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Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting spanish seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pascual Fresquet Almurin (1930) - La Barceloneta Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 38x46
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$497 Sale Price
47% Off
Vases Still Life, Photorealist Oil on Canvas Painting by András Gombár
By Andras Gombar
Located in Long Island City, NY
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Date: circa 1980
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Image Size: 23.5 x 35.5 inches
Size: 30.5 x 42.5 in
Category
1980s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Private World (Lisa), Oil Painting by Duncan Hannah
By Duncan Hannah
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Duncan Hannah, American (1952 - )
Title: Private World (Lisa)
Year: 1986
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Vintage Italian Full Length Portrait Oil Painting "The English Gentleman"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5058 Full length oversized oil painting of an English Nobleman
Set in a rapped canvas noframe
Category
1980s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape in Italy, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
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25,5 x 31 cm frame included (21 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper that is
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,326 Sale Price
20% Off
The Gave de Pau in Orthez, Lower Pyrenees - French Naïf Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting the Gave de Pau in Orthez, Lower
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep Blue Figures, Large French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Deep Blue Figures, French Expressionist Original Oil Painting
French school, late 20th Century
Oil
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,311 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1980
s French Abstract Surrealist Original Oil Amazing Bright Green Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed
Painting: 15 x 18 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980
s French Expressionist Painting Rolling Hills and Valleys Verdant Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
signed oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Reds Greens
White
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Composition
by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000)
signed lower corner, circa 1980's
oil
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Modernist Italian Oil Painting Surrealist Abstract Figures
By Marco Cingolani
Located in Surfside, FL
are they?", 51 new paintings on the colors of Power, Galleria Emilio Mazzoli, Modena, curated by G
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Vintage Realist Landscape with Horse and Sheep Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American school realist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from a
Category
1980s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980
s French Abstract Collage/ Painting Leather Trousersed Figures with Jugs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, late 20th century
Title: titled verso
Medium: oil on canvas, with
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morning landscape original oil canvas painting Spanish Spain
By Joan Abello Prat
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
age in the world of painting. Of his formative period, it is possible to emphasize the maestrazgo of
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Nude Model Face Down on Oriental Rug - oil painting by J. Palmer Libby
Located in New York, NY
Nude Model Face Down on Oriental Rug - oil painting by J. Palmer Libby
1987
Signed and dated, l.r
Category
1980s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Can-Can Dancers, Oil Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - )
Title: Cancan
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of River in Countryside of Northern Ireland by Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Post-Impressionist Oil Painting of a Tree-Lined River in the Countryside of Northern
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Provencal landscape, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
19,5 x 31 cm frame included (14 x 25 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape Oil on Canvas Framed Painting Signed Artist Bowen
Located in Plainview, NY
An oil on canvas landscape painting featuring a peaceful scene of a river in the middle of the wood
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Coastal Seascape Framed Nautical Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted impressionist seascape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1980s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
The roofs of Paris, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
The roofs of Paris, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Reference number F205
Framed with a natural oak
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Post Impressionist Woman and Bird Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract figural oil painting of a woman and bird. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Juggler and Band, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Juggler and Band
Paul Noiret
Date: 1983
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 20 x 24 in
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boy in Scarf, Signed Oil Painting by Paul Noiret
Located in Long Island City, NY
Boy in Scarf
Paul Noiret
Date: 1984
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated l.r.
Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ron Lesser, "Love Counts, " oil painting on board, hand signed
By Ron Lesser
Located in Chatsworth, CA
Ron Lesser
Love Counts
Unique oil painting on board
Hand Signed
Circa 1980s
Image Size: 19.5 x
Category
1980s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Italian oil on Canvas Spring Flowers in Bloom Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3119B Blooming flowers in the spring garden a bold modern oil on canvas executed with
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$462 Sale Price
30% Off
Enormous 1980
s French Surrealist Painting Rainbow over Greek Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rainbow
French School, signed with monogram and dated 1985
oil painting on canvas, unframed: 77
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Graffiti Art Colorful Oil Painting #1 by S. Mooney
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4090 An abstract graffiti art, oil on artist board displayed in a custom -made wood frame Image
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
City Graffiti Art Colorful Oil Painting #2 by S. Mooney
By S.Mooney
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4091 Graffiti art oil on artist board displayed in a custom -made wood frame.
Signed by
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
"The Collector" Surreal Abstract Geometric Pointillist Oil Painting
By Ron Hoover
Located in Houston, TX
Ron Hoover surrealist painting titled "The Collector" done in a pointillism style in 1987. This
Category
1980s Pointillist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
European urbanscape and river original oil on cardboard painting
By Josep Marfa Guarro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
oil paintings.
