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"Time Machine", Hyperrealistic, Motorcycle and Graffiti Figurative Oil Painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Elegy", Figurative Oil Painting, Woman, Tree, Grey, Blue, Brown, Beige
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and private collections
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"What Might Have Been", Red-Headed Woman and Parrot Oil Painting Portrait
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paintings, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Benefits of an Open Mind", Blue, Purple, White, Oil Painting of Cat
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paintings, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Outward Bound", Figurative Oil Painting, Nature, Woman by Water, Blue, Green
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century American School Large Portrait of a Seated Lady, oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, 19th century
Title: Portrait of a Seated Lady
Medium: oil
Category
19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,807 Sale Price
20% Off
The Old Wharf
, American School Marine Figural, Nautical Oil, Industrial Harbor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An unsigned, early twentieth century oil showing a view of an old wooden wharf with longshoremen
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dog Days" Oil Painting by Katherine Fraser
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Couple Dancing
, American Folk Art Figural Oil, WPA era
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
figurative painting filled with compressed energy and an atmosphere of psychological ambiguity with the two
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$862 Sale Price
25% Off
American Realist Western GRAND CANYON Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Earl L Carpenter
Born 1931
Grand Canyon
Oil On Board
Image size: 9x12 inches
Overall:15x18 inches
Category
1970s American Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstraction in Amethyst and Emerald
, Large American School Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-century American School oil abstract comprising adjacent and overlapping
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Caulking the Seams
, American Impressionist School Oil, Sailing Boat, Schooner
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
An early twentieth-century, American School oil showing a view of a sailor caulking the seams of a
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cat
Bird_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Cat & Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$9,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Figure Painting, Sports, Baseball, The Pitcher by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Pitcher"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
111 x 48.25 inches
112.5 x 49.5 inches framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Shovel and Shellfish_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Shovel and Shellfish"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
22.5" x 18" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$6,580 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Colorful Garden Landscape View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, mid 20th century
Title: Garden Landscape view
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative_Portrait_Song For The Animals_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Song For The Animals"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5 x 41.5 in. Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$15,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Rabbit (Left), America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Rabbit (Left)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
14 x 14 in. ; 15.625 x 15.625 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$6,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Blue Rabbit (Right), America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Rabbit (Right)"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
14 x 14 in. ; 15.625 x 15.625 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Bunny, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Purple Bunny"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Violet Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Pastel
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Violet Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Blue Monkey_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Blue Monkey"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$8,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Boots and Violin_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Boots and Violin"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
41" x 31.5" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$9,075 Sale Price
25% Off
The Waiter_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative_Portrait_Vertical
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Waiter"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
80.125" x 41.125" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$14,250 Sale Price
25% Off
Figurative_Portrait_Animal/Bird_Blue_Goose Queen_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Goose Queen"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5 x 49.5 in. Framed
Exploring the identity
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$14,720 Sale Price
20% Off
American football, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
American football player in painting. The painting was painted with expressive strokes with a
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman Learns the Names of Plants, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman Learns the Names of Plants"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
49.5" x 44" Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$11,200 Sale Price
20% Off
American exploration., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
opinion, in the late 1940s. That's when the great event happened. America started moving across the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Dollar, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Pamela Rys
Located in Yardley, PA
This is original oil and spray painting on cotton canvas. Only one such artwork in the whole world
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Country America, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
I wanted to capture the stream of light running across the landscape. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Brown Rabbit_ America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Earth Tones
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Brown Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
12 x 12 in. ; 13.75 x 13.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Run Run Rabbit_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Brown
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Run Run Rabbit"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
18 x 18 in. ; 19.75 x 19.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Night Rabbit_2023, America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Black/Gray
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Night Rabbit"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
18 x 18 in. ; 19.75 x 19.75 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Peonies America, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
colors cause happiness in children. In the style of impressionism, palette knife. The painting contains
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Introductions" Oil painting of Brown and Black Dogs by Katherine Fraser
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Women Watch Eclipse by America Martin, Oil and Acrylic, Figurative, Nude, Orange
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Women Watch Eclipse"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
61.5" x 62" Framed
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$15,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Woman With Fan_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Seated Figure/Portrait/Nude_Floral
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman with Fan"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
72 x 36 in. 73.5 x 37.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$13,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Figure Painting, Nature, Green Flora, Picnic Among the Ferns by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Picnic Among the Ferns"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 60 inches
41.5 x 61.5
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$17,920 Sale Price
20% Off
"A Few Prosaic Days", Fall in New England Landscape Painting, Nature, Leaves
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, New American Paintings, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Native American Portrait, American Western Art Oil Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm), Description: An unfinished oil painting of a
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas laid down on board. Signed on verso
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Framed Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract painting. Oil on board. Measuring: 20 by 24 inches overall and 14 by 18
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
The Wrestlers - American Mid-Century Scene Painting. Americana Oil Painting.
Located in Marco Island, FL
The Wrestlers by Clyde Singer is an excellent Mid-Century painting of a popular Aschan subject
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sisters, American Impressionist Mid Century Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
.
Two Purdy paintings were included in the US State Department's "Art in America" show which recently
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"In Our Nature", Dog in Landscape with Tennis Balls Oil Painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"In Our Nature" is an original oil on canvas painting by American painter Katherine Fraser
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Oil Painting Provincetown Cape Cod Massachusetts
By Gerrit Beneker
Located in Portland, OR
Fine & important American New England Impressionist landscape oil painting on board by Gerrit
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
“Message” oil painting, american realist, figurative, interior, contemporary
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Oil Painters of America and the American Artists Professional League..
Artist Statement
Essentially
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"As Far as the Mind Can See" Hyper-realistic oil painting
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Made in America, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
Auto Portrait of 1922 Rolls Royce which was made in America. The RR on spare tire cover was in red
Category
1990s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mailing the Letter-Original Oil Painting-American Realisim
Located in Marco Island, FL
American life is captured in this Clyde Singer painting, Mailing the Letter, where he depicts a
Category
1980s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Hudson Palisades Oil Painting, American Impressionist, Early 1900s
By Winfield Scott Clime
Located in New York, NY
Winfield Scott Clime (1881-1958)
American, Philadelphia, PA - Old Lyme, CT
“Hudson Palisades” Late
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique American Modernist Cityscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on canvas.
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
American Impressionist Fruits, Vegetables and Bottle Oil Painting
By William Schultz
Located in Surfside, FL
Pastel Society of America and had won many awards for his oil and pastel paintings.
Born in Pittsfield
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman by the Sea at Low Tide_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Figurative/Nude
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman by the Sea at Low Tide"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
70" x 60"
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$17,475 Sale Price
25% Off
Haystacks Oil Painting, American Impressionist, Signed, 20th Century
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in New York, NY
this oil painting, Abraham Walkowitz depicts a serene, rural scene, in which his influences and
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$13,600 Sale Price
62% Off
Evening Light, Rocky Shore
, American School Impressionist Seascape, Pacific
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A late 19th century, American School seascape showing a lyrical view of sunlit waves flowing in
Category
1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1932 Regatta Oil Painting Classic American Nautical Racing Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A dynamic and highly detailed 1932 oil painting by Allan C. Sawyer, this work captures an
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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American Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of american oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, modern and Surrealist versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the american oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Cindy Shaoul, Harry James Moody, Marc Dalessio, Carl Bretzke and Willard Dixon are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large american oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 0.18 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are American Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — american oil paintings in our inventory begin at $0 and can go as high as $8,000,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,104.
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 American 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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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