What is abstract oil painting?

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How do you maintain oil paintings?

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.

How do I identify an oil painting?

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.

Who is the father of oil painting?

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.

When was oil paint invented?

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.

What makes an oil painting valuable?

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.

What is the difference between a lithograph and an oil painting?

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.

Does sunlight affect oil paintings?

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.

How can I tell if an oil painting is real?

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.

How do you know if an oil painting is valuable?

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.

How much are oil paintings worth?

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How much do oil paintings cost?

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

How do I find an artist of oil paintings?

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.

How do I find the artist of an oil painting?

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.

Do oil paintings darken over time?

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.

Can you use oil paint on wood?

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.

Did Dali use oil paint?

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.

How can you tell how old an oil painting is?

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.

Where is the largest oil painting in the world?

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.

Is it necessary to varnish oil paintings?

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

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Surreal Oil Painting by N. Borrell

$3,400

H 21.5 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in

Surreal Oil Painting by N. Borrell

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Spanish surreal oil painting by N. Borrell . Painting framed measures 27.5" wide, 1.5" deep and 21.5" high.

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Carlos Alpizar "Mujer Enamor" Original Surreal Oil Painting C.2000, 2000

$1,250

H 40 in W 48 in D 2 in

Carlos Alpizar "Mujer Enamor" Original Surreal Oil Painting C.2000

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carlos Alpizar "Mujer Enamor" Original Surreal Oil Painting C.2000 Woman in Love Original oil on canvas.

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s., Circa 1945

$375

H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 3 in

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas c.1940s to 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

David Cheifetz"Convergence" by David Cheifetz, Surreal Oil Painting (2025), 2025

$20,000

H 30 in W 36 in

"Convergence" by David Cheifetz, Surreal Oil Painting (2025)

By David Cheifetz

Located in Denver, CO

David Cheifetz's "Convergence" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman converging with a city. About the Artist: David is an internationally acclaimed and collec...

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2010s Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tay DallLarge Abstract Surreal Oil Painting "Rise From the Clay New", 2020

$7,372

H 35.44 in W 82.68 in D 1.97 in

Large Abstract Surreal Oil Painting "Rise From the Clay New"

By Tay Dall

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A unique and vivid surreal landscape oil painting on canvas. Framing on request.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

Zoa Ace"Mustangs" – Surreal Oil Painting With Wild Horses and Dreamlike Landscape, 2019

$1,900

H 42 in W 58 in

"Mustangs" – Surreal Oil Painting With Wild Horses and Dreamlike Landscape

By Zoa Ace

Located in Denver, CO

Zoa Ace’s “Mustangs” is a large-scale original oil painting that transports the viewer into a vibrant, surreal realm populated by a gathering of mystical wild horses.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rudolf KosowBobby' Nightmare (pug dog face helicopter vintage surreal oil painting), 2024

$3,276Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.99 in

Bobby' Nightmare (pug dog face helicopter vintage surreal oil painting)

By Rudolf Kosow

Located in Quebec, Quebec

"Bobby's Nightmare" by Rudolf Kosow is a striking blend of humor and surrealism, juxtaposing an exaggeratedly expressive pug with an intense military scene. The dog's bulging eyes, l...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Daniela Astone"Floating" surreal oil painting, figures underwater in a loving embrace, 2023

$4,800

H 13 in W 17 in

"Floating" surreal oil painting, figures underwater in a loving embrace

By Daniela Astone

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Floating is an impressionist oil on panel painting. It depicts two people floating naked in water holding each other. This painting can be hung horizontally, or vertically. Frame ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Christopher KleinHeli Hatchlings, Surreal Oil Painting - Giant Chameleons Crab Apples Helicopter, circa 2012

$6,800

H 16 in W 12 in

Heli Hatchlings, Surreal Oil Painting - Giant Chameleons Crab Apples Helicopter

By Christopher Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

Such is the subject of Christopher Klein's wildly detailed surreal painting entitled "Heli Hatchlings". Christopher A.

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Jacques Doucet Large Antique French Avante Garde Abstract Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting, 1950

$75,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 56 in W 36 in D 2 in

Large Antique French Avante Garde Abstract Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare and finely painted French modernist abstract painting by Jacques Doucet (1924 - 1994) . Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Artist Bio: Jacques Doucet's work is inextricably bo...

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1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shirley KaplanGoing Steady, Surreal Oil Painting by Shirley Kaplan circa 1964, circa 1964

$4,800

H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in

Going Steady, Surreal Oil Painting by Shirley Kaplan circa 1964

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Shirley Kaplan, American Title: Going Steady Year: circa 1964 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed lower right, titled verso Size: 48 in. x 48 in. (121.92 cm x 121.92 cm)

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nina Usacheva-GreenSirin and Alkonost, Surreal Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green, 1981

$9,800

H 49 in W 38 in

Sirin and Alkonost, Surreal Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green

By Nina Usacheva-Green

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Nina Usacheva-Green, Russian Title: Sirin and Alkonost Year: 1981 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 40 x 29 inches Frame: 49 x 38 inches

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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anna VerikiAnna Veriki Mythic Nude with Deer, Large Surreal Oil Painting, 2023, 2023

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 78.25 in W 45.25 in D 1.25 in

Anna Veriki Mythic Nude with Deer, Large Surreal Oil Painting, 2023

By Anna Veriki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Anna Veriki’s My Freedom (2023) is a striking large-scale oil on canvas that merges nude female figures, a gray deer, and symbolic red markings in a surreal, dreamlike composition. P...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique French Modern Paris School Still Life Framed Surreal Oil Painting, 1920

$1,475

H 20 in W 23 in D 2 in

Antique French Modern Paris School Still Life Framed Surreal Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Finely painted modernist still life oil painting with a view of the Eiffel Tower and a rotary phone. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring 20 by 23 inches overall and 15.25 by 18.25 paint...

