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Abstract Composition In Blue Large Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Abstract Composition In Blue Large Oil Painting
Artist signed, dated verso.
Peter Kuckei 1938 born
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Abstract Composition In Red Large Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Abstract Composition In Red Large Oil Painting
Artist signed, dated verso.
Peter Kuckei 1938 born
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Nude Sitting" Large oil painting on canvas
By Norbert Schlaus
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Nude Sitting" is a large oil painting on canvas by noted German/American artist
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"California Landscape" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "California Landscape" 1967, is a large oil painting on canvas by noted California
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Alps, Large oil painting on canvas.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "The Alps" c.1975 is a large oil painting on canvas by noted German artist Herbert
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 45.75 in W 49.75 in D 1.75 in
Parade Large Oil Painting
By Jürgen Görg
Located in Delray Beach, FL
"Parade"
Oil, graphite on linen canvas, canvas 46x39 with frame 63x55.
Jurgen Gorg was born in
Category
1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Linen, Oil
Marks Of A Chief Large Oil Painting
By Walt Wooten
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Marks Of A Chief large oil painting signed front and the back.
Large and impressive Contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Large Oil Painting Titled: Prince
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three Musicians, large oil painting
By Michael Kachan
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Three Musicians" c.1995 is an oil painting on canvas by noted Armenian/Israeli artist
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Goletas Pesqueras On La Bahia De San Antonio, Chile. Large oil painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Goletas Pesqueras On La Bahia De San Antonio, Chile" is a large oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 54 in W 42 in D 1.75 in
Fruit Market Large Oil Painting
By Carol McKinley
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Fruit Market Large Still Life
Artist signed lower right.
Carol Korpi McKinley is an
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Nude with Chair and Fruit" Large oil painting on canvas
By Norbert Schlaus
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Nude with Chair and Fruit" c. 1980 is a large oil painting on canvas by noted German
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 54 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
20th C British large oil painting of children trampolining on a beach in Royan
By Andrew Macara
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A really fun and joyous large oil painting of children trampolining on a beach in Royan, West Coast
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 51 in W 25.75 in D 1 in
Jungle With Tiger Large Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Jungle with Tiger,
Large exotic oil on canvas in the style of Henri Rousseau paintings, about 1970s
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Large Oil Painting Titled “AbEx 205”
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
convey the thoughts and emotions that arose from her experiences as a young Cuban exile. Working in oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
'The Feather Boa, ' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
Located in London, GB
'The Feather Boa,' a large oil painting of Miss Crofton by Herbert Sidney
British, 1901
Frame
Category
Early 1900s Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 75.99 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in
Large Oil Painting Titled: The People’s Princess
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
her desire to combine large scale portrait painting with writing. She developed methods of using paint
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
(Slavic School, 19th Century) A Large Oil Painting "Saints Cyril and Methodius"
Located in New York, NY
(Slavic School, 19th Century) A Large Oil Painting "Saints Cyril and Methodius"
Very good quality
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Surrealist Large Oil Painting Figurative Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Abstract
French School
oil painting on board
painting: 21 x 17 inches
condition: overall
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Company", Large Oil Painting by David Amico
By David Amico
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Amico, American (1951 - )
Title: Company
Year: 1994
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil Painting by C. Delort Entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’
By Charles Edouard Edmond Delort
Located in London, GB
Large oil painting by C. Delort entitled ‘The Wedding, Fontainebleau’
French, Late 19th Century
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
H 42.92 in W 58.27 in D 2.76 in
Chiasm, large oil painting abstracted horse image
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Layered, integrated, abstracted horse and figure. Ambiguous symbolic imagery.
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunter with two Dogs and Rifle in Hand about to shoot Large Oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
This is a large Oil Painting on Canvas, it came from a Country Estate in the UK. It is housed in
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Scarecrow, Large Oil Painting by David Rucli
By David Rucli
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Rucli, Italian (1944 - )
Title: Scarecrow II
Year: circa 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1869 Antique Dutch Large Oil Painting on Canvas by Alexander Matthew Seascape
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a phenomenal antique Dutch school original large oil painting on canvas depicting a
Category
1860s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 3 in
The Triumph of Bacchus, a large oil painting by Ferdinand Leeke
Located in London, GB
The Triumph of Bacchus, a large oil painting by Ferdinand Leeke
Oil-on-canvas, German, 1918
Frame
Category
1910s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 175 in W 227 in D 10 in
Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady
English artist circa 1830-1850 period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 37.5 x 33
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Thames Barges on the Medway with power station in background Large Oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
impressionistic with heavy impasto. This is a delightful large oil painting and the barges are centre stage with
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 19 century Large Oil Painting on canvas, Female portrait, Dated 1879
Located in Framingham, MA
This is an original antique 19th-century large oil painting on canvas painting depicting a portrait
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1897, Large Oil Painting, impressionist style. "Serious encounter"
Located in Berlin, DE
Large, decorative oil painting in impressionist style.
Illegible signed. Dated 1897.
