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Mystic Circus
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Evelyne Ballestra's work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Au Circus
By Dietz Edzard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Dietz Edzard
German, 1893-1963
Au Circus
Oil on canvas
22 by 31 in. W/frame 32 by 41 in.
Signed
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fernand Audet French Impressionist Oil, The Circus Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"The Circus Horse"
by Fernand Audet (French, Tarascon 1923- Mulhouse 2016)
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$266 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Folk art /surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. Circus scene. " Burning Tent
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Folk art / surrealist Oil painting on canvas.. depicting circus scene. "Burning Tent".. Very
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Circus Act"
By Vaclav Vytlacil
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, remaining there until 1921. This enabled him to travel to Europe to study Cézanne’s paintings and works of
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
$16,000
"Entertainment" - Oil on Canvas Surrealist Circus Scene by Vachagan Narazyan
By Vachagan Narazyan
Located in Denver, CO
Vachagan Narazyan’s Entertainment (2023) is an original oil on canvas painting that evokes the
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large American NW Abstract Expressionist painting Circus "Wire Performance"
Located in Portland, OR
A large American Abstract Expressionist acyrilic on canvas painting by Pacific Northwest artist
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Morteza Pourhosseini "The Circus 5" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
By Morteza Pourhosseini
Located in Queens, NY
Morteza Pourhosseini (Iran, born 1985) "The Circus 5" oil and acrylic on canvas, 2013 .
Depicting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Morteza Pourhosseini "The Circus 1" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
By Morteza Pourhosseini
Located in Queens, NY
Morteza Pourhosseini (Iran, born 1985) "The Circus 1" oil and acrylic on canvas, 2013 .
Depicting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Morteza Pourhosseini "The Circus 15" Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
By Morteza Pourhosseini
Located in Queens, NY
Morteza Pourhosseini (Iran, born 1985) "The Circus 15" oil and acrylic on canvas, 2013 .
Depicting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
French Neo-Romantic Surrealist Painting "Circus" by Kristians Tonny
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kristians Tonny
(French, born Holland; 1907-1977)
Circus
Oil on prepared board, 16 1/2 x 13 inches
Category
1920s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large French Signed Oil - Abstract Circus Performers Acrobats on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1960's, signed
Title: The Circus Acrobats
Medium: oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Red Grooms Monotype Oil Painting LA Hollywood Circus Film Cartoon Pop Art
By Red Grooms
Located in Surfside, FL
the wonderful components of a Red Grooms piece, Keystone Kops policemen, Circus, Cactus, Cowboys
Category
Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Large 20th Century French Impressionist Oil - Two Circus Clowns/ Performers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Size: painting: 26 x 29 inches
Provenance: the artists estate
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hard Edge painting by California modern artist titled
Maximum Circus
By James McCray
Located in Colfax, CA
A vibrant and energetic abstract painting by a influential artist and professor in the San
Category
1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun Circus II
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Born 1949, Fréjus, France
French artist Evelyne Ballestra studied painting in the South of France
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circus characters by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 55x42 cm
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His favorite theme is the
Category
1980s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$576 Sale Price
69% Off
In the circus town
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I sought to capture a vibrant, bustling scene from a circus town. The warm
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Circus performance, oil on canvas by French / hungarian artist Marcel Vertes
By Marcel Vertès
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Marcel Vertes (French/Hungarian, 1895 – 1961)
‘Circus performance’
Oil on canvas board
Signed
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960
s French Post Impressionist Oil The Circus Performers Montparnasse Frame
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Circus
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed on front and back
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Clown of the Circus
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Ballestra expresses a unique movement in each painting with a very subtle sensuality and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circus Figure Holding Hoop In Vibrant Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,535 Sale Price
20% Off
The camel Moreno Pincas Contemporary art painting circus animal pastel squire
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
OIl painting on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink squire Moreno Pincas Contemporary art painting circus animal pastel horse
By Moreno Pincas
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower left by the artist
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clown, Medrano Circus, France
By Benton Scott
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Clown, Medrano Circus, France" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clown, Medrano Circus, France
By Benton Scott
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Clown, Medrano Circus, France" c.1960 is an oil painting on canvas by noted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rejoining the Night Circus
Located in Atlanta, GA
storytelling is in my blood and it is impossible to ignore its influence on my narrative paintings.I am the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Silver Circus, hyper realistic colorful painting w/ abstract qualities
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
Doug Newton’s hyper-real paintings observe reality, explore translucency, reflections
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
circus rider, colorful circus interior woman and elephant bright cheerful happy
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
an early work by artist on canvas
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Acrylic Painting on Panel by Mirtha Moreno titled “Circus Sphere III”
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
convey the thoughts and emotions that arose from her experiences as a young Cuban exile. Working in oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Acrylic Painting on Panel by Mirtha Moreno titled “Circus Sphere II”
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
convey the thoughts and emotions that arose from her experiences as a young Cuban exile. Working in oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Folk Art Mexican Girl, Circus Clown Juggler
By Jose Maria de Servin
Located in Surfside, FL
collaboratively. As a teenager, de Servin studied at one of Mexico's Schools of Open-Air Painting, free art
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Oil
Original Oil on Canvas Artist Adam Grant Circus "Juggling Family" 1979
By Adam Grant
Located in Toledo, OH
Original oil on canvas of circus performers by artist Adam Grant titled "Juggling Family" Signed
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Circus Performers by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled (Circus Performers), 20th century
Oil on board
21 x 18
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Portrait of Bert Lahr - Circus Performer - Modernism
By Walt Kuhn
Located in Miami, FL
Modernism. He had a personal affinity for painting circus performers
Provenace: Sotheby's, New York
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins
By Harold Hodgkin
Located in Buffalo, NY
1950s Modern Impressionist Oil On Canvas "circus" by Arnold Benjamin Hodgkins.. Retains original
Category
Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Circus Dog, The Saturday Evening Post cover
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by artist lower right
The Saturday Evening Post cover, July 29, 1922
This commission for The Saturday Evening Post is a brilliant example of Joseph Christian Leyendecker's ...
