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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
Oil, Canvas
Teresa Pemberton Buried Treasure Wychwood Art 100 x 100 cm BY TERESA PEMBERTON
By Teresa Pemberton
Located in Deddington, GB
. Landscape. Colourist. Pattern. Decorative. Texture. Contemporary. Unframed. Oil painting and other media
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Silver
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
Fine Victorian English Marine Oil Painting Fishing Boats Stormy Crashing Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas
English School, 19th century
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 16 x 24 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
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By Jennifer Nehrbass
Located in Denver, CO
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
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
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
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
Canvas, Oil
Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Lady in Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Lady
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 21.5 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Squire in Yellow Waist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Squire
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 26 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venetian Canal, Venice, Impressionist Style Venice Painting, Travel Painting
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
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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
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
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
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Unframed Figurative Oil Painting - Affection
Located in Bristol, GB
AFFECTION
Size: 41 x 33 cm
Oil on board
A tender and captivating mid-century figurative painting
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"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
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H 36 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
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
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
Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Unframed Figurative Oil Painting - Nude by Lavender
Located in Bristol, GB
balance of colour, form, and emotion in the painting.
This oil on board comes unframed. The painting has
Category
1950s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Cocker Spaniel & Two Dogs Friends Antique English Dog Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Three Friends
English artist, late 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 30 x 20 inches
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
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
Acrylic, Board, Varnish, 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
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
Canvas, 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
Canvas, 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
Canvas, Oil
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
Canvas, Oil
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
Delph II, unframed oil pastel study
By Roy Wilce
Located in Loveland, CO
Delph II by Roy Wilce
Oil Pastel Monoprint on Archival Paper, signed lower right
image 3x4", paper
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
Delph I, unframed oil pastel study
By Roy Wilce
Located in Loveland, CO
Delph I by Roy Wilce
Oil Pastel Monoprint on Archival Paper, signed lower right
image 3x4", paper
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
Fruit Cup unframed oil pastel study
By Roy Wilce
Located in Loveland, CO
Fruit Cup by Roy Wilce
Oil Pastel Monoprint on Paper, signed lower right
image 2x3", paper size is
Category
1990s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
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
Oil Painting 11, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Vibrant oil swirled to explore movement. This is part of the artists ongoing practice, where he
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Number 79 -contemporary hyper-realistic locked door oil painting unframed canvas
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
paintings capture the decay of man-made structures at their most organically grand. He gives flaking paint
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 59.85 in W 48.04 in D 1.58 in
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
Oil Painting 7, Painting, Oil on Glass
Located in Yardley, PA
Blue oil was layered and swirled with a small brush, followed by a few strokes of green/turquoise
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
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
Huge 18th Century English Oil Aristocratic Portrait of a Gentleman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman
British artist, first half 18th century
oil on canvas
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Archival Paper, Oil Pastel
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
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
Oil, Canvas
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
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
UNTITLED x253 - Original oil painting portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Padworny
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Paint on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas of 16 by 12 by 3/4 in. UNTITLED x253
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.8 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.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, 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?
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Questions About Unframed 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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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