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Boats in Harbor: 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Painting
By Hjalmar Amundsen
Located in New York, NY
. Born in 1911, Cappy learned much of his basic drawing and painting skills in his father’s studio. After
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Reflections, American 20th Century Oil Painting
By Philip Campbell Curtis
Located in London, GB
Philip Campbell Curtis
American 1907 - 2000
Reflections
Oil on board, signed and dated 1960
Image
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Geometric Abstract American Oil WPA Color Field Abstraction Modern Non Objective
By August Mosca
Located in New York, NY
Geometric Abstract American Oil Painting WPA Color Field Abstraction Modern Non Objective.
August
Category
1930s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Fauvist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
1990s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Abstract Oil Painting "Blue Vortex"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Measuring: 27 by 31 inches overall and
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wild Geese Oil Painting, American Impressionist, Early 20th Century
By Edwin Willard Deming
Located in New York, NY
Edwin Willard Deming
(American, 1860 - 1942)
Title: Wild Geese
Medium: oil on board
Size: 16
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Iris Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American still life painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 32 by 13 inches overall and
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Jewish American Modernist Orchestra QUARTET New York oil Painting
By Tully Filmus
Located in New York, NY
This is for an original Oil Painting by the famous New York Jewish Artist Tully Filmus
Painting
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Study of The Green Chimney Oil, American Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Robin Hill
Located in Long Island City, NY
Robin Hill, Australian (1932 - ) - Study of The Green Chimney Oil, Year: 1992, Medium: Oil on
Category
1990s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Arcturus, Helsing" Modern Oil Painting WPA American Scene Denver Historical Art
By Eve Drewelowe
Located in New York, NY
"Arcturus, Helsingfors," 19 x 16 inches, oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1935, 33/30C lower
Category
1930s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Psychedelic Modernist Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Measuring 46 by 46 inches overall
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil Painting American Modern Mediterranean Village Colorful Cityscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
and softness.
Evocative of mid-century European travel painting and American modernist abstraction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Fruits Oil Painting Vivid Apples and Grapes
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
American Impressionist Floral Oil Painting Vibrant Flowers in Vase
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
Antique American Autumn Mountain Lake with Village Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American autumn mountain lake with village oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas.
Category
Late 19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,191 Sale Price
20% Off
united states of america, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
From the series “Flagâ€; oil and graphite pencil on canvas; 50 x 75 cm. Every time that I
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vitnage American Modernist Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American modernist abstract oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size, 10H by 10L.
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Crashing Waves and Rocks Seascape Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist coastal seascape. Framed. Measuring: 18 by 19 inches overall and 14
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunflowers , Oil Painting, American Expressionism , Texas Artist, Floral
Located in Houston, TX
Sunflowers is an oil painting done in the American Expressionism style done from Sunflowers picked
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Alejandro, Oil/Linen, Figurative Painting , Cuban-American Artist, Mythology
By Edel Lugones
Located in Houston, TX
Alejandro is an oil on linen painting by Cuban-American artist Edel Lugones who lives in Miami, Fl
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Winter Landscape Oil Painting Signed Framed
By Walter Launt Palmer
Located in Stockholm, SE
adapted to American subject matter. This antique oil painting represents a valuable example of American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Alabaster
Ferdinand Kaufmann Mountain Landscape Oil Painting - American Impressionist Art
Located in Denver, CO
This striking oil on canvas by renowned German-American artist Ferdinand Kaufmann (1864–1942
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter Scene Oil Painting, American Impressionist, Early 20th Century
By Walter Launt Palmer
Located in New York, NY
In this prototypical oil painting, Walter Launt Palmer's title as "the painter of the American
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Surreal Contemporary Figurative Mixed-Media Oil Painting American
Located in Buffalo, NY
One of a kind mixed-media collage on canvas by Philip Kuznicki from the Spirit exhibition. Comes in its original frame.
Born in Dunkirk NY, Kuznicki started his career working for ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Found Objects, Oil
Antique American Realist Downed Tree Landscape Original Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Original painting by Delaware native and long time Maine resident Reynolds Thomas (1927 - 1991
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American SouthWest INDIAN TEEPEE Tonalist SUNSET Landscape OIL PAINTING
By Michael Coleman
Located in New York, NY
artist, the animal, and the wide world of nature.
