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“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
Bird in Paradise - Landscape Painting - Contemporary Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
painting. The plant shapes are clear and somewhat geometric, with great color contrast.
Bird in Paradise
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Zhuo Ii Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Bird Series - Navy Blue"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Bird Series - Navy Blue
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kerstin McGregor (1962-2012) - Contemporary Oil, Exotic Birds in Profile
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful abstract-expressionist study of two exotic birds in profile. Unsigned. Acquired with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joy Reborn - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Oil, Bird, Floral
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Lagos, Awosola Michael Angello’s oil paintings tend to register his state of emotions and thoughts and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Not Listening, as Always!, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: bird, forest, wildlife, animals, realism, oil painting, brownNot Listening
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Alcedo Atthis by Christophe Dupety - Contemporary painting, bright colors, bird
By Christophe Dupety
Located in Paris, FR
Alcedo Atthis is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feeding the Birds, Colourful 20th Century Oil Painting, Female Artist
By Lena Gurr
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed verso
Image size: 40 1/4 x 29 inches (102.25 x 73.5 cm)
Hand made contemporary
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Board
Ibis Invasions Part 2, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: bird, ibis, Florida, animals, surrealism, oil painting, blueIbis Invasions Part 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shuxu Han Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Stripes and Blue Bird"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Stripes and Blue Bird
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 15.5 inches
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue tit - 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot for the sparrow
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
T-Bird Motel
By Terry Thompson
Located in Fairfield, CT
books. Some I just stumble upon. When I travel, I hunt for signs, so many of my paintings chronical my
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pájaros Birds
Located in Segovia, ES
. showcased her work in three formats: heavily textured oil painting, black-and-white ink washes and drawings
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Israeli Surrealist "Bubbles and Birds" Signed Winter Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Israeli modernist surreal landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Measuring
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large British Abstract Painting Colorful Cockerel Bird, original work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
from City of Nottingham Castle Museum
Medium: oil on canvas board, framed
overall: 30 x 25 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
New Horizons - 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
Lost Horizons - 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
Vanilla Cherry Fairy - Whimsical Green Bird and Food 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
Birds
By David Gerstein
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original one of a kind hand carved and painting wall sculpture by Israeli artist David Gerstein
Category
1990s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
$11,000 Sale Price
21% Off
Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Beach Day People Boats Birds
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beach Day III
oil/panel
image 8 x 10 unframed, 14.5 x 16.5 framed is an oil painting on panel by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ether Sans Oiseaux II (Ether without Birds) / - Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Ether Sans Oiseaux II (Ether without Birds) Elegant sophisticated whites and creams of the clouds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Ether Sans Oiseaux I (Ether without Birds) / Oil on Linen
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Ether Sans Oiseaux I (Ether without Birds) Elegant sophisticated whites and creams of the clouds on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Totem bird of abundance -Timothy Archer, 21st Century, Contemporary painting
By Timothy Archer
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint and pastel on canvas
Hand-signed and dated lower left by the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil
Favorite bird
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting captures a tender moment of connection between human and nature — a bird, mid-flight
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
C. R. T. - 1983 Oil, Black Bird On The City Walls
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking and stylised 20th Century oil, showing a wide eyed black bird surrounded by fragmented
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Mid Century French Oil Still Life Dead Game Bird
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nature Morte
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 36 x 25.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,533 Sale Price
20% Off
Hoopoe bird
Located in Zofingen, AG
of oil paint. With a blend of realism and expressionism, I sought to capture not just the bird
Category
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Tree sparrow - 21st Century Contemporary realistic Painting of a bird
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
many people overlook: the magic in everyday life. Especially birds, with a soft spot for the sparrow
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The bird"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This is an artistic painting made in delicate pastel colors. It depicts a small bird with a long
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rooster. Animalistic, Oil on Canvas, Vertical, Green, Yellow, Red, Rooster, Bird
Located in Oslo, NO
