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1940's Large French Post-Impressionist Very Thick Oil Painting Pink Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pink Flowers in Vase
French Post-Impressionist artist
indistinctly signed, dated 1945
very thick
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionst Oil Painting French Painting Thick Impasto Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on board, unframed
11.9 x 9 inches
Signed Initials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 1 in
Multicolored French Impressionist Oil Painting Thick Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed,
9.5 x 7 inches
Signed Inverso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
1960's French Expressionist Oil Painting Very Thick Impasto Oil Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionism
French School, circa 1960's period
oil painting on board, unframed
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Thick Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on thick card, unframed
7 x 9.5 inches
signed initals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Thickly Painted Oil Painting Provence Landscape Post-Impressionist Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thickly painted in oil
Medium: oil on board, unframed
Board: 13 x 17.5 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Thick Impasto Oil Paint White Abstract Modern British Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British, 21st century
oil on board, framed
size: 21 x 10 inches
board: 19.5 x 9.5 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Incredible Large Abstract Portrait Thick Impasto Signed Oil Painting
By Abraham Pariente
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract portrait of Freddie Mercury. Oil painting by Abraham Pariente. Oil on canvas
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas
English School, 18th century
oil on thick wood panel, unframed
panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thickly Painted original
By French mid 20th
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract composition
French mid 20th century
oil on board, unframed
board: 16.5 x 28 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 15 in W 21.5 in
1960's French Expressionist Oil Painting Flowers in Vase Very Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Flowers in Vase
French Expressionist painter, circa 1960's
oil painting on board, unframed
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunny Streets - Thick Impasto Original Oil Painting City Life Skyscrapers
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artwork is 36 inches tall by 48 inches wide. Ermilkina carefully adds thick cube-like dots of oil paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960's French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (1927 - 2013)
signed
inscribed verso
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960's French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"France"
by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (1927 - 2013)
1960
signed
inscribed verso
signed oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Rouen Street Scene Thickly Painted 20th Century French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed.
Size: painting: 24 x 20 inches
Provenance: private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 24 in W 20 in
Snowy Rooftops French Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary French Abstract Painting Thick Spirals and Circular Shapes Huge Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French abstract artist, contemporary
oil on canvas
canvas: 29.5 x 45 inches
provenance: private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960's French Post-Impressionist Oil Trout Painting On A Plate Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thick Impasto Sludgy Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist French painter, signed and dated verso
oil on canvas
canvas: 19.5 x 29 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black Blue & White French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Thickly Painted framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist composition
by Andre Guillo (French 1925-2017)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 11 x 9.25
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water lilies in Pond, Thick Impasto French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, late 20th century, signed
Title: Lilies
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Sun British Symbolist Oil Painting on Canvas Bright Yellow Thick Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas , unframed
size: 20 x 20 inches
This came
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1970's French Expressionist Oil Painting Thick Impasto Paint Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, circa 1970's
Expressionist blaze of colors
oil on board, unframed
board: 29 x 21
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Thickly Painted French Mid Century Oil Painting Busy European City Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Busy City Square
French School, mid 20th century
indistinctly signed oil on board, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Mid 20th Century French Cubist Thick Impasto Oil Painting Abstract Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract composition
French cubist artist, circa 1950's
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 20 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bright Solid Colour Abstract Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Solid Colour Abstract
oil painting on canvas, unframed
painting: 21.75 x 18 inches
provenance: the
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Let Her Go - Thickly Painted Impasto Surface Oil Painting with Dream-Like Scene
By Victor Wang
Located in Chicago, IL
Victor Wang's highly textured paintings involve thick layers of paint over collaged images from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Storm Over Clouds Rooftops Signed Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Provence Village Signed French Oil Beautiful Thick Oil Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
signed by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed (wooden frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Blue Dancing Birds Thick Oil Impasto Animal Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grey Sky Roof Top Landscape Impressionist Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.5 in W 18 in D 1 in
Thick Outside
By Tod Lindenmuth
Located in Milford, NH
marine subject paintings. Lindenmuth studied with Robert Henri and was a member of the Salmagundi Club
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Village Boat Port Landscape Signed Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thick impasto oil creating a rich and diverse texture, as well as painting with a tremendous palette
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21 in W 25.5 in D 1 in