Here we have a wonderful Tonalist Sunset American
Category
1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera
American Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting "California Highlands" Los Angeles
By Charles Smith
Located in Portland, OR
A very attractive California Impressionist oil on canvas painting by Charles L. A. Smith
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Adele Becker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Adele Becker. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,587 Sale Price
25% Off
American Modernist Monochromatic Oil Painting "Crashing Waves"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5164 American Modern monochromatic seascape
Image size 24x19"
Framed
Signed Jerry Gaster
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. No signature found.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
American Impressionist Oil Painting: The Goldfish Bowl, Framed, Signed
By Richard Edward Miller
Located in New York, NY
. Miller was an American Impressionist who was known for his paintings of romantic femininity. He began his
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Thank You America, Painting, Oil on Other
By Kevin Brewerton
Located in Yardley, PA
THIS IS AMERICA –on cardboard- is a series of paintings that reflect America’s problems
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Children Landing a Catfish
, 19th Century American School, Large Nocturnal Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, mid-to-late 19th century, unsigned, American School nocturnal landscape showing a
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man on the Island w/ White Linen Towel_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic_Figurative
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Man on the Island with White Linen Towel"
Acrylic on Pink Linen
88.5 x 52.5 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Linen
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
EXHIBITED American Impressionist OLD LYME Connecticut Triple Falls Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
21x21 inches with frame
Good Condition
A beautiful American Impressionist Painting by the famous Carl
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reclining Nude, American Realist Oil Painting by Julian Ritter
By Julian Ritter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Julian Ritter, Polish-German/American (1909 - 2000)
Title: Reclining Nude
Year: circa
Category
1950s American Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"Bull Elk Grazing" American Impressionist Wildlife Scene Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A charming Impressionist painting celebrating North American wildlife, depicting a serene scene
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
American Modernist Seymour Remenick Oil Painting Men with Pigeons Philadelphia
By Seymour Remenick
Located in Surfside, FL
Seymour Remenick (American, 1923-1999)
Oil on board
Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.5 in, 14.5 x 13.25 in
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rare Polish American 1930s Oil Painting Painting WPA Russian Babushka Jewish Art
By Abram Tromka
Located in Surfside, FL
became interested in art. Fascinated by a woman who was painting, he decided that he wanted to become an
Category
1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Thick Impasto Framed Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Measuring: 14 by 15 inches overall and 12 x
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Cloudy Pastel-Colored Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 24.5 by 32.5 inches
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cattle in Farm Landscape - American Impressionist art landscape oil painting
By William Samuel Horton
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning Impressionist farm landscape oil painting is by one of the leading American
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 23 by 29 inches overall
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Modernist Landscape Original Fauvist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
1940s Fauvist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Foreclosed House, American Realist Oil Painting by William Waithe
By William Waithe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Born in Harlem, William Waithe studied painting, drafting and architecture at New York University
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sunset, Waterford" oil painting by american impressionist, colorful abstraction
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Nelson Cooke White (1900-1989), both important American artists. The family lived in Waterford
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Landscape Seascape
By Bruce Samuelson
Located in Surfside, FL
educated at PAFA. He has taught painting and drawing at PAFA since 1973.
Professor Bruce Samuelson has
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Doctor
s Office. Mid-Century American Scene Oil Painting Youngstown, OH.
Located in Marco Island, FL
regionalist paintings in oil and watercolor of everyday landscapes and people. In 1933, he was awarded a
Category
1940s American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
In the Louvre, oil painting, in the American Impressionistic Style.
Located in Houston, TX
painting.
2nd Place, Non-commissioned Category, Portrait Society of America, Member's Only Competition
Category
2010s American Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
1964 American Realist Sicilian Girls Oil Painting
By Clark Hulings
Located in New York, NY
Clark Hulings (1922-2011) was an American realist painter. In his early life, he was exposed to
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Paintings
Materials
Board
Vintage American Modernist Fruit Basket Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American still life painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 20 by 16 inches overall
Category
20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American "Dancing Flames" Framed Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas laid down on board. Measuring: 14 by 17
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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. - 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.
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