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Sparkle on the loch, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on board - 3mm MDF. Scotland. Varnished, unframed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Oil on Board
24 H x
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"The Tiny Explorer", Surreal, Bird, Flowers, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Oil Painting
By Anita Zotkina
Located in Franklin, MA
Anita Zotkina’s “The Tiny Explorer” is an 8 × 8 × 0.7 inch oil on canvas painted in 2025.
This
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds on a Wire, Bird Paintings, Oil , Emerging Artist, Chilean Artist, Nature
Located in Houston, TX
These are three bird paintings by Chilean artist Viviana Ovanda.The framed size on the first 2 is 9
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Maine Cliffs, Rough Sea" Harrison Bird Brown, American, Rough Sea, Rocky Coast
By Harrison Bird Brown
Located in New York, NY
Harrison Bird Brown
Maine Cliffs, Rough Sea
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
20 x 36
Provenance
Category
1870s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walk to the sea, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
catching and the colours intense.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Original painting
Oil paint on board
Complete
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Masks We Wear, to Transform", Bird with a Bird Mask Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's (Ben Patterson) "Masks We Wear, to Transform" is a 2022 oil painting on cradled panel
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Green Landscape, Surrey Hills, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Spring Green Landscape, Surrey Hills by Natalie Bird [2024]
Original painting
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Meadow herb, Scottish borders, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Pink floral
Located in Deddington, GB
Meadow herb, Scottish borders by Natalie Bird, oil on board painting in an impressionist style. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Breakfast With Bird Contemporary Still Life Oil Painting
By Paul Rossi
Located in Brecon, Powys
kinetic life.
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Countryside Walk, Impressionist Style Landscape Painting, Rural Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Original oil on linen covered board. Painted in the summer of 2022 during the heatwave in Devon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Rain Dove", Figurative Oil Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
By Brin Levinson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This figurative animal painting titled "Rain Dove" is an original artwork by Brin Levinson made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil
Antique Oil Painting Mother and Father Birds on Nest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fabulous antique oil on board of a mother and father bird. The mother is sitting on the nest and
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Little bird - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Bright Colors
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Grand Manan" Harrison Bird Brown, Maine Landscape, Hudson River School Seascape
By Harrison Bird Brown
Located in New York, NY
Harrison Bird Brown (1831 - 1915)
Grand Manan
Oil on canvas
12 x 20 inches
Signed with initials
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Day By The Loch, Scotland, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Green art
Located in Deddington, GB
Bird [2023]
Original painting
Oil paint on paper
Complete size of sheet: 29.7 H x 42 W x 0.1 D cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Children with birds. Contemporary figurative Oil Painting, Colorful, Dynamic
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary figurativ oil on canvas painting by Polish artist living in the USA Monika Rossa
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Air #3", Landscape, Ocean, Ship, Birds, Purple, Green, Oil Painting, 2010
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Franklin, MA
“Air # 3” by Alexandra Rozenman is a painterly and playful oil painting on un-stretched floating
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fire Birds: Contemporary figurative oil painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
should enchant; and Fire Birds is successful in every sense of the word.
Hand ground original pigments
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Post Impressionist Woman and Bird Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract figural oil painting of a woman and bird. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1980s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pigeons, Birds, Handmade Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Reflection: Barred Owl" - Original Oil Painting, Forest Bird Art
Located in Denver, CO
Allison Leigh Smith's "Reflection: Barred Owl" (2023) is a captivating original oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
Owls in Landscape - Welsh Post Impressionist art oil painting birds
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British Post Impressionist almost Surrealist oil painting is by noted artist Glyn
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Surreal Bird "German Oversized Red Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting 1965
By Sydney Licht
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3947 German Abstract Expressionist painting on rapped canvas with painted edges
no frame required
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting on Board of People, Animals and Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Modernist oil painting on board depicting an unexpected gathering of personalities all with a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robin - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism, Bird
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Palm Cockatoo" (2025) Original Impressionist Oil Painting, Palm Cockatoo Bird
Located in Denver, CO
Thorgrimur Einarsson's "Palm Cockatoo" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a palm
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Humming Bird: Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in New York, NY
Frank Vavruska
(American, 1917-1974)
Title: The Humming Bird
Materials: Oil on Canvas
Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - XXI century, Contemporary Oil Painting, Figurative, Couple, Bird
By Mikołaj Malesza
Located in Warsaw, PL
at XII J. Spychalski National Painting Contest (Poznań, 1987). Malesza created circa 40 stage designs
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionistic Spring Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Blue Bird
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Spring Farm Lane, Blue Bird
Oil/panel 12 x 16 unframed, 17.5 x 21.5 framed.