Barcelona, Ibiza, Menorca, among other landscapes of cities that the artist visited
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
Original Post-War Oil Painting of Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland by Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Original Post-War Oil Painting of Mulroy Bay Donegal Ireland by Irish Artist Denis Thornton (1937
Category
1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Oil
Blick aufs Meer, Impressionist Oil Painting by Gaston Sebire
By Gaston Sebire
Located in Long Island City, NY
Blick aufs Meer
Gaston Sebire, French (1920–2001)
Oil on Canvas, signed lower right
Size: 36 x 28
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Gladiolas, Impressionist Oil Painting by George Gach
By George Gach
Located in Long Island City, NY
An impressionist still life painting of gladiolas flowers in a shallow vase by Hungarian artist
Category
1980s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
Mention, Painting - 1977
Canton Art Institute, Fall Shows
Honorable Mention, Oil - 1969
Best in Show, Oil
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of a Boy with Teddy Bear oil on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
: 1984
Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 55 × 45 cm — 21.7 × 17.7 in
Support / Mounting: Canvas on
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$888 Sale Price
25% Off
Oil Painting Winter Landscape with Russian Church –by Russian Artist Tresnevskiy
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Original Oil Painting by V. Ya. Tresnevskiy (Russian Artist)
Winter Landscape with Church – Serene
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Leda and the Swann - 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
Paris, rue des Solitaires, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Paris, rue des Solitaires, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Reference number F489
The painting is
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dancer, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Halata Dobroslav
By Halata Dobroslav
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dobroslav Halata, Czech (1943 - )
Title: Dancer
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 36 x
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1986 Vintage Modernist Cubist Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Cubist Picnic
Located in Bristol, GB
CUBIST PICNIC
Size: 71 x 64.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A striking painting that presents
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oats Usolye village 1989" Russian art Oil Painting. Landscape.
By Ivan Sorokin
Located in Berlin, DE
1922-2004
Honored Artist of the RSFSR, People’s Artist of the USSR, Member of the USSR Academy of Arts, Winner of the I. E. Repin State price.
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$17,764 Sale Price
21% Off
The Artist
s Studio oil painting by Jacob El Hanani
By Jacob El Hanani
Located in Hudson, NY
This 1983 El Hanani oil painting comes from the estate of Anita Rosen. The overall artwork size is
Category
1980s American Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist, Louis Humphrey
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Vintage American Blue and White Oil Painting City Landscape Framed 1986
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5173 Vintage American blue Fauvist landscape oil painting city scene Framed
Image size 15.5x19.5"
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Barcelona fishing port oil on canvas painting spanish seascape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Gabino Rey Santiago (1928-2006) - Oil on canvas - Port of Barcelona
Oil measures 54x65 cm
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,131 Sale Price
55% Off
Huge French 20th Century Abstract Expression Painting 1980
s Blur of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Marie Deloume (French born 1942)
oil painting on paper stuck
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
Seated Clown, Modern Art Oil Painting by Philippe Alfieri
By Philippe Alfieri
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Philippe Alfieri, Italian/American (1921 - 2009)
Title: Seated Clown
Year: 1988
Medium: Oil
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting woman nighttime colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Descanso, Peru (Woman)" by Ernesto Gutierrez, 1986, oil on jute canvas, signed lower right.
25" x
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Jute, Oil
October, Night Scene with Castle and Soldiers Oil Painting
By John Bowman
Located in Surfside, FL
works in a variety of media including painting, drawing, and sculpture. The Winston Wachter Gallery, in
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colorful Abstracted Landscape, Abstract Oil Painting by Scott Swezy
By Scott Swezy
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Scott Swezy
Title: Southwestern Landscape
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Board, signed l.r.
Size
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1987 Modernist Finnish Semi-Abstract Figurative Oil Painting - Dream Reflex
Located in Bristol, GB
DREAM IN REFLEX
Size: 41 x 33 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A brilliantly executed and
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New York city oil on canvas painting nyc urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Guillem Villà Bassols (1917-2005) - NYC - Oil canvas
Oil measures 50x65 cm.
Frameless.
Living in
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$947 Sale Price
50% Off
Contemporary landscape oil painting colorful expressionist trees forest sky
By Michael Boyle
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Autumn Trees" is an original, unique landscape oil painting on canvas by Michael Boyle. The artist
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Living Caryatids - Oil Painting by Marco Rossati - 1985 ca.
By Marco Rossati
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and impressive painting by Marco Rossati, showing his interest for Classicism as well as
Category
1980s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Far Rockaway Seascape, Conceptual Oil Painting by Vladimir German
By Vladimir German
Located in Long Island City, NY
Medium: Oil on Paper mounted on Board, signed verso
Size: 18.5 in. x 26.25 in. (46.99 cm x 66.68 cm)
Category
1980s Conceptual Landscape Paintings
Materials
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, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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