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Mid Century Modern Swedish Coastal Landscape Oil Painting - Boats at Rest
Located in Bristol, GB
BOATS AT REST
Size: 47.5 x 72.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A striking mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage 1957 Modernist Boat Dock Signed Precisionist Large Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage modernist harbor view. Oil on board, circa 1957.
Signed. Displayed in a period frame
Category
1950s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boat on River with Cathedral Spires
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Boat on River with Cathedral Spires
by Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$396 Sale Price
35% Off
Two In A Boat. Sunset, Landscape Paintings, oil, impressionism, Lake, mountains
Located in Oslo, NO
Two In A Boat - this is a small landscape that was painted in the open air before sunset on Lake
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Harbor Scene with Boats and Waterfront
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Harbor Scene with Boats and Waterfront
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by the Village Shore
By Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$422 Sale Price
35% Off
"Italian Fishing Boat" Early 20th Century American Marine Oil Painting Framed
By Harold C. Wolcott
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary marine painting by Wolcott from the early 20th Century depicting a tranquil harbor
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
"Gloucester Harbor" Impressionist Sail Boats on the Water Oil Painting Framed
By John Terelak
Located in New York, NY
bursts of oil paint with looser strokes to create the sky. The painting is signed by the artist lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
Docked Boats At The Lighthouse Lit Harbour French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lighthouse harbour
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$551 Sale Price
35% Off
Bright
Colourful Boats In The Blue Summer Harbour French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bright Summer Harbour
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 11 x 14 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$578 Sale Price
35% Off
Fauvist Oil Painting of Landscape with River and Boat, 2010+
By Vladimir Ksieski
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
great Spanish artists: Solana, Zuloaga, Regoys, Picasso ... His paintings are wrapped in a disturbing
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$522 Sale Price
44% Off
Cattle Grazing and Sailing Boats
Signed oil painting by Campbell Mellon
By Campbell Archibald Mellon
Located in St. Albans, GB
Campbell A. MELLON
Signed oil painting
Oil on Panel
Picture Size: 15 x 18.5" (37.5 x 46.25cm
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Scene with Boat at Anchor
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Coastal Scene with Boat at Anchor
By Fanch Lel (French
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$458 Sale Price
35% Off
French Pointillist Harbor Scene with Boats Pastel Tones Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
:
This charming impressionist oil painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene, with boats floating on calm
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Boats on the pier" Original impressionistic landscape .Plain air oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've captured the serene dance of light across the water, embracing the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Fishermen in Boat on River
By Frits Johan Goosen
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Fishermen in a Boat.
His work is firmly in the
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Signed Oil Painting Sleepy Boats in Mediterranean Fishing Harbor
By Antique French
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Fishing Harbor
French School, mid 20th century
signed, 'Charles Cermak'?
oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Golden Light Rustic Boats on Still Waters Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rustic River Scene
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 9 x 11 inches
Oil painting on cardboard
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$333 Sale Price
35% Off
Mid Century French Oil Painting Marseille Sunny Harbour with Fishing Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description: This vibrant oil painting depicts the bustling Mediterranean harbor city of Marseille, filled
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,259 Sale Price
20% Off
Mountainous Landscape Loch Maree Scotland with Boats Serene Antique Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Description:
This tranquil oil painting captures a serene mountainous landscape, with rolling hills and rugged
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sailor fisherman in his boat Spain oil on canvas painting seascape
By Domingo Alvarez Gomez
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Domingo Alvarez (Spain 1942) - sailor fisherman in his boat - oil on canvas
Canvas size 46x61 cm
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape with Boats Storm Coming - Scottish 19thC exh impressionist oil painting
By Joseph Henderson
Located in Hagley, England
This dramatic Scottish Impressionist 19th century oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Joseph
Category
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique English Impressionist Oil Painting The Ferry Boat Inn at Wilford
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Ferry Boat Inn, Wilford
by FRED SOLLWAY MERRIMAN (1873-1942)
signed, titled verso
oil on
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,302 Sale Price
20% Off
Boats on the Shore Nautical Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Seascape oil Painting, Impressionism by Palette Knife
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Title: Boats on the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tory and Anny waiting for travel". Harbour. Boats. Large oil painting . Frame
Located in Oslo, NO
In creating this oil painting, I channeled the stirring energy of the sea and the anticipation of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Beached Blue Boats at Pink Sunset Coastal Scene French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset over boats
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 9 x 9.5 inches
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Calm Evening Boats and Lighthouses in Gentle Dappled Waters Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on board, unframed
condition: the painting is in very good condition. It has previously
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rock the Boat" landscape oil painting freedom tranquility girl confidence love
By Clementine Chan
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
world. Her oil paintings carry a silent passion that speaks louder than words. Her works are collected
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Convent Boat - British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite art religious oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British Victorian Pre-Raphaelite oil painting is by noted artist Arthur Hughes. It
Category
1880s Pre-Raphaelite Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer stories. Dreamer. Boy. Boat. Lake. Impressionistic oil painting
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've captured a serene moment of reflection, where the tranquility of nature
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Offset
Wild Nature : Small Boat on the Pond - Original Oil Painting, Handsigned