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Contemporary Art by Nicole Benjamin - Circus
By Nicole Benjamin
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic and oil on canvas
Nicole Benjamin is a French artist born in 1949 who lives & works in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Getting Ready for the Show, Circus Scene w/ Clown
By Carl Frederick Gaertner
Located in Beachwood, OH
Carl Frederick Gaertner (American, 1898-1952)
Getting Ready for the Show
Oil on canvas
Signed lower
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Circus Scene by WPA Artist Arthur Smith
By Arthur Smith
Located in New York, NY
Arthur Smith (American, 1897-1972)
Untitled (Circus Figures), 20th century
Oil on board
16 x 19 3/4
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Monochromatic "Circus Animals and Performers" Framed 1974
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5023 Circus and performers in a black and white color scheme .
Set in a custom frame
Signed
Category
1970s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hélène Azenor
1910-1999
, French Artist, Oil on Canvas, Modern Circus Scene
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hélène Azenor (1910-1999), French artist. Oil on canvas.
Modern circus scene. 1970s.
The canvas
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Contemporary clowns at the circus of life, Masquerade .
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting sighed lower right. canvas size is 23.5x35.5 inches.
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Big Tent” An American Traveling Circus Comes to Town
By Clifford Holmes
Located in San Francisco, CA
spectacular showmanship, America’s traveling circuses drew patrons to enormous tents pitched in open fields
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Circus Acrobats - ( Friends with Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo )
Located in Miami, FL
most likely a small itinerant circus. Lucile Blanch completed the painting a year after she received a
Category
1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Jean Pierre Serrier (1934 - 1989, French) Surrealist Circus Scene
By Jean Pierre Serrier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Pierre Serrier (1934-1989, French) Surrealist Circus Scene
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fête Foraine
, Circus, Brittany, Breton, Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, Post-Impressionist figural landscape showing a staged preview of a circus and funfair held beside the
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$21,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Physical Theater Imagination Circus 2401
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, acrylic, oil, oil pastel on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Pencil
Clowns Playing A Card Game of Poker Outside the Circus
By Hal Crecy
Located in Fort Washington, PA
paintings of clowns
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 24.00" x 30.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paulette Van Roekens, Lively Circus Scene by Renowned Philadelphia Female Artist
Located in Rockport, MA
This vibrant painting, "Circus" by Paulette van Roekens, captures the energy and excitement of a
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ringling Brothers Barns" Cordray Simmons, Wisconsin Circus Scene, Red Barn
Located in New York, NY
Cordray Simmons
Ringling Brothers Barns, circa 1930
Signed lower right
Oil on Masonite
24 x 30
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"Hippo" Paul Sample, Regionalist, Atmospheric Circus Performers and Animal Scene
By Paul Sample
Located in New York, NY
Paul Sample
Hippo
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
16 x 20 inches
Provenance
Chidsey Collection
Category
1930s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Strongman and Fire eater circus, coney island influences colorful carnival
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on board mounted on a wooden frame suitable for immediate hanging. The board has been primed
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Brass
“Clowns, Jugglers and Acrobats” by Edward Marecak, 1986 Abstract Circus Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
compositions, Marecak brings the world of the circus to life in this vibrant semi-abstract oil on board.
The
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ringling Brothers Barnum
Bailey Circus Fire of 1944 - Historic Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
measuring 36 x 50.5 inches.
Eric Edward Esper
The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Fire of 1944
oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Horses Prepared to Perform and Circus Truck, Contemporary American Modern
By Joseph O
Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
)
Horses Prepared to Perform and Circus Truck, Circus Series, 1991
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower
Category
1990s Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Circus Day, " Cream of Wheat Advertisement, Saturday Evening Post, 1923
By Edward Vincent Brewer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right
"Circus Day", original Cream Of Wheat illustration. Artist applied
Category
1920s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Circus Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact circus oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 10 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a circus 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 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a circus oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing circus oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Morteza Pourhosseini, Jose Maria de Servin, Walt Kuhn, Phillip Alder and Allie William Skelton 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 Circus Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a circus oil painting in our inventory may begin at $265 and can go as high as $145,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,710.
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- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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