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Bouquet of Flowers Latvian Modernist Floral Oil Painting
By Vita Merca
Located in Surfside, FL
violin and entered Vita in the music world and later in fine arts. Vita has been interested in painting
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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
Two Nude Figures, Modern Oil Painting on Canvas by Halata Dobroslav
By Halata Dobroslav
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dobroslav Halata, Czech (1943 - )
Title: Two Nude Figures
Year: 1983
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting / Abstract versus Figurative Art / Figurative Art / Human Figure /
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 Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Plan D
eau de Maintenon, Impressionist Oil Painting by Bernard Taurelle
Located in Long Island City, NY
Bernard Taurelle, French (1931 - ) - Le Plan D'eau de Maintenon, Year: 1985, Medium: Oil on
Category
1980s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Green Trees in Coastal Landscape Signed Swedish Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swedish School, signed & dated 1989
oil on canvas, framed
dated 1989
framed: 26 x 22 inches
canvas
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hippie Original 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
1980s
Zeus, Venus
Hera
Semi-Abstract Oil Painting, Mythological Figural Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1982 oil painting titled 'Zeus, Venus, and Hera' is a stunning example of semi
Category
1980s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980
s FRENCH ABSTRACT PAINTING - DRIP WORK ON LARGE PANEL - RED WHITE BLUE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract"
French School, 20th century
painting on board, unframed
board: 21.5 x 26.5 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$382 Sale Price
20% Off
Feminist Surrealist French Abstract Apres Mondrian Oil Painting Myriam Bat Yosef
Located in Surfside, FL
Myriam Bat-Yosef
Surrealist abstract oil painting in colorful abstract patterned rectangles and
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gerome Kamrowski Abstract Pop Art Minimalist Street Scene Signed Oil Painting
By Gerome Kamrowski
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist street scene painting by Gerome L. Kamrowski (1914 - 2004). Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype Oil Painting Tom Lieber Mixed Media
By Tom Lieber
Located in Surfside, FL
Tom Alan Lieber, (American, born 1949),
Untitled Monotype oil painting on paper
1984
Hand signed
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Monotype
Jazz Club, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas by David Rucli
By David Rucli
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Rucli, Italian (1944 - )
Title: Jazz Club
Year: circa 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grace Building on West 42nd St., Photorealist Oil Painting by Ronald Mallory
By Ronald Mallory
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, signed l.r. and verso
Size: 48 in. x 30 in. (121.92 cm x 76.2 cm)
Category
1980s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Painting "Red Sky" Oil
Spackle on Wood Katherine Bowling American Modern
By Katherine Bowling
Located in Surfside, FL
Katherine Bowling (American, b. 1955)
Oil on spackle on wood
1988
Hand signed, titled and dated
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Oil
Huge 20th Century Russian Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Flower Garden House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cottage Garden
Russian School, signed in Cyrillic
dated 1989
titled in French verso
oil on
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Listed American Female Folk Art Layered Constructed Sculptural Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural folk art piece by listed artist Sharon Yavis. This work is constructed by applying layers of wood to create an almost three dimensional effect on the wall.
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$2,631 Sale Price
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Man with Reeds, Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Jorge Dumas
By Jorge Dumas
Located in Long Island City, NY
An oil painting by Jorge Dumas from 1982. A modernist portrait in a Latin American mural-style
Category
1980s Cubist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Oversized Abstract Expressionist "Colored Ribbons" 1980 by Brunelli
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4083 Oversized abstract on rapped canvas
Unframed Ready to hang
Signed on back Brunelli
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figures in Park by Lake, French Impressionist Landscape, Signed Oil Painting
By Sadda
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures in Park
French School, circa 1980's
oil painting on board, unframed
7.5 x 9.5 inches
Signed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Minimalist Black Oil Painting, Collage, Mixed Media on Canvas Kevin Larmon
Located in Surfside, FL
Kevin Larmon, (American, b. 1955),
1985-1986, oil on canvas; hand signed, titled, and dated on the
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Minimalist Black Oil Painting, Collage, Mixed Media on Canvas Kevin Larmon
Located in Surfside, FL
Kevin Larmon, (American, b. 1955),
1985-1986, oil on canvas; hand signed, titled, and dated on the
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Still Life with Flowers, Modern Art Oil Painting by Jose Luis Figueroa
Located in Long Island City, NY
" lower right
circa 1980
Canvas Size: 38 x 30 inches
Frame Size: 46 x 38.5 inches
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rydal Water English Lake District Large Signed English Oil Painting Autumn Light
By Arthur Terry Blamires
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rydal Water
by Arthur Terry Blamires (English, born 1930)
signed oil on board, framed
titled verso
Category
1980s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne
By Joan Thorne
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a large colorful, bold, vibrant original oil painting on canvas, hand signed and dated 1989
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Oil
Mask of the Sun, Surrealist Oil Painting by Nina Usacheva-Green
By Nina Usacheva-Green
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Nina Usacheva-Green, Russian XXth
Title: Mask of the Sun
Year: 1986
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Colorful 1980s New York Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Joan Thorne
By Joan Thorne
Located in Surfside, FL
This is a large colorful, bold, vibrant original oil painting on canvas, hand signed and dated 1989
Category
1980s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Oil
Along The Border Trail (Castlerock) Yellowstone Oil Painting on paper 396/500
Located in Cody, WY
Edition of 500 luxurious leather bound books, each with a unique original oil painting on the left inside
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Leather, Paper, Oil
Still life of women
s shoes and flowers oil on paper painting
By Carmen Espel
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
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 del Libro). He also ...