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1920s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anna VerikiAnna Veriki Mythic Nude with Horse, Large Surreal Oil Painting, 2023, 2023

$5,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 54.25 in W 81.13 in D 1.25 in

Anna Veriki Mythic Nude with Horse, Large Surreal Oil Painting, 2023

By Anna Veriki

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A powerful and symbolic oil on canvas from Anna Veriki’s notable Running series, The Dog Does Not Fly But Has Wings (2023) merges primal energy with surrealist expression. A nude fem...

Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rudolf KosowBraggart (beagle dog face cowboy shotgun americana vintage surreal oil painting), 2024

$4,028Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.99 in

Braggart (beagle dog face cowboy shotgun americana vintage surreal oil painting)

By Rudolf Kosow

Located in Quebec, Quebec

Rudolf Kosow's Braggart depicts a striking contrast between a colossal, melancholic dog and a diminutive cowboy figure. The dog's immense, expressive face dominates the canvas, its w...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Vernet-BonfortFrench Neo Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting Robert Vernet Bonfort Deaf Artist

$1,600

H 29 in W 33 in

French Neo Expressionist Surreal Oil Painting Robert Vernet Bonfort Deaf Artist

By Robert Vernet-Bonfort

Located in Surfside, FL

Robert Vernet-Bonfort (French, 1934-2017) LA VIEILLE MAISON Oil painting on canvas Hand signed lower right, signed and inscribed on verso In a heavy carved frame Dimensions: 19 ¼ x ...

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20th Century Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Kenneth WhiteRobert K. White "Dream in Red" Large Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas, 2018

$5,200Sale Price|23% Off

H 40 in W 40 in D 1.75 in

Robert K. White "Dream in Red" Large Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas

By Robert Kenneth White

Located in Miami, FL

ROBERT KENNETH WHITE (B. 1950) – "DREAM IN RED" Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed ⚜ Frameless Display A SYMBOLIC VISION OF BALANCE AND IMAGINATION “Dream in Red” is a striking symbolic co...

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2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rudolf KosowVincent's Nightmare (black Lab dog face cop police crime surreal oil painting), 2024

$3,752Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 0.99 in

Vincent's Nightmare (black Lab dog face cop police crime surreal oil painting)

By Rudolf Kosow

Located in Quebec, Quebec

In VINCENT'S NIGHTMARE, a melancholic black Labrador dominates the composition, its sorrowful eyes reflecting an unspoken tragedy. The rich, textured fur contrasts with the crisp blu...

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2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mark BowersYes, But Does It Float - Original Surreal Oil Painting with Symbolic Imagery, 2012

$2,500

H 21.75 in W 14.75 in

Yes, But Does It Float - Original Surreal Oil Painting with Symbolic Imagery

By Mark Bowers

Located in Chicago, IL

Mark Bowers Yes, But Does it Float oil on linen 21.75h x 14.75w in 55.24h x 37.47w cm MJB004 Mark Bowers- Artist Statement With the depiction of landscape playing such a central ro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Oversized Nude Male Winged Angel, Surreal 1970s Oil Painting, 1970

$1,080

H 55 in W 25 in D 1 in

Oversized Nude Male Winged Angel, Surreal 1970s Oil Painting

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3911 Large Surreal oil painting on canvas of a nude male angel

Category

1970s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Signed Surreal Street Scene Skeleton Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, 1940

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 35 in D 2 in

Vintage Signed Surreal Street Scene Skeleton Modernist Landscape Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly.

Category

1930s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American School Surreal Female Portrait Symbolic Rural Oil Painting, 1940

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

H 26 in W 30 in D 2 in

Antique American School Surreal Female Portrait Symbolic Rural Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.

Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Inception All Seeing Eye Surreal Large Scale Oil Painting by Allison Kandis

$1,500

H 30 in W 42 in D 1 in

Inception All Seeing Eye Surreal Large Scale Oil Painting by Allison Kandis

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5102 "Inception" Oversized Surreal oil painting on wood panel Signed on verso Allison Kandis 95

Category

1990s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Surreal Framed MCM Oil Painting, 1950

$1,275

H 25 in W 33 in D 2 in

Large Antique American Modernist Abstract Surreal Framed MCM Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist abstract surreal oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. In excellent original condition.

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sterling Strauser Signed Vintage American Surreal Figural Framed Oil Painting, 1943

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 21 in D 2 in

Sterling Strauser Signed Vintage American Surreal Figural Framed Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage American modernist surreal oil painting by Sterling Strauser (1907-1995) .

