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"The Birds Guard the Cave of Dreams", oil painting, landscape, botanical, garden
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Franklin, MA
paintings; the botanical paintings, the bird paintings, and the greenhouse paintings. They came together to
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oasis" - colorful abstract painting - botanical
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Oasis" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of white, yellow, green, pink and orange
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Meme" - colorful abstract painting - botanical
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Meme" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of purple, yellow, black and orange.
Susan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Botanic Garden II, Modernist Oil Painting Pool With Flowers and Garden
By Debra Yoo
Located in Surfside, FL
University of Chicago, strongest influences were painting professor Vera Klement and the proximity of the
Category
1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Huge 20th Century Oil on Canvas Botanical Painting
Located in Malton, GB
number of interiors. All hand painted set in a simple painted frame. Great imagery of botanical plants
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Garden Show" - colorful abstract painting - botanical
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Garden Show" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of purple, blue, green and brown
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wallflowers, Large Vertical Painting, Interior, Botanical Flower Paintings, Cat
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
This large vertical painting on linen depicts an interior with a colorful salon-style grouping of
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Flower Meadow by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background.
This brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Oil on Canvas Very Decorative Botanical Paintings, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Two impressive botanical paintings on canvas. Using lush colors and depicting plants, flowers, a
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Paintings
"Buttercup" - colorful abstract painting - botanical - Henri Matisse
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Buttercup" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of yellow, blue, green, pink and black
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
I Have Only My Dreams - Hyperrealist Botanical Floral Still Life Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
floral oil paintings are hyperrealistic works of art full of color, depth, and detail. Flowers’ visual
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Glyn Morgan (1926-2015) - 1979 Oil, Surreal Botanicals
By Glyn Morgan
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant abstract oil by Welsh artist Glyn Morgan (1926-2015). Here Morgan has used thickly
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Joan Kisby - Framed 20th Century Oil, Botanical Coast
Located in Corsham, GB
Oil on board. Presented in a decorative foliate frame. Signed on the reverse.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Love in Bloom by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background.
This brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Growing beside You by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background.
This brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Promise Me Roses, Abstract Painting, Colorful, Botanical, Flowers
Located in Riverdale, NY
24x24, acrylic and oil stick on canvas. It has a botanical, floral element inspired by Roses
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
"Poppy" colorful abstract painting, botanical, flower, painterly, dark
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of pink and green on a black ground
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Fruit" - colorful abstract painting, botanical, green, flower, painterly
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of green and orange.
Susan Hable is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Palm
Goldfish" - colorful abstract painting - botanical - Henri Matisse
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Palm and Goldfish" is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of green, pink and blue
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovely Botanical Painting by David Chow, SVA Instructor
Located in New York, NY
David Chow (Chinese/American, b. 1955)
Untitled, 1991
Oil on canvas (three panels)
Each panel: 16 x
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clover One - Contemporary Botanical Gold Painting Red Clover Plant Leaves, 3034
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This delicate contemporary botanical painting is made with luminous metallic gold oil paint on
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Transcendent - 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
My Heart is Dancing by K Husslein Botanical Abstract Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of abstract flowers on a light beige background.
This brand new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Quiet Forest" colorful abstract painting, botanical, flower, painterly, dark
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of blue, pink, purple, and green
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Garden Blooms" colorful abstract painting, botanical, green, flower, painterly
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of blue, green, and red.
Susan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Jack" - colorful abstract painting, botanical, pink, green, fauvist, whimsy
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of orange, green, and pink.
Susan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opium Poppies Again, Oxford Botanic Gardens, abstract original painting flowers
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Opium Poppies Again, Oxford Botanic Gardens by Elaine Kazimierczuk.
Oil on canvas. Canvas size, 66
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Delphiniums II by Elaine Kazimierczuk, Original Painting, Abstract, Botanical
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Delphiniums II by Elaine Kazimierczuk [2021]
original and hand signed by the artist
oil and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Shoreline Posey, Interior Painting Botanical Still Life, Lake Landscape, Fruits
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
painting is a pleasure seeking process, the artist arranges the pictorial space intuitively, in broad and
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Willow Willow, Interior Painting Botanical Still Life, Lake Landscape, Fruits
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
sentiment propels her to paint compositions which reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Citrus Oil, Green, White Flowers Yellow Botanical, Orange Fruit, Kitchen Sink
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
dishcloth against a cheerful botanical patterned wallpaper with white peony flowers with green leaves on
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monarch - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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“I realized that my botanical paintings were not really about nature but about my relationship to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Carmine - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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“I realized that my botanical paintings were not really about nature but about my relationship to
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
British Botanical artist Raymond Booth,
Field Rose and Willow Warbler
oil
By Raymond Booth
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
This is a stunning example of British 20th Century botanical artist Raymond Booth's work for a
Category
20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Albizia Julibrissin Study, botanical, floral
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
large-scale oil paintings intertwining themes from nature.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
by the 17th century botanical illustrations of women naturalists.
