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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
Partners, Contemporary Oil Painting by Robin Morris
By Robin Morris
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robin Morris, American
Title: Partners
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r.
Size: 72 x 60 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,529 Sale Price
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1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Figure Original Oil Amazing Bright Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,529 Sale Price
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1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Color Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,529 Sale Price
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1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Blue 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
Mixed media, oil painting, Stanley Boxer, Hotjoustatdusk
By Stanley Boxer
Located in White Plains, NY
'Hotjoustatdusk' by Stanley Boxer, 1985. Oil on linen, 38 x 65 in./ Frame: 39.25 x 66 in. This
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Cadaques Spain oil painting spanish mediterranean landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
**Technical Sheet**
**Title:** Cadaqués
**Artist:** Rafael Durán Benet
**Technique:** Oil on
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$568 Sale Price
20% Off
Cadaques Spain oil painting spanish mediterranean seascape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Cadaques - Oil on canvas on cardboard
Oil measurements 33x41 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$568 Sale Price
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Autumn Landscape, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
frame.
23,5 x 34 cm frame included (18 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,326 Sale Price
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Cabeza, Oil Painting by Rodolfo Opazo Bernales
By Rodolfo Opazo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Rodolfo Opazo, Chilean (1935 - )
Title: Cabeza
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with Almond Trees in Bloom oil on canvas painting spanish landscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 46 × 55 cm (18.1 × 21.6 in)
Support: Canvas on stretcher
Estimated date
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
LA VIGILIA DI NATALE - Elio Ferrara Italian figurative oil on canvas painting
By Elio Ferrara
Located in Napoli, IT
La Vigilia di Natale - Oil on canvas Elio Ferrara, Italy, 1980s
Elio Ferrara was born in Naples
Category
1980s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Berlin
Vienna Landmarks Oil Paintings, 1988
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Berlin & Vienna Landmarks Oil Paintings, 1988
Painted one year before the end of the
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heron, Large Modern Oil Painting by Daniel Maffia
By Daniel Maffia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Heron
Daniel Maffia, French/American (1937)
Date: 1985
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 71.5
Category
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Windowsill, Large Photorealist Oil Painting by Richard Mizdal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Windowsill
Richard Mizdal, American (1944)
Date: 1985
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right
Category
1980s Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Riders, Folk Art Oil Painting by Joyce Roybal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Riders
Joyce Roybal, (1955)
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 19.75 x 24 in. (50.17 x 60.96
Category
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original Modernist Oil Stick Pigment Painting by Aaron Fink, Cherry. Pop Art
By Aaron Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
Aaron Fink (American, b. 1955)
"Cherry"
Signed and dated "Aaron Fink 1980" lower right. framed
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Pigment
Random Access, Surrealist Oil Painting by Mark Kostabi
By Mark Kostabi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Random Access
Mark Kostabi, American (1960)
Date: 1988
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated lower right
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Garden Three for Lunch Table Setting Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3707 Oil on canvas applied to board
Set in a hand painted vintage wood frame
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robert Lemercier (1890-1980) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Crooked Pine
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed lower right. (Provenance: Private collection, France). On board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mailing the Letter-Original Oil Painting-American Realisim
Located in Marco Island, FL
everyday life during his long career.
This painting is executed in oil paint on masonite board. It is
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Whimsical 80s Slumber Party Figurative Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 32 by
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition with jugs, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Composition with jugs, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Reference number F486
Framed with a natural
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large 1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Composition
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 26 x 21 inches
Colors: Black, red, yellow, pink
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,529 Sale Price
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Amiens - St. Leu French Naïf River City Winter Landscape France Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting Old Amiens, Saint-Leu quarter in the
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting I, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting I
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting III, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting III
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hurtuna Composicion original abstract oil canvas 1969 painting
By Josep Hurtuna Giralt
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Josep Hurtuna Giralt (1913-1978)
Josep Hurtuna was a Catalan painter and engraver, also a master in the art of lithography.
He trained at the School of Fine Arts of San Jorge in Barc...