Category

1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tay DallLarge Surrealistic Nude Oil Painting "Effigy 2", 2015

$5,792

H 51.19 in W 66.93 in D 1.19 in

Large Surrealistic Nude Oil Painting "Effigy 2"

By Tay Dall

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A large scale, unique and vivid surreal oil painting on stretched canvas, depicting four nude female figures.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Enamel

French Surrealist Oil Painting Signed Jamotte, 1964

$4,865

H 36.5 in W 24.13 in D 1 in

French Surrealist Oil Painting Signed Jamotte, 1964

Located in Houston, TX

This French school Surreal oil painting is a great example of French surrealism.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Tay DallColourful Orange and Red Abstract Painting "New Unfolding 7", 2015

$4,212Sale Price|20% Off

H 55.12 in W 55.12 in D 2.37 in

Colourful Orange and Red Abstract Painting "New Unfolding 7"

By Tay Dall

Located in Cape Town, ZA

A colourful, unique and vivid surreal oil painting of flowing streamer elements in reds and oranges on stretched canvas.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Varnish

Yeon Su KimDream Swan, 2022

Price Upon Request

H 50 in W 40 in

Dream Swan

Located in New York, NY

Surreal oil painting made by a Korean artist, Yeon Su Kim.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yeon Su KimPoolside Night, 2022

Price Upon Request

H 29 in W 44 in

Poolside Night

Located in New York, NY

Surreal oil painting made by a Korean artist, Yeon Su Kim.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anita Zotkina"Shared Dreams", Surreal Portrait, Woman, Flowers, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting, 2022

$1,600

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.7 in

"Shared Dreams", Surreal Portrait, Woman, Flowers, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina’s “Shared Dreams” is a 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch surreal oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas. The work depicts a woman with luminous golden hair and upward-looking eyes, su...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Laura von RoskUnwinding, Surreal Green Pastoral Contemporary American Realist Landscape, 2024

$1,975

H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in

Unwinding, Surreal Green Pastoral Contemporary American Realist Landscape

By Laura von Rosk

Located in New York, NY

"Wind-up" is a surreal oil painting on wood that invites viewers into a quiet, dreamlike landscape.

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Anita Zotkina"Music for the Plants", Surreal, Blue, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Oil Painting, 2023

$3,000

H 20 in W 24 in D 0.7 in

"Music for the Plants", Surreal, Blue, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina’s “Music for the Plants” is a 24 x 20 x 0.7 inch surreal oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas. The work is filled with vivid colors - bright yellow, orange, green, tu...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Vase, 1960s

$950

H 27 in W 21 in

Surrealist Vase

Located in Buffalo, NY

A modern surreal oil painting on linen depicting a vase with one yellow flower and a mysterious almost figural black design.

Category

1950s Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Zoa Ace"Hide and Seek" (2023) - Contemporary Surrealist Anthropomorphism Oil Painting, 2023

$1,800

H 46 in W 42 in D 1 in

"Hide and Seek" (2023) - Contemporary Surrealist Anthropomorphism Oil Painting

By Zoa Ace

Located in Denver, CO

TAGS: Zoa Ace, Hide and Seek, surreal painting, oil on canvas, woman figure, dog art, giraffe character, checkerboard dress, whimsical art, contemporary surrealism [ADVANCED_SEO] ALT...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oleg KateryniukBig father's umbrella, Figurative Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, 2023

$12,000

H 49 in W 39 in D 1 in

Big father's umbrella, Figurative Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang

By Oleg Kateryniuk

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Figurative Art, Original oil Painting Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on Canvas Year: 2023 Style: Contemporary Art ...

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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anita Zotkina"Woman", Surreal Portrait, Blue, Pink, Butterfly, Oil Painting, 2019

$1,600

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.7 in

"Woman", Surreal Portrait, Blue, Pink, Butterfly, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina’s “Woman” is a 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch oil on canvas painting that contrasts shadow and light through bold, symbolic imagery.

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alexandra Rozenman"Intermission", Surreal, Contemporary, Red, Green, Blue, Oil Painting, 2018

$1,500

H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in

"Intermission", Surreal, Contemporary, Red, Green, Blue, Oil Painting

By Alexandra Rozenman

Located in Franklin, MA

"Intermission" by Alexandra Rozenman is a small 20 x 16 x 2.5 inch oil on canvas painting that draws one into a surreal stage-like setting.

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fernando VignoliUm Quarto Ambiente- surreal painting oil on canvas, 2013

$6,400Sale Price|46% Off

H 47 in W 59 in D 2 in

Um Quarto Ambiente- surreal painting oil on canvas

By Fernando Vignoli

Located in Miami, FL

Professionally known as Vignoli, was a Brazilian painter and sculptor. He began his career in 1982 creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, acco...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Richard KirkSurreal Portrait, Oil Painting by Richard Kirk, circa 1960

$5,000

H 36 in W 24 in

Surreal Portrait, Oil Painting by Richard Kirk

By Richard Kirk

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Richard Kirk, American XXth Title: Surreal Portrait Year: circa 1960 Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 36 x 24 in. (91.44 x 60.96 cm) Frame: 44 x 30 inches

Category

1960s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Philip KuznickiSurreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American, 2020

$1,150

H 16 in W 12 in

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American

By Philip Kuznicki

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Oil

Philip KuznickiSurreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American, 2022

$1,725

H 36 in W 24 in

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American

By Philip Kuznicki

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Oil

Philip KuznickiSurreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American, 2022

$1,725

H 36 in W 30 in

Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American

By Philip Kuznicki

Located in Buffalo, NY

One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame. Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Oil

Victor Del CastilloLarge Surreal Latin American Oil Painting, 20th Century

$1,350Sale Price|43% Off

H 41 in W 41 in D 1 in

Large Surreal Latin American Oil Painting

Located in Rochester, NY

Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo.

