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Large Surreal Latin American Oil Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
Surreal hyper realistic trompe l'oeil oil painting by Latin American artist Victor Del Castillo
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary, Dark, American Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
GUN SALE is an oil on canvas painting standing at 54 inches tall and 41 inches wide, featuring an
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary American Oil Painting with Big Tex, Cowboy, and Texas State Fair
Located in Fort Worth, TX
vast amount of Texas Landscapes, and American Realist paintings. This oil on canvas, a fairly large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Guatemalan Latin American Oil Painting Modernist Porch Scene
By Rolando Aguilar
Located in Surfside, FL
Quetzaltenango.
Group Exhibitions:
Quetzaltenango painting today, gallery el tunnel, 1984.
Painting of
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Oil Painting Landscape "Abandoned Cabin " Circa 194o's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3744A. Oil on canvas of a tranquil landscape with an abandoned cabin
Framed in a wood frame
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Antique American Oil Painting Philadelphia Female Artist 1918
By Clara Elizabeth Sackett
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning impressionist oil painting by listed female artist Clara Elizabeth Sackett.
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"Autumn Season Wetlands" Dreamy American Oil Painting Landscape on Board
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
brushstrokes. This painting is signed by the artist lower right and it comes comes housed in a beautiful gold
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13 in W 19 in D 0.5 in
Antique American Oil Painting Female Impressionist Lake Michigan Beach Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive and rare Lake Michigan view by Grace True. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Mid Century Modern Abstract Landscape Monogrammed American Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed abstract landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 37 in D 2 in
Incredible Vintage Surreal Religious Framed Signed Latin American Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed lower right.
Category
1940s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 30 in D 2 in
Signed Castro Abstract Expressionist 1960s Latin American Oil Painting Collage
Located in Surfside, FL
'La Multitud Sodomita Rodea la Casa de Lot'
Titled and signed in Spanish. it refers to the biblical story of Lot with the Sodomites. It is a very well executed piece signed Castro an...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
"Autumn" Colorful Mid-20th Century American Oil Painting Landscape with Tress
Located in New York, NY
for his painting with the trends of the times. The result of this beautiful oil painting is one of
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Board
H 22.75 in W 26.75 in D 1.5 in
Antique American Oil Painting Portrait Young Woman Necklace Period Frame Rare
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful and rare antique American portrait of a young woman in a stunning period frame, likely
Category
1890s American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Oil Painting Still Life of Hanging Fruit and Grapes
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American still life oil painting of hanging fruit and grapes. Oil on board. Framed
Category
Late 19th Century American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
American oil painting, Still life of Sea Shells Late 20th Century
Located in Woodbury, CT
American Still life of Sea Shells
A totally unique scene of seashells and objects painted Late
Category
1940s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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"Still Life, Flowers From My Garden" 20th Century Polish - American Oil Painting
By Theresa Bernstein
Located in New York, NY
exciting colors. This depiction is a wonderful scene done in her home. The painting is executed with oil
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Gouache
"Wet Land, Town of Minisink NY" Dreamy American Oil Painting Landscape on Board
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
brushstrokes. This painting is signed by the artist lower right and it comes comes housed in a beautiful gold
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Path in Woods at the Palisade MT" American Oil Painting Landscape on Board
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
no matter what style she is experimenting with; creating paintings that are modern, elegant
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Oil Painting Still Life Flora Rare 19th Century New York Jersey
By Sallie Van Horn
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning antique American still life painting from the recently acquired estate of New York/New
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Oil Painting Still Life Flora Rare 19th Century New York Jersey
By Sallie Van Horn
Located in Buffalo, NY
A stunning antique American still life painting from the recently acquired estate of New York/New
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Rowing on the Lake" American Oil Painting on Board of Figures on the Lake
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
bright and peaceful. This painting is signed by the artist lower right and it comes comes housed in a
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 13 in W 19 in D 0.5 in
"Sailing on the Hudson River" American Oil Painting on Board of Ships at Sea
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
piece is bright and peaceful. This painting is signed by the artist lower left and it comes comes housed
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Ships at Sea" In the style of J. M. W Turner 19th Century American Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite oil painting in the style of the Great Joseph Mallord William Turner. This detailed
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13 in W 18.5 in D 2 in
American Interior Nude Oil Painting 1970's Bright Neon Colors Pink Green Blue
Located in Buffalo, NY
A unique American oil painting depicting two stylized interior views in neon colors.
