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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
Still life of women
s shoes oil on paper painting
By Carmen Espel
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Signed lower right
Frame size 75x55 cm.
Contemporary Barcelona painter. She began to present her work on the occasion of the Women's Salons held in her city in 1949 and 1950 (Casa d...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
$331 Sale Price
53% Off
abstract with portrait oil and collage on canvas painting
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
theater and performance (1970-1980), visual poetry (1976-1982), painting and sculpture. Creator of major
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Five Anemones, Photorealist Oil on Canvas Painting Lowell Nesbitt
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Long Island City, NY
oil painting in his typical style measures 30 x 18 inches. It is signed, titled, and dated verso, and
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Irina Portrait Painting, Impressionist Style, Oil on Canvas, 1980s
Located in Zofingen, AG
appearance, when the inner content is revealed through the external.
Painting a portrait on canvas is a
Category
1980s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$28,402 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait of Woman in Red Hat, Modern Oil on Canvas Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - ) - Portrait of Woman in Red Hat. Year: 1987, Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting / Photorealism / Figurative Art / Human Figure /Museum
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Oil Painting / Photorealism / Figurative Art / Human Figure /Museum
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Venezuelan Surrealism Architectural Oil Painting Emerio Lunar Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
January 27, 1940 in Cabimas, Zulia state. Self-taught in painting, makes primary education in his hometown
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1988 Modernist Swedish Expressive Landscape Oil Painting - View Across the Lake
Located in Bristol, GB
VIEWS ACROSS THE LAKE
Size: 53.5 x 48.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A serene and
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1982 Vintage Modernist Original Expressive Landscape Oil Painting - Grazing Cows
Located in Bristol, GB
landscape painting, executed in oil onto board and dated 1982.
The artworks captures a peaceful rural scene
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
G Caliman Coxe EXODUS 28 African-American Artist 1980 abstract red orange purple
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
various exhibitions, solidifying his place in contemporary American art.
His 1980 painting "Exodus 28" is
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting, Peach
Plenty, Hamptons, Janet Jennings
By Janet Jennings
Located in Surfside, FL
Janet Jennings
Oil Painting on Canvas
Peace and Plenty, 1989.
Hand signed
Dimensions: Canvas, 65
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea landscape around Cannes, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
22,5 x 32 cm frame included (17 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Park with lake oil painting european art seascape urbanscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Park with lake - Oil on cardboard paid to canvas
Oil measurements
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
James Joyce Playing Guitar, Modern Oil Painting by Duncan Hannah
By Duncan Hannah
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist as a Young Man. This oil painting is based on a photo that shows Joyce in the same pose and
Category
1980s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting urbanscape
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Pascual Fresquet Almurin (1930) - View of Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 46x55 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$497 Sale Price
47% Off
Plaza nueva Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting urbanscape
By Ignasi Mundó
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Ignasi Mundó Marcet (1918-2012) - Plaza Nueva Barcelona Spain - Oil on canvas
Canvas measures 73x60
Category
1980s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Figures Riding Horses, Folk Art Oil Painting by Joyce Roybal
Located in Long Island City, NY
Figures Riding Horses
Joyce Roybal, (1955)
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Size: 30 x 40 in
Category
1980s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Naive Interior Oil Painting, Cats in Interior Whimsical Wall Art
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Vintage Naive Oil Painting on stretched canvas by French artist Berthine Marceau, signed on the
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Tree Lined River in a Forest in Ireland by Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Tree Lined River in a Forest in Ireland by Irish Artist, Denis Thornton (1937-1999
Category
1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Oil
Charles Clough Picture Generation Abstract Expressionist Oil Enamel Painting
By Charles Clough
Located in Surfside, FL
but it looks like oil or enamel ad I have seen it described thusly.
This listing is for 1 painting
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Charles Clough Picture Generation Abstract Expressionist Oil Enamel Painting
By Charles Clough
Located in Surfside, FL
but it looks like oil or enamel ad I have seen it described thusly.
This listing is for 1 painting
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Charles Clough Picture Generation Abstract Expressionist Oil Enamel Painting
By Charles Clough
Located in Surfside, FL
but it looks like oil or enamel ad I have seen it described thusly.
This listing is for 1 painting
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
A Kiss, Pop Art Oil Painting by Edd Meyers
By Edd Meyers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Edd Meyers
Title: A Kiss
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.c.
Size: 45 in. x 57 in
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Naive Farmland Scene with Rolling Hills and Volcano - Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Naive Farmland Scene with Rolling Hills and Volcano - Original Oil Painting
Patchwork farmland
Category
1980s Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
Large 20th Century French Abstract Cubist Composition Signed Oil Painting
By Jean Besnard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Composition
by Jean Besnard (1922-2007)
oil on board, unframed
signed with initials, dated
Category
1980s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,496 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Landscape, original signed oil painting Sable-Castelli Gallery, unique
Located in New York, NY
Lynton Wells
Landscape, 1984
Oil on Canvas (with original Sable Castelli Label back of frame)
Hand
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype, Oil Painting Tom Lieber
By Tom Lieber
Located in Surfside, FL
Tom Alan Lieber, (American, born 1949),
GTW #11 -7, 1986,
Oil and mixed media on paper,
30.25 x
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Monotype
almond trees in bloom Spain oil painting spanish landscape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Cadaques - Oil on canvas on cardboard
Oil measurements 46x55 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
$520 Sale Price
37% Off
Venice, Piazza San Marco, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
frame.
