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Mid Century Abstract Painting by Chamlin Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mid-century Abstract Painting by Chamlin
Oil Paint on Canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Aaron Fink (American 1955-Active) "Red Smoker" Oil Paint on Canvas
By Aaron Fink
Located in San Francisco, CA
Aaron Fink (American 1955-Active) "Red Smoker" Oil Paint on Canvas
1986
Category
1980s Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 52 in W 38 in D 2 in
Flowers - Oil Paint - 1950
Located in Roma, IT
Flowers is an original oil painting on canvas realized by an anonymous artist in the 1950s.
Good
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kent R Wallis (1945-Active) "A Wooded Lane" Oil Paint on Canvas
By Kent Wallis
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kent R Wallis (1945-Active) "A Wooded Lane"
Oil Paint on Canvas
Unframed 24" x 36
Framed: 25" x
Category
20th Century Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
1962 "Flowers Blooming" Mid Century Encaustic Oil Paint Abstract NYC Artist
By Martin Rosenthal
Located in Arp, TX
Martin Rosenthal
"Flowers Blooming"
1962
Encaustic & Oil paint on paper
19"x14" framed walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Paper, Encaustic, Oil
Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959) Study for "Under Sail" Oil Paint on Board Painting
By J. Duncan Gleason
Located in San Francisco, CA
Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959)
Study for "Under Sail" on board the ship Bohemia
Oil paint on board
Category
20th Century Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Board
H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Flower Pot - Oil Paint - 1961
Located in Roma, IT
Flower Pot is an original artwork realized by an artist of 20th century in 1961.
Original Oil on
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Hollands Canal Face with Figs - Oil Paint on Panel by Gerard Diepeveen
Located in Roma, IT
Hollands Canal Face with Figs is a splendid oil paint on panel realized by the Dutch artist Gerard
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
The Saxophonist by Gilbert Pauli - Oil paint on canvas 98x65 cm
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil paint on canvas sold without frame
Born in the canton of Friborg, Gilbert Pauli (1944 - 2020
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 38.59 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
Woman and Dog - Oil Paint - 1976
Located in Roma, IT
Woman and Dog is an original artwork realized by an unknown artist in 1976.
Oil on Board.
17,5 x
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Board, Oil
Last Supper - Oil Paint - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
oil painting.
Includes frame: 26 x 29 cm
Fair conditions
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
abstraction '70s - oil paint, 60x73 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Oilon canvas by Jean paul Van Lith, painter and ceramist. He received the price "Chevalier des arts et des lettres"
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
16 William Gropper Oil Painted Dishes
By William Gropper
Located in Sharon, CT
Four sets of four: cup, saucer, dinner plate and bowl, with paintings of mythological subjects on each by William Gropper. Russel Wright "American Modern" Steubenville provides the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Ceramic
Fruits - Oil Paint by Gianpaolo Berto - 1967
By Gianpaolo Berto
Located in Roma, IT
Fruits is a modern artwork realized by the artist Gian Paolo Berto in 1967.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Lanscape with river - Oil Paint - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape with River is an oil painting on cardboard realized at the beginning of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Women - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an orignal modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 38 in W 29.53 in D 1.19 in
Gemelli - Oil Paint by Salvatore Travascio - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas, the frame is an integral part of the painting. Signed on the back Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 0.99 in
Girotondo - Oil Paint by Salvatore Travascio - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on wood. Framed with wooden stick.
Hand monogrammed on the front and hand signed on
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 17.72 in W 19.3 in D 1.19 in
Sacrificio - Oil Paint by Salvatore Travascio - 1997
Located in Roma, IT
"Sacrificio" is a painting realized by the Italian artist Salvatore Travascio in 1997.
Oil
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 29.93 in W 15.75 in D 1.19 in
Cats - Oil Paint by Giancarlo Martelli - 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Cats is an original oil painting on canvas realized by Giancarlo Martelli (Novara, 1926)
6x75x85
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Still Life - Oil Paint - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Still life is an artwork realized by an artist of the late 20th Century.