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anita Zotkina"My Peace", Surreal, Dove, Bird, Blue, White, Oil Painting, 2026

$650

H 11.4 in W 9.4 in D 1.8 in

"My Peace", Surreal, Dove, Bird, Blue, White, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina’s “My Peace” is an 8 x 10 x 0.7 inch surrealist oil painting on canvas depicting a luminous white dove standing within a quiet atmosphere of soft blue and lavender tone...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anita Zotkina"Porcupine's Quiet Path", Surreal, Blue, Violet, Amber, Oil Painting, 2025

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 8 in W 8 in D 0.7 in

"Porcupine's Quiet Path", Surreal, Blue, Violet, Amber, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina is a painter whose work explores themes of innocence, memory, and the quiet wonder of nature. Working primarily in oil on canvas, she has developed a distinctive style ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surreal Children Fantasy Oil Painting, Framed, 1956, 15.5x19.25", 1956

$675

H 18.5 in W 22.75 in

Surreal Children Fantasy Oil Painting, Framed, 1956, 15.5x19.25"

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3981 Children's fantasy figurative oil painting set in a hand painted oak frame Image size 15.5x19.25"

Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Anita Zotkina"Swan with Open Wings", Surreal, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting, 2025

$1,100

H 18 in W 14 in D 0.7 in

"Swan with Open Wings", Surreal, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

"Swan with Open Wings" is a 14 x 18 x 0.7 inch original oil painting on canvas by Anita Zotkina. The surreal composition glows with radiant blue, turquoise, violet, purple, pink, and...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fernando VignoliCorredor de Tornados surreal painting oil on canvas- large, 2013

$6,400Sale Price|68% Off

H 60 in W 94 in D 2 in

Corredor de Tornados surreal painting oil on canvas- large

By Fernando Vignoli

Located in Miami, FL

Professionally known as Vignoli, was a Brazilian painter and sculptor. He began his career in 1982 creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, acco...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fernando VignoliTerra Da Arvore- surreal painting oil on canvas blue, 2013

$6,400Sale Price|46% Off

H 39 in W 59 in D 2 in

Terra Da Arvore- surreal painting oil on canvas blue

By Fernando Vignoli

Located in Miami, FL

Professionally known as Vignoli, was a Brazilian painter and sculptor. He began his career in 1982 creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, acco...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fernando VignoliNatural Windows surreal painting oil on canvas- grey shadows, 2013

$1,600Sale Price|54% Off

H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in

Natural Windows surreal painting oil on canvas- grey shadows

By Fernando Vignoli

Located in Miami, FL

Professionally known as Vignoli, was a Brazilian painter and sculptor. He began his career in 1982 creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, acco...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jason StoutCONSUMPTION NATION BOOM - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Spacescape, 2017

$2,700

H 36 in W 36 in

CONSUMPTION NATION BOOM - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Spacescape

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

This "cloud composition" by Jason Stout is a surrealist spacescape, in which a whirl of objects are suspended in a cloud. In this painting, we see gun barrels, hands holding guns, si...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jason StoutGREYSON SALVO BARRAGE - Purple, Blue Surreal Nebula Oil Painting, 2019

$2,700

H 30 in W 30 in

GREYSON SALVO BARRAGE - Purple, Blue Surreal Nebula Oil Painting

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

This painting by Jason Stout features a nebula in an impossible surrealist spacescape with objects whirling around within and around the cloud. A baseball, a baton, a book, a car, a ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jason StoutREBEL OUTPOST FRACK - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration, 2016

$2,700

H 36 in W 36 in

REBEL OUTPOST FRACK - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Jason Stout was born in 1977. He received his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jason StoutRESOURCES & DISCOURSES - Green, Blue Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration, 2018

$2,700

H 36 in W 36 in

RESOURCES & DISCOURSES - Green, Blue Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration

By Jason Stout

Located in Signal Mountain, TN

Jason Stout was born in 1977. He received his BFA in studio art from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2001 and a MFA in Painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio i...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anita Zotkina"Nectar Horse", Surreal, Flowers, Pink, White, Green, Blue, Oil Painting, 2025

$1,600

H 16 in W 20 in D 0.7 in

"Nectar Horse", Surreal, Flowers, Pink, White, Green, Blue, Oil Painting

By Anita Zotkina

Located in Franklin, MA

Anita Zotkina’s “Nectar Horse” is a 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch oil on canvas painted in 2025. This surreal, dreamlike work features a luminous pink-white horse among glowing flowers.

