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Oil Painting of Boats on River Yealm Devon England by British Landscape Artist
By Peter Symonds
Located in Preston, GB
shines out of his paintings, drawing the viewer in to share the beauty of the world that he so
Category
Early 2000s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Ruth Williams - Contemporary Oil, Working on the Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished oil painting by the artist Ruth Williams, depicting a mountainous view with figures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
P. Thomas - Mid 20th Century Oil, Moored Boat
Located in Corsham, GB
An accomplished oil painting by P. Thomas, depicting a moored boat in impressionistic brushstrokes
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maritime Oil Painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and Boat at Sea
By Alfred Jensen (b.1859)
Located in Berlin, DE
Maritime oil painting 19th century, by Prof. Alfred Jensen. Ship and boat at sea.
Around 1900
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Late Dusk at the Boatyard" 2022 oil painting, sunset, pickup truck, boat, palm
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Bretzke depicts a beautifully transient moment in a boatyard; a man walks home with his dog as the sunset glows behind them.
Framed Dimensions: 19.5 x 23.5 inches
Artist Bio:
Car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Portese. Sunset, oil landscape, impressionism, boats, lake, Italy
Located in Oslo, NO
"Portese" is a 40x30 cm oil painting sketch.
With rich brushstrokes and a light, almost shining
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishermen
boats. 1962. Oil on cardboard. 80x100 cm.
Located in Riga, LV
Jānis Gleizds was born on May 7, 1924, near Rēzekne. He spent most of his life in Riga. At the young age of 24, he lost the palms of both hands in an accident, but despite the fact t...
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
The San Leon Boat Yard, Texas Artist, Gulf Coast, Oil, Free Shipping, Shrimp Boat
Located in Houston, TX
Boat Yard is an oil painting that was done plein aire around San Leon, Texas. San Leon has been a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Juan
s Boat" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Of Mallorca, Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
reflecting shadows of the fishing boat at rest, this beautiful painting features the bold colors and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Old Boats in Provence Oil on Canvas Painting by Felix Eugene Bellenot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb oil on canvas painting was designed by Félix Eugène Bellenot (1892 - 1963). This
Category
1930s Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Boats Oil on Panel Docked Boats 12" x 16" Light Wood Float Frame 2023
By David Shevlino
Located in Houston, TX
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Boats oil on panel 12” x 16” 2023 $2,300
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Orange Reflection. Landscape Paintings, impressionism, Venice, canal, boats.
Located in Oslo, NO
boats seem to be waiting for us for a wonderful journey through fabulous Venice!
"In this oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat Ashore - Oil Paint by Pino Romanò - 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Pino Romanò (1934) in 1990s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Verde in View" a photorealist oil painting, overlooking a vibrant green boat
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Onslow Sykes (1953-2017) - Framed Contemporary Oil, Newlyn Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
Onslow Sykes (1953-2017), Contemporary, Oil on card. Newlyn Boats. Presented in a white box frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s French Signed Oil Painting Boats Moored in Old Harbor Town earthy colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, indistinctly signed
inscribed, titled and dated verso
oil on board, framed
framed
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Play of Fog and Sun" plein air, oil painting, Maine seascape with boats, framed
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Play of Fog and Sun" is a plein air oil painting in Stonington, Maine, with cool tones.
framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
VII.2007 IX In The Boat 2 - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Landscape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yachts At Sunset. Oil, impressionism, boats, lake, Switzerland
Located in Oslo, NO
This small scenic painting was created in the summer of 2023 at Lake Walensee in Switzerland. The
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fishing boats 1974, oil on canvas, 57x68 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Fishing boats
1974, oil on canvas, 57x68 cm
"Fishing Boats" presents a peaceful and realistic
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,326 Sale Price
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"Sailing After the Storm" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Sailing in the Afternoon" Realist Oil Painting on Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Board
"Sailing at Sunset" Realist Oil Painting on Canvas Board of Sailboat in Open Sea
By George Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
pastoral miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
1917 Oil - Waiting For The Boats To Return
Located in Corsham, GB
, waiting at the edge of a sunlit harbour, for the fishing boats to return, with a distant town visible
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats. Tulips. Bilateral. 1975., cardboard, oil, 34.5x46.3 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Boats/Tulips. Bilateral. 1975., cardboard, oil, 34.5x46.3 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter
Category
1970s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$1,563 Sale Price
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VII.2007 IV, In The Boat 1 - Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Landscape
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sicilian Fishing Boat" Plein Air Oil Of Italy
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sicilian Fishing Boat is a colorful example of Bryan Mark Taylor's modern approach to
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Boat at night”
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Warren, NJ
James Gale Tyler original oil painting on canvas “night sail”. In good condition measures 24x20
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Loch Awe, white cottage and sailing boats , original painting, contemporary
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on board - 2.5mm depth MDF. Varnished, unframed. Scottish scene painted whilst in Scotland over
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Italian Oil Painting c. 1950
s Fishing Boat Sunny Beach Side Sea Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
On the Beach
Italian Impressionist, circa 1950's
signed "Falconi"
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 21
