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Prayer Path by Melanie Yazzie painting blue, green, red yellow botanical Navajo
By Melanie Yazzie
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Prayer Path by Melanie Yazzie painting blue, green, red yellow botanical Navajo
Mixed Media on
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Field Painting July 22 2020 Botanical Summer Landscape Yellow Flower Green Grass
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This square landscape painting depicts a peaceful outdoor scene of delicately painted flowers, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Female Hummingbird Study, botanical, green and yellow
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
large-scale oil paintings intertwining themes from nature.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Wren, Interior Painting, Botanical Still Life, Flowers Pink Vase, Navy Room
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
locus and seek visual lushness by alternating tonal moods and vivid ornamentation.
Painting is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hedgehog Cactus, Desert Botanical Garden"
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
painting as a way to express things that she could not with a camera. She chose oil as her medium because
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
St. Jude
s Medal. Contemporary Botanical Oil, Acrylic and Découpage 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
Gomphrena. Botanical Study, Découpage, Acrylic, Oil and Mixed-media on Board.
By Menno Modderman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Contemporary botanical study, découpage, mixed-media, oil and acrylic on board by Dutch artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Magazine Paper
Morning Peonies, Botanical Still Life Painting, Pink Peony Flowers on Yellow
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this oil painting on canvas mounted on panel, pink peonies with green stems are exuberant and
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Canvas
Bouquet, Botanical Still Life Painting of Vase, Pink Flowers, Gray Tablecloth
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this charming oil painting on canvas, a golden olive green glass vase on a gray tablecloth holds
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ruby Throated Hummingbird Study, botanical, green and yellow
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
large-scale oil paintings intertwining themes from nature.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ruby Throated Hummingbird Study, botanical, green and yellow
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
large-scale oil paintings intertwining themes from nature.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Evening Rose, Interior Painting Botanical Still Life, Pink, Orange Tulips, Pears
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
tea cups, alluding to the enjoyment of an afternoon of tea with friends. This oil painting on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Diptych, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Merton Beds
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
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‘Diptych, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Merton Beds’ by Eliza Southwood. Original oil paintings on canvas. Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Scarlet Cup - lively, narrative, overlapping botanicals, acrylic, oil on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Layered botanical imagery and painterly passages in red, pink and orange form a playful narrative
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pinks on Blue Striped Tablecloth, Botanical Still Life Painting of Pink Flowers
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this charming oil painting on panel, a dark olive green vase on a blue and white striped
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wild Flower Study, botanical, floral, yellow and green plants
By Allison Green
Located in New York, NY
large-scale oil paintings intertwining themes from nature.
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vase of Buds, Botanical Still Life Painting, Flowers in Mauve, Pale Yellow
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this charming oil painting on panel, a gray vase holds an arrangement of mauve roses with dark
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Meeting at Night by Katharina Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a colour gradient in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"BLOOM DIPTIK II", Cotton Canvas, Floral Abstraction, Botanical, Movement, Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BLOOM DIPTIK II" is an original piece by Linnéa Andersson made from oil on cotton canvas. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Wild Geranium, Gold Metallic Plant Leaves, Stem, Botanical On Black
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This delicate botanical drawing is made with luminous metallic gold oil paint on cradled panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"BLOOM V", Exposed Cotton Canvas, Abstract Flora, Gestural, Botanical, Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BLOOM V" is an original piece by Linnéa Andersson made from oil on cotton canvas. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"BLOOM III", Exposed Cotton Canvas, Abstract Floral, Gestural, Botanical, Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BLOOM III" is an original piece by Linnéa Andersson made from oil on cotton canvas. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"BLOOM DIPTIK I", Cotton Canvas, Abstract Floral, Botanical, Gestural, Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BLOOM DIPTIK I" is an original piece by Linnéa Andersson made from oil on cotton canvas. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"BLOOM VI", Exposed Cotton Canvas, Abstract Floral, Botanical, Gestural, Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"BLOOM V" is an original piece by Linnéa Andersson made from oil on cotton canvas. This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Vase of Pinks, Botanical Still Life Painting of Vase with Coral Pink Roses
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
In this charming oil painting in canvas mounted on panel, a glass vase on a table holds a bouquet
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Canvas
Antique Folk Art Reverse Painted Floral Botanical Still Life Painting Gilded
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique floral botanical still life oil painting, reverse painted on glass, featuring a brightly
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Paint
Morning - Contemporary Botanical Landscape Peach Flowers Sky, 2025
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
Contemporary botanical painting in oil on panel by David Konigsberg with a landscape in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Rose of the World by K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a colour gradient in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Between the Shadow and the Soul - K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a colour gradient in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clover Two, Gold Metallic Red Clover Plant Leaves, Stem, Botanical On Black
