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The Lady Feeding The Birds In Gloomy Winter Park French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 13 high by 15.75 inches wide
condition: overall very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$570 Sale Price
30% Off
"Three Birds" - Original Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"Three Birds" - Original Oil on Masonite
Original oil landscape of a waterfall in between the
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Hunting
Located in London, GB
Antique 19th Century Continental School Still Life Oil Painting Bird Equipment
Continental, 19th
Category
19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Air Corridor, Sky, Birds, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
while paper planes dart across the canvas. This oil painting would be a perfect addition to any home or
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" - Oil painting, Masked Coyote and Bird
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's (Ben Patterson) "Masks We Wear, Overtaking the Past" is a 2022 oil on masonite panel
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spirit Animal, oil soaked bird angel ecology
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
settings to a dark, enigmatic, and some might say, unsettling, place. Both the oil soaked bird and the
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting of Mountain Countryside Scene with Lake, Birds
Cattle in England
Located in Preston, GB
Original Oil Painting of Mountain Countryside Scene with Lake, Birds & Cattle in England. Oil on
Category
Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Antique 19th Century French Oil Painting Birds in Country Lane Wooded Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Argument
French School, 19th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 20 x 16.5 inches
board: 18 x
Category
19th Century French School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Bird. 2019, hardboard, oil, 41x28 cm
By Dmitry Lavrentjev
Located in Riga, LV
Bird. 2019, hardboard, oil, 41x28 cm
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Bird House in Snow, " Framed Oil Painting Landscape signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bird House in Snow" by Wisconsin artist Robert Richter is an oil painting on wood with the
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Forlorn Young Girl Mother Cat
Bird - Mexican School 19th Century oil painting
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
A charming late 19th century Mexican school painting, oil on tin.
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Metal
Fly Away, Abstract Landscape Oil Painting With Bird In Flight, 20 x 24 in
By Suzanne Benton
Located in New York, NY
, atmosphere, and emotional resonance. In this oil on canvas, Benton layers radiant hues of gold, orange, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Still Life with Pet Coke" – Oil Painting of Rocks, Bird Skeleton, Gas Station
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
Brad Davis’s "Still Life with Pet Coke", a 2025 oil painting on wood panel, is a hauntingly
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
FLAMENCO BIRD, painting on canvas
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
The measurement is of the painting surface, the canvas has 5cm/2" of extra white border around the
Category
2010s Post-Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
"Peace Plan" Birds
White and Yellow Butterflies on Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
from the elegant world of the butterfly and bird. The painting is signed and dated on verso, and it
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Green Parakeet II, Oil on Paper Abstract Bird Painting, Pink and Green, 1977
By Peter Kinley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Green Parakeet II, Oil on Paper Painting by Peter Kinley 1926-1988, 1977
Provenance
Collection of
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Lady with Blue Bird Painting 1980
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3715 Oil on board
Set in a faux vintage bamboo wood frame
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rosebushes - textural blue, orange and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
SMALL RARE OIL PAINTING ANTIQUE BIRD STUDY 19th Century Fine Quality Piece GGF
Located in Ferndown, GB
.
” see pictures”
OLD MASTER OIL PAINTING
NEW COLLECTION Of RARE PIECES OF ENGLISH HISTORY
Title: Birds
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Irish Indian Contemporary Painting Boy Lake Frozen Fairy Bird Boxes Oil on Panel
Located in Norfolk, GB
Artist: Michelle Boyle (1967 - )
Title: The Boy and the Frozen Lake
Medium: Oil on Panel
Date: 2024
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant 1950s-1960s oil painting by renowned Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alerte Buizerd Alert Buzzard Bird of Prey Nature Oil Painting on Panel In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Alerte Buizerd Alert Buzzard Bird of Prey Nature Oil Painting on Panel In Stock
Walter Elst Born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bird Song, Bird Imagery Set Upon A Backdrop of Gold, Original Oil, Framed
By John Seubert
Located in Chicago, IL
tone, texture, and the soft magic of presence.
John Seubert
Bird Song
oil on canvas
20h x 16w in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair Italian Still Life Trompe-l
œil Oil Paintings Dead Birds Firenze Italy 1873
By Michelangelo Meucci
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique Italian oil on panel paintings Nature Morte of two pairs of gamebirds, in
Category
1870s Italian School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
E. Houdre - 1940 Oil, The Early Bird
Located in Corsham, GB
This atmospheric painting captures a quiet early morning moment as a lone figure walks through the
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Imagining, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, woman, skirt, figure, pair, duo, moon, bird, back, people, fashion, contemporary, oil painting, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1870
s Antique Italian Hunting Scene trompe l’oeil Oil Painting Birds Game Gold
Located in Buffalo, NY
This striking 19th-century painting signed "A. Malevolti 1877 Florence" is a fine example of the
Category
1870s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Scottish 20th Century naive oil painting of figures, dogs and birds in interior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Catriona Millar (Scottish, b. 1956)
Veva’s Guest
Oil on canvas
Signed with initials (lower left
Category
20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique Bird Still Life Oil Painting heron farmhouse hunting scene 1904
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large Antique Hunting Painting still life of a heron. This unusual oil painting on canvas is
Category
Early 1900s French School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$568 Sale Price
38% Off
Cock Fight Two Fighting Birds Framed Impressionist Original Impasto Oil Painting
By David Wilde
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
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Available for sale; this original painting in impasto acrylics is by the acclaimed British artist David
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Birds by Jankel Adler - Abstract painting
By Jankel Adler
Located in London, GB
Birds by Jankel Adler (1895-1949)
Oil and ciment on canvas
61.4 x 46.4 cm (24¹/₈ x 18¹/₄ inches
Category
1940s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Traveler with Birds, Signed Oil on Board by Jovan Obican
By Jovan Obican
Located in Long Island City, NY
Traveler with Birds
Jovan Obican
French/Yugoslavian (1918–1986)
Date: circa 1980
Oil on board
Category
1980s Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hat and Bird
s Nests" oil painting surrealist still life eggs, feathers, silk
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Hat and Bird's Nests" is part of Levin's "plumage" series, where he contrasts hats to birds, their
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds Nest Fern-original modern abstract mix media oil painting-contemporary Art
By Antoinette Ferwerda
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online..
