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Americana New England Lighthouse Sailboats , Sunday at the Beach, Summer Fun
By Sean O
Shean
Located in Miami, FL
strokes describe this image of Americana. The location looks like New England. Signed Lower Right
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Escuela Americana - Joven junto a la ventana - Óleo sobre tela - Año 1913
Located in Sant Celoni, ES
Firmado y fechado en la parte inferior. Siglo XIX.
Se presenta enmarcada la pintura.
Buen estado de conservación
Medidas obra: 76 x 51 cm.
Medidas marco: 91 x 65 cm.
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Grandview Farm Barn, Stowe, Vermont, Oil Painting
By Doug Cosbie
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, farm, barn, Americana, New England, architecture, representational, oil painting, orange, yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bobby
Nightmare (pug dog face helicopter vintage surreal oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
interpretation of a pet’s exaggerated emotions.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,276 Sale Price
20% Off
"U.S. Flag in White and Gold" Americana, Pop, 23 Karat Gold Leaf, Contemporary
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"U.S. Flag in White and Gold"
23 Karat Gold Leaf (White and Yellow Gold) and Oil on Linen
26 x 50
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Reunited (monkeys orangutans iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
iceberg.
keywords; americana, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreamer (monkey gorilla iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dreamers (yellow banana vintage car surrealist oil painting grey monochrome)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
can never be realized in reality.
keywords; americana, surrealism, yellow banana, vintage, oil
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Creative Rush (girl drawing blue sky figurative oil painting brown tonnes)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
canvas, surrealist painting, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Self Wearing Bag (leather, satchel, brown, oil painting, vintage, monochrome)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
.
keywords; Brown leather, satchel, travel bag, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,040 Sale Price
32% Off
Escapade (blue sky figurative oil painting brown tones Young boy balloon)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, surrealist painting, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Marvellous (ballerina red hair porcelain vintage hat men surrealist oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
contemplate perplexed to her prowess.
keywords; americana, surrealism, ballerina, vintage, oil painting, man
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tricky (ballerina porcelain trinket vintage hat men surrealist oil painting grey
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
contemplate perplexed to her prowess.
keywords; americana, surrealism, ballerina, vintage, oil painting, man
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Holding Leather Bag (Brown leather bag surréaliste oil painting vintage dark)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary figurative
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boxing Glove (red boxing glove surréaliste brown coat oil painting boxer)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling, contemporary figurative
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soulmate (white Swan Woman bather red green vintage surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vincent
s Nightmare (black Lab dog face cop police crime surreal oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
the weight of unseen sorrow.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Happy (Young lady on a cake strawberry dessert vintage figurative oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oh Darling (Young couple in love rasberry jam vintage figurative oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
ready to hang with clean edges.
keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers and autumn leaf (oil painting vintage black and white Picture couple)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
tones, fall leaf, black and white photograph, americana, nostalgia, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Leaf and couple (yellow oil painting vintage black and white Picture couple)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, fall leaf, black and white photograph, americana, nostalgia, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Not Enough (dessert donut bite woman fur coat surréaliste brown oil painting )
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, donut, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Banana (yellow banana blue sky vintage hat man surrealist oil painting grey)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
banana, vintage, oil painting, man figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Looking for blue (Young girl pink dress reaching for sky figurative oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
painting, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Not so bad (cowboy hat western country vintage hat man oil painting light brown)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow’s Not So Bad is a haunting contemporary surrealistic oil painting that evokes the
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Easy Rider (red wood horse on wheels Child toy cowboy blue sky surreal painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
This stunning oil painting depicts a cowboy riding a vintage red wooden horse on wheels against a
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Such a mess (egg yolk, vintage man, egg shell, burnt red sky, surreal, painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
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keywords; painting on canvas, surrealist painting, americana, man, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harvey Milligan Amish Farmhouse Pastoral Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Americana Amish "farmhouse" oil painting by Harvey Milligan, circa 1950s. Charming character scale
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Film Still #2 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Film Still #1 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Film Still #3 (portrait, western movie, cowboy, Hat, shadow, monochrome art)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
desolation.
keywords; western, cowboy Hat, green coat, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Hermits (blue butterfly Woman vintage lingerie surrealist oil painting sculpture
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic, unsettling
Category
2010s Surrealist Mixed Media
Materials
Oil, Driftwood, Laid Paper
Busy (vintage ladies woman lingerie 3D oil painting paper branches surrealist)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, americana, surrealism, vintage, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category
2010s Surrealist Mixed Media
Materials
Driftwood, Oil, Laid Paper
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
One more (vintage golfer yellow shirt wood painting sculpture tridimensional)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
field on a sunny day.
keywords; golfer, yellow shirt, wood, wall painting, sculpture, americana
Category
2010s Surrealist Mixed Media
Materials
Driftwood, Oil, Laid Paper
Vintage Oil on Canvas: Jones
s Diner, New York
Located in West Palm Beach, US
true gem for lovers of vintage Americana and cityscapes.
