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Triptych Sea Blue Oil Paintings
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Triptych Sea Blue Oil Paintings
By British artist 'KD', 20th Century
Signed by the artist on the
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cubist Sea Blue Oil Painting, British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Sea Blue Oil Painting, British Artist
By British artist 'KD', 20th Century
Signed by the
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oceanside Blue, Oil Painting
By Nancy Hughes Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, blueOceanside BlueNancy Hughes MillerOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Big Blue, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
paintingBig BlueJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Regal Blue" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Regal Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Deep Blue", Oil Painting
By Kevin Weckbach
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin Weckbach's (US based) "Deep Blue" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Marine Blue" Oil painting 55" x 39" inch by Yousra Hafad
By Yousra Hafad
Located in Culver City, CA
"Marine Blue" Oil painting 55" x 39" inch by Yousra Hafad
* Due to the Ministry of Culture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bone in Blue" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Bone in Blue" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white horse with
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bicycling in Blue, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
, summer, trail, sport, people, oilpaint, panoramic, people, sports, contemporary, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girls in Blue, Oil Painting
By Ryan Pickart
Located in San Francisco, CA
: portrait, girls, people, fashion, representational, oil painting, yellowGirls in BlueRyan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dagny in Blue" Oil Painting
By Matt Talbert
Located in Denver, CO
Matt Talbert ( US based) "Dagny in Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a blonde haired feminine
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Fugue in Blue, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hadley Rampton's (US based) "Fugue in Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a grouping of leafless
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Orchid with Blue", Oil Painting
By Jeff Legg
Located in Denver, CO
Jeff Legg's (US based) "Orchid with Blue" is an oil painting created in 2023 depicting beautifully
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Lady in Blue, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, oil painting, greyThe Lady in BlueFaye Vander VeerOil painting on masonite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Standing Nude with Blue" Oil Painting
By Jacob Dhein
Located in Denver, CO
Jacob Dhein's (US based) "Standing Nude with Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a standing nude
Category
2010s American Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Nude with Light Blue" Oil Painting
By Jacob Dhein
Located in Denver, CO
Jacob Dhein's (US based) "Nude with Light Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a nude female
Category
2010s American Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Portrait in Blue" Oil Painting 15" x 16" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
By Ashraf Zamzami
Located in Culver City, CA
"Portrait in Blue" Oil Painting 15" x 16" inch by Ashraf Zamzami
ARTIST BIO:
Zamzami was a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impossible Walls, Original Contemporary Surrealist Blue Oil Painting
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Boston, MA
Impossible Walls, Original Contemporary Surrealist Blue Painting, 2022
24" x 30" x 1.65" (HxWxD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 1.65 in
Modern Dove On Paper Geometric, Blue, Oil Painting
By Oris Robertson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful still life of a dove on a branch against a blue geometric background by artist Oris
Category
1970s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Late May", contemporary, landscape, green, blue, oil painting
By Jill Pottle
Located in Natick, MA
Jill Pottle’s landscape titled "Late May” is a 12 x 24 x 1 inch oil painting on canvas. Rich summer
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 12 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Cactus in Blue" Oil Painting 35" x 26" inch by Mohamed Abla
By Mohamed Abla
Located in Culver City, CA
"Cactus in Blue" Oil Painting 35" x 26" inch by Mohamed Abla
Mohamed Abla was born in Mansoura
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Susan in red, white and blue, " Oil painting
By Hollis Dunlap
Located in Denver, CO
Hollis Dunlap's (US based) "Susan in red, white and blue" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Informal Blue - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand signed and dated by the artist on the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 59.06 in W 47.25 in D 1.19 in
Composition in Blue, Oil Painting
By Lisa Nielsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Composition in BlueLisa NielsenOil painting on canvas boardReady to frameOne-of-a-kind
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Without Title - abstract expressionist water horizon blue oil painting
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Without Title" is a unique oil on canvas painting of German artist Willi Bucher. It depicts an
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
"Crossroad" Minimal Geometric Abstract Green Blue Oil Painting Contemporary
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
occasionally incorporate actual 23 karat gold leaf with oil paint.
Larger related paintings are also available
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rectangular atmospheric abstract sea blue oil painting on canvas
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Joan Vennum
Other Atmospheres 1, 2015
Oil on canvas
29 x 24 inches
73.66 x 60.96 cm
JV140a
Joan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Incrociato", contemporary, landscape, tree, green, yellow, blue, oil painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
“Incrociato” by Marcia Wise is a 24 x 24 x 1.5 inch oil painting which is part of her “Tree” series
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Antonio Buonfiglio - IL RE DEL MONDO - Blue - Oil Painting
Located in Stienta, IT
Oil on canvas.
Use of different abstract techniques on a deep blue colour.
The artist uses his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 55.12 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
Surface - contemporary figurative female nude underwater blue oil painting
By Bill Bate
Located in London, GB
I want the painting to look but in some pieces the original idea moves into something else and I
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 1.58 in
"Cascade", abstract, landscape, geometric, yellows, magentas, blue, oil painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
, violets, imbue this painting with warm light. This oil painting, 24 x 24 inch, is unframed with edges
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.25 in
"Twitter", abstract, contemporary, red, pink, purple, blue, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Twitter” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 20.5 x 16 inches, on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Catching the Train", expressionist, railroad, orange, gray, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
11 x 1.5 inch oil painting. The painting is wired and ready to hang.
