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"San Francisco" Urban Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "San Francisco" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Framed Modernist Nocturnal Cityscape Urban Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19 in W 23 in D 2 in
"In the Neighborhood" Urban Oil Painting of a City Street in Shadows
Located in Denver, CO
Ken Valastro's "In The Neighborhood" is an original, handmade oil painting.
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
New York City Flags Winter Cityscape Urban Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Flags Above the Avenue
The image measures 12 x 9 unframed, 18.5 x 15.5 framed
An oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
New York City Flags Winter Cityscape Urban Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.75 in W 11.75 in D 2 in
Of Its Own Accord, Contemporary Abstract Urban Oil Painting on Acrylic Panel
By Johnny Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Medium Size artwork with Oil paint on PVC panel. Contact gallery for framing options.
BIO
Johnny
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
PVC, Oil, Panel
Impressionist mountain range by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 53x33cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 47x68 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.8 in W 20.87 in D 0.4 in
Geneva countryside by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 33x39 cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 40x48 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lively urban view
By Hermann Urban
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Beige wooden frame
78 x 38 x 3 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Place du Tertre Paris" by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 49x36 cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 50x64 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.18 in W 19.3 in D 0.4 in
"Urban Stream", Oil Painting
By Kevin Weckbach
Located in Denver, CO
Kevin Weckbach's (US based) "Urban Stream" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts an
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Urban Zoo" Oil painting
By Louis Recchia
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Urban Zoo" is an oil painting that depicts a lama, giraffes, and a
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Urban landscape, Oil Painting
By Julia Hacker
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, greenUrban landscapeJulia HackerOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Allure, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
seeing the city in paintings, contrast of colours and dimensions, the intimate closeness of shiny
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Contrast, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
piece. I want the viewer to feel the energy of contemporary urban space, to experience the mixture of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Skies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
beauty of the Golden State. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Night Life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by a night life, neon light effects and cyber city. Oil on canvas, Alla prima technique
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Deconstruction, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This work is part of a collection that addresses urban art. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Prism, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marcos Inacio
Located in Yardley, PA
This work explores the urban art form with its colors and rhythms. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Forest 15 Blue, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 48 x 48 x 1.5 inches * do you see Strand book store down the Broadway? This
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Forest 18 Sundown, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 36 x 36 x 1.5 * I wanted to input a lot of details such a spiritual sensation
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Forest 14 Ancient, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 48 x 48 x 1.5 inches * Construction of Concept * I wanted to input a lot of
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn urban nature, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Maite Backman
Located in Yardley, PA
Humble vegetation, subdued and controlled, urban. Plants that we do not pay attention to, a
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Night Doorway, dark, mysterious urban architectural oil painting
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Night Doorway, Oil on panel, nocturne
Park Slope, Brooklyn
Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes
Category
2010s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Urban Desert", contemporary, landscape, pink, orange, black, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
“Urban Desert” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, where a figure walks through
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Post-urban Vision No. 3, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Slav Nedev
Located in Yardley, PA
(Post-urban Vision No.1) and the life (contrasted to concrete and glass) begins anew. :: Painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post-urban Vision No. 5, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Slav Nedev
Located in Yardley, PA
(Post-urban Vision No.1) and the life (contrasted to concrete and glass) begins anew. :: Painting
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post-urban Vision No. 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Slav Nedev
Located in Yardley, PA
(Post-urban Vision No.1) and the life (contrasted to concrete and glass) begins anew. :: Painting
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Palace Cinema", expressionist, urban, purple, gray, yellow, blue, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
“Palace Cinema” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is an evocative, urban scene, depicting the remnants of a
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"Blue Licorice" Neo-Expressionist Urban Landscape Oil Painting
By Linda Dumont
Located in Austin, TX
clear sunny day. This 16 x 12 inch piece is executed on oil on panel and framed in a minimalistic white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Urban view with river urbanscape oil painting seascape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil canvas glued to board.