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Daniel Bohman"Glass Ceiling" - Surreal Oil Painting, 2015

Unavailable

H 36 in W 55 in

"Glass Ceiling" - Surreal Oil Painting

By Daniel Bohman

Located in New Haven, CT

Daniel Bohman, Glass Ceiling, 36" x 55", oil on canvas. "Glass Ceiling" showcases Bohman's interest in joining an interior space with elements of nature. The ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daniel Bohman"Twin Peaks" - Surreal Oil Painting

Unavailable

H 41 in W 43 in

"Twin Peaks" - Surreal Oil Painting

By Daniel Bohman

Located in New Haven, CT

Daniel Bohman, Twin Peaks, oil on canvas, 41" x 43" "Twin Peaks" showcases Bohman's interest in joining an interior space with elements of nature. Here, interi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lorser FeitelsonMagical Forms, abstract Post-Surreal oil painting of figures morphing to forms, 1945

Unavailable

H 30 in W 36 in

Magical Forms, abstract Post-Surreal oil painting of figures morphing to forms

By Lorser Feitelson

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In this colorful Post-Surreal oil painting, figures have morphed into geometric and sensuous forms.

Category

1940s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Daniel Bohman"A Conversation About Insentience" - Surreal Oil Painting, 2015

Unavailable

H 40 in W 33 in

"A Conversation About Insentience" - Surreal Oil Painting

By Daniel Bohman

Located in New Haven, CT

Daniel Bohman, "A Conversation about Insentience", oil on canvas, 40" x 33" "A Conversation about Insentience" joins elements of an interior furnish...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peter AspellThe Moroccan Bride, Contemporary, Abstract, Surreal Oil Painting, 1997

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

The Moroccan Bride, Contemporary, Abstract, Surreal Oil Painting

By Peter Aspell

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This contemporary, colour- field work of a female figure, uses bright, bold colours to create a surreal feel to the imagery of a bride on her wedding day. A passionate and devoted a...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Frank Dininno Surreal Space Oil Painting from 1965

Unavailable

H 27 in W 39 in D 1 in

Frank Dininno Surreal Space Oil Painting from 1965

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Signed vibrant surreal oil painting by Frank Dininno from 1965.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Anna AndrzhievskaiaUvas, 2024

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in

Uvas

Located in Basel, BS

A surreal oil painting exploring distorted forms of intimacy, where organic shapes and anthropomorphic faces intertwine in an unsettling yet playful dialogue.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Peter Aspell"Flesh and Steel, " Modern, Surreal, Figurative Machine, Oil Painting, 2000

Unavailable

H 23 in W 14.25 in D 1 in

"Flesh and Steel, " Modern, Surreal, Figurative Machine, Oil Painting

By Peter Aspell

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

"Flesh and Steel" (2000) Oil on mat board 23 x 14.25 x 1 inches This modern, surreal, figurative machine like portrait of a half man, half robot figure.

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Chanel KhourySurreal, Colourful Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting - Dreamhaus (2018), 2018

Unavailable

H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Surreal, Colourful Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting - Dreamhaus (2018)

Located in New York, NY

This surrealist, abstract colourful Oil on Canvas painting by Contemporary and Emerging American Artist, Chanel Khoury. In this piece, Khoury uses a pastel set of colors in order to ...

Category

2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cheryl LaemmleCheryl Laemmle Surreal Painting "Untitled", 1980

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 19 in D 1.25 in

Cheryl Laemmle Surreal Painting "Untitled"

By Cheryl Laemmle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cheryl Laemmle's artwork relies on memory, childhood recollections and fairy tales as inspiration for its dream like imagery and melancholy moods. Her paintings often include faceles...

Category

Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A Surreal Dream oil painting by Noel Dumolard

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 1.19 in

A Surreal Dream oil painting by Noel Dumolard

By (after) Salvador Dali

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

This captivating artwork, titled "Surreal Dream," is an exquisite oil painting on canvas created by the French artist Noel Dumolard.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Lorser FeitelsonMirabilia, Magical Forms, post-surreal abstract oil painting with morphing forms, 1945

Unavailable

H 35 in W 45 in

Mirabilia, Magical Forms, post-surreal abstract oil painting with morphing forms

By Lorser Feitelson

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This original oil on canvas composition is from the Post-Surreal era of Feitelson's career.

Category

1940s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Henry Billings Henry Billings Authentic Painting Oil On Canvas Original Surreal Signed Artwork

Unavailable

H 36 in W 28 in

Henry Billings Authentic Painting Oil On Canvas Original Surreal Signed Artwork

Located in Bloomington, MN

Henry Billings Authentic & Large Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed in an Elaborate Custom mouldin and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orlando QuevedoOrlando Quevedo Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Surreal Seascape Artwork, 1993

Unavailable

H 18 in W 24 in

Orlando Quevedo Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Surreal Seascape Artwork

By Orlando Quevedo

Located in Bloomington, MN

Orlando Quevedo Authentic and Original Oil Painting, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a spect...

Category

1990s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Surreal Abstract Painting, Framed, Mid-20th Century

Unavailable

H 25 in W 36.5 in D 1.5 in

20th Century Surreal Abstract Painting, Framed

Located in Stone Mountain, GA

Amazing surreal landscape or botanic painting on stretched canvas. Though the painting is mid-century, we find the coloration to be on-point for current design. Stretched canvas; art...

Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

Robert WatsonRobert Watson Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Surreal Child Portrait Art, 2001

Unavailable

H 24 in W 30 in

Robert Watson Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Surreal Child Portrait Art

By Robert Watson

Located in Bloomington, MN

Robert Watson Authentic & Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed, and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sal...

Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert WatsonRobert Watson Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Surreal Child Portrait Art, 2001

Unavailable

H 32 in W 38 in

Robert Watson Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Surreal Child Portrait Art

By Robert Watson

Located in Bloomington, MN

Robert Watson Authentic & Large Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed, and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sal...

Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Anil SaweSurreal Sunset, 2017

Unavailable

H 24 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Surreal Sunset

By Anil Sawe

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Capturing the light and subtle shades with reflections at the sunset.

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raymond WhyteRaymond Whyte Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Large Surreal Nude Portrait, 1962

Unavailable

H 35 in W 25 in

Raymond Whyte Original Oil Painting On Board Signed Large Surreal Nude Portrait

Located in Bloomington, MN

However, this is your chance to own an authentic Oil Painting on Board for a much better deal than retail outlets command.

Category

1960s Surrealist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fernando de Jesus OliveiraFERJO Original Surreal Interior Painting Oil On Canvas Large Signed Modern Art, 1988

Unavailable

H 64 in W 30 in

FERJO Original Surreal Interior Painting Oil On Canvas Large Signed Modern Art

By Fernando de Jesus Oliveira

Located in Bloomington, MN

Fernando Ferjo Authentic and Large Original Oil Painting, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a ...

Category

1980s Surrealist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orlando QuevedoOrlando Quevedo Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Self Portrait Surreal Art, 1994

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in

Orlando Quevedo Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Self Portrait Surreal Art

By Orlando Quevedo

Located in Bloomington, MN

Orlando Quevedo Authentic and Original Oil Painting, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a spect...

Category

1990s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Earl LindermanEarl Linderman Large Original Oil On Canvas Painting Hand Signed Surreal Artwork

Unavailable

H 60 in W 48 in

Earl Linderman Large Original Oil On Canvas Painting Hand Signed Surreal Artwork

Located in Bloomington, MN

Earl Linderman Authentic & Large Original Painting, Elaborately Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a spectacul...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ferjo, Fernando de Jesus OliveiraFERJO Fernando Oliviera Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Surreal Bird Art

Unavailable

H 22 in W 28 in

FERJO Fernando Oliviera Original Painting Oil On Canvas Signed Surreal Bird Art

By Ferjo, Fernando de Jesus Oliveira

Located in Bloomington, MN

Fernando Ferjo Authentic and Original Oil Painting, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale is a specta...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jim WarrenJIM WARREN Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Figurative Surreal Artwork SBO, 2007

Unavailable

H 24 in W 36 in

JIM WARREN Original Oil Painting on Canvas Signed Figurative Surreal Artwork SBO

Located in Bloomington, MN

Jim Warren Authentic and Original Diptych Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with SUBMIT BEST OFFER Option Accepting Offers Now: The item up for sale i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Surreal Oil on Board Painting by Michael Lotenero

Unavailable

H 51 in W 51 in D 1.5 in

20th Century Surreal Oil on Board Painting by Michael Lotenero

By Michael Lotenero

Located in New Rochelle, NY

You are viewing a large and very vivid surreal oil on board of two figures by American artist Michael Latenero.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Board

Jon Cornin, 1940s Surreal Expressionist Oil

Unavailable

H 30 in W 36 in D 1 in

Jon Cornin, 1940s Surreal Expressionist Oil

By Jon Cornin

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Jon Cornin 1948 oil on canvas 30 x 36 inches Born in NYC on March 24, 1905. Cornin studied in NYC at the ASL and the Grand Central School of Art. Using the pseudonym CorKa, he ...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Manuell ManastireanuThought - Surreal 21st Century Contemporary Art by Manuell Manastireanu, Oil

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H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

Thought - Surreal 21st Century Contemporary Art by Manuell Manastireanu, Oil

By Manuell Manastireanu

Located in London, GB

Emanuell is a Romanian contemporary artist, and member of the Union of Artists of Romania since 2001. His work was exhibited in London, Brussels, Bucharest and around Romania and the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lydia CrouseSurreal Abstract Expressionist Large Scale Oil on Canvas by Contemporary Artist, 2019

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H 61 in W 82 in D 2 in

Surreal Abstract Expressionist Large Scale Oil on Canvas by Contemporary Artist

Located in New York, NY

"i wanted this challenge but it was such a funny night i went to bed", provides the viewer with a more detailed narrative in the realm of a dreamy fantasy. The figures move in a swir...

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tony Geiger"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, spiritual, surreal, 2021

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H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, spiritual, surreal

By Tony Geiger

Located in Toronto, Ontario

GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES is a new oil on wood surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger. It measures 20x24" and is a unique artwork. This angel is a one of severa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Lorser FeitelsonUntitled, Magical Forms, abstract Post-Surreal painting with form and shapes, 1949

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H 30 in W 36 in

Untitled, Magical Forms, abstract Post-Surreal painting with form and shapes

By Lorser Feitelson

Located in West Hollywood, CA

In the center of this oil painting are three vertical red lines with blue, brown and green forms protruding from the insides.

