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Large Oil Painting Oleg Sohanievich Non Conformist Art Avant Garde Ukrainian
Located in Surfside, FL
Red, White and Blue
Oil on canvas
1989
Dimensions: 39.5 X 39.5
This came from an important
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Nude with Chair and Fruit" Large oil painting on canvas
By Norbert Schlaus
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Nude with Chair and Fruit" c. 1980 is a large oil painting on canvas by noted German
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish landscape oil on board painting Santa Creu D
Olorda
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
: Oil on panel
- Dimensions without frame: 8.3 x 10.2 in
- Dimensions with frame: 13 x 15 in
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Abstract
83 - Orange Yellow - British 20th century Action art oil painting
By Frank Avray Wilson
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning large Abstract oil on board painting is by noted British artist Frank Avray Wilson
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Americana Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting Signed P. Paul, Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant oil on canvas landscape painting featuring a lake view in a paradisiac environment. The
Category
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$950 Sale Price
34% Off
1980s Semi-Abstract Polychromatic Oil Painting
Masks
- Vibrant Multicolor Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This 1980s oil on board painting, titled "Masks", was created by renowned Colorado artist Edward
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Stephen Westfall Diptych Abstract Oil Painting Post Minimalist Pop Art
Located in Surfside, FL
STEPHEN WESTFALL (American, b. 1953)
''Days and Nights Without End'' (diptych)
1988, oil on canvas
Category
1980s Post-Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Abstract Expressionist Artist Melissa Meyer Oil Painting Flaming Heart
By Melissa Meyer
Located in Surfside, FL
MELISSA MEYER (American, b. 1946),
''Bleeding Heart'', 1982,
Oil and wax (encaustic) on canvas
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil
Marina Large Pink Oil Painting With Woman and Sail Boats
By Felix Mas
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Marina large pink oil painting with woman and sail boats.
Artist signed, dated and titled, floater
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Cowgirl Barbie 1980
Located in Lexington, MA
Cowgirl Barbie 1980 by McKenzie West is an original contemporary oil painting that merges
Category
2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Surreal Beach Scene Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist sunset beach scene oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Original Abstract Colorful Oil Painting Israeli Kibbutz Landscape Shemi
By Calman Shemi
Located in Surfside, FL
Life in Nature
Canvas measures 31.5 X 39.5
(I believe this is oil it might also be acrylic.)
Hand
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman sitting in the garden oil on canvas painting
By Juan Soler
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Canvas measures 61x50 cm.
Frameless
He was born in 1951. Under the direction of the master Pedro Bermejo, he began his artistic career, quickly highlighting and observing in his wor...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$710 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Colorful 1983 Neo Expressionist Roberto Juarez Oil Painting Tron Family
By Roberto Juarez
Located in Surfside, FL
Roberto Juarez, (American, 1952- )
Tron Family.
1983. Signed, dated & titled.
Oil and oil stick on
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil
Still life with a yellow tablecloth, oil painting by Pierre Coquet
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Pierre Coquet - Still life with a yellow tablecloth
Reference number F380
The painting is not
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$2,082 Sale Price
20% Off
1981 Modern Swedish Expressive Mini Landscape Oil Painting -Garden by the Water
Located in Bristol, GB
GARDEN BY THE WATER
Size: 28.5 x 33 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A small yet very effective
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Vintage American Modernist Framed Landscape Signed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very impressive modernist landscape by Larry Horowitz (Born 1956). Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Venezuelan Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Machu Picchu Marius Sznajderman
By Marius Sznajderman
Located in Surfside, FL
inches
Oil or acrylic on canvas.