Oil on panel, 62 x 42 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Panel, Oil
Flowers - Oil Paint by Carlo Corsetti - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Flowers is an original modern artwork realized by Carlo Corsetti in the 1970s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Odalisques - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Odalisques is a modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 39.77 in W 67.33 in D 0.79 in
Composition - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
human figure on rear.
Includes frame: 98 x 4 x 68 cm
Mixed colored oil painting on board
Antonio
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 0.28 in
Woman - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1932
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Woman is an original modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1932.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 49.61 in W 29.73 in D 0.32 in
Portrait - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an orignal modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 1.19 in
Portrait, 1990 - oil paint, 25x20 cm., framed
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas. Dimensions framed: 40x35 cm.
Hans Bouman (born in 1951) is a Dutch visual artist
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
abstract 1, '60s - oil paint, 56x43 cm.
By Catherine Zoubtchenko
Located in Nice, FR
work up until Lanskoy’s death in 1976.
the painting is painted on a 1968 cardboard calendar and is
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Lunanguria - Oil Paint by Leo Guida - 1992
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original Oil on Wood.
Dimensions: cm 96 x 3 x 60.
Frame is included.
Mint
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Island - Oil Paint by Leo Guida - 1992
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
(1992 - 2017).
Original Oil on wooden table.
Frame is included.
Total Dimensions: cm 60 x 50.
Mint
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Prunes, Gyula Bubarnik, Oil Paint/panel, Photorealist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
paintings under the name Gyula Bubarnik or Andreas Gyula Bubarnik that are not painted by him. Basically
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Panel
Strawberries, Gyula Bubarnik, Oil Paint/panel, Photorealist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
paintings under the name Gyula Bubarnik or Andreas Gyula Bubarnik that are not painted by him. Basically
Category
Mid-20th Century Photorealist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Panel
Provence landscape , 1946 - oil paint, 46x61 cm.
By Maurice Mendjinzky
Located in Nice, FR
Oil painting on hardboard depicting a Provence landscape with olive trees and hills. Signed on left
Category
1940s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Clown, 1998 - oil paint, 75x60 cm, framed
By Armand Avril
Located in Nice, FR
Gouache on paper, signed on the leg of the clown.
Armand Avril, né à Lyon en 1926, est un peintre vivant à Cotignac dans le Var. Il est surtout connu pour les assemblages qu'il a ré...
Category
1990s Expressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Full moon by Julien Dinou - Oil paint
By Julien Dinou
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on cardboard
Wooden frame
68 x 102,5 x 3 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Autumn Reflections Oil Paint Landscape
By Lorenz E. Griffith
Located in Soquel, CA
Griffith is known for luminist landscapes and portraits. He painted in the style of the Florida Highwaymen
Category
1950s American Impressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Masonite, Oil
H 24 in W 35.5 in D 0.13 in
Woman, 1986 - oil paint, 142x114 cm., framed
By Damiano Bernard
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed back
Bernard Damiano ne découvre sa ville natale, Coni, qu'en 1935, après
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Winter Stream Oil Paint Landscape
By Lorenz E. Griffith
Located in Soquel, CA
United States. Lorenz Griffith is known for luminist landscapes and portraits. He was painted in the
Category
1960s American Impressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Argentina, 1950 - oil paint, 105x86 cm, framed
By Georges Arnulf
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Georges Arnulf est originaire d'une ancienne famille niçoise. Il
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Vintage San Francisco School Oil Paint Abstract
By Kristin Cohen
Located in Soquel, CA
A bold San Francisco School abstract expressionist painting by artist Kristin Cohen (American, b. 1963). Unsigned and unframed. Image size, 22"H x 28"W.
A California abstract expre...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Vortex of Confusion - Oil Paint - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
The Vortex of Confusion is a contemporary artwork realized bin the 1970s by a german Artist.
Mixed media on plywood.
Includes frame: 84 x 3 x 63.5 cm
Category
1970s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media
Seated Nude - Oil Paint by Giuseppe Torelli - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Seated Nude is an artwork realized by Giuseppe Torelli in 1950s.
