, Antique Oil Painting
Monarch of the Glen, Highland Stag, Antique Oil Painting

Monarch of the Glen, Highland Stag, Antique Oil Painting

By J. Lewis

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Monarch of the Glen By J.Lewis, British artist, Late 19th Century Oil painting on canvas, unframed

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Forest King - Stag Painting
Forest King - Stag Painting

Dasha PogodinaForest King - Stag Painting, 2023

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in

Forest King - Stag Painting

Located in Zofingen, AG

of cultural context, like the hero of Proust •MATERIALS: This is an original oil painting on canvas

Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Highland Stag
20th Century Oil - Highland Stag

20th Century Oil - Highland Stag

Located in Corsham, GB

An atmospheric painting of a Highland stag stood at the edge of a lake. Presented in a wooden frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stag

Robin McCauleyStag, 2021

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H 14 in W 14 in

Stag

Located in Bozeman, MT

or threatened by all of our discards. Though the birds in my paintings are not victimized. Rather

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stag (after Landseer)

Stag (after Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

Oil on canvas, gallery wrapped and unframed.

Category

2010s American Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 19th Century Oil - Stag Hunt in the Falls
Mid 19th Century Oil - Stag Hunt in the Falls

Mid 19th Century Oil - Stag Hunt in the Falls

Located in Corsham, GB

oil. Angered and now cornered by the blood thirsty pair, the stag lowers his antlers ready to react. A

Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stag (after Landseer)

Stag (after Landseer)

By Shelley Reed

Located in Bozeman, MT

This is a framed painting. This painting is oil on paper, and is monochromatic black. Reed's

Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Stags Leap 2857

Kate SalenfriendStags Leap 2857

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H 10 in W 8 in D 1.5 in

Stags Leap 2857

By Kate Salenfriend

Located in Napa, CA

now inform the sculptural texture and layers of oil paint in each of her works. Salenfriend evokes the

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Stags - contemporary urban landscape colorful animal mixed media painting

Stags - contemporary urban landscape colorful animal mixed media painting

By Ellie Hesse

Located in London, GB

framed in beige wood frame - 95 x 95cm framed measurements Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone on...

Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hound Coursing A Stag (George Stubbs)
Hound Coursing A Stag (George Stubbs)

Hound Coursing A Stag (George Stubbs)

By Jonathan Adams

Located in Brecon, Powys

producing museum standard hand painted copies of fine oil paintings since the mid 1980s. All the materials

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Stag revealing Christ to St Eustace
A Stag revealing Christ to St Eustace

A Stag revealing Christ to St Eustace

Located in London, GB

emperor Trajan. While hunting a stag in Tivoli near Rome, Placidus saw a vision of a crucifix lodged

Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stag and Deer in a Scottish landscape

Stag and Deer in a Scottish landscape

By Robert Cleminson

Located in Woodbury, CT

Robert Cleminsen was an English sporting painter from the late 19th century. He worked in England and Scotland and was famous for his highland Scottish sporting scenes. This is a fi...

Category

1880s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English Oil Painting Stag & Deer in Beech Woods at Dusk, Signed Large
Antique English Oil Painting Stag & Deer in Beech Woods at Dusk, Signed Large

Antique English Oil Painting Stag & Deer in Beech Woods at Dusk, Signed Large

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

: Pollarded Beeches at Burnham Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: painting: 24 x 36 inches

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huntsman, hounds and stag - a perfect gem of a sporting painting
Huntsman, hounds and stag - a perfect gem of a sporting painting

Huntsman, hounds and stag - a perfect gem of a sporting painting

By Richard Barrett Davis

Located in London, GB

A perfect gem of a sporting picture by a top early 19th century painter in beautiful condition R B Davis, son of George 111"s huntsman knew his hunting and hounds! Frequent commissio...

Category

1820s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stag and Does, Mt Hood Landscape
Stag and Does, Mt Hood Landscape

Stag and Does, Mt Hood Landscape

By William M. Lemos

Located in Soquel, CA

Gorgeous landscape of Mt Hood with stag and two does by listed artist William M. Lemos (American

Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Stag Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the stag oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect stag oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right stag oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and gold. There have been many interesting stag oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Clive Madgwick, Jonathan Adams, J. Lewis, Bruce Adams and Alexis Kandra are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric. If space is limited, you can find a small stag oil painting measuring 3.5 high and 3.5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 50 across to better suit those in the market for a large stag oil painting.

How Much is a Stag Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a stag oil painting in our inventory may begin at $100 and can go as high as $18,266, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.

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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

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Questions About Stag Oil Painting
  • 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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  • 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 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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The 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, 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

    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 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.
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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