By Margot Glass
Located in Kent, CT
This delicate botanical drawing is made with luminous metallic gold oil paint on cradled panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Red Roses
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing- flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings & works on paper – or cut
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pink Roses
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing - flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
her drawings, she isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Coral Rose
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing - flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
her drawings, she isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
I am yours freely and entirely - K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
You open always petal by petal - K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The way the night knows itself - K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The way the night knows itself - K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Imagined Landscape Winter Spring - Contemporary Botanical Flowers Garden, 2025
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
Contemporary abstract botanical garden painting in oil on linen with lush flowers and plants from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Red Violet Rose
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing - flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
her drawings, she isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bright Pink Rose
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing - flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
her drawings, she isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Light Pink Rose
- graphite botanical drawing - flower drawing - flora
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in Atlanta, GA
her drawings, she isolates silhouettes into paper stencils which she uses to create oil paintings
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Arizona Gold, Prickly Pear Bloom and Bud, Desert Botanical Garden"
By Dyana Hesson
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
"I adore painting prickly pear (Opuntia) blooms! Each spring I hunt them down, not only in
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Regency Italian Botanical Original Oil on Canvas From the Estate of Mass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Regency original oil on canvas. Acquired from the estate of Massimo Camilo
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Regency Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Wildflowers - Contemporary Botanical Garden Green Plants Red Flowers Daisy, 2020
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
This colorful contemporary painting in oil on linen of wildflowers and lush plants outdoors is from
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Two, but one in soul, you and I- K Husslein Botanical Hyperrealistic Still life
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
This is a beautiful oil painting of an array of flowers in a vase in front of a dark background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Burst No. 1
- abstract - pattern - pop - botanical - bright colors
By Carol John
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil painting featuring hues of pink, green, and blue.
Athens-based artist Carol John’s recent
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Burst No. 2
- abstract - pattern - pop - botanical - bright colors
By Carol John
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil painting featuring hues of pink, green, and blue.
Athens-based artist Carol John’s recent
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flower Burst No. 3
- abstract - pattern - pop - botanical - bright colors
By Carol John
Located in Atlanta, GA
This oil painting featuring hues of pink, green, and blue.
Athens-based artist Carol John’s recent
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Translation, Square Botanical Landscape, Yellow and Violet Flowers, Green Field
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
This square landscape painting depicts a peaceful outdoor scene of delicately painted bright yellow
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Amazing Fun in the Oxford Botanic Gardens, large abstract landscape contemporary
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
I had such fun painting this piece – although it was difficult to balance some of the colours as
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Forsythia, White House, Bright Blue Sky, Spring Botanical, Yellow Flowers
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
painter, a figurative painter, and an interiors/still life painter. Many of these paintings veer towards
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
I awoke in the glade - Dreamy whimsical abstract botanical landscape
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
for the light.
...
This painting is an ode to rebirth. One of the most stunning aspects of surviving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cherry blossom branch with spring-white petals by italian botanical artist
By Margherita Leoni
Located in Milan, IT
capture emotions that would otherwise not be possible.
She is considered Italy's best botanical artist
Category
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Botanical" surrealist portrait of girl with pink, red roses, butterflies
By Elise Remender
Located in Edgartown, MA
Surrealist oil painting of a woman with a headdress of red, pink, purple flowers and butterflies
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Asymmetric Diptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds, Oxford Botanic Gardens
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
Asymmetric Diptych Hot Colours in the Merton Beds, Oxford Botanic Gardens by Elaine Kazimierczuk
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Black and White 1, Petite Vertical Botanical Abstract on Paper
By Debora Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
, expressive and often have references to nature. She works in soft pastel, mixed media acrylic paintings and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Black and White 4, Petite Vertical Botanical Abstract on Paper
By Debora Stewart
Located in Atlanta, GA
, expressive and often have references to nature. She works in soft pastel, mixed media acrylic paintings and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
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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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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.
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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.
- 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, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- 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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