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Antique European School "Summer" Oil Painting After Nicolas Lancret c.1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique European School "Summer" Oil Painting After Nicolas Lancret c.1900
Original oil on board
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 23.5 in W 40.25 in D 2 in
Spring into Summer, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ball, jumping, pet, animals, pop, representational, oil painting, blueSpring into Summer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dance of Summer, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Dance of Summer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts white and
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Buoys of Summer, Oil Painting
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, oil painting, beigeBuoys of SummerKristine KainerOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Path Towards Summer. Oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
An impressionist plein air painting with meadow flowers is a wonderful home decor. The artist likes
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Val Cortese/Tuscan Summer, " Oil Painting
By Yvonne Melchers
Located in Denver, CO
' "Val Cortese (Tuscan Summer)" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts rolling hills of a
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Everlasting Summer, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, purpleEverlasting SummerGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Succulent Summer, Oil Painting
By Tara Zalewsky-Nease
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Succulent SummerTara Zalewsky-NeaseOil painting on stretched canvasPainting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"Summer" Oil Painting 47" x 59" inch by Egor Plotnikov
By Egor Plotnikov
Located in Culver City, CA
"Summer" Oil Painting 47" x 59" inch by Egor Plotnikov
Egor Plotnikov was born in Kirov (Russia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late Summer, Oil Painting by Harry Lane
By Harry Lane
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Harry Lane, American (1891 - 1973)
Title: Late Summer
Medium: Oil on Board, signed
Size
Category
1950s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birch Late Summer Oil Painting on Canvas Outdoors Tree Modern Nature In Stock
By Gertjan Scholte-Albers
Located in Utrecht, NL
Birch Late Summer Oil Painting on Canvas Outdoors Tree Modern Nature In Stock
Born in Valthermond
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boys of Summer, Oil Painting
By Claudia Verciani
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, blueBoys of SummerClaudia VercianiOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Shades of Summer, Oil Painting
By Claudia Verciani
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, representational, oil painting, blueShades of SummerClaudia VercianiOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"Strange summer" oil painting on wood, 100x100 cm
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
Coming from nowhere, this painting was born of a need to express something unmastered and a very
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
P Foggy Indian Summer Oil Painting on Canvas Modern Nature Tree Outdoor In Stock
By Gertjan Scholte-Albers
Located in Utrecht, NL
P Foggy Indian Summer Oil Painting on Canvas Modern Nature Tree Outdoor In Stock
Born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In the Summer" Oil Painting 67" x 98" inch by Egor Plotnikov
By Egor Plotnikov
Located in Culver City, CA
"In the Summer" Oil Painting 67" x 98" inch by Egor Plotnikov
ATTENTION: painting ships rolled in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Enjoy the summer - Oil Painting Landscape with Poppy Fields
Located in Zofingen, AG
I love the arrival of summer when fields are filled with a riot of blooming flowers. Dandelions
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 0.32 in
Summer : Oil painting on canvas depicting trees whit blooming flowers
Located in New York, NY
plein air landscape painting and drawing. Her paintings were always rich in color. She built up her
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tropical Blue Water Lush Beach Scene Nicely Framed Seascape Summer Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist beach scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Measuring
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 27 in W 31 in D 2 in
Beth Dacey, "Beach Couple with Beach Chair", 30x40 Vintage Summer Oil Painting
By Beth Dacey
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Beth Dacey's "Beach Couple with Beach Chair" is a 30x40 oil painting on canvas of a woman resting
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Post impressionist large summer oil painting of the Old Bridge at Albi, France
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A large and very attractive landscape painting of The old Bridge at Albi in summertime France. The
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.75 in W 39.38 in D 1 in
Caravan Cafe, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
summer oil painting? Look no further than "Caravan Cafe"! This city park scene is full of shady trees and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cotswold Bales I, Original painting, landscape
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer oil painting of big bales on the Cotswolds.