Machu Picchu is an Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Judy Rifka, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting MIxed Media 3D Construction
By Judy Rifka
Located in Surfside, FL
in addition to her painting and printmaking. She was born in 1945 in New York City and studied art at
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Figurative Expressionist Bold Pop Art Oil Painting Self Portrait Carlo Pittore
By Carlo Pittore
Located in Surfside, FL
Carlo Pittore
Oil on canvas, 1984,
Self Portrait, initialed and dated lower left,
slat framed, 21
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bimba in poltrona" olio su cartone cm. 35 x 25 1980 ca
By Klara Vlassova
Located in Torino, IT
Childhood, Little Girl, Green, Summer
KLARA VLASOVA (Moscow, 1926)
MUSEUMS
St. Petersburg, State Russian Museum
Moscow, Pushkin Museum
Moscow, Museum of History and Reconstructi...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Large Oil Painting Oleg Sohanievich Non Conformist Art Avant Garde Ukrainian
Located in Surfside, FL
Red, White and Black
Oil on canvas
1989
Dimensions: 39.5 X 39.5
This came from an important
Category
1980s Constructivist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lanfranco - Steve Cauthen Up, Photorealist Oil Painting by Roy Miller
By Roy Miller
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy Miller, British (1938 - )
Title: Lanfranco - Steve Cauthen up
Year: 1986
Medium: Oil
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Judy Rifka Abstract Expressionist Pop Art Portrait Oil Painting Brooke Alexander
By Judy Rifka
Located in Surfside, FL
Judy Rifka (American, b. 1945)
Roman Nose
1982
Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 24 inches (76.2 x
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Stream, Photorealist Oil on Canvas Painting by Lowell Nesbitt
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Long Island City, NY
oil painting in his typical style measures 24 x 24 inches. It is signed, titled, and dated verso, and
Category
1980s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Low Down Blues, Large Colorful Modern Oil Painting by Earl Linderman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Low Down Blues
Earl Linderman, American (1931–2023)
Date: circa 1989
Oil on canvas, signed lower
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ready for Easter, Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Leandro Velasco
By Leandro Velasco
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Leandro Velasco, Colombian (1933 - )
Title: Ready for Easter
Year: c. 1985
Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street Market - Oil Painting on Canvas by Leo Guida - 1983
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Oil on canvas.
Total Dimensions: cm 70 x 70
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Oil Painting Louisa Chase Grotto Floral Garden Abstract Neo Expressionist
By Louisa Chase
Located in Surfside, FL
woodblock print, collage and chine colle along with watercolor and oil painting techniques.
Chase’s
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
View of Paris with buildings, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
32,5 x 41 cm frame included (28x 37 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
English Countryside Oil Painting with Thatched Cottage, River
Cows Grazing
Located in Preston, GB
English Countryside Oil Painting with Thatched Cottage, River & Cows Grazing by British Artist
Art
Category
1980s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
UNTITLED, 1981 DIPTYCH Neo Expressionist Figures Peter Julian Oil Painting
By Peter Julian
Located in Surfside, FL
-expressionist paintings in the 1980s. His first major exhibition was in New York in 1982 at The New Museum as
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Michael Hafftka Figurative Neo Expressionist Oil Pastel Painting The Wave
By Michael Hafftka
Located in Surfside, FL
MICHAEL HAFFTKA
"The Wave"
Hand signed lower right "Hafftka"
Oil and pastel on paper, 30.5" x
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Photorealist oil painting by Cesar J. Santander, Two Toy Banks
By Cesar J. Santander
Located in White Plains, NY
photorealist oil paintings of dolls, toys, and comic book heroes. Santander first began taking photos of
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Vintage Signed Israeli American Modernist Beach Scene Framed Signed Oil Painting
By Abraham Pariente
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract landscape painting by Abraham Pariente. Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cervene Skvrny, Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Triptych by Ales Lamr
By Ales Lamr
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ales Lamar
Title: Cervene Skvrny (Triptych)
Year: 1984
Medium: Oil on Canvas, each panel
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage French Rural Family Farm Scene Oil Painting on Canvas 1981
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3943 Vintage French rural family farm scene
Signed lower right
Set in a wood frame
Image size 15.5x19.5"
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$375 Sale Price
55% Off
Lady Contemplating, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Isaac Maimon
By Isaac Maimon
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Isaac Maimon, Israeli / French (1951 - )
Title: Lady Contemplating
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
G CALIMAN COXE Exodus 12 African American Artist 1980 abstract red orange purple
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
exhibited throughout the South, including the 1972 solo exhibition Paintings by G. C. Coxe: 4 Phases at the
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sirin and Alkonost, Surreal Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green
By Nina Usacheva-Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Nina Usacheva-Green, Russian
Title: Sirin and Alkonost
Year: 1981
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tossa de mar spanish seascape original oil on cardboard painting mediterranean
By Josep Marfa Guarro
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
, as well as oil paintings.