Oil on cardboard.
64x48 cm with
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
H 25.2 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in
Le bateau bleu, 1972 - oil paint, 65x135 cm.
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on Canvas representing in an abstract way a blue boat. The painter is a french one and
Category
1970s Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Sguardo Discreto - Oil Paint by Salvatore Travascio - 1991
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on wood, framed with wooden rod. This painting is part of a series of works in which
Category
1980s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 16.93 in W 14.18 in D 0.99 in
Abstract Composition - Oil Paint by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
colored oil painting on canvas.
Includes frame: 103 x 3 x 122 cm
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Senza Titolo - Oil Paint by Salvatore Travascio - 1991
Located in Roma, IT
"Senza titolo" is an oil painting on canvas mounted on a wooden frame created by the artist
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29.14 in W 13.39 in D 0.79 in
Female figure - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
73.5 cm
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas
Antonio Feltrinelli (Milan, 1887 – Gargnano, 1942)
He
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Abstract Composition - Oil Paint by Leo Guida - 1970s
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract composition is a contemporary artwork realized by Leo Guida in 1970s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1970s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Self Portrait - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Self portrait is a modern artwork realized by Antonio Feltrinelli in 1930s.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 0.99 in
Reclined Nude - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
Feltrinelli in 1930s.
Oil on canvas
Beautiful and representative artwork depicting a reclined nude female
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 0.04 in
Lucca Landscape - Oil Paint by Antonio Donghi- 1952
By Antonio Donghi
Located in Roma, IT
Lucca Landscape is an original oil on canvas applied on plywood, realized by Antonio Longhi in 1952
Category
1950s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.08 in
Abstract Composition R1 , 1999 - oil paint, 86x117 cm
By Nguyen Van Du Charles
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed back
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 33.86 in W 46.07 in D 1.19 in
Tigers, 1960-70 - oil paint, 110x220 cm, framed
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition SII, 1990 - oil paint, 130x87 cm
By Serée Gérard
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower middle.
Category
1990s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 51.19 in W 34.26 in D 1.58 in
portrait de femme, '60s - oil paint, 55x33 cm.
By Lucien Joseph Fontanarosa
Located in Nice, FR
Portarit of a ldy by Lucien Fontanarosa. Oil on Canvas. Fontanarosa was born in Paris in 1912 and
Category
1960s Impressionist Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Still Life - Oil Paint by Santo Miano - 1990
Located in Roma, IT
colored oil painting on canvas.
Hand signed on the lower left.
Includes frame:59 x 89 cm
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil, Canvas
abstract composition, '60s - oil paint, 100x80 cm., framed.
By Ange Falchi
Located in Nice, FR
Abstract oil painting by the french artist Ange Falchi. Made in the early 60's.
Ange Falchi
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition SXX, 1960 - oil paint, 92x73 cm
By Gérard Souzay
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Gérard Souzay (né Gérard Marcel Tisserand le 8 décembre 1918 à
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 36.23 in W 28.75 in D 1.58 in
Abstract Composition, 1998 - oil paint, 83x74 cm., framed
By Bernard Di Sciullo
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 1.58 in
Le Bouquet, 1968 - Oil paint, 83x103 cm, framed
By Will H.Torehuysen
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Oil Paint
Materials
Oil
H 32.68 in W 40.56 in D 1.19 in
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Vintage Oil Paint For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage oil paint for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the abstract style, while we also have 6839 abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a vintage oil paint from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right vintage oil paint for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many interesting vintage oil paint examples over the years, but those made by Salvador Dalí, Fernand Audet, Jacques Zucker, Elvic Steele and Nahum Tschacbasov are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Vintage Oil Paint?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a vintage oil paint in our inventory may begin at $0 and can go as high as $8,500,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,255.
Questions About Vintage Oil Paint
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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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The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of Walasse Ting
Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.
In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated
Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.
With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America
New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.
Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint
How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?
Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History
The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.
Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art
The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.
Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters
Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.