Located in Paris, IDF
Paul Collomb
Wild Nature : Small Boat on the Pond
Original Oil painting on canvas
Handsigned
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening on the Shore, Boats Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bateaux French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Bateaux French Impressionist Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse
Signed by Fanch
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$360 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century seascape oil painting of sailing boats off the Dutch coast
By Abraham Hulk the Elder
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Abraham Hulk Snr
British, (1813-1897)
Sailing Boats off the Dutch Coast
Oil on canvas, signed
Image
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harbour Scene Jakarta - Marine art oil painting 1920 Indonesia Bugis boats
Located in Hagley, England
This superb marine oil painting is by noted Austrian artist Roland Strasser. Strasser was born in
Category
1920s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Boat at Noon, Serene Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas, 18x38.5 cm
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
A solitary boat floats on a serene sea, with shimmering reflections of the sky and surroundings
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Spring Boats in Industrial Riverside Scene French Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Industrial Riverside Scene
by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Boat, Coastal, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Fisherman
s Fight" oil painting, narrative realism, figures hauling boat in
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"The Fisherman Fight" is a realist oil on linen painting. It depicts five figures heaving a rope
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Homeward Bound - Nocturne Oil Seascape Painting with Moonlight and Fishing Boat
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "Homeward Bound" (2024) is a masterful oil on canvas seascape capturing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century river landscape oil painting of boats on a river
By Walter Stuart Lloyd
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
inches
Size including frame: 27.5 inches x 37.5 inches
An atmospheric painting of boats on a river at
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Nettoyage du Bateau - Mid 20th Century French Boat Fisherman Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French oil on canvas depicting a fishermman cleaning his boat, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Painting Boats on Harbor Edge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
verso
oil on board, unframed
board: 25.5 x 21.5 inches
Provenance: private collection, Paris
Condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Vibrant Scene of Fishing Boats and Coastal Harbour Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bright French Harbour
by Max Toutain (1935-2006)
oil painting on board, unframed
board : 21.5 x 26
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,007 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting Beach Scene Vintage Sailing Boats Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Harbor
French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century
oil on canvas laid over board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950
s French Impressionist Oil Painting Harbor Scene Vintage Sailing Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbor
French Impressionist artist, mid 20th century
oil on canvas laid over board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of fishing boats near a coastal village
By George Gregory
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
George Gregory
British, (1849-1938)
Fishing Boats by the Coast
Oil on canvas, signed
dated
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blurred Colourful Boats In The Thick Blue Waters French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Thick Colourful Boats
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 13 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
35% Off
19th Century Scottish Oil Painting Anglers in Boat Atmospheric Loch Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Anglers in Scotland
British School, mid 19th century
oil painting on board, framed
framed: 7.5 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Colourful Boats Docked On The Summer Sand French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boats on Shore
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 10.5 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
35% Off
French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Boats in Busy Industrial Harbour Port
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Port
by Guy Pichon (French 1933-2007)
oil on canvas, unframed
signed
canvas: 21 x 26 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,637 Sale Price
20% Off
Boats on the beach oil on cardboard painting impressionism spanish seascape
By Joaquin Terruella Matilla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Landscape - Oil cardboard
Oil measures 14x10 cm.
Frame
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
White Sailing Boats In Summer Blue Cloudy Seas Impressionist French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
White Sailing Boats
by Fanch Lel
Size: 11 x 14 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Post Impressionist Cubist Boats Harbor Painting
By Jean Marzelle
Located in New York, NY
boats,
wonderful Cubist look with Fauvist sky
Marzelle is an important French artist who is world
Category
1960s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lonely Blue Sailing Boat in Turquoise Bright Sea Landscape French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Sailing Boat
by Fanch Lel ( French School)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Board: 13 x 16
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Textured Coastal Oil Painting of Fishing Boats and Lighthouse with Dramatic Sky
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Harbour Sunset Boats Piriac Oil Painting by Fanch Lel Coastal Seascape
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Harbour Sunset Boats Piriac Oil Painting by Fanch Lel Coastal Seascape
by Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$386 Sale Price
35% Off
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Boat Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of boat oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Abstract versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced 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 boat oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Vahe Yeremyan, Michael Budden, Tom Swimm, Henri Duhem and Carylon Killebrew took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small boat oil paintings measuring 4 inches across are available.
How Much are Boat Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — boat oil paintings in our inventory begin at $185 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,775.
Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You
It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.
The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.
The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).
Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.
Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Boat Oil Paintings
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
- 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 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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