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Dreamland. White, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Dreamland. WhiteGuigen ZhaOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue & White Oil Painting of the Mourne Mountains Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Blue & White Oil Painting of the Mourne Mountains Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
Art measures 16 x
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Patterns in White, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, dress, fashion, people, fashion, representational, oil painting, greyPatterns in White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Stroll, Cityscape, Figures, Shadows, yellow, white, oil, painting
By Dale Najarian
Located in Riverdale, NY
Dale Najarian, Evening Stroll Oil on Canvas, 36x36, white framed to 37.5 x 37.5 It is a cityscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"New Horizons", abstract, expressionist, red, blue, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s” New Horizons” is a colorful abstract oil painting on canvas 24 x 30 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"High Note", abstract, red, blue, green, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “High Note” is a colorful abstract 32 x 36 x 1.5 inch oil painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
"Coming Home", abstract, red, blue, green, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Coming Home” is a colorful abstract oil painting on canvas 36 x 24 x 1
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fishing", abstract, red, turquoise, blue, purple, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Fishing” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 20.5 x 16 inches, on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Nowhere", abstract, red, turquoise, blue, purple, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Nowhere” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 20.5 x 16 inches, on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Andante #101" black and white oil painting of two black, white zebras nuzzling
By Santiago Garcia
Located in Edgartown, MA
Black and white oil painting of two zebras nuzzling.
The work of Santiago Garcia explores the
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Caravansary at Shiraz" Antique orientalist Black & White Oil Painting on Board
Located in Jacksonville, FL
black and white oil painting on canvas titled “Caravansary at Shiraz.” This particular painting measures
Category
19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Contemporary Figurative Still Life Flora Cyanotype Blue White Oil Painting
By Amanda Besl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Cyanotype inspired painting of lush blue and white botanicals. Apparition (2022) by Amanda Besl
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Out to Sea", abstract, expressionist, red, blue, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Out to Sea” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 36 x 60 x 1.5 inch
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lost Keys", abstract, red, blue, orange, purple, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Lost Keys” is a colorful abstract 60 x 48 x 1.5 inch oil painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne"Lost Keys", abstract, red, blue, orange, purple, white, oil painting, 2018
No Reserve
H 68 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Spring Cleaning", abstract, expressionist, red, blue, gold, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Spring Cleaning” is a colorful abstract oil painting on canvas 36 x 46
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Not Always Black and White, Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
, while I am painting. It tells me what it is while I am in the process of painting. Something about the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Portrait of Robert", Abstract White Oil Painting by Youri Broitman
By Youri Yehuda Broitman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Youri Yehuda Broitman, Russian (1956 - )
Title: Portrait of Robert
Year: 1991
Medium: Oil
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Notes to Myself", abstract, orange, blue, red, purple, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Notes to Myself” is a painterly abstract oil painting on canvas 60 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Good Vibes Only' - Vibrant Serene Circles - Blue and White Oil Painting
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
harmonious oil paint blend. Each circle appears as a whisper of color, a visual symphony in shades of calming
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
"On the Cusp", abstract, red, blue, green, yellow, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
with subtle pastel shades and drips on a white background. This emotionally raw painting changes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Little Hearth", abstract, red, orange, purple, blue, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “My Little Hearth” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 22.5 x 16.5
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Head in the Clouds" photorealist black and white oil painting of pillows
By Carol O'Malia
Located in Edgartown, MA
Carol O’Malia’s paintings depict ordinary objects, people, and places, and the ephemeral moments
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"RSVP" Figurative black and white oil painting of a woman's legs with heels
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
photography from the 60’s to present time and her signature is the way she transforms black and white oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rosebushes - textural blue, orange and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
48 x 60 in. "For Helen" oil on canvas - black and white oil painting
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large monochromatic oil painting on canvas by Alexis Portilla.
