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Modern Black and White Floral Still life Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3517 Black and White still life ,oil on black paper, signed by Anna Stathys,displayed in a mat
Category
1980s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$344 Sale Price
40% Off
Pink Iris, Modern Oil Painting by Daniel Maffia
By Daniel Maffia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Daniel Maffia, French (1937 - ) - Pink Iris, Year: circa 1985, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Green Pear, Modern Oil Painting by Robert Kulicke
By Robert Kulicke
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robert Kulicke, American (1924 - 2007) - Green Pear, Year: 1984, Medium: Oil on natural paper
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Children Playing on Summers Day in the English Countryside
By Ted Dyer
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Children Playing on Summers Day in the English Countryside
Art measures 10 x 8
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
woman with hat in profile oil on canvas painting portrait
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Alexandre Siches (1921-2009) - Woman in profile - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 73x54 cm.
Frameless
Category
1980s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,006 Sale Price
46% Off
1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
inscribed verso
Painting: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,529 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
55 x 70 cm frame included (50 x 65 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper that
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Telepathy, Oil Painting by Duncan Hannah
By Duncan Hannah
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Duncan Hannah, American (1952 - )
Title: Telepathy
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Il Suicida, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Fernando Farulli
By Fernando FARULLI
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Fernando Farulli, Italian (1923 - 1997)
Title: Il Suicida
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life oil on canvas painting postimpressionism
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pilar Margenat (1939) - Still life - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 92x73 cm.
Frameless.
He was born
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$497 Sale Price
47% Off
Hillsdale, Aug 14th, Large Abstract Expressionist 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
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealism : the Garden of Eden - Original Oil Painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Meyer LAZAR (1923-1995)
Surrealism : the Garden of Eden, 1980
Original oil painting
Signed lower
Category
1960s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Vintage Brazilian Modernist Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Brazilian abstract. Oil on canvas. Signed verso.
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Old Amiens - Saint Leu French Naïf River City Landscape France Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting Old Amiens, Saint-Leu quarter, by
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist New York Modernist Woman Artist Bold Oil Painting
By Berenice D
vorzon
Located in Surfside, FL
This is from her celebrated Drip Series, Titled, "Small Dark Center" Signed and dated verso 1980
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Musicians and dancers from Mallorca oil on board painting Spain
By Coll Bardolet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Coll Bardolet (1912-2007) - Musicians and dancers Mallorca - Oil on panel
Oil measurements
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,776 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage American Oil Painting "Montauk Fishing Fleet" 1985
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5163 Vingage American framed painting Montauk Fleet
Signed James Salmone
Image size 23x19"
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$325 Sale Price
37% Off
Afternoon with Family oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Title: Afternoon with Family
Artist: Josep Costa Vila
Date: 1985
Technique: Oil on canvas
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$947 Sale Price
46% Off
Surrealist Oil Painting Magical Realism Lionel Kalish Italian Home Fantasy Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Lionel Kalish (American B.1931)
"A Villa on the Sea",
c. 1980
Oil on canvas
Hand signed lower
Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Express between Paris
Cherbourg - Mid Century French Naïf Train Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting the Express train between Paris
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William Blake, Oil Painting by Duncan Hannah
By Duncan Hannah
Located in Long Island City, NY
William Blake
Duncan Hannah
American (1952–2022)
Date: 1981
Oil on Canvas, initialed, titled and
Category
1980s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
American Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Landscape Seascape
By Bruce Samuelson
Located in Surfside, FL
educated at PAFA. He has taught painting and drawing at PAFA since 1973.
Professor Bruce Samuelson has
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Adam and Eve, Large Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Russ Warren
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Russ Warren, American (1951 - )
Title: Adam and Eve
Year: 1980
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Life by the Pier Spain Spanish landscape oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
vibrant landscapes and everyday scenes through oil painting. His work is characterized by an
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
MARCHÉ AUX PUCES - Elio Ferrara Italian figurative oil on canvas painting
By Elio Ferrara
Located in Napoli, IT
Paris Marche' aux Puces - Oil on canvas Elio Ferrara, Italy, 1980s
Elio Ferrara was born in Naples
Category
1980s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Virgin forest - Oil Painting by Lillo Bartoloni - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on cardboard realized by Lillo Bartoloni in 1980s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fun Time /// Adolf Sehring Oil Painting Children Virginia Landscape Realism Art
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
*Signed by Sehring lower left
Circa: 1980
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No. 1103
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Spanish landscape post impressionism oil on canvas painting Spain Europe
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Benito Magallón (1947-2011) - Landscape - Oil on canvas
Oil measurements 54x65 cm.
