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Surrealist Crucifixion
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion
by Kate Orr (British 20th century)
signed lower corner, circa 1990's
oil painting
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,644 Sale Price
20% Off
Plaques of Egypt
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Plagues of Egypt
by Kate Orr (British 20th century)
signed lower corner, circa 1990's
oil painting
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,315 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Original Oil Painting Still Life with Fruit
Bottle, Beautiful Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Fruit
by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018)
signed lower corner
dated 1990's
oil
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Girl with the Gun 1990
s Stylised Portrait Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Girl with the Gun, Stylised Portrait, Signed Oil Painting
by Larissa Ickx, Belgian 20th century
Category
1990s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,064 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 1990
s French Contemporary Signed Oil Painting Gordes Luberon Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gordes, The Luberon Valley, Provence
French artist,
signed and dated 95
oil on canvas, framed
Category
1990s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$2,850 Sale Price
20% Off
Oriental Bathroom - Oil Painting by Alexander Sergeev - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oriental Bathroom is an original modern artwork realized by Alexander Sergheev.
Mixed colored oil
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Viareggio - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed and titled
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Before the Storm - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on masonite realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower left
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Viareggio - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower right. Hand
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Viareggio Promenade - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower right. Hand
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset in Venice - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on masonite realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower left
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$361 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Landscape - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A French Room - Oil Painting by Alexander Sergeev - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
A French Room is an original oil painting on the board realized by Alexander Sergeev in the 1990s
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
DIDIER CARFANTAN - FRENCH MODERNIST OIL PAINTING - UNE PLACE EN PROVENCE 1990
S
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Place en Provence
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Size: painting: 18.25 x 21.75 inches
Provenance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,315 Sale Price
20% Off
Versilia Beach in June - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Lake in Winter - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on Canvas realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Hand signed lower rigth. Hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monday Afternoon - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized in 1990s.
Hand signed on rear, unreadable.
Titled on rear.
With a painted
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$722 Sale Price
20% Off
Direction indicated - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized in 1990s.
Hand signed on rear, undearable.
Titled on rear.
With a painted
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Viareggio (The Promenade) - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Not signed.
Includes a
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
On the Beach in Viareggio - Oil Painting by Michelangelo Cupisti - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Michelangelo Cupisti (1935-2012) in 1990s.
Not signed.
Includes a
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$570 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase of Flowers - Oil Paint - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by an italian painter in 1990s and hand signed "De Silvestri".
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flowers Basket - Oil on Canvas - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Flowers Basket is a beautiful oil on canvas painting probably realized in the 1990s by an Anonymous
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meeting - Oil Paint by Mimmo Andriuoli - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Mimmo Andriuoli (b. 1946) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman - Oil Paint by Paola Grott - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Paola Grott in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Includes a contemporary wooden frame
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Roofs - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunflower - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boats - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunflowers - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hyacinths - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$418 Sale Price
20% Off
Sunflowers - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Titled on rear.
Excellent
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Metamelancholy - Oil Paint by Paolo Scheggi - 1990s
By Paolo Scheggi
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Paolo Scheggi (1955) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Titled on rear.
With a
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$855 Sale Price
20% Off
Boat - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed
Dated French 1990
s Modernist Figures in Abstract Landscape Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Modernist Figures
French, signed lower right and dated 91'
oil on canvas, in wooden frame
framed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Metamelancholy - Oil Paint by Paolo Scheggi - 1990s
By Paolo Scheggi
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Paolo Scheggi (1955) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Titled on rear.
With a
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$713 Sale Price
20% Off
The Celebration - Oil Paint by Lucio Castagneri - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Lucio Castagneri (1947) in 1990s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Olive Tree - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Roman Roofs - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1990s oil paintings available for sale. Browse a selection of Abstract, Contemporary or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 388 Abstract, 372 Contemporary, 359 Impressionist, 109 Modern and 82 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 1990s oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. Reginald K. Gee, Gilbert Pauli, Louis Letouche, Michael William Eggleston and Theodore Waddell took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, there are small 1990s oil paintings measuring 1 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 229 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1990s oil paintings in our inventory begin at $140 and can go as high as $1,200,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,488.
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Figurative art, as opposed to abstract art, retains features from the observable world in its representational depictions of subject matter. Most commonly, figurative paintings reference and explore the human body, but they can also include landscapes, architecture, plants and animals — all portrayed with realism.
While the oldest figurative art dates back tens of thousands of years to cave wall paintings, figurative works made from observation became especially prominent in the early Renaissance. Artists like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and other Renaissance masters created naturalistic representations of their subjects.
Pablo Picasso is lauded for laying the foundation for modern figurative art in the 1920s. Although abstracted, this work held a strong connection to representing people and other subjects. Other famous figurative artists include Francis Bacon and Lucian Freud. Figurative art in the 20th century would span such diverse genres as Expressionism, Pop art and Surrealism.
Today, a number of figural artists — such as Sedrick Huckaby, Daisy Patton and Eileen Cooper — are making art that uses the human body as its subject.
Because figurative art represents subjects from the real world, natural colors are common in these paintings. A piece of figurative art can be an exciting starting point for setting a tone and creating a color palette in a room.
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Questions About 1990s Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023In the 1990s, people dressed in different ways. Styles included grunge, modern preppy, hip-hop and goth. Some trends of the decade were slip dresses, plaid flannel shirts, long plaid skirts, overalls, combat boots and loose-fitting rolled jeans. Neon colors were popular for a time, as were fabric headbands and fabric-covered ponytail holders. Shop a selection of 90s vintage apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 15, 2024Famous fashion designers in the 1990s include Vivienne Westwood, Miuccia Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Thierry Mugler.
For collectors and fashion lovers all over the world, ‘90s fashion has become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, who never wear the same thing twice. And because fast fashion didn’t yet exist, 1990s fashion trends and apparel — vintage '90s clothing, handbags and accessories — have a quality appreciated by the millennial generation: authenticity.
Find 1990s Chanel bags, Moschino pants, Margiela jackets and other vintage garments and accessories on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024How much Chanel bags cost in the 1990s varied from piece to piece and from year to year. For example, in 1990, the iconic Chanel flap bag's price was $1,150. When adjusted for inflation, that is around $2,280 in today's money. Shop a diverse assortment of Chanel bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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