Category

1940s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rupert GatfieldThree Figures, Original, surreal, the new religion, oil paint, linen, Signed, 2017

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H 71.66 in W 71.66 in

Three Figures, Original, surreal, the new religion, oil paint, linen, Signed

By Rupert Gatfield

Located in London, GB

Gatfield sets out to at once seduce and confound the expectations of his viewer. A quick glance at his paintings may offer a nostalgic colour combination here or the sculptural curve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Other Medium

Manuell ManastireanuEcho - Contemporary 21st Century Surreal Art by Manuell Manastireanu in Oil

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H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 1.19 in

Echo - Contemporary 21st Century Surreal Art by Manuell Manastireanu in Oil

By Manuell Manastireanu

Located in London, GB

Emanuell is a Romanian contemporary artist, and member of the Union of Artists of Romania since 2001. His work was exhibited in London, Brussels, Bucharest and around Romania and the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Late 20th Century Surreal Scene, Oil on Canvas

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H 90.56 in W 53.55 in D 1.97 in

Late 20th Century Surreal Scene, Oil on Canvas

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Late 20th century semi-abstract surreal painting by Dale Atkinson, framed. Please contact for international delivery options.

Category

Late 20th Century British Paintings

Tony Geiger"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLE AND STAR", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, surreal, 2022

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H 20 in W 24 in D 1 in

"GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLE AND STAR", oil on wood, renaissance gothic, surreal

By Tony Geiger

Located in Toronto, Ontario

GIOTTO ANGEL WITH CIRCLES AND STAR is a new oil on wood surrealist painting by Brooklyn, New York artist Tony Geiger. It measures 20x24" and is a unique artwork. This angel is a one ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Alicia LealUntitled (Surreal Dreams), 1994 - Cuban Art, Cuba, 1994

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H 38 in W 48 in D 3 in

Untitled (Surreal Dreams), 1994 - Cuban Art, Cuba

Located in New York, NY

Surrealist painting by Alicia Leal (Cuban/b.1957). Unframed dimensions: 36 × 46 in.

Category

1990s Outsider Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Felix AfteneBachus by Felix Aftene European Contemporary Art Surreal Painting God of Wine, 2017

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H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Bachus by Felix Aftene European Contemporary Art Surreal Painting God of Wine

By Felix Aftene

Located in London, GB

Felix is a visual postmodern artist born in 1972, and a graduate of the Art Academy of Iasi. He is currently based in Romania and previously held exhibitions in Venice, Paris, Budape...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rupert GatfieldWall Paper No.3 (triptych - 3 pieces)Original, Oil Paint, Linen, Surreal, Signed, 2017

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H 40.16 in W 40.16 in

Wall Paper No.3 (triptych - 3 pieces)Original, Oil Paint, Linen, Surreal, Signed

By Rupert Gatfield

Located in London, GB

Gatfield sets out to at once seduce and confound the expectations of his viewer. A quick glance at his paintings may offer a nostalgic colour combination here or the sculptural curve...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Other Medium

Manuell ManastireanuPhysics - 21st Century Surreal Contemporary Art in Oil by Manuell Manastireanu

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H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.19 in

Physics - 21st Century Surreal Contemporary Art in Oil by Manuell Manastireanu

By Manuell Manastireanu

Located in London, GB

Emanuell is a Romanian contemporary artist, and member of the Union of Artists of Romania since 2001. His work was exhibited in London, Brussels, Bucharest and around Romania and the...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Nahum TschacbasovWoman and Child in a Surreal Landscape, 1943

Unavailable

H 16 in W 12 in

Woman and Child in a Surreal Landscape

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in East Hampton, NY

Russian-American artist Nahum Tschacbasov (1899-1984) is known for his modernist-folkloric-cubo-surrealistic works which feature a strong psychological element. In this, his work bea...

Category

1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rupert GatfieldArrival, Original, Originami Cranes, enigmatic subject, surreal, inflatables,, 2017

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H 24.02 in W 24.02 in

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Located in London, GB

Gatfield sets out to at once seduce and confound the expectations of his viewer. A quick glance at his paintings may offer a nostalgic colour combination here or the sculptural curve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Marilyn Davidson"Four Trees" glow green and blue in surreal moonlight, 2019

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"Four Trees" glow green and blue in surreal moonlight

By Marilyn Davidson

Located in New York, NY

Four Trees, in oil colors of intense blues, greens, yellows and reds, appear in a surreal moonlight scene at once ambiguous yet familiar.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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Michael di CosolaMoody Surreal Portrait Mid-Late 20th Century Gouache, October 10, 1995

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Moody Surreal Portrait Mid-Late 20th Century Gouache

By Michael di Cosola

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid to late 20th-century gouache on paper is by Abstract Surrealist San Francisco artist Michael di Cosola (1929-2010). Di Cosola studied at the Chicago Art Institute before mov...