"Serious
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pair of Large Oil Paintings of Battle Scenes by van Imschoot
Located in London, GB
Pair of large oil paintings of battle scenes by van Imschoot
Belgian, 19th Century
Frame: Height
Category
Late 19th Century Flemish School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 33.67 in W 45.67 in D 3.94 in
Large Oil Painting on Canvas Titled: "Emerald City"
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oil on canvas signed verso
Born in Havana, Cuba, in the late 70s during a well-documented time of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Beach Large Oil Painting With Seagulls Birds
By Felix Mas
Located in Delray Beach, FL
.
Ethereal oil on canvas figural painting, titled Playa Amarillo (Yellow Beach) work features a portrait of
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Landscape with Barn" large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with Barn" 1968, is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coney Island Carousel Carver 'Woodworker' , Large Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Wood carver, Circus Fair
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: United States
Category
20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"San Jacinto Peak" Large oil painting on canvas.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "San Jacinto Peak" c.1970, is an oil painting on canvas by noted Palm Spring
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
THREE MUSICIANS Large Oil Painting French Israeli Artist
By Nissan Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern
Subject: Music
Medium: Oil
Surface: Board
Country: France
Dimensions: 36.5" x 23.5
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Seascape, Large Oil painting on Canvas in Blue
Located in New York, NY
Large Size artwork with Oil Paint on canvas. Artwork comes un-stretched in a tube. Stretching and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Oil Painting on Canvas Titled: "Emerald City"
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
oil on canvas signed verso
Born in Havana, Cuba, in the late 70s during a well-documented time of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
LARGE OIL PAINTING by Jean Laurent NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
By Jean Laurent
Located in Ferndown, GB
LARGE OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTERPIECE 20th CENTURY GGF
OIL PAINTING LARGE JEAN LAURENT
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ludlow Castle at Night" Landscape, Large Oil Painting
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Wonderful evocative nocturnal painting of Ludlow showing the Castle, St. Laurences Church and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 48 in D 2 in
Not Now, Large Oil Painting by Cary Smith
By Cary Smith
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Cary Smith, Puerto Rican/American (1955 - )
Title: Not Now
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil and wax
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil
19 Century French Landscape
Antique Large Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
This exquisite painting was painted by a French artist in 1858. We couldn't read the name of the
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Hillsdale, Aug 14th, Large Oil Painting Richard Weston
By Richard Weston
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Weston, American XXth
Title: Hillsdale, Aug 14
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed u.l.
Size: 48 x 48 inches (121.92 x 121.92 cm)
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LARGE OIL PAINTING By B . R . ENTWISTLE 20th Century ( OLD MASTER STYLE)
Located in Ferndown, GB
LARGE OIL PAINTING By B . R . ENTWISTLE 20th Century ( OLD MASTER STYLE)
Fine Original 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary French Cubist Portrait Multicoloured Original Large Oil Painting
By Beatrice Werlie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Portrait, Multicoloured, Original Oil Painting
By French artist Beatrice Werlie, early 21st
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
No Reserve
H 21.5 in W 18 in
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Large Oil Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker. Framed. Oil on canvas.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Captain James Cook Portrait Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Captain James Cookl
European School, late 20th century
painted after an earlier work
oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil Painting on Paper - Color Code II - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful bright vibrant of yellows and golds, with pale blues and silvery grays - oil on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seagull in Flight Sunset Seascape, Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated verso 1976
Title: Sunset Seagull
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Family Portrait of Children Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Family Portrait
British School, 20th century
(painted in an earlier style)
oil on canvas
Category
20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Oil Painting Classical Renaissance Ladies in Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century
Title: Classical Ladies in Landscape
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Sovereign' Large Oil Painting by Orielle - Female Nudes Art
Located in Carmel, CA
The painting comes with a certificate of authenticity and a letter of appraisal.
About Orielle
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
"Summer Stillness, Lake Tahoe" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Summer Stillness, Lake Tahoe" c.1970, is an oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 34.5 in W 58.65 in D 1.75 in
Band Of Street Urchins (Charles Dickens) Large Oil Painting
By Barry Leighton-Jones
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Other
Subject: People
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United Kingdom
Dimensions: 48" x
Category
20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Woman, Large Oil Painting, Ahn Duong
By Anh Duong
Located in Surfside, FL
after spending a summer painting at the Warhol Estate in Montauk in 1989 that she decided to focus on
Category
1990s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Resting Nude, Large Oil Painting by Jan De Ruth
By Jan De Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jan De Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991)
Title: Resting
Year: circa 1965
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys In The Basket large oil painting
By Rafael Saldarriaga
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys Still Life oil painting.
RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 48 in W 48 in D 2 in
Working Man, Large Oil Painting by Thornton Willis 1981
Located in Long Island City, NY
, signed and titled verso
Size: 84 x 94 in. (213.36 x 238.76 cm)
The Wedge Paintings: After returning to
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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Large Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of large oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Abstract, Contemporary and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. 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. If you’re looking to add a large oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Andrea Costa, Bruce Rubenstein, Stephen Cimini, Scott Pattinson and Ford Crull 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. Some large oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.75 inches across, are available.
How Much are Large Oil Paintings?
Large oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,933, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $2,194,243.
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 Large 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.
- What is a large painting called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A large painting likely refers to what is called a mural. Any piece of art that is painted or applied directly to a ceiling, wall or another permanent surface is called a mural. Some wall paintings are created on enormous canvases and then hung on the wall. Shop a variety of large paintings from some of the world’s top galleries 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.
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