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Conference of the Birds 68 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the Birds 68 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Informed by a variety of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conference of the Birds 68 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the Birds 68 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Informed by a variety of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Table Top Still Life with Birds, Fruit and Walnuts - Old Master art oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This simply stunning German 18th century Old Master oil painting is by noted artist C.L. Braun
Category
1780s Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meadow herb at the Pentland Hills
Located in Deddington, GB
original
Oil on board
Image size: H:20 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:20 cm x W:30
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nature Girl, colorful surrealist bird woman painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical works are alive
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Little Busker" by Shawn Sullivan, Oil Painting of Gray Bird in Busker
s Case
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Little Busker" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird - Red"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird - Red
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 20 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pentland Hills, evening light
Located in Deddington, GB
original
Oil on board
Image size: H:20 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:20 cm x W:30
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
- 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot for the sparrow. Not
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Splash Lolli - Bird and Candy Painting
By JJ Galloway
Located in Los Angeles, CA
JJ Galloway is an internationally collected artist known for her whimsical paintings and sculptures
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird - Movement"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird - Movement
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City birds. 2014. Oil on canvas, 80x100 cm
By Vadim Kovalev
Located in Riga, LV
City birds. 2014. Oil on canvas, 80x100 cm
The artist Vadim Kovalev was born in 1968 in the
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,987 Sale Price
20% Off
Flock of Seagulls - British 60
s Surrealist art oil painting birds in flight
By Stuart Maxwell Armfield
Located in Hagley, England
A superb, detailed and meticulous egg tempera oil on panel from around 1960 by Stuart Maxwell
Category
1960s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera
Liqiang Lu Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Little Bird"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Little Bird
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 16 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man with Flower and Bird, Signed Oil on Board by Jovan Obican
By Jovan Obican
Located in Long Island City, NY
Man with Flower and Bird
Jovan Obican
French/Yugoslavian (1918–1986)
Date: circa 1980
Oil on
Category
1980s Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Continental School Early 19th Century Oil - Birds of Court
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming early 19th or possibly late 18th century oil landscape depicting a rooster and peacock
Category
Early 19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Swallow in Flight, Bird Art, Animal Drawing, Still Life Painting, Bird in Flight
By Sally-Ann Johns
Located in Deddington, GB
Sally-Ann Johns’ striking work often depicts everyday birds and animals, sometimes portraits
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
Mingyan Li Floral Original Oil On Canvas "Lotus With Bird"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lotus With Bird
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 11.5 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Indulto by Christophe Dupety - Contemporary painting, bright colours, bird
By Christophe Dupety
Located in Paris, FR
Indulto is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“variety of birds”
By Gesner Abelard
Located in Warren, NJ
ABELARD GESNER LISTED HATIAN ARTIST OIL ON MASONITE PAINTING BIRDS FLOWERS. Measures 22x17
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bat Nap" by Shawn Sullivan, Oil Painting of Bat Man Napping with Yellow Bird
By Shawn Sullivan
Located in Denver, CO
Shawn Sullivan's (US Based) "Bat Nap" is an original, handmade oil painting in the trompe-l'œil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Boy on Beach Holding Bird French Modernist Contemporary Oil
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boy with Bird
Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front
inscribed verso
oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,643 Sale Price
20% Off
Love Birds
By Charles Edward Chambers
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Left by Artist
Category
1910s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Peace Bird
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Peace Bird is an abstract painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary painter. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Rice Paper
French Mid-Century Oil on Canvas, Birds in Flight
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Mid 20th Century oil on canvas Fauvist painting of birds in flight by Hyppolite Roger. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Conference of the birds no 28 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the birds no 28 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on panel.
Natural and mystical processes
Category
1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conference of the birds no 40 (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the birds no 40 (Abstract painting)
Oil on paper. Unframed.
Natural and mystical
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird - Olive Green"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird - Olive Green
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Series - Blue"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Series - Blue
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Series - orange"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Series - orange
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Blue Dancing Birds Thick Oil Impasto Animal Abstract
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dancing Birds
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
stamped verso
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Conference of the birds no 28 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the birds no 28 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on panel.
Natural and mystical processes
Category
1990s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Conference of the birds no 40 (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Conference of the birds no 40 (Abstract painting)
Oil on paper. Unframed.
Natural and mystical
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Conference of the birds no 40 (Abstract painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Expressionism and Color Field painting.
Conference of the Birds series is a deeply personal response to the
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Series - Songbird"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Series - Songbird
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Series - Sparrow"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Series - Sparrow
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 20 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Voyager - Bird Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Garden, Botanical, Animal
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis is a prize winning, UK based artist who has exhibited across south and central England. He graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, where his l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Volant - Bird Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Garden, Botanical, Animal
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis is a prize winning, UK based artist who has exhibited across south and central England. He graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, where his l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feng Bai Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Study IV"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Study IV
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Oil Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Abstract Abstract Landscape with Birds on Branches at Sunrise
Artist: Roland
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$426 Sale Price
30% Off
"Pink-Blue Birds Flowers, " Oil on Canvas - Geometric Abstraction
By Olga Tobreluts
Located in Houston, TX
In this oil painting on canvas, Tobreluts takes a softer approach to her trademark geometric
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bird Da
By Valton Tyler
Located in Dallas, TX
seems the right word for describing his vivid, unusual and technically refined paintings, prints and
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Cry of Birds
By Marc Chalmé
Located in Boston, MA
, individual style, which he has now established. Since 1991, he has split his time between painting and
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
The three birds -Timothy Archer, 21st Century, Contemporary painting
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on paper
Signed and dated by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Oil
“ Boys Bird Nesting”
Located in Warren, NJ
Oil on canvas
Property from a Southampton Estate
Sotheby's, June 13, 1985
Measurements
image
Category
1860s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cat
Bird_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Cat & Bird"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$9,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Seeker - Bird Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Garden, Botanical, Animal
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis is a prize winning, UK based artist who has exhibited across south and central England. He graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, where his l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mingyan Li Floral Original Oil On Canvas "Lotus With Bird III"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lotus With Bird III
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.25 x 11.5 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mingyan Li Floral Original Oil On Canvas "Lotus With Bird II"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Lotus With Bird II
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.25 x 11.75 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bird of victory
Located in Edinburgh, GB
arrows and my friends who melted sleepers into hedgehogs and and and... I always loved big birds and this
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Man with Bird, Cubist Oil on Board by John F. Leonard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Man with Bird (21)
John F. Leonard
American (1921–1987)
Date: circa 1965
Oil on Board, unsigned
Category
1960s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lady Bird
Located in New Orleans, LA
abstract sculptural oil painting. Built through layers of pigment and texture, her paintings balance
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Amazon" Birds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Amazon
Date: 2025
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Thatched Cottage”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil paint on heavy card stock of a european thatched cottage near a stream by the American
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Oval Painting On Convex Canvas Gilt wood Framed Hand Painting Birds Still Life
Located in Jacksonville, FL
an elegant, gilt oval frame measuring 27.5 inches high by 39.5 inches across, this oil painting
Category
20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mixed Media Painting titled “Free Bird” 24 x 24y
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-expression and the power of art to evoke emotions and provoke thought. I found solace in drawing and painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
“Spring Bouquet”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil paint on heavy card stock of a lovely spring bouquet of pink flowers by the American
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$1,120 Sale Price
20% 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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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
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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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