Spring Farm Lane is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birds, Impressionism, handmade artwork Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zhao Wang Surrealist Original Oil Painting "Hello, Little Bird 2"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Hello, Little Bird 2
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 11.5 x 11.5 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape with Nesting Birds - Welsh Abstract art oil painting countryside
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
Bonnard. This piece is a stunning large vibrant oil on canvas landscape with nesting birds.
Signed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,595 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil on Canvas “Bird”
By Frank Arnold
Located in Fresno, CA
numerous collections, worldwide.
Bird is 48” x 48”. The single black bird figure and vertical text is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Botanical Study Oil Painting "Ikhamanga-XIII Birds of Paradise"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large, unique oil painting on stretched canvas, ready to hang. The artwork depicts close-up
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Catbird - Dead Bird Still Life, Original Oil Painting on Panel
By Tina Figarelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Depictions of dead birds have a long and rich history in Western Art having been used as a subject
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Getting Warmer", Abstract, Birds, Green, Yellow, Oil, Acrylic, Painting, 2018
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Sargent Walker's "Getting Warmer" is an oil and acrylic painting with a halo of soft greens on
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Ancient Ruins" by Louis Recchia, Oil Painting, Bird Amongst Ruins
By Louis Recchia
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Ancient Ruins" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas. This
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds on Ice Floes, Naturalistic Oil Painting, Signed, 1918, Framed
Located in Stockholm, SE
A female and male Goosander bird on ice floes. In the center, a small opening in ice covered waters
Category
1910s Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,423 Sale Price
50% Off
Oil Cockatoo Bird Portrait
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
animal portraits, mostly in birds and fish. Later on in his painting career, he moved to New York City
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Somersault, oil on canvas, painting, by Rodney Forbes, Australia, birds, cars
By Rodney Forbes
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Somersault, oil on canvas, painting, by Rodney Forbes, Australia, birds, cars
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Botanical Study Oil Painting "Ikhamanga-XII - Birds of Paradise"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large, unique oil painting on stretched canvas, ready to hang. The artwork depicts close-up
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Welsh Landscape - Nightingale - abstract art oil painting flowers moon birds
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Hagley, England
Cezanne and Bonnard. This piece is a stunning large vibrant oil on canvas of birds, flowers and the moon
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,501 Sale Price
20% Off
"Whydah" Black Bunnies, Birds
Butterflies on Gold Background Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
exotic birds, as he has over 90 of them in his studio, painting them from life almost every day. His
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"Snow Bird Wagon, " Oil and Acrylic on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
Chambers
"Snow Bird Wagon"
2020
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
30 x 30 Inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century still life oil painting of fruit
birds
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Ellen Ladell
British, (1853-1912)
Still Life of Fruit & Exotic Birds
Oil on canvas laid on board
Category
19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Modernist Oil Painting on Canvas of a Bird or Dove
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exciting oil painting on canvas of a colorful dove on a wheel with geometric implications under a
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunt Slonem, "Green Singers", 25x22 Pink Yellow Bird Finch Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Green Singers" is a 25 x 22 colorful oil painting on wood board of
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas with Bird "Premonition of Eternity"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
"Premonition of Eternity" – Contemporary abstract oil painting on canvas. The surface is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Bird Bath, 10x8" oil on board
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Bird Bath by Lu Haskew
Oil Painting of backyard garden
10x8" image size
18x16" framed
Shipping
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
“My Crane’s Flight” Poetic Realist oil painting, figurative female with bird
By Kristy Gordon
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
who immigrated to New York City. Her paintings have been described by Galleries West as “contradictory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Finches" Multicolored Birds with Gold Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
these interesting birds perfectly. This painting is signed and dated by the artist on verso and it comes
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Hoopoe" Multicolored Birds with White Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
birds perfectly. This painting is signed and dated by the artist on verso and it comes housed in a
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Ruthless Rover Oil Painting on Panel Bird Realism Contemporary In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ruthless Rover Oil Painting on Panel Bird Realism Contemporary In Stock
Walter Elst Born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harriet Thorpe "Fire Bird" Original Abstract Oil Painting c.1960s
Excellent vintage abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Botanical Study Oil Painting "Ikhamanga-XIIV Birds of Paradise Garden"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A large format, unique oil painting on stretched canvas, ready to hang. The artworks depicts Birds
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge French Contemporary Modernist Abstract Oil Painting Exotic Blue Green Birds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed by Jacqueline VERDET (French, 1931-2023)
oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil Painting of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque with Reflection and Bird
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Istanbul’s Blue Mosque with Reflection and Bird
Artist: Roland
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$440 Sale Price
41% Off
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Bird Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of bird oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Abstract and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the bird oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Michael-Che Swisher, Hunt Slonem, Magdalena Nałęcz, Jessica Pisano and Jamel Akib are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, there are small bird oil paintings measuring 1.38 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 101 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Bird Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for bird oil paintings we offer is $2,951, while they’re typically $42 on the low end and $165,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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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.
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Questions About Bird 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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