Frameless
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape with Lake and Bell Tower oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 33 × 41 cm — (13 × 16.1 in)
Framed dimensions: 55 × 63 cm — (21.6 × 24.8 in
Category
1980s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Important Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting, Centerpiece Bowl with Fruits
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning oil on canvas painting of a highly colorful still-life composition features a fruit
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wallace Francis Doyle (1901-1980) - 1970 Oil, The Mill Pond
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a distress-effect painted white frame. The 'Arts & Crafts Society' label to the reverse. Signed and dated. On board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter River Landscape - Mid Century French Naïf Naive Townscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting a town on the banks of a river in
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclined Figure - Oil Painting by Sebastiano Sanguigni - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Sebastiano Sanguigni (1931-2012).
Hand signed lower left.
Very
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lettura Zodiacale - Oil Painting by Mino Meno - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized in 1978.
Hand signed and dated on rear.
Very good condition except for
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frozen Morning - II, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - Frozen Morning - II. Year: 1987, Medium: Oil on Canvas, Size
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Side Profile Portrait of Man in Red Top Signed 20th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait Profile of a Man
by J.Williams, 1980, English
oil on board, framed
framed: 18.5 x 14.5
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Catalan farmhouse Spain oil on canvas painting
By Rafael Batalle Mallarach
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Batallé Mallarach (1953) - Catalan farmhouse - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 46x38 cm.
Frame
Category
1980s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
painted in black
34 x 55 cm frame included (29 x 50 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,894 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
painted in black
70 x 55 cm frame included (65 x 50 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
55 x 70 cm frame included (50 x 65 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper that is
Category
1980s French School Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,031 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape of the Ampurdán Spain oil on canvas painting spanish europe
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
*
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 23.6 x 28.7 inches (unframed)
- Style: Contemporary landscape
Category
1980s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape, Impressionist Oil Painting by Vladimir German
By Vladimir German
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Vladimir German, Russian/American (1940 - )
Title: Seascape
Year: circa 1988
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish landscape oil on canvas painting Spain
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Roca Sastre (1928-1997) - Landscape - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 50x100 cm.
Frameless.
Josep
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Flowers In The Landscape Oil Painting
By Ivan Rabuzin
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Blue Flowers In The Landscape
1987
Artist signed lower right corner, oil on canvas 15"x21"5 in
Category
1980s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modernist Oil Painting “Toll Bridge from Up River Thames", England
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil Painting on Canvas
#1092 “Toll Bridge from Up River Thames", England
31 x 30”, Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Tennis Player"Modern American Sporting Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5101 Tennis any one.
Sporting art
Painted edges no frame required
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris France oil on board painting urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Josep Navarro Vives (1931) - Paris France - Oil on panel
Oil measures 25x35 cm.
Frame measures
Category
1980s Constructivist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$888 Sale Price
53% Off
Blue Sailing Diptych, Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas by Ted Lownik
By Ted Lownik
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ted Lownik, American
Title: Blue Sailing Diptych
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract composition, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
oak floated frame
40 x 45 cm (45 x 50 cm frame included)
This work is painted with oil on a board. It
Category
1980s French School Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dubrovnik Scene II, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - Dubrovnik Scene II. Year: 1989, Medium: Oil on Canvas, Size
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Modernist Figurative Abstract Oil Painting BASKET
By Marlene Bauer
Located in Surfside, FL
approach to her artwork, and her paintings become a sort of balancing act in reconciling her subjects and
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modern oil Painting "View into The Window"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5162 Vintage American framed oil painting signed Linda Haber
Image size 17x13"
Category
1980s Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Black and Grey Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Composition
Medium: oil on board, unframed
Painting: 23 x 16 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,529 Sale Price
20% Off
surreal scene oil on canvas painting surrealism
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Francesc Gironés (1904-1997) - Surrealist scene - Oil canvas
Oil measures 38x46 cm.
Frame measures
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,006 Sale Price
29% Off
Zevgolatio - Pointillist Oil on Canvas Modernist Greece Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
in mid-1980s.
His main works were Pointillist railway paintings in oil and semi-abstract, mixed
Category
1980s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Richard Bressy (1906-1980) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Thaw in the Ardennes
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming mid 20th century oil by the artist Richard Bressy (1906-1980) depicting a snowy twilight
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beauchamps Chaud a Trouville - Modern Landscape Oil Painting by André Hambourg
By André Hambourg
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed figures in a landscape oil on canvas circa 1980 by French modernist painter Andre Hambourg
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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1980 Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980 oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Abstract, Impressionist or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a 1980 oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Jean Krille, Reginald Pollack, Sergey Belikov, Reginald K. Gee and Leo Guida took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some 1980 oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.25 inches across, are available.
How Much are 1980 Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1980 oil paintings in our inventory begin at $3 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,190.
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 paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original 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 emerging artists and more today.
Questions About 1980 Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- 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, 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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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