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Vintage American Female Modernist Abstract Expressionist Exhibited Oil Painting
By Alice Makara
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Signed. Displayed
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. No signature
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Abstract Expressionist Forest Interior Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract expressionist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1950. No signature
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American School Precisionist Cat Portrait Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American School cat portrait painting. Cubist / Precisionist style Oil on canvas
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
"Crashing Waves on the Rocks" American Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
This artwork "Crashing Waves on Rock"" circa 1978 is an oil painting on hard board by noted
Category
1970s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Winter Landscape Exhibited Signed Oil Painting
By Ernest Albert
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape oil painting by Ernest Albert (1857 - 1946). Oil
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Alaskan Fall Landscape Framed Oil Painting
By Paul Lauritz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted American impressionist fall landscape of Mt Denali in Alaska by Paul Lauritz
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Modernist Large Surreal Abstract Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract realist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique American Impressionist Oil Painting University of Minnesota Cityscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting of :"The Drive, University of Minnesota
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,436 Sale Price
20% Off
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oeil American modern oil painting Bruce Kurland Magnolia Floral Framed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Kurland – Still Life with Decoy and Shells
Oil on board, framed in antique gold leaf
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind Diptych_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind (diptych)"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 70 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$24,872 Sale Price
20% Off
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oeil American modern oil painting Bruce Kurland Oyster Duck Framed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Kurland – Still Life with Decoy and Shells
Oil on board, framed in antique gold leaf
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Framed Fauvist Tropical Landscape Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist tropical landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Provenance from
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
SUMMER AFTERNOON Oil/Linen, Figurative Painting , Cuban-American Artist
By Edel Lugones
Located in Houston, TX
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Summer Afternoon is an oil on linen painting by Cuban-American
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vintage American Impressionist Crashing Wave Beach Seascape Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed verso. Framed
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Paul K. Smith New Mexico Adobe Church Oil Painting, American Modernist 1940s
By Paul Kauvar Smith
Located in Denver, CO
This evocative 1930s–1940s vintage oil painting by Denver modernist Paul K. Smith depicts a
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Impressionist Dog Portrait Landscape Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape with dog portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1950s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Modernist Surreal Erotic Composition Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist surreal painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed. Image size 20L x
Category
1990s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,871 Sale Price
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American Impressionist Coastal Seascape Framed Nautical Sailboat Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted impressionist seascape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1980s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 19th Century American Folk Art Portrait of Child with Dog in Landscape, Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, mid 19th century, unsigned
Title: Portrait of a Child dressed in
Category
19th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist Alaskan Winter Landscape Framed Oil Painting
By Paul Lauritz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very finely painted American impressionist winter landscape of Mt Denali in Alaska by Paul Lauritz
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Landscape Snow River Original Oil Painting
By Charles Gordon Harris
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by Charles Gordon Harris (1891 - 1963). Oil
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Geometric Color Field Abstract Diptych Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American abstract oil painting diptych. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 16 by 20 inches
Category
20th Century Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"View of The Harbor" British American Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting Frame
By John Clymer
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a harbor scene by British American artist John Clymer, with a
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Provenance from a Sag Harbor, NY
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Surreal Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted surreal abstract oil painting by Paul Allen Reed (1919 - 2015). Great color and
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,020 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Nautical Seascape Sailboat Signed Oil Painting
By Theodore Victor Carl Valenkamph
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape painting by Theodore Victor Carl Valenkamph (1868 - 1924
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Signed American Surreal Nocturnal Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted surreal nocturnal abstract oil painting by Paul Allen Reed (1919 - 2015) . Great
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Large Abstract Expressionist Framed Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Incredible mid century abstract expressionist oil painting by Ken Munowitz. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Impressionist Panoramic Cloud Landscape Signed Oil Painting
By George Ames Aldrich
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by George Ames Aldrich (1872 - 1941). Oil on
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monumental Vintage American School Modernist Landscape Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and impressive modernist landscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed illegibly.
Category
1940s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,172 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstraction in Coral, Aqua and Gold
, 1970
s American School Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
American School, unsigned and painted circa 1975.
A vivid and upbeat oil abstract comprising
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Chalk, Pastel, Acrylic
"Orange Dog" American Modern oil painting of man sitting with two dogs
By Kelly Carmody
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Orange Dog" is an American Modern oil painting of a man sitting with two dogs. Massachusetts
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Vintage American Modernist Surreal Abstract Figural Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist surreal figural painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance from
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Figurative_Portrait_Earth Tones_Woman Hears Thunder
Lightning, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman Hears Thunder
Lightning"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
51.5 x 41.5 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$17,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Mid-Century Furniture Design Concept Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American furniture showroom interior oil painting. Framed. Measuring: 16 by 24 inches
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
American Artist Don Grieger Winery Landscape Oil Painting Salmagundi Club
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"Vineyard at Pleasant Valley"
Original oil painting signed LL by listed artist Don Grieger.
OIl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birds and Animals, Flora, Mythology, The Black Swan by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Black Swan"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 100 inches
42.5x 73.5 inches framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$22,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique American Abstract Expressionist Framed Modern Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive mid 20th century abstract expressionist painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage American Modernist Interior Still Life Cubist Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Handsomely framed in
Category
1940s Cubist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNION SQUARE Depression Era Oil Painting WPA Realism American Scene Realism NYC
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
UNION SQUARE Depression Era Oil Painting WPA Realism American Scene Realism NYC
Jo Cain (1904
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Artist Studio Fauvist Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American fauvist interior scene oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 29 by 25
Category
1950s Fauvist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist White Landscape Oil Painting Winter in Sapporo Japan
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5168 American Impressionist landscape oil painting
Image size 18x23"
Gilt frame
Category
1960s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Impressionist Landscape Signed Lake Scene Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 17
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Impressionist Winter Snow Landscape Signed Oil Painting
By Will Hutchins
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist winter landscape painting by Will Hutchins (1878 - 1945). Oil on
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,495 Sale Price
50% Off
Antique American Impressionist Framed 1918 Male Portrait Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Measuring
Category
1910s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Italian San Gimignano Street Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist Italian landscape oil painting by Howard Logan Hildebrandt (1872
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Untitled" (2012), Original American Realist Female Portrait, Oil Painting
By Brian Busch
Located in Denver, CO
Brian Busch's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a female
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American Impressionist Hobart Nichols Snow Scene Oil Painting Salmagundi Club
By Henry Hobart Nichols Jr.
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
beautiful winter snow scene oil painting on board by Hobart Nichols signed lower right. The painting is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Modernist Lake Sunset Landscape Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist sunset landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Provenance
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage American Modernist Dog Portrait Nicely Framed Terrier Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist dog portrait oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed in monogram. In
Category
1970s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Days
, Idyllic American Landscape, Children, Arts
Crafts Architecture
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, early twentieth-century oil showing two children, wearing period summer dress and
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American Modernist Framed Signed Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Framed Signed Flower Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist still life oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Provenance from a
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Framed Winter Mountain Landscape Scene Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist winter mountain landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed
Category
Early 2000s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Expressionist Framed Cubist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting by Ervin B. Nussbaum (1914 - 1996). Oil on canvas
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Abstract Expressionist Mid Century Framed Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pure mid century abstract expressionist painting. Great colors and movement. Oil on canvas
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,580 Sale Price
20% Off
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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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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