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Andrada Trapnell's 'My Serious Side' Original Tiger Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
measures 30 x 40 inches and features a masterful blend of oil on board. The painting depicts a majestic
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Tlaloc and the Tiger oil painting by Julio de Diego
By Julio de Diego
Located in Hudson, NY
Tlaloc and the Tiger (1939)
Oil on panel
16" x 12"
23 ¾" x 18 ¾"x 2 ½" framed
Signed and dated (and
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Abstract Figural Tiger Oil Painting on Board
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage original oil painting on board. A beautifully rendered tiger in brilliant clear
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paint
H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Tiger, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
. Original work, one of a kind. Oil painting on linen canvas, signed by the artist, the sides are painted in
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tiger in the Ether, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gill Bustamante
Located in Yardley, PA
Tiger in the Ether is a 40x40x1.5 inches purple oil painting of a semi-abstract art-nouveau style
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tiger Tail Harvest, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Jean Guy Morin
Located in Yardley, PA
made. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jungle With Tiger Exotic Large Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Jungle with Tiger
Large oil on canvas in the style of Henri Rousseau about 1970s signed R
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Paint me with a tiger", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.5 in W 23.6 in D 0.8 in
"Tigress" by Russell Gordon, Oil Painting of Tiger
Located in Denver, CO
Russell Gordon's "Tigress" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female tiger
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas - Caspian Tiger by Emerging Artist
Located in Vilnius, LT
Caspian Tiger is a large-format oil on canvas by contemporary Lithuanian painter Gabija Pritkovaite
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 90.55 in W 74.8 in D 0.79 in
White Tiger Opera - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
. Corvengi’s thick layers of oil and watercolour washes are reminiscent of the Old Masters, but Dalí and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 74.81 in W 116.93 in
Vintage Boho Original Oil Painting of Tiger
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage boho oil painting captures the majestic presence of a tiger in rich, expressive
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Metal
William Skilling (American/British, 1862-1964) "Tiger" Oil on Canvas Painting
By William Skilling
Located in New York, NY
William Skilling (American/British, 1862-1964) "Tiger"
A Monumental Oil on Canvas Painting
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Boho Monumental Original Oil Painting of Tigers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your space with this striking Vintage Boho Monumental Original Oil Painting Of Tigers, a
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Majestic Tiger Tall Grass Realistic Wildlife British Oil Painting Ornate Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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This striking oil painting captures the awe-inspiring presence of a Bengal tiger as it prowls through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary British Oil Painting Roaring Tiger in Landscape Leaping at Viewer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Indian tiger, 2002
Martin Jarvis, British contemporary
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bo Zhang Abstract Original Oil Painting "Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger I"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Hidden Dragon Crouching Tiger I
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 13.5 x 11.5 inches
Frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Sumatran Tiger" - Original Oil Painting of an Endangered Big Cat
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch's "The Sumatran Tiger" is a stunning handmade original oil on wood panel artwork
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Tiger - Original Painting on Linen
By Dave White
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting of Tiger with great colors. On linen.
This is a beautiful piece by a world
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
At Rest, Yet Alert - Watchful Tiger, 2001, David Shepherd Original Oil Painting
By David Shepherd
Located in London, GB
, capturing the raw power and quiet intensity of one of nature’s most formidable predators. This oil painting
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Boho Monumental Tiger Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning vintage boho monumental oil painting on canvas, featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Night Season (Impressionistic Oil Painting of Tiger Striped Cat on a Porch)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
56 x 58 x 2 inches
oil on canvas, white wood frame
Through expressionistic gestures and a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tigers by a Jungle Stream /// Big Cat India Asia Wildlife Animal Oil Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
"
Series: Wildlife
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1995
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"My Tiger Orange Heart" Colorful Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"Getting the Eye of the Tiger" (2022) by Nathan Durfee, Original Oil painting
By Nathan Durfee
Located in Denver, CO
Nathan Durfee's "Getting the Eye of the Tiger" is an original oil painting depicts a cat in
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 24 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Fabric
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Frame not included.
Category
Vintage 1970s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Frame not included.
Category
Vintage 1970s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer Hand Painting "Tigers" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tigers" Oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "tigers" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer Hand Painting "Tigers" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tigers" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer hand painting "Tigers" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1970s Jaime Parlade Designer Hand Painting "Tiger" Oil on Canvas
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Jaime Parlade designer hand painting "Tiger" oil on canvas.
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Tiger - Oil on Canvas by Anastasia Kurakina - 2000s
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Tiger is an original oil painting on canvas, realized in the 2000s by the emerging artist Anastasia
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
"Bengal tiger. Strength and power."Original Oil Painting by Lilya Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with acrylic on the hardboard (back side made of the double cardboard
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Acrylic
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 0.6 in
DC On The Grow Large Oil With Tiger
By Yankel Ginzburg
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
DC On The Grow Large Oil With Tiger
Yankel (Jacob) Ginzburg (Russian/American, Born 1945). An
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Tiger
By David Shepherd
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 20 x 34 inches
Framed size: 28.25 x 42.5 inches
Signed lower right
Category
20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tigers, 1960-70 - oil paint, 110x220 cm, framed
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Category
1960s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Transformation. Female portrait, Figurative painting, Tiger, Polish artist
By Paulina Maksjan
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary oil canvas figurative painting by Polish artist Paulina Maksjan. Painting is
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tiger In Balance - Oil on Canvas by Anastasia Kurakina - 2019
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Tiger In Balance is an original artwork realized in 2019 by Anastasia Kurakina.
Original oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Tiger Tamer Painting by Attila Szucs, Contemporary Artist
Located in New York, NY
traditional oil-canvas paintings. As a starting point, I often use media images, newspaper cut-outs, postcards
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Tiger
Located in Chicago, IL
Original oil painting by Kevin Llewellyn.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Tiger King
By Mark Wilson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Influenced on my studies of Picasso and the history of cubism. Tiger King is an understudy but a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Love Is, abstract wire and oil on canvas painting, with peacock and tiger
By Fiona Morley
Located in Dallas, TX
Born in Hereford, England, Fiona Morley’s artwork is a combination of illustration and sculptural relief that is achieved with wire, as the line can be taken off the page and into sp...
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wire
H 35.44 in W 51.19 in D 3.55 in
Vintage Original Oil of Prowling Tiger Signed
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage original oil painting. A fabulous composition of a prowling tiger. Signed in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Large Midcentury Oversize Oil on Canvas Painting of Tigers by Peter Colby
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oil on canvas painting by artist Peter Colby. Large oversize canvas featuring two lions resting
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Tiger Profil
By Florence Cadene
Located in Pasadena, CA
since her early childhood her predilection for drawing and painting. She incorporates at 16 the School
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tiger Profil
By Florence Cadene
Located in Pasadena, CA
since her early childhood her predilection for drawing and painting. She incorporates at 16 the School
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Emilio Magistretti (Italian painter) - late 19th century figure painting - Tiger
By Emilio Magistretti
Located in Varmo, IT
cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a contemporary carved and lacquered wooden frame
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find a variety of tiger oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Abstract or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Tiger oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. Teodora Guererra, Sophie Harden, Henry Ryan MacGinnis, Ken Gun Min and Eric Robitaille took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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Tiger oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,403, while the lowest priced sells for $300 and the highest can go for as much as $88,472.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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.