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting II, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Waiting II
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 in. x 24 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bathers, Large Cubist Oil Painting by Jessica Rice
By Jessica Rice
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Jessica Rice from 1985. A cubist scene of figures on a tropical beach. Framed in
Category
1980s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Rolls Royce, Oil Painting by John McCormick
By John McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John McCormick, American
Title: Rolls Royce
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 18 in. x
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
THE NEW WINE FESTIVAL- Elio Ferrara- Italian Figurative Oil on canvas Painting
By Elio Ferrara
Located in Napoli, IT
La Festa del Vino Nuovo - Oil on canvas Elio Ferrara, Italy, 1980s
Elio Ferrara was born in Naples
Category
1980s Italian School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1959 Corvette, Oil Painting by John McCormick
By John McCormick
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John McCormick, American
Title: 1959 Corvette
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Size
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Outside the Synagogue Russian Judaica Oil Painting
By Emmanuel Snitkovsky
Located in Surfside, FL
Snitkovsky have exhibited a selection of eight large Judaic paintings at the Chabad Chassidic Art Institute
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
"Rosemary" Berkeley Figurative School by Patricia Gren Hayes 1980
By Patricia Gren Hayes
Located in Soquel, CA
"Rosemary" Berkeley Figurative School by Patricia Gren Hayes 1980
A large scale portrait of a
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,720 Sale Price
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Nude in the Studio, Modern Oil on Canvas Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - Nude in the Studio. Year: 1983, Medium: Oil on Canvas, Size
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice window original oil on canvas painting
By Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Published.
Frame size 69x61 cm.
Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Year of birth: 1932
Biography:
Member of a family spanish saga of artists, which highlighted Joaquim Vayreda, founder of...
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,539 Sale Price
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Joan Kahn Indigo Denim Blue Color Abstract Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil paint on heavy paper. (this might possibly be acrylic paint)
This does not appear to be signed
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Olot Spain Spanish landscape oil on board painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
on the reverse)
Year: 1983 (as noted on the reverse)
Technique: Oil on board
Dimensions (without
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$473 Sale Price
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Vintage Oil Painting of Fantasy Cottage in the Woods with Flowers
Gardens
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Fantasy Cottage in the Woods with Flowers & Gardens
Art measures 36 x 24
Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,130 Sale Price
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Sergey Kovalenko (b.1980) - 2020 Oil, Bottles and Fruit
Located in Corsham, GB
Ukrainian school. Signed to the lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with characters, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
.
39,5 x 50 cm frame included (16 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper. It is
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,610 Sale Price
20% Off
View from Stable, Folk Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - View from Stable. Year: 1988, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Guitar Player, Modern Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - Nude Guitar Player. Year: 1986, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting by Lance Balderson
By Lance Balderson
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Lance Balderson, American
Title: Abstract Composition
Year: circa 1980
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life of old dolls oil on canvas painting
By José Antonio Palanca Ruiz
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
1950s. Arguably, the 1950s were dominated by Abstract Expressionism, a form of painting that prioritized
Category
1980s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$592 Sale Price
58% Off
Whispering Winds, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
By Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
Whispering Winds
Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958)
Date: 1985
Oil on Canvas, signed verso
Size: 47 x 69 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Original Vintage Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist Denis Thornton
Category
1980s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pink Blossom Trees Parisian Park Figure Reading 1980
s French Impressionist Oil
By Claude Marin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Blossom Trees
by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001)
signed and dated 88
oil on artist card stuck
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage English Signed Oil Painting Fox Terrier Dog Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Jess"
Portrait of a Fox Terrier Dog
by Pam Pollard (English, 20th century)
dated 1981
signed oil
Category
1980s English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish school (XX) women on the beach oil on canvas painting seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Oil measures 27x22 cm.
Frame measures 38x33 cm.
Signed Domenech.
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Dog Portrait Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist dog portrait. Finely painted. Measuring 24 by 30 inches.
Category
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting of Lough Island in County Down Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Lough Island in County Down Ireland by Modern Irish Artist Denis Thornton (1937
Category
1980s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - Brown Square, Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Juan Sanchez Juarez
By Juan Sanchez Juarez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled - Brown Square
Juan Sánchez Juárez, Mexican (1946 - )
Oil on Canvas, signed l.r.
Size: 60
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Violin Musical Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3586 Oil on canvas applied to board
Set in an ornate 19th century vintage frame
Category
1980s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$250 Sale Price
40% Off
Katherine Bowling American Oil Painting 1989 Atmospheric Abstract Landscape
By Katherine Bowling
Located in Buffalo, NY
An evocative oil painting by Katherine Bowling, completed in 1989. Executed on spackle over wood
Category
1980s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, 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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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. - 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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, 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. - 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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