Oil Paint on Canvas
28 H x 33 W x 3 D cm (11.02
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ivan Summers Early 20th Century Missouri Ozark Paintings
Located in San Francisco, CA
. These 3 beautiful Missouri oil on board paintings look as pristine as when they were probably painted
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer, summer., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
. Impressionism. Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Textured oil painting on linen canvas
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brian Summers "Laughing Gull" Seagull Beach Water 12x12 Painting on Canvas
By Brian Summers
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Laughing Gull" is a 12x12 original oil painting by the artist Brian Summers. Featured is a
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vision, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Summer Yates
Located in Yardley, PA
oil paint, oil stick, spray paint, gold leaf on linen, heavily textured :: Painting :: Abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gay Summer Rick, Stand By, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
within the urban landscape, Gay Summer’s style is a melding of impressionism and color-field painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Sunlight. Oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
plein air in the summer birch forest.
The picture is author's and original. It is signed on the front
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Summer Falls" Oil Painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's "Summer Falls" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a stream cutting
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Garden" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Seth Winegar's (US based) "Summer Garden" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a rose
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Gay Summer Rick, Pink Moon Interlude, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-field painting describing the quiet vibration of life where cities meet the sea.
Applying oil paint to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Summer Evening, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pond, dog, architecture, nature, realism, representational, oil painting, greenSummer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Light, Oil Painting
By Nancy Merkle
Located in San Francisco, CA
, birch, nature, representational, oil painting, green, greenSummer LightNancy Merkle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer School, " Oil painting
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Denver, CO
Stephanie Buer's (US based) "Summer School" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rose Lunette, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Summer Yates
Located in Yardley, PA
oil on panel framed :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Riot Summer Riot is, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gill Bustamante
Located in Yardley, PA
Summer Riot is a large square semi-abstract landscape painting of a hare in a wild summer meadow
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.8 in W 39.8 in D 1.6 in
Gay Summer Rick, Window Seat to JFK, Oil on Canvas, 2018
By Gay Summer Rick
Located in Santa Monica, CA
environment, Gay Summer Rick creates iconic urban and coastal land and cityscape paintings that evoke emotion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Summer night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 15.7 in D 0.8 in
Summer greenery, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 0.8 in
Summer Showers, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: summer, rain, puddle, season, cool, abstract, nature, oil painting, blueSummer Showers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer time, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting:Oil on Canvas Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork Size:80 W x 45 H x 3 D cm Frame:Not Framed
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Clouds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gombar
Located in Yardley, PA
A quiet summer day on a river in Vermont, with slow moving clouds and sunlight and deep shadows. A
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late Summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Richard Gombar
Located in Yardley, PA
Late summer on a river in Vermont, the trees are toning down, ready to show their autumn colors.The
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
blue and yellow, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Summer Yates
Located in Yardley, PA
small oil painting :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunny summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
on canvas with high quality oil paints • The painting is framed. Ready to hang • Size: 44W x
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer landscape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting Summer landscape. Nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration. The saturated palette
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer landscape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
. Oil painting on linen canvas. It is varnished. Ready for suspension. Certificate of Authenticity
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer noon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Red colour here gives a feeling of self confidence, definition of action. Original oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer sun", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer taste", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
"Summer colors", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.7 in W 25.6 in D 0.8 in
SUMMER 12, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The peak colors of a late summer wildflower garden. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer evening", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.6 in W 23.6 in D 0.8 in
"Blue summer", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 23.6 in D 0.8 in
Second Summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
emotional response to her subject that inspires her paint. This original oil painting has been painted on a
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Warm summer", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
The Summer Evening. Oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
A professional summer plein air painting.
The picture is author's and original. It is signed on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
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Summer Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate summer oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a summer 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right summer oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. A summer oil painting from Vahe Yeremyan, Gay Summer Rick, Victoria Veedell, Michael Budden and Elizabeth Lennie — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch. A large summer oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller summer oil painting, measuring 1.5 high and 3.55 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Summer Oil Painting?
A summer oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,592, while the lowest priced sells for $197 and the highest can go for as much as $471,467.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Summer Oil Painting
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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 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, 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, 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 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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 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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