“Birds Nest Fern” is a captivating original abstract painting that seamlessly blends
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Confetti of Life" Original Oil Painting, Two Blue Birds with Patterned Leaves
Located in Denver, CO
measures 20 x 16 inches and is ready to hang. The painting depicts a blue harmony of birds, and leaves
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Falcon., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
Falcon. Bird, hunter, predator. Oil painting on linen canvas. Original work, one of a kind. The
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - A Celebration of Birds
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautifully vibrant study of different birds in a palladian landscape setting.
Unsigned. On
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird
n Barrel, Danny Galieote, Oil on Canvas, Seascape and Bird, Americana Pop
By Danny Galieote
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
DANNY GALIEOTE
Bird 'n Barrel
Oil on Canvas
16 x 20 inches
18.5 x 22.5 inches, Framed
Danny
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,445 Sale Price
44% Off
"7 Birds" Large Oil on canvas 36x46 framed.
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Southampton, NY
The bird paintings of Hunt Slonem symbolize spirit and vitality. Hunt referred to the bird in the
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The pig and the bird of prey Timothy Archer Contemporary art painting red oil
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Unique work
News from Eéa
“At the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Morning in the Forest, affordable art, original art, landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
had a painting accepted for the RBA at the Mall Galleries. Natalie Bird's paintings are available
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Classical Still Life Ornate Flowers
Birds Nest Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers
Dutch School style, late 20th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 36 x 24
Category
20th Century Dutch School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,095 Sale Price
20% Off
Bright Morning, abstract art, under £500 art, original art, landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
accepted for the RBA at the Mall Galleries.
'Bright Morning' by Natalie Bird [2023]
original
Oil on linen
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Got You - textural blue, grey, beige and white oil painting with birds on a wire
By Lisa Lala
Located in New York, NY
Lisa Lala is well known for her palette knife oil paintings of Birds on a Wire. She explores the
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
Gardens of Delight VI - XXI century figurative oil painting, Birds, Colorful
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Magdalena Nałęcz (b. 1970) She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow in 1995. She received numerous scholarships and prizes: in 1997 the scholarship of the city of Cracow...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Gardens of Delight LVII - XXI century figurative oil painting, Birds, Colorful
By Magdalena Nałęcz
Located in Warsaw, PL
Magdalena Nałęcz (b. 1970) She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow in 1995. She received numerous scholarships and prizes: in 1997 the scholarship of the city of Cracow...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Bird Rock" realist oil painting of sea worn boulder on the beach in Montauk, NY
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting on linen by Contemporary American Painter Terry Elkins. The scene depicts a large
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portuguese Cactus, Plant, Landscape, Seascape, Nature, Impressionist
Located in Deddington, GB
An original oil painting of a Portugese landscape. Cactuses and plants appear above a sunlit groud
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Board
Girl with Bird (Contemporary Abstract Figurative Painting)
By Alex Garncarek
Located in New Orleans, LA
being derivative. He is Russian and not well-known in the U.S., so you don't see his paintings around
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Man with Yellow Bird, Signed Oil on Board by Jovan Obican
By Jovan Obican
Located in Long Island City, NY
Man with Yellow Bird
Jovan Obican
French/Yugoslavian (1918–1986)
Oil on Board, signed l.l.
Size
Category
1980s Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
" SPARROW HAWK " Exquisite painting HUNTING BIRD WILDLIFE
By Michael Coleman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Michael Coleman
Born 1946
Utah Artist
Image Size: 15.5 x 10
Frame Size: 22 x 16
Medium: Oil on
Category
1990s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine English Still Life Flowers Exotic Bird and Fruit Large Oil Painting Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Still Life
English School, signed and dated 1968
signed oil on board, unframed
board : 28
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Loch Fyne, seascape, skyscape, Scotland, mountains, walking
Located in Deddington, GB
: 24cm (9.45 in)
Width: 30cm (11.81 in)
Complete size of unframed painting
Height: 24cm (9.45 in
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil Pastel
Single Hummingbird, Original Painting, Bird, Animal, Nature
Located in Deddington, GB
Painting
Oil Paint on Panel
Framed size: 45.5 H x 45.5 W x 2.5 D cm (17.91 x 17.91 x 0.98 in)
Sold framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Follow Me" by Shawn Sullivan, Oil Painting of Male Mask with Red Bird
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Follow Me" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe-l'œil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Chinoiserie Egrets, Animal painting, Birds, Art deco
Located in Deddington, GB
:
Oil on Canvas
100 H x 180 W x 3.5 D cm (39.37 x 70.87 x 1.38 in)
Sold unframed
Image size:
Height
Category
2010s Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Flowers and Bird
s Nest - British art 1880 floral oil painting
By Henry John Livens
Located in Hagley, England
. Amongst all this floral beauty to the left is a mossy bird's nest with eggs. A really vibrant example of a
Category
1880s Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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.
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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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