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Vintage Swedish Figurative Unframed Oil Painting by Hans Osswald - The Pair
Located in Bristol, GB
very interesting composition is unframed but can be hung as is. The painting has some scattered
Category
1960s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Organics 9. Original oil painting by EVGENIYA BOVA
Located in Zofingen, AG
usual perception of the plant world.
• Unframed oil painting on gallery wrapped natural cotton canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Organics 8. Original oil painting by Evgeniya Bova
Located in Zofingen, AG
usual perception of the plant world.
• Unframed oil painting on gallery wrapped natural cotton canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Organics 7. oil on canvas by Evgeniya Bova
Located in Zofingen, AG
usual perception of the plant world.
• Unframed oil painting on gallery wrapped natural cotton canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trevor Waugh, Fanjeaux, South of France, Original Oil Painting, Travel Paintings
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
Fanjeaux, South of France
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas Board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cornish Harbour Lights, Original Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Landscape Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
Cornish Harbour Lights
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Card
Size: H 40.7cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Trevor Waugh, Forest Tapestry, Original Oil Painting, Contemporary Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
Forest Tapestry
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 40.6cm (16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.99 in W 20.01 in
Trevor Waugh, Studio Roses, Original Oil Painting, Still Life Painting, Original
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Studio Roses, Trevor Waugh
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 40cm (15.5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, Market in Morocco, Original Oil Painting, , Contemporary Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
Market in Morocco
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 25.4cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, The Fallen Tree, Original Oil Painting, Contemporary Landscape
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
The Fallen Tree
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 40.6cm (16
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, Venetian Rooftops, Venice, Original Oil Painting, Cityscape Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
Venetian Rooftops, Venice
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, Winter Trees, Original Oil Painting, Winter Scene, WinterLandscape
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Winter Trees, Trevor Waugh
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas Board
Size: H 40cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, St Ives Habour Cornwall, Original Oil Painting, , Contemporary Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
St Ives Harbour, Cornwall
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, View of Istanbul, Original Oil Painting for Sale Online, Istanbul
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
View of Istanbul
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 15.3cm (6
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, The Rhub Al Khali, Original Oil Painting for Sale Online, Desert
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh
The Rhub Al Khali
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 50.8cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
19th Century English Victorian Portrait of Two Dogs in a Field Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of Two Dogs
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 18 x 14
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trevor Waugh, Deep Pink, Roses, Original Oil Painting, Contemporary Floral Still
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Deep Pink, Trevor Waugh
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil on Canvas Board
Size: H 30.5cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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By Jennifer Nehrbass
Located in Bozeman, MT
This is an unframed oil painting with hand carved plank and legs. Jennifer Nehrbass is a painter
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to the reverse).
oil painting on board,
unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches
provenance: private
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Marine Oil Painting Boats Stormy Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing Boats in Rough Seas
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 21 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait of Gentleman with Cigar Large 19th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman with a Cigar
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Venetian Canal, Venice, Impressionist Style Venice Painting, Travel Painting
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
.
Venetian Canal is an original Trevor Waugh oil painting. The highly contrasted colours in the water and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the reverse).
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 13 x 10.75 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classic English Marine Oil Painting Tall Sailing Ships on Choppy Seas off Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing Ships at Sea
English School, late 20th century
oil on board, unframed
board : 12 x 16
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century English Signed Oil Painting Cottage by the Village Duck Pond 1896
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Village Duck Pond
by R. Fenson, British signed and dated 1896
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Studio Portrait of a Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Model
French Impressionist artist, circa 1890's
oil on canvas: 27.5 x 16.5 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"After Seated Woman", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Unframed
By Kathryn Arnold
Located in St. Louis, MO
"After Seated Woman", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Unframed
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
European School Painting - L'Opera
Located in Naples, Florida
composition with acanthus leaf decoration. The painting is oil on canvas and is in excellent unrestored
Category
19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers
Classical Still Life
Dutch School, 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Abstract Oil painting - Color Code I - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful bright vibrant oil on paper. Unframed but framing can be requested, custom
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
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
Large Oil Painting on Paper - Color Code II - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful bright vibrant of yellows and golds, with pale blues and silvery grays - oil on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Roses, 15x12" oil on board, unframed
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Pink Roses by Lu Haskew
Oil 15x12" image size
Still Life Painting
This painting is unframed
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trevor Waugh, Rose Bouquets, Contemporary Framed Still Life Flower Painting
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Rose Bouquets, Trevor Waugh
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 76.2cm (30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
flowering tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "flowering tree" 50.0 X 70.0 CM
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Waterfall Duet 2, Water, Gold, White, Flowing, Acrylic, Oil, Painting, unframed
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Waterfall Duet 2 is an original waterfall painting by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett. It is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Waterfall Duet 1, Water, Gold, White, Flowing, Acrylic, Oil, Painting, unframed
By Carol Bennett
Located in Riverdale, NY
Waterfall Duet 1 is an original waterfall painting by Hawaii artist Carol Bennett. It is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Acrylic, Board
"Odilon's Flowers" oil painting, expressionist still life, thick paint, unframed
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by American Expressionist painter Darius Yektai. In his signature thick application
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Unframed - Painting by Svetoslav Stoyanov - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting, 2019. Certificate of authenticity by the author.