Vintage art, oil painting, Jones's Diner, New
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Black
White Americana Painting of Ranchito Motel on Route 66 New Mexico USA
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Panoramic Black & White Painting of the legendary Ranchito Motel on Route 66, New Mexico, USA.
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Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Board
The Clown (Signed Vintage Americana Oil Painting)
By Maurice Kish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Post-Modern oil painting from Maurice Kish's expressive clown series.
Category
Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Contemporary Oil Painting of Americana Themed Rustic Road Sign in Texas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
This vibrant oil painting is brought to you by the incredible hand of Dan Blagg. His works are
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Americana- Acrylic Paint, Canvas, Oil Paint, Portrait, Figure, Pink, Yellow
By John Paul Kesling
Located in Nashville, TN
This abstract contemporary painting shows two faces. The artist uses pink, yellow, black, blue
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Framed Painting "Oil Dericks" by Ted Christensen, 1944
By Ted Christensen
Located in Austin, TX
Americana framed oil on canvas board painting "Oil Dericks" 1944 by Ted Christensen (1911-1998
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
God Bless Our Home, Social Realist Scene, Figurative Americana Interior Scene
Located in Doylestown, PA
and proper expression. The Americana style painting was created by American genre and illustration
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Americana" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
"Americana" by Michael Miller is a hand made original oil painting that is framed in a black frame
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dried Grass, realist landscape Americana oil painting, 2000
Located in New York, NY
Karl Hartman gives primacy to the sparsity of form in his Mid-Western prairie landscapes. Simple and earnest, saturated primary hues and decisive lines add dynamism to these stoic sc...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Twin Ponds, realist landscape Americana oil painting, 2020
Located in New York, NY
Karl Hartman gives primacy to the sparsity of form in his Mid-Western prairie landscapes. Simple and earnest, saturated primary hues and decisive lines add dynamism to these stoic sc...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Americana Oil Painting of a Village
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early American landscape original canvas oil painting dated 1914 with monogram H. R. and mounted
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Moon Over Red Bull, realist landscape Americana oil painting, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Karl Hartman gives primacy to the sparsity of form in his Mid-Western prairie landscapes. Simple and earnest, saturated primary hues and decisive lines add dynamism to these stoic sc...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Lily Pad
By Gary Miller
Located in Loveland, CO
Lily Pad by Gary Miller
Traditional Americana oil painting
11x14" image size
17x20" framed
signed
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
The Wren
s, realist oil painting, genre scene and Americana
Located in New York, NY
Karl Hartman’s depictions of the American Dream aren’t limited to bipeds. His newest painting, The
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Original Vintage Illustration Boy with Horse Oil Painting Americana
By Ariane Beigneux
Located in Surfside, FL
This painting, exemplifies the type of traditional portraits the artist Ariane Beigneux was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
Antique American School Sibling Portrait Classic Americana Folk Art Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school portrait painting. Oil on cnvas, lain to board, circa 1850. Unsigned
Category
1850s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street Riot Oil Painting Mounted Police WPA artist Social Justice Americana Art
By Arthur Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
Riot, Revolution, Police figures on Horseback in City Streets.
Hand signed lower right.
Painting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Large Modernist Oil Painting Card Poker Player Aaron Fink Pop Art Americana
By Aaron Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
approx: 72" x 66". This painting is part of the artist's "Images of Gambling" series, amongst his best
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Pop Art Large Vintage Antique Auto Pink Oil Painting Americana
By Joshua Griffit
Located in Surfside, FL
paintings, combining abstract textures with realistic images.
Griffit is a collector of images from any
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
New Yorker Magazine Cover Oil Painting New England Porch View Folk Art Americana
By Gretchen Dow Simpson
Located in Surfside, FL
spent many years living in New York City, and from the 1970s to the 1990s over 50 of her paintings were
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
Mountainous Vintage Oil Painting by Alan Healey Americana Cowboy, 1980s
Located in London, GB
An interesting vintage painting signed by Alan Healey and painted in the 1980s, depicting an older
Category
Vintage 1980s British American Classical Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Rare Lynching Painting WPA artist Social Justice African American Americana
By Arthur Smith
Located in Surfside, FL
An intense yet honest painting of a Southern lynching scene of three men amongst a crowd within a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century Americana Oil On Canvas Robert Havell
By Robert Havell
Located in Manhasset, NY
19th Century Americana Oil On Canvas attrib to Robert Havell (1793-1878) of a Sunset over Sing Sing
Category
Antique 19th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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Surely you’ll find the exact americana oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 7 Abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect americana oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a americana oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. There have been many interesting americana oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Charlotte Andry Gibbs, Arthur Smith, Joshua Griffit, Angela Wakefield and Ariane Beigneux are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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A americana oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,025, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.
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Questions About Americana Oil Painting
- 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, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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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