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1990s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Lannie Hart"Annunciation" a surreal nude with birds, flowers and ornaments, 2019

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H 42 in W 55 in D 3 in

"Annunciation" a surreal nude with birds, flowers and ornaments

By Lannie Hart

Located in New York, NY

Annunciation, a surreal female nude shown on a shaped canvas, is accompanied by birds, flowers and golden ornaments. The artist’s sculptural works and paintings investigate the obje...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Brass

Lannie Hart"Too Much" a surreal figure on bright red background, 2018

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H 24 in W 20 in D 1 in

"Too Much" a surreal figure on bright red background

By Lannie Hart

Located in New York, NY

Too Much presents a surreal figure on bright red background, choked with too much information. The artist’s sculptural works and paintings investigate the objectification of women ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paper, Oil

Ada Alina LunguWith Rauschenberg 21st Century Surreal Art by Ada Lungh, 2017

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H 47.25 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in

With Rauschenberg 21st Century Surreal Art by Ada Lungh

By Ada Alina Lungu

Located in London, GB

Originally from Romania, Ada Lungu is a 22 year old artist, who studied in Bucharest, Romania and Berlin, Germany. She fits layers of colours over a darker, black and white coloured ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Felix AfteneHarold, Felix Aftene Contemporary Surreal 21st Century Contemporary Art, 2017

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Harold, Felix Aftene Contemporary Surreal 21st Century Contemporary Art

By Felix Aftene

Located in London, GB

Felix is a visual postmodern artist born in 1972, and a graduate of the Art Academy of Iasi. He is currently based in Romania and previously held exhibitions in Venice, Paris, Budape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Signed David Atkins Surreal Oil on Canvas New York Artist Title "Sunset"

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Large Signed David Atkins Surreal Oil on Canvas New York Artist Title "Sunset"

By David Atkins (b.1910)

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A signed original abstract oil on canvas by notable listed American artist David Atkins. Atkins studied at the Art Students League and The National Academy of Design while living in ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Ingrid JuncanariuTheorem of Love by Ingrid Juncanariu - Contemporary European Surreal Art, 2018

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Theorem of Love by Ingrid Juncanariu - Contemporary European Surreal Art

By Ingrid Juncanariu

Located in London, GB

Ingrid is an emerging artist based in Iasi Romania, she recreates visual rich characters through colour and geometry. Her work is decorative and expressive. Emotions are what inspire...

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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Manuell ManastireanuEce Homo - Surreal 21st Century European Art - Portrait by Manuell Manastireanu

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Ece Homo - Surreal 21st Century European Art - Portrait by Manuell Manastireanu

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Located in London, GB

Emanuell is a Romanian contemporary artist, and member of the Union of Artists of Romania since 2001. His work was exhibited in London, Brussels, Bucharest and around Romania and teh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Erin HaldrupMagaiver, 60 x 66, quirky surreal figurative work paying homage to Picasso, 2001

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Magaiver, 60 x 66, quirky surreal figurative work paying homage to Picasso

By Erin Haldrup

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Surrealistic abstract figurative painting paying homage to Picasso. Bright and vivid colors. Provenance only artist collection to gallery inventory. Hand-signed by the Artist. Certif...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting by Christopher A. Klein "Trick and Treat"

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Oil painting by Christopher A. Klein "Trick and Treat"

By Christopher A. Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

Keywords: oil painting, surreal, Dali, music, jazz, orange, pumpkin, horn, fire, contemporary, art

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

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Surreal Oil Painting

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Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#5-212 An original vivid blue surrelistic oil painting.

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Vintage 1950s Paintings

Arthur Herschel LidovArthur Lidov "Kidney Man" Original Surreal Oil Painting c., 1965

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Arthur Lidov "Kidney Man" Original Surreal Oil Painting c.

By Arthur Herschel Lidov

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arthur Lidov (American, 1917-1990) "Kidney Man" Original Surreal Oil Painting c.1965 Brilliant mid-century modern surreal landscape by listed American illustrator and artist Arthur ...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

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Wonderful Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas

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Wonderful Surreal Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Houston, TX

Surreal oil on canvas signed Harvey. Surrealist style composition of duality, masculine vs. feminine, black vs. white and a balance of emotions. Gray painted wooden frame.

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Ismet DoganNude Wader, Surreal Oil Painting by Dogan, 1989

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Nude Wader, Surreal Oil Painting by Dogan

By Ismet Dogan

Located in Long Island City, NY

A surrealist painting by Ismet Dogan from 1989. A nude figure in a dream-like setting. Framed in a wood frame, signed on lower right corner. Artist: Ismet Dogan, Turkish (1957 -...

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1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

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Ethel EdwardsVintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Surreal Oil Painting, 1950

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Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Surreal Oil Painting

By Ethel Edwards

Located in Buffalo, NY

Impressive early American modernist abstract oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 18H by 13L.

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1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

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Antique American Modernist Framed Cityscape Original Surreal Oil Painting, 1960

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H 20 in W 30 in D 2 in

Antique American Modernist Framed Cityscape Original Surreal Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nicely painted mid century modern architectural painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

Category

1960s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Surreal Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact surreal 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 185 contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a surreal 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right surreal oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and beige. Creating a surreal oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Jason Stout, Michael Pauker, Rudolf Kosow, Fernando Vignoli and Nathan Neven are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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A surreal oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,675, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $1,000,000.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

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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