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Modernist Snowscene
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern 1940s American oil painting depicting a rural landscape in winter. This work comes housed
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
American Impressionist Panoramic Mountain Sketch Landscape & Sky Study Painting
By George Browne
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting of panoramic mountain range by George Browne (1918 - 1958). Oil on
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Signed American Impressionist Framed Panoramic Blazing Sunset Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
An antique American oil painting in its original period frame. This tonalist work features a
Category
1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tonalist Landscape painting by Robert Cairns Dobson, American
Located in Rochester, NY
Tonalist landscape oil painting by Robert Cairns Dobson, American oil painting on academy board. In
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 14 in W 13 in D 2 in
Forrest Interior
By John Rummell
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original antique American oil painting by John Rummell depicting a forest interior.
The
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
'The Family Dinner', Thanksgiving, Christmas, Festive Reunion, Large Naive Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
signed, verso, and titled, 'The Family Dinner'.
A substantial, American oil painting showing a family
Category
1990s Folk Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 30 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
LARGE AMERICAN SIGNED OIL PAINTING - CATTLE HERDER ON HORSEBACK WIDE LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, signed lower corner.
Title: Leading them Home.
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 28.5 in W 40.5 in D 1 in
"Time Machine", Motorcycle and Graffiti Figurative Oil Painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roger Sherman 1721-1793 Antique Oil Portrait American Founding Father painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
books and globe.
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 21 x 25 inches
private collection, France
the painting
Category
19th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Elegy", Figurative Oil Painting, Woman, Tree, Grey, Blue, Brown, Beige
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and private collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Movie Hour, America Martin, Figurative Painting, Acrylic & Oil, Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
The Movie Hour
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
"What Might Have Been", Red-Headed Woman and Parrot Oil Painting Portrait
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
Canvas, Oil
"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
"Outward Bound", Figurative Oil Painting, Nature, Woman by Water, Blue, Green
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century American School Large Portrait of a Seated Lady, oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, 19th century
Title: Portrait of a Seated Lady
Medium: oil
Category
19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Caulking the Seams', American Impressionist School Oil, Sailing Boat, Schooner
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An early twentieth-century, American School oil showing a view of a sailor caulking the seams of a
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'The Old Wharf', American School Marine Figural, Nautical Oil, Industrial Harbor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An unsigned, early twentieth century oil showing a view of an old wooden wharf with longshoremen
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman Carrying and Washing, America Martin, Oil & Acrylic, Figurative/Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
AMERICA MARTIN is an internationally represented Colombian-American fine artist based in Los
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Tuned In" Oil painting, Dog motif
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Tuned In" is an original oil on canvas painting by American painter Katherine Fraser. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Figurative/Portrait_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Clam Shovel, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Clam Shovel"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
71 x 48 in Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Cat & Bird_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Cat & Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Shovel and Shellfish_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Shovel and Shellfish"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
22.5" x 18" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
'Couple Dancing', American Folk Art Figural Oil, WPA era
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
figurative painting filled with compressed energy and an atmosphere of psychological ambiguity with the two
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
Mid 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Colorful Garden Landscape View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, mid 20th century
Title: Garden Landscape view
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
The Exchange of Flowers (Diptych), 2022_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Exchange of Flowers (Diptych)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
94" x 38.125" Each 94
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Portrait_Song For The Animals_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Song For The Animals"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5 x 41.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Figurative_Animals_Birds From The Wind_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Birds From The Wind"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Musician_Figurative, Portrait, Bright Colors_Oil+Acrylic/Linen_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Musician"
Oil & Acrylic on Linen
53.75" x 47.5" Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Violet Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Violet Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Purple Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Purple Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sunshine Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Green
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Sunshine Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Turquoise Bunny_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Turquoise Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
16 x 16 in. ; 17.625 x 17.625 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
'Abstraction in Amethyst and Emerald', Large American School Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-century American School oil abstract comprising adjacent and overlapping
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American School'Abstraction in Amethyst and Emerald', Large American School Abstract Oil, Circa 1965
H 28 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
Blue Monkey_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Monkey"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Curve Ball, 2020_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Portrait_Figurative_Baseball
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Curve Ball"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
48" x 44" Framed
Exploring the identity of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
"Nine Lives VIII", cat painting, oil on canvas
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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American Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of american oil paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Modern. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the american oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Marc Dalessio, Ben Fenske, Joseph Barrett, Carl Bretzke and Stuart Dunkel produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, there are small american oil paintings measuring 0.4 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 12000 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are American Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for american oil paintings we offer is $2,508, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $1,118,750 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 American 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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