24 x 30 cm frame included (19 x 23 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a paper
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Small bouquet of buttercups, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
24,5 x 31,5 cm frame included (19 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Scarecrow, Large Street Art Oil Painting by David Rucli
By David Rucli
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Rucli, Italian (1944 - )
Title: Scarecrow II
Year: circa 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles Clough Picture Generation Abstract Expressionist Oil Enamel Painting
By Charles Clough
Located in Surfside, FL
This listing is for 1 painting. the last image shows all 4 that I have hung as grouping.
Charles
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
SINCRONIA ROSA - Angelo Palazzini Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting
By Angelo Palazzini
Located in Napoli, IT
Sincronia Rosa - Abstract Oil on Canvas Paintng , Angelom Palazzini, Italy
Angelo Palazzini was
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American School New York City Abstract Expressionist Original MCM Oil Painting
By Barry Johnson
Located in Buffalo, NY
American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Signed. Image size, 24"L x
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
American School New York City Abstract Expressionist Original MCM Oil Painting
By Barry Johnson
Located in Buffalo, NY
American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Signed. Image size, 24"L x
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
American School New York City Abstract Expressionist Original MCM Oil Painting
By Barry Johnson
Located in Buffalo, NY
American school abstract painting. Watercolor on paper, circa 1960. Signed. Image size, 18"L x
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Watercolor, Gouache
Huge French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Figures outside Town at Night
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Retour de Maree'
by J. J. Polverelli, signed and dated 1989
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 32 x
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jerusalem wall urban landscape original oil on canvas painting
By Manuel Capdevila Massana
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
at the Carnegie Institute, Pennsylvania, where he presented the painting The Priest, which is
Category
1980s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Pink Niagara, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Bill Sullivan
By Bill Sullivan
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bill Sullivan, American (1942 - ) - Pink Niagara, Year: 1986, Medium: Oil on Canvas, dated and
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1987 Modernist Swedish Expressive Landscape Oil Painting - Hillside by the Sea
Located in Bristol, GB
HILLSIDE BY THE SEA
Size: 45.5 x 53.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A vibrant and pleasant
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Children Playing in a Field" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Children Playing in a Field" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life with red peppers, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
51 x 60 cm frame included (46 x 55 cm without frame)
This an oil on canvas with the stamp
Category
1980s French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,461 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Venezuelan Expressionist Oil Painting Diego Barboza Latin American Master
Located in Surfside, FL
of the initiators of Venezuelan conceptual art. In the 1980's Diego Barboza turned to painting, the
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th century 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
20th century 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
Original Post-War Oil Painting of Stormy Day in Kerry Ireland by Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Original Post-War Oil Painting of Stormy Day in Kerry Ireland by Irish Artist Denis Thornton (1937
Category
1980s Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Oil, Board
Primal Screams, Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting by Juan Sanchez Juarez
By Juan Sanchez Juarez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Primal Screams
Juan Sánchez Juárez, Mexican (1946)
Date: circa 1980
Acrylic on Canvas, signed l.r
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Paternity oil acrylic on canvas painting realism Spain Sitges 70s
By José Luis Fuentetaja
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
intensly into painting and decides to dedicate himself only to it.
When he returns to Spain he enrolls Arts
Category
1980s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$1,538 Sale Price
56% Off
Vintage American Hudson River School Coastal Sunset Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American Hudson River School seascape painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Factory Town" Contemporary American Industrial Oil Painting Maine 1987 Realism
By Linden Frederick
Located in New York, NY
"Factory Town" Contemporary American Industrial Oil Painting Maine Realism.
20 1/2 x 29 inches
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
20th century abstract expressionist oil painting by Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
(then known as the Albright Art Gallery) and spent several hours a week there studying the paintings. He
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic
Judy Rifka, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Hockey Players. Brooke Alexander
By Judy Rifka
Located in Surfside, FL
Judy Rifka (American, b. 1945)
Oil on linen painting
Titled: "Ice Hockey IV 1990"
featuring A
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
1985 Modernist Minimalist Landscape Oil Painting - Blush Horizon (Set of 2)
Located in Bristol, GB
BLUSH HORIZON (SET OF 2)
Size of each artwork: 59 x 51.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Seated Nude Figures, Contemporary Oil Painting by Halata Dobroslav
By Halata Dobroslav
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dobroslav Halata, Czech (1943 - )
Title: Two Nude Seated Figures
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Style of Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Gazing Woman
Located in Corsham, GB
A stylish portrait completed in the style of Tamara de Lempicka. The subject of the portrait is a striking young woman with long black hair and piercing blue eyes. Unsigned. On canva...
Category
20th Century Portrait 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.
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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.
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Questions About 1980 Oil Paintings
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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