In creating this piece, I ventured
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 0.79 in
19thC. French Oil Ladies Praying to Madonna Statue South of France Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
on canvas, unframed
Painting: 29 x 22.5 inches
Colours: Blue & warm tones of grey, green, brown
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
22x30" Oil on Paper - unframed, framing available
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful oil painting by Alexis Portilla, unframed oil on paper, framing available. May
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 17 x 24 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Mid Victorian Portrait of a Lady Seated in a Chair Original 19th Century Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 16 x 13
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Spring in Holland 2024, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The plain air painting features a tranquil channel setting with a pair of prominent trees in the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Abstract Unframed Painting - Morning Blues, 2022
Located in Bristol, GB
striking contemporary abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2022.
The composition
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Smell of Spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting landscape with mountains and clouds, painted in the style of impressionism, realistic
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 27.6 in D 0.8 in
Untitled II, unframed oil pastel landscape study
By Roy Wilce
Located in Loveland, CO
Untitled II by Roy Wilce
Oil Pastel Monoprint on Archival Paper, signed lower right
image 6x9
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Spring Flowers and Green Grapes, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Karen Daigle
Located in Yardley, PA
materials and varnish all my paintings for protection. They do come unframed. Due to different tastes and
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.3 in
Contemporary Abstract Unframed Painting - After the Bang, 2022
Located in Bristol, GB
striking contemporary abstract painting, executed in oil onto canvas and dated 2022.
The composition
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting 4, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Green and yellow oil paint was swirled together, followed by streaks of magenta, purple and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big Sky Falling, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ansgar Dressler
Located in Yardley, PA
only looking at this lively painting in your cosy home. Enjoy! Unique painting using high-quality
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting wedding, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of marriage. The newlyweds are in a public park in summer with a few guests
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 16.1 in D 0.8 in
Yoni (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer
Yoni (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
Oil on Canvas
Year: 2023
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original oil painting of walkers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of walkers. Oil on canvas of three people sitting in the shade on a bench in
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 16.1 in D 0.8 in
"Matter" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Matter" Painting is a reflection of the codependence between the spiritual and material world, as
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 19.7 in D 1.2 in
"Conscience" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
things manifest in our lives and in the world. This painting expresses a balanced form of being, free
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 15.7 in D 1.2 in
Foggy Trees, Original oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Laguna, Painting, Oil on CanvasLaguna, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
from the series "Virtual model", oil on canvas, 50 x 50 cm, 2020. I like to create imaginary
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 19.7 in D 2 in
Cityscape Oil Painting - High Above, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
continuing excitation but also a spectacle that is continuing. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 32 in D 0.8 in
"Vanilla" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Vanilla" Painting is describing a very calm and joyful state of being. :: Painting :: Abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 34.7 in W 27.5 in D 1.2 in
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Unframed Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact unframed oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect unframed oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right unframed oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. A unframed oil painting from Vahe Yeremyan, Cindy Shaoul, Hunt Slonem, Kate Salenfriend and Harry James Moody — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large unframed oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.04 high and 0.04 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
How Much is a Unframed Oil Painting?
The price for a unframed oil painting in our collection starts at $1 and tops out at $1,950,000 with the average selling for $2,586.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Unframed Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs 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, 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 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 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 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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