Catherine Picard-Gibbs paints
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Little Blue", abstract, contemporary, red, green, orange, blue, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Little Blue” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 22.5 x 18 inches, on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Rectangular atmospheric deep blue oil painting of the night sky
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Joan Vennum
Other Atmospheres 2, 2015
Oil on canvas
29 x 24 inches
73.66 x 60.96 cm
JV140b
Joan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
once thriving cinema, painted in oil with a color palette of purple, gray, yellow ocher, and teal
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Spring "Bunny Painting" Original Blue Oil Painting in Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem
Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso.
Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 14 in D 2 in
"Woman in Blue” Oil Painting 53" x 27.5" inch by Katherine Bakhoum Tisné
By Katherine Bakhoum-Tisné
Located in Culver City, CA
"Woman in Blue” Oil Painting 53" x 27.5" inch by Katherine Bakhoum Tisné
Katherine Bakhoum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 53 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Blue Lights - contemporary London cityscape landscape blue oil painting board
By Brian Elwell
Located in London, GB
Director of Riverside Studios near Bath, and a member of Bath Art Society..
The London City paintings are a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.82 in W 23.23 in D 1.19 in
"Summer Flowers", still life, blossoms, pink, white, greens, blue, oil painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
the reverse.
Anne Sargent Walker’s semi-abstract paintings on canvas or panel combine oil, acrylic
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
"Preludio", contemporary, trees, red, green, orange, yellow, blue, oil painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
“Preludio” by Marcia Wise is a 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch oil painting which is part of her “Tree” series
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Backlit Mountain", landscape, dusk, reds, yellows, greens, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
“Backlit Mountain” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is a 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch contemporary oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 36 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"The Fire Door", expressionist, interior, factory, red, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
palette of red, teal, blue, and yellow. In this 18 x 24 inch oil on panel painting, the geometric square
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tuscan Sunset", landscape, Italy, yellows, violets, oranges, blue, oil painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
Marcia Wise’s oil painting “Tuscan Sunset” captures the drama of light and shadow in this landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Studio Canal", urban, factory, textural, oranges, reds, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
grey and blue. This dynamic 12 x 9 x 1.5 inch oil on board painting is framed in a chocolate brown, 13
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Friends in the Floating World", birds, Japan, flowers, blue, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “Friends in the Floating World" is a 28 x 22 x 1.5 inch oil painting on panel in
Category
2010s Fauvist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 28 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Luna "Butterfly Painting" Original Blue Oil Painting in Gold Vintage Frame
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem
Original Framed Oil Painting. Signed on Verso.
Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Diamond Double" Diamond Dust Ultramarine Blue Oil Painting Bunnies Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
, confidence, intelligence, and faith. Blue is considered beneficial to the mind and body. This painting
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Resin, Oil, Acrylic
H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
"New England, Summer #1", landscape, Hudson River, trees, blue, oil painting
Located in Natick, MA
Steve Sangapore’s “New England, Summer #1” is a 9 x 12 inch oil painting on a panel from his
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"After the War", surreal, birds, white, yellow, green, blue, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
In Alexandra Rozenman's 30 x 40 x 2.5 inch oil on canvas painting piece you find yourself on the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Aquamarine" White Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting & Diamond Dust
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a white bunny on a Aquamarine blue background with thick use of paint and diamond dust
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Glass, Resin
H 13 in W 11 in D 1.5 in
Blasted Through and it's Blue, oil painting, encaustic, abstract blue and yellow
Located in Basalt, CO
Blasted Through and it's Blue is a two part series of paintings depicting an abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Mixed Media
Blasted Through and it's Blue, oil painting, encaustic, abstract blue and yellow
Located in Basalt, CO
Blasted Through and it's Blue is a two part series of paintings depicting an abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Encaustic, Oil
Land Lines, an original abstract landscape, blue oil painting, Semi-Abstract Art
By Laura Rich
Located in Deddington, GB
Land Lines is an original contemporary oil painting inspired by the light and landscape near to
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.25 in W 59.06 in D 1.38 in
Autumn Afternoon, Orange, Brown and Blue, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Garat
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sky, impressionism, impressionism, nature, oil painting, blueAutumn Afternoon, Orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"Light at the End of the Corridor", interior, factory, red, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
a primary palette of red, teal, blue, and yellow. In this 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch oil on canvas painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Red Blue Oil Painting on Canvas 38 x38", Abstract Melody, Irena Orlov
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Oil on Stretched Canvas
38 x 38” inches
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Fine Art Canvas
- Professionally hand
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Red Blue Oil Painting on Canvas 38 x38", Abstract Melody, Irena Orlov
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Oil on Stretched Canvas
38 x 38” inches
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Fine Art Canvas
- Professionally hand
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spatula on Blue - Oil painting by trompe l'oeil american realist painter Morfis
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
concentration in painting from the University of Hartford in 1998. While there John studied oil painting under
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Heart at Sea" Contemporary Pop Art Deep Blue Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
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Blue Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of blue oil paintings available for sale. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Abstract or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 2609 Contemporary, 2330 Abstract, 1029 Impressionist, 346 Modern and 172 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the blue oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of blue, gray, black and beige. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Hunt Slonem, Vahe Yeremyan, Carol Bennett, Seungyoon Choi and Olga Antonova are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Large blue oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.1 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are Blue Oil Paintings?
Blue oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,218, while the lowest priced sells for $42 and the highest can go for as much as $493,750.
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 Blue Oil Paintings
- 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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