Barcelona, Ibiza, Menorca, among other landscapes of cities that the
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cardboard, Oil
1980s Large Abstract Oil Painting "Somethin
Stupid" – Pink, Black, Tan, Framed
By Sidney Guberman
Located in Denver, CO
A striking and bold original abstract oil painting on canvas by American artist Sidney Guberman (b
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$14,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Cadaques Seascape Oil Painting on Cardboard canvas, Post-Impressionist, 1980s
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - Landscape - Oil on canvas on cardboard
Oil measurements 33x41 cm
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Seaside Landscape in Cannes, France, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
oil on a paper that is mounted on a board and placed in a made to measure wood strectcher. It is
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape, Village in French Provence, oil painting by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
floated frame.
24 x 32 cm frame included (18 x 26 cm without frame)
This work is painted with oil on a
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,325 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Modern Art New York "Noah
s Ark"
By Jay Milder
Located in Portland, OR
Modern abstract painting acrylic and oil paint, by the celebrated New York artist, Jay Milder (B
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Oil
Post Conceptual Digital Artist Oil Painting Screenprint Diptych Joseph Nechvatal
Located in Surfside, FL
Joseph Nechvatal
The Oedipal God of Oil Paint and Destruction, Diptych
Oil and screenprint on two
Category
1980s Conceptual Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Screen
Wilma Fiori “Mesa Verde” 1988 Abstract Oil Painting, Vibrant Colorado Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
This original abstract oil painting, titled Mesa Verde, was created by acclaimed American artist
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monday
s Muse, Large Abstract Nude Oil Painting by Darryl Hughto
By Darryl Hughto
Located in Long Island City, NY
Monday’s Muse by Darryl Hughto, American (1943)
Date: 1988
Oil on Canvas, signed and dated verso
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large figure Yankel Contemporary painting figurative art blue portrait oil paint
By Jacques Yankel
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Passages in Light III - Abstract Oil Painting Like a Tiepolo Sky
By Ruggero Vanni
Located in New York, NY
Ruggero Vanni's Passages in Light III is a 49 x 35 inch abstract oil painting. The main colors are
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Oil Painting Belgian American Artist Roger Van Ouytsel Menorah
By Roger Van Ouytsel
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Van Ouytsel (American, b. 1941)
Title: "The Things I liked About Larry Wise,"
1987. Oil
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yachts, cardboard/oil, 32x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aleksandrs Zviedris (1905-1993)
Yachts
cardboard/oil, 32x40 cm
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,704 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting urban cubist city colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This painting is one of the series of cubist cityscapes that the Peruvian artist Ernesto Gutierrez
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Expressionist Red and Blue Oil
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Blue and red abstrct expressionist painting on rapped canvas no frame required
Signed on verso
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joan Kahn Rome Vibrant Bold Color Abstract Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil paint on heavy tar paper.
Hand signed and dated verso.
Joan Kahn (USA 1953-) grew up in New
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joan Kahn Rome Vibrant Bold Color Abstract Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Oil paint on heavy tar paper.
Hand signed and dated verso.
Joan Kahn (USA 1953-) grew up in New
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract 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.
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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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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