Rafael Duran Benet (Terrassa, 1931 - Barcelona, 2015) is a Catalan
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
H 19.69 in W 24.02 in
Contemporary British Abstract Landscape Framed Oil Painting - Urban Landscape
Located in Bristol, GB
URBAN LANDSCAPE
Size: 38.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A brilliantly executed semi
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
20th Century Oil WPA Style Oil Painting Urban Landscape c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
20th Century Oil WPA Style Oil Painting
Oil on board. Approximately 20" wide x 16" high.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Untitled - Surreal Chaotic Urban Café Scene, Original Oil Painting
By Benjamin Duke
Located in Chicago, IL
Ben Duke
Untitled
oil on canvas
55h x 63w in
139.70h x 160.02w cm
BSD033
Ben Duke
b. 1977
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Walking Up Adams", cityscape, urban landscape, night, red, black, oil painting
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Natick, MA
Chris Plunkett’s “Walking Up Adams” is a late night nocturnal cityscape oil painting on cradled
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
St Martin's Lane Sonata- urban, landscape, oil painting, city
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 20.08 in W 24.02 in D 2.37 in
Jerusalem wall urban landscape original oil on canvas painting
By Manuel Capdevila Massana
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
at the Carnegie Institute, Pennsylvania, where he presented the painting The Priest, which is
Category
1980s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Patterns-Bakery, FREE SHPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Bakery", part of Urban Patterns, bold, textured and Black & White Oil. Panel individually framed
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Landscape, Contemporary art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
beautiful oil painting titled "urban landscape" is a truly stunning piece that captures the city at night
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
No Reserve
H 33.5 in W 39.5 in D 0.8 in
"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
Vintage American Modernist Signed Original Oil Painting Urban Street Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school modernist street scene painting. Oil on canvas, circa 19990. Signed
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boulevard blues- urban, landscape, oil painting, city, Paris streets, Romantic
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13.78 in W 17.33 in D 2.37 in
Urban Patterns-Village St. FREE SHIPPING/Cont.USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Village Street", part of Urban Patterns, bold, textured and Black & White Oil. Panel custom
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sound 0096" Contemporary Urban Abstract Oil Painting of Photorealistic Lips
By Roh Jae-soon
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking oil painting depicting lips in motion with a photorealistic style that brings the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 12.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Urban Patterns, 9-Panel, FREE SHIPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Urban Patterns 9-panel" Polyptych, part of Urban Patterns, bold, textured and Black & White Oil
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Canary Wharf - abstract cityscape London urban artwork oil painting contemporary
By Alex Hook Krioutchkov
Located in London, Chelsea
, abstract painting style. Alex currently lives and works from his studio in Mallorca, Spain while being
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Free Shipping
H 9.45 in W 13 in D 0.79 in
Sheijaku, Contemporary Abstract Urban Large Oil Painting on Acrylic Panel
By Johnny Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Large Size artwork with Oil paint and Aerosol on Acrylic panel. Contact gallery for framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
DeepFake - Contemporary Abstract Urban Large Oil Painting on Acrylic Panel
By Johnny Taylor
Located in New York, NY
Large Size artwork with Oil paint and Acrylic on Acrylic panel. Contact Gallery for Framing Options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Acrylic
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - URBAN CITY VIEW STREET
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Urban Street View"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
oil painting on board, inscribed
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Havard Benoit, "Downtown Paris" Urban City Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Downtown Paris", is a 40x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Benoit Havard featuring a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Frames - Contemporary Scene of Urban London: Framed Oil Painting on Board
By David Walker
Located in London, GB
in both oil paints and watercolours. Before concentrating on illustration and fine art painting David
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.4 in
The St Paul's Shoe Shuffle- urban, landscape, oil painting, London, Street
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 38.19 in W 30.32 in D 2.37 in
Back Gardens Original Oil Painting 20th Century Urban Landscape British Art
By Alice Headley Neave
Located in London, GB
Alice Headley Neave
1903 - 1977
Back Gardens
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Image size: 19 x 15
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Patterns-24in x 24in FREE SHIPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Part of the Urban Pattern Series. Strong Pattern, Textured, framed ready to hang. Free Shipping
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Early 20th Century Urban Oil
By Herbert James Gunn
Located in London, GB
Sir Herbert James Gunn, RA, PRP
1893 - 1964
Paris
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Image size
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sprawl No. 10 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sprawl No. 10' oil painting wood panel by artist Ryan Reynolds. The work is from Reynold's "Sprawl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 17.75 in W 19 in D 1 in
Sprawl No. 11 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sprawl No. 11' oil painting wood panel by artist Ryan Reynolds. The work is from Reynold's "Sprawl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Urban Legend (Large Contemporary Abstract Painting)
By Guy Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
first. In my paintings, I use a variety of media - nearly always oil and acrylic, but often wax
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil
Genevieve Zondervan, French Oil Painting, Urban City View Street
Located in Cirencester, GB
"Urban street view"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013).
Oil painting on board, inscribed
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Other
'Cloud Cave' Monochromatic Urban Landscape by Marc Barker, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil painting by Marc Barker features the skyline of an urban landscape with predominant sky
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
H 36 in W 12 in D 1.65 in
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Urban Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the urban oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an urban 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 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right urban oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. Finding an appealing urban oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Wakefield, Gregory Frux, John Grande, Michael Budden and Enrique Santana each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much is a Urban Oil Painting?
The average selling price for an urban oil painting we offer is $3,500, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $141,564 for the highest priced.
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 Urban Oil Painting
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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 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.
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