Village In Provence Landscape Signed Thick Impasto French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Village
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed and stamped verso
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 24 in D 1 in
Olive Tree Path to Provence Building Thick Oil Impasto Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19 in W 22 in D 1 in
Herding The Fleet Of Animals French Impressionist Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22 in W 18 in D 1 in
Brown Arabian Horse In Wired Green Field Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thick impasto oil creating a rich and diverse texture, as well as painting with a tremendous palette
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10 in W 13 in D 1 in
Wild Horses In A French Summer Field Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thick impasto oil creating a rich and diverse texture, as well as painting with a tremendous palette
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1950's French Signed Oil Apple Orchard Rural Field Very Thick Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Title: "La Serenite", a beautiful Post-Impressionist mid century oil depicting this lush deep green view
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
French Expressionist Sludgy Green & Brown Landscape Very Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Green Landscape
French artist, indistinctly signed, dated verso 1985
oil painting on canvas, in
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stunning British 20th Century Abstract - Thick Impasto Oil - Bright Colours
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
work - thickly applied impasto oil, amazingly bright swathes of colour intermingled with shapes and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 36.5 in D 1 in
1960's French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Flowers in a Vase Very Thick Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, beautifully thickly painted oil creating a dramatic surface texture.
Medium: oil on board, framed
Framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960’s French Cubist Abstract Bright & Thick Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French cubist artist, circa 1960’s
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 30 x 21 inches
board: 27 x
Category
1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Time Down By The Peaceful River Thick Oil Impasto Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18 in W 26 in D 1 in
French Modernist Interior Kitchen Scene Grapes and Lemons Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Summer Time Landscape Nautical Sail Boats Thick Impasto French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 19.5 in D 1 in
Cagnes Sur Mer Summer Day At The Harbour Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat Landscape
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed and stamped verso
oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 13 in D 1 in
Vibrant Boats At The French Harbour Impressionist Signed Thick Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thick impasto oil creating a rich and diverse texture, as well as painting with a tremendous palette
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Balance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, sexuality and mood. Original oil painting, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The canvas is
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Safari, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monterrey, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
Based on a plein air watercolor I did in Monterey, California. Painting is full of thick bold
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sanctuary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sanctuary, oil on canvas, 160 x 90 x 3 cm Sanctuary, I breathe deeply and smell the sweet perfume
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Doubtful, Oil Painting
By Malia Pettit
Located in San Francisco, CA
: portrait, hair, woman, eyes, face, people, vintage, oil painting, brownDoubtfulMalia Pettit
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Abstract Portrait Very Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait
French School, mid 20th century
oil on board, unframed
36 x 25 inches
provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fascinator, Oil Painting
By Malia Pettit
Located in San Francisco, CA
, hat, veil, face, eyes, lips, people, fashion, modern , oil painting, beigeFascinator
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Atardecer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jeff Ferst
Located in Yardley, PA
that equally. My paintings are done oil on canvas using oil paint and sometimes with oil stick and oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sanctuary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sanctuary, oil on canvas, 160 x 90 x 3 cm Sanctuary, I breathe deeply and smell the sweet perfume
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Panda, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gavin O'Donoghue
Located in Yardley, PA
and cool tones. The warm and cool tones help to create harmony and balance. This oil painting
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fertility, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Edward Zelinsky
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is done with oil and graphite on a 1.5" thick sturdy stretched canvas- signed and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Electricity, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Electricity" is a large abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by artist Trixie Pitts. The
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Thick Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact thick oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 18 abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect thick oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a thick oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. There have been many interesting thick oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Jung Han Kim, Orazio De Gennaro, Parris Jaru and Tod Lindenmuth are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Thick Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a thick oil painting we offer is $1,265, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced.
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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, landscape and still-life 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?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Thick 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 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.
- 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 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
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