Oil on Canvas
48x60
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 60 in D 2 in
"The Benefits of an Open Mind", Blue, Purple, White, Oil Painting of Cat
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paintings, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"My Lucky Heart" Diamond Dust Green and White Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glass, Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"Going to Work" Old Hollywood Style Black and White Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
portraits to abstract paintings of the universe, today Cindy's works exhibit a more impressionistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"On the Surface" black and white oil painting of a woman holding a surfboard
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
photography from the 60’s to present time and her signature is the way she transforms black and white oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Looking for Money" cropped black and white oil painting of a woman in pearls
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
photography from the 60’s to present time and her signature is the way she transforms black and white oil
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Remove All Doubt" black and white oil painting of woman with braids, side view
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
is the way she transforms black and white oil paint on canvas Press likes to surprise with the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Got You - textural blue, grey, beige and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
"Have You Seen My Date?" Black and white oil painting of woman in tulle, heels
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
photography from the 60’s to present time and her signature is the way she transforms black and white oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Yes Please (Black)" black & white oil painting of a woman in a dress and heels
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
is the way she transforms black and white oil paint on canvas Press likes to surprise with the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"All Around Us" black and white oil painting of a woman's legs with black boots
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
is the way she transforms black and white oil paint on canvas Press likes to surprise with the
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"It's Her Party" black and white oil painting of a woman's legs in tulle skirt
By Cindy Press
Located in Edgartown, MA
photography from the 60’s to present time and her signature is the way she transforms black and white oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"B & W is Grey 2" black and white, woven oil painting on canvas, 2019
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"B & W is Grey 2" by RU8ICON1 is a black and white oil painting on canvas, from 2019. It depicts
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 15 in D 1.5 in
Untitled Black and White
Located in Irvine, CA
This is a beautiful textured black and white oil painting by Abstract Expressionist Ruth Wall. It
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
299 Pathway to Sorrento, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
White oil painting with colors peeking in and out. I remember walking along a path to Sorrento, a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Ballerinas, Odette, Swan lake series
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
was done in black-and-white oil painting and soft yellow.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
John White, The Big One, Oil Painting
By John White
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by Scottish artist John White (1851-1933) depicts a boy fishing
Category
1880s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hidden Words in a Beautiful Heart
By Antonio Carreno
Located in White Plains, NY
large and dramatic black and white oil painting. Heavily-layered painting and gestural brush strokes in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Memory Stones 5, Abstract Oil Painting
By Morgan Fite
Located in San Francisco, CA
, grey, white, oil painting, , abstract, non-representational, oil painting, greyMemory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lucile White Vintage Oil painting on canvas, European Castle view, framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas by Lucile White. The central subject of the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.5 in W 33.5 in D 2 in
"Goats" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Goats,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector. White
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 30 in W 36 in D 0.875 in
"Passions XX" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Passions XX,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Untitled [Seascape] Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled [Seascape], an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
![Untitled [Seascape] Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/robert-kenneth-white-paintings-untitled-seascape-original-oil-painting-by-robert-white-frameless-display-for-sale/a_14642/a_111001121666869035137/White_Robert_UntitledSeascape_2017_3_Hero_master.jpg?width=240 "kenneth white rock")
No Reserve
H 20 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
"The Crossing" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“The Crossing” aka "Cross Roads," an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 36 in W 36 in D 1.625 in
"Sleeping Cats" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Sleeping Cats,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 36 in W 40 in D 1.75 in
"Verona Street" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Verona Street,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 28 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
"Otter Cove" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Otter Cove,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 35 in W 42.5 in D 1.5 in
"Being There" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Being There,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.875 in
Untitled [Riverscape] Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled [Riverscape], an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
![Untitled [Riverscape] Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/robert-kenneth-white-paintings-untitled-riverscape-original-oil-painting-by-robert-white-frameless-display-for-sale/a_14642/a_110411421665875979300/White_Robert_UntitledRiverscape_2007_0_Hero_master.jpg?width=240 "kenneth white rock")
No Reserve
H 16 in W 18 in D 0.75 in
"Golden Nets" Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Robert White, Framed
Located in Encino, CA
“Golden Nets,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 41 in W 33 in D 2.25 in
"Ice Mountain" Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Ice Mountain,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 40 in W 48 in D 1.25 in
"Dancer's Dream" Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Dancer's Dream,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 36 in W 48 in D 0.875 in
Island under water - oil conceptual abstraction
Located in Sempach, LU
is made in a contraste color scheme - turqiouse, black, light yellow, lilac and white. Oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.79 in
"Beach Bunnies II" Large Orig. Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Beach Bunnies II,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 48 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
The Forest Pool 20th Century Original Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Ethelbert White
1891-1972
The Forest Pool
Oil on board
Image size: 14 x 11 1/4 inches (35.5 x 28.5
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
[Glasses] Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
Untitled [Glasses], an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
![[Glasses] Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/robert-kenneth-white-paintings-glasses-original-oil-painting-by-robert-white-frameless-display-for-sale/a_14642/a_110269821665646519379/White_Robert_UntitledStillLife_Glasses_2015_0_Hero_master.jpg?width=240 "Robert Kenneth White - [Glasses] Large Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display")
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White Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact white oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a white oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right white oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown and blue. There have been many interesting white oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Nelson H. White, Olga Antonova, Linda Holt and Debbie Miller are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large white oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller white oil painting, measuring 2.5 high and 0.1 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a White Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a white oil painting in our inventory may begin at $200 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,734.
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?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About White Oil Painting
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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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