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Curtis S. Opliger Wharf with Boats Landscape Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Curtis S. Opliger Wharf with Boats Landscape Painting
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 unframed, 42.25 x
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century French Oil Charming Harbor Scene with Colourful Boats Oil Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Charming Harbor Scene with Boats
French School, mid 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats in the bay of Cannes, Landscape, oil painting on canvas by Françoise Juvin
Located in Montfort l’Amaury, FR
Françoise Juvin - Boats in the bay of Cannes, South of France
Reference number FJ62
Framed with a
Category
1980s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,326 Sale Price
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“Pier and boats”
By Nicola Simbari
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Nicola Simbari (1927-2012), Pier and Boats, Oil on Board, 1953. Early work! In good
Category
1950s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Venice from the Deck of the S.S. Orfod, 1931 - Cityscape Oil Painting with Boats
By Alexander Jamieson
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Venice from the Deck of the S.S. Orfod, 1931
oil on canvas
64 x 77 cm
25 1/4 x 30 1/4 in
signed and
Category
1930s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Painting early 20th Century Venice boats seascape
By Giacomo Rosselli
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Giacomo ROSSELLI (1901-nc)
"Venice"
Oil on canvas signed low right
Old frame gilded with leaves
Dim
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 20th Century oil painting of a boat on a lake by Jean Dulac Junior
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Jean Dulac jnr (French, 1928 - 2020)
Boat on lake
Oil on board
Signed ‘Jean Dulac’ (lower right
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pauline Plummer (b.1933) - Contemporary Oil, Study of Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate study of moored boats by the artist Pauline Plummer (b.1933). Signed to the lower left
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yun Xi Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Fishing Boats"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Fishing Boats
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 21 x 29 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After Munthe Morgenstjerne - Early 20th Century Oil, Beached Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
vessels beached on a sandy shore under a pale, cloudy sky, with small figures visible near the boats
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Anne Berty - Mid 20th Century Oil, Ostend Fishing Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming harbour scene by artist Anne Berty depicting moored fishing boats in Ostend, Belgium
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Fishing Boats on the Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
This impressionistic coastal scene depicts several small fishing boats moored in calm blue waters
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat Launch
By Andre Planson
Located in Sheffield, MA
Andre Planson
French, 1898-1981
Boat Launch
Oil on canvas
23 ½ by 32 in, w/ frame 32 ⅛ by 40 in
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,500
Gordon Lillford (1918-1992) - 20th Century Oil, A Boat
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant oil painting by the artist Gordon Lillford, depicting a boat on land. Signed to the lower
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Beached Boats in Coastal Harbor
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beached Boats
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 1984
signed oil painting on board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$874 Sale Price
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Bertrand Py (1895-1973) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful coastal scene by the artist Bertrand Py (1895-1973). Signed to the lower right. Beautifully presented in a custom frame. On canvas laid to board.
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mallorca Fishing Boats" Contemporary Impressionist Oil Of Mallorca, Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
reflecting shadows of the fishing boat at rest, this beautiful painting features the bold colors and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
JiWei Chen Landscape Original Oil On Canvas "Fishing Boat"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Fishing Boat
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 7.5 x 11.5 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dusk Walk Along Marine Park Drive" oil painting, boats docked in harbor, framed
By Emily Persson
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Emily Persson is a Melbourne based artist who has been creating oil paintings with a palette knife for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Oil on Canvas by Jallais, Boats in Port, 1960s
Located in Saint Amans des cots, FR
Oil on canvas by Jallais, France, 1960s. Boats in port. In its pretty dark brown wooden frame. With
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing Boats in South of France Harbor Vintage French Oil Painting 20th Century
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sailing Boats
French School, 20th century
oil on board, framed
inscribed verso
framed: 20 x 24.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$1,513 Sale Price
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“boat with American flag”
Located in Warren, NJ
D. Tayler original oil painting on canvas “boat with American flag”. 43x31 in good condition
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Fishermen in boats”
Located in Warren, NJ
signed Lisani lower right
Provenance
From the Gene Worrell Collection, Virginia Museum of Animal Art
Measurements
Frame: 19 3/4 by 23 1/2 inches
Sight: 15 1/2 by 19 1/2 inches...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seascape with Boats - Oil Paint by Immacolata Surace - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Immacolata Surace in the 2000s.
Hand signed.
Excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Boat - Oil Paint by Immacolata Surace - 2000s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Immacolata Surace in the 2000s.
Hand signed.
Excellent condition.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maurice Antillan - 20th Century Oil, Rocky Cove with Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant Mediterranean scene in oil, showing several sailing boats moored in a rocky cove. Two men
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionistic Seascape Painting Michael Budden Marine and Boats
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
beautiful oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that displays the very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,600 Sale Price
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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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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