The subject of the painting is a beautiful and colorful rooster, proudly walking on a field. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Zhao Wang Surrealist Original Oil On Canvas "Hello, Little Bird 1"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Hello, Little Bird 1
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
Swallow bird
Located in Riga, LV
Dace Liela(1957)
Swallow bird, 1989, oil on canvas, 121x150 cm
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$22,785 Sale Price
20% Off
Head in the Clouds, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, gown, dress, back, birds, clouds, people, fashion, contemporary, oil painting, purpleHead
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird
s Nest, Victorian 19th Century Royal Academy Oil
By William Henry Hunt
Located in London, GB
William Henry Hunt
1790 - 1864
Bird's Nest
Oil on canvas
Image size: 11½ x 8⅜ inches
William
Category
19th Century Victorian Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Bird"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The painting shows a bird standing on a tree branch. Flowers can be seen around the branch. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of Bird Still Lifes 1871 by Michelangelo Meucci, Oil on Cardboard
By Michelangelo Meucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A finely executed pair of 19th-century trompe-l’œil bird still lifes by Italian painter
Category
19th Century Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
BIRD 20
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant fusion of acrylic and oil, I harnessed the raw, emotive power of expressionism with
Category
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Blackbirds In Leaves, 17x24 in Contemporary Autumn Landscape Painting With Birds
Located in New York, NY
opens toward water in the distance, giving the painting depth while keeping your eye engaged with the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bird Song and Summer
By Louise Fairchild
Located in Deddington, GB
My interest is to convey elements of the classical arcadian landscape paintings of the 17th and
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
In the Cherries by Christophe Dupety - Colourful painting, berries, bird, vivid
By Christophe Dupety
Located in Paris, FR
In the Cherries is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Christophe Dupety
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Umbrella Cockatoo" Bird
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Umbrella Cockatoo
Series: Birds
Date: 2025
Medium: Oil on wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunt Slonem "Monsoon Animal" Birds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Monsoon Animal
Date: 2025
Medium: Oil on wood
Unframed Dimensions
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Rest
Located in Denver, CO
Barbara Hack's "Bird Rest" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Canvas
Bachman
s Warbler (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife birds, flowers, tree
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bachman's Warbler, nature, birds, branches, floral, oil on panel, black, yellow
"Bachman's Warbler
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
THREE BIRDS Israeli artist oil on canvas black and blue colors trompe l
oeil
By Yosl Bergner
Located in New York, NY
prestigious Israeli prize for painting in 1980. He was primarily a figurative painter and often included birds
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bird of Happiness
Located in Miami, FL
skill in painting, especially in oil painting techniques. From 2019, Gulshat began creating a series of
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds Cry
By Ford Crull
Located in Brooklyn, NY
every work really just decides itself. I love to paint. I love the smell of paint (oil) and the way it
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$25,000
Seeing the Forest - Abstract Nature Birds Still Life Oil Panting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist Michelle Fillmore discovered her passion for oil painting while pursuing her studies at the
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on canvas painting of a man and a bird, called
L
homme et l
oiseau
Located in Oostende, BE
Unique painting of a man hiding behind a wall and bird. Especially the bright yellow stands out and
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Alexandre Le Bihan (1837-1924) - Late 19th Century Oil, Releasing the Bird
Located in Corsham, GB
with a bird, which perches on the woman's finger. Signed to the upper left. Well presented in an ornate
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Final Birds
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil paint and oil on paper mounted on wood panel. Mostly monochromatic gestural abstraction with
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
Portrait (Bird)
By Jackie Saccoccio
Located in Saint Louis, MO
In her painting "Portrait (Bird)," late artist Jackie Saccoccio creates an index of the act of
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Price Upon Request
BIRD 19
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this piece, I've melded acrylic and oil to capture the frailty yet resilience of nature, through
Category
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Untitled (Birds), figurative, scene
Located in New York, NY
Oil painting depicting birds in flight against a mostly white dynamic background done with
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flamingos at Lake Manyara by Calo Carratalá - Large waterscape painting, birds
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Flamingos at Lake Manyara is a unique oil painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Modernist French Abstract Expressionist Colorful Bird Painting Roger Lersy
By Roger Lersy
Located in Surfside, FL
Roger Lersy, French (1920 - 2004)
Oil on canvas
Signed, R. Lersy, dated 1961 lower right
Measuring
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Surely I Will Fly - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Women, Bird, Oil
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
freedom and transcendence. This painting represents the moment when we spread our wings, both literally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,240 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.
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.
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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, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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