“I realized that my botanical
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Diptych: Merton Borders at the Oxford Botanic Gardens, large abstract painting
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Borders at the Oxford Botanic Garden. The seeds from South American species which prefer arid conditions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
St. Jude
s Medal, Contemporary Botanical Study, Oil, Acrylic, Découpage.
By Menno Modderman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary botanical study mixed-media, découpage, oil and acrylic on board by Dutch artist Menno
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Magazine Paper
The Geranium, Large Mid Century Botanical Oil on board
Located in Cotignac, FR
. The use of botanical imagery in painting proliferated especially in the fifteenth and sixteenth
Category
1930s Romantic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Tropical Foliage with Golden Sun Contemporary Botanical Painting Julia Martins
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Arti (NABA) in Milan, Italy. Her practice spans multiple disciplines, including painting, photography
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Vintage Boho Botanic Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage painting is a set in a gorgeous forest full of greenery and foliage. The differentiating
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Arezzo Morning, Interior Painting, Botanical Still Life in Blue, Yellow Fruits
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
paint compositions which reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Visibility, Square Botanical Landscape Painting of Sunflowers and Tree in Fog
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
gray fog are the subject for this square oil painting on canvas by Thomas Sarrantonio. The delicately
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled #A0649, Botanical Silhouette Painting in Red and Shades of Blue
By Waddy Armstrong
Located in Kent, CT
Armstrong's work is a convergence of botanical structures and motifs, melding a philosophical
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rain Table, Grey Interior Painting Botanical Still Life, Lake Landscape, Fruits
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
painting is a pleasure seeking process, the artist arranges the pictorial space intuitively, in broad and
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nicaea, Interior Painting, Botanical Still Life, China Vase, Flowers, Blue Room
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
paint compositions which reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wedgewood, Interior Painting Botanical Still Life Red Flowers, Blue Yellow Fruit
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
friends. The arrangement is beautifully complemented by the vibrant blue color of the botanical patterned
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens II, Landscape painting, original art, small
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens II
Abstract impressionism
Original contemporary painting
Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens I, Oxford Landscape painting, original art
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Opium Poppies at the Botanic Gardens I
Abstract impressionism
Original contemporary painting
Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden Room, Botanical Interior Painting, Dining Room with Red Flowers, Lemons
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
A bright and inviting interior scene with a botanical still life arrangement on a wooden table with
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dream Flower - lively, fuscia, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Vancouver-based artist was inspired to create a new series of oil and acrylic paintings based on 17th
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Tower - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
canvas in this charming oil and acrylic painting by Fiona Ackerman. On the left of the canvas, details of
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Field Painting August 13 2020, Botanical Landscape, Green Tree in Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This square landscape painting depicts a peaceful outdoor scene with a tree in the center of a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Field Painting September 14 2020, Botanical Landscape, Green Tree Over Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This square landscape painting depicts a peaceful outdoor scene with a tree with dark, olive green
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Poppies. Contemporary Botanical Oil, Acrylic and Mixed Media on Board.
By Menno Modderman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary botanical mixed-media, oil and acrylic on board by Dutch artist Menno Modderman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Magazine Paper
Thistles. Contemporary Botanical Oil, Acrylic and Mixed-media on Board.
By Menno Modderman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary botanical mixed-media, oil and acrylic on board by Dutch artist Menno Modderman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Magazine Paper
Gladiola Pine, Interior Painting, Red, Yellow Botanical Still Life with Apples
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
ornamentation.
Painting is a pleasure-seeking process and abstraction a vehicle with which to think and begin
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Botanical Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate botanical oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for a botanical oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a botanical oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing botanical oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Melanie Parke, Thomas Sarrantonio, Elaine Kazimierczuk, Carlyle Wolfe Lee and Michelle Gagliano each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Botanical Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a botanical oil painting in our inventory may begin at $233 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.
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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.
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Questions About Botanical Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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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