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Genuine Saint, Pop Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Michael Knigin
By Michael Knigin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Genuine Saint
Michael Knigin, American (1942–2011)
Date: 1987
Oil on Canvas, signed, titled and
Category
1980s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Children playing in the park Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Barcelona - Oil on canvas
Oil measures 38x46 cm.
Frameless.
Ignacio
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,893 Sale Price
46% Off
Winter, White Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Charles McGill
By Charles McGill
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charles McGill, American
Title: Winter
Year: 1986-1987
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed verso
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of the English Lake District by Modern British Landscape Artist
By Arthur Terry Blamires
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Glaramara and Combe Ghyll in the English Lake District by Modern British Landscape
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1980s Autumn Harvest, Original Semi-Abstract Landscape Oil Painting with Figures
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil painting, titled Autumn Harvest by Edward Marecak (1919-1993), was created in
Category
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hydrangeas on the Table, " Still Life Oil Painting
By John C. Traynor
Located in Westport, CT
This impressionistic still life painting by Jon Traynor captures a wooden table top surface with an
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Petit Cheval Blanc by Hugues Pissarro dit Pomié, 1988 - Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Le Petit Cheval Blanc by Hugues Pissarro dit Pomié (B. 1935)
Oil on canvas
130 x 162 cm (51 ¹/₈ x
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rebound Series #2: 1980s Abstract Oil Painting with Polygons in Earth Tones
By Eugene Bavinger
Located in Denver, CO
painting that showcases a harmonious blend of soft, muted tones. This composition features multiple
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nude Seated on Blue Couch, Modern Oil Painting by Laurent Marcel Salinas
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Nude Seated on Blue Couch
Laurent Marcel Salinas, (1913-2010)
Creation Date: 1986
Oil on Canvas
Category
1980s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Abstract Horses and Cow
, by David Crown, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 20" x 24" oil on canvas painting by David Crown dates to 1985. The focal point of this
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modernist Surreal Sunset Abstract Nude Woman Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school modernist surreal landscape. Oil on canvas, circa 1981. Signed on verso
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed French Impressionist Oil Painting - Cote d
Azur Figures Walking Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cote d'Azur
French School, signed lower right
circa 1980's
oil painting on board, framed
framed
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,310 Sale Price
20% Off
Three Women Farmers Oil on Board Painting, Signed by Bunuel and Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
An expressive contemporary impressionistic oil painting on board of three women farmers by listed
Category
1980s Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$930 Sale Price
40% Off
Abstract Expressionist American Modernist Oil Monotype Monoprint Painting
By Larry Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, Brown works in oil on canvas and tempera paints on paper. He deals with themes of science and
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Abstract Expressionist American Modernist Oil Monotype Monoprint Painting
By Larry Brown
Located in Surfside, FL
, Brown works in oil on canvas and tempera paints on paper. He deals with themes of science and
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Fiddler, Signed Folk Art Oil on Board by Jovan Obican
By Jovan Obican
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fiddler
Jovan Obican
French/Yugoslavian (1918–1986)
Date: circa 1980
Oil on board
Size: 16 x 20
Category
1980s Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Semur en Auxois - 20th Century French Naïf Winter Town Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century French naïf oil on canvas depicting the commune of Semur en Auxois, in the
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traveler with Birds, Signed Oil on Board by Jovan Obican
By Jovan Obican
Located in Long Island City, NY
Traveler with Birds
Jovan Obican
French/Yugoslavian (1918–1986)
Date: circa 1980
Oil on board
Category
1980s Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Large Oil Painting Study for Diptych Abstract Modernist Vessel and Tree
By Curtis Ripley
Located in Surfside, FL
Curtis Ripley (American, born 1949). Expressionist figurative abstract oil painting on paper
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Humberto da Silva Fernandes(1937-2005) Clipper Ship Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an amazing original oil painting on canvas of the famous Portuguese-American painter
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype Oil Painting Tom Lieber Mixed Media
By Tom Lieber
Located in Surfside, FL
Tom Alan Lieber, (American, born 1949),
Oil and mixed media on paper,
30.25 x 44 inches,
Hand
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Monotype
Brooklyn Bridge Celebration, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Red Hammond
By Red Hammond
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Red Hammond
Title: Brooklyn Bridge Celebration
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas Diptych
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Thunder, Abstract OP Art Oil Painting on Canvas by Tony Bechara
By Tony Bechara
Located in Long Island City, NY
An abstract painting by Tony Bechara from 1984. An abstract, optical painting representative of
Category
1980s Op Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype Oil Painting Tom Lieber Mixed Media
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
Little Sky 3 - Oil Painting on Canvas by Leo Guida - 1985
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017).
Original Oil painting on canvas.
Frame
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Jean-Paul Sartre Yankel Contemporary painting portrait art 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
Large Modernist Oil Painting Card Poker Player Aaron Fink Pop Art Americana
By Aaron Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
approx: 72" x 66". This painting is part of the artist's "Images of Gambling" series, amongst his best
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blessing From Above, Judaica Oil Painting, Rabbi with Lulav and Esrog
By Chaïm Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Judaica
Subject: Religious
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: United States
Dimensions
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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1980 Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980 oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Abstract, Impressionist or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a 1980 oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Jean Krille, Reginald Pollack, Sergey Belikov, Reginald K. Gee and Leo Guida took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some 1980 oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.25 inches across, are available.
How Much are 1980 Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1980 oil paintings in our inventory begin at $3 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,190.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About 1980 Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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