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American Impressionist sketch of a setting Sun in Aspen, Colorado, with snow
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Outstanding American Impressionist sketch of Sun Set in Aspen Colorado
Charles Bertie Hall painted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Emissary" (2025) Original Oil Painting, Aspen Trees at Night
Located in Denver, CO
beautiful Loveland, Colorado. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in numerous private
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1955 View of Ajax Mountain in Aspen, Colorado by Artist Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A small, vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern mountain landscape painting depicting Aspen, Colorado by
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1955 View of Ajax Mountain in Aspen, Colorado by Artist Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A small, vibrant 1950s Mid-Century Modern mountain landscape painting depicting Aspen, Colorado by
Category
1950s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Marie Channer, "Rusty", 14x11 Equine Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Rusty", is a 14x11 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sentinel" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
currently resides in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Moongazer" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
currently resides in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Marie Channer, "Young Ballerina", 18x14 Ballet Dancer Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings out West as well as
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pink Morning" by Thane Gorek, Original Oil Painting, Landscape with Moon
Located in Denver, CO
currently resides in beautiful Loveland, Colorado. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Marie Channer, "Affection", 22x38 Equine Horse Silhouette Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
artist:
Channer currently resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marie Channer, "Grace", 24x18 Ballet Dancer Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings out
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Secret Garden" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Oil Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
began oil painting at the age of 12. She went on to study Fine Art at the University of Colorado in
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Cecil Carter Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figurative Oil Painting, 1950s
Located in Denver, CO
This rare 1950s oil painting by Colorado abstract expressionist George Cecil Carter presents an
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marie Channer, "Silent Thunder", 40x40 Winter Snow Equine Horse Oil Painting
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marie Channer, "Dawn", 30x40 Equine Pasture Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Marie Channer, "Tiptoes", 24x18 Ballet Dancer Shoes Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
artist:
Channer currently resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marie Channer, "Foggy Morn", 30x40 Equine Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings out West as well
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Marie Channer, "Breaking Pointe", 24x18 Ballet Dancer Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marie Channer, "Moonlit", 40x60 Equine Horse Silhouette Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are inspired by her surroundings
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rain To The North" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Oil Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. She went on to study Fine Art at the University of
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Marie Channer, "Leap of Faith", 24x16 Ballet Dancer Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Leap of Faith", is a 24x16 oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dream of Isles" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic &Oil Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
painting with bright colors.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Arc de Fleurs" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic &Oil Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
overall size of 18 x 36".
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
"All is Calm" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Cabin in Snow
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
a snow storm.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. She
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Silver Plume, Colorado” – Early 20th-Century Western Mountain Landscape
By Elsie Haddon Haynes
Located in Denver, CO
A luminous early 20th-century Colorado mountain landscape by renowned artist Elsie Haddon Haynes
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
"Le Jardin de Monet, I" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
an impression of a lily pond.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Le Jardin de Monet, II" (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
an impression of a lily pond.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Le Jardin de Monet, III"(2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Oil Painting, Lily Pond
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
an impression of a lily pond.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Cliff, Abstract Colorado Landscape, 1940s American Modernist Pastel Drawing
By Eric Bransby
Located in Denver, CO
, capturing the dynamic beauty of Colorado’s mountainous terrain. Created by renowned American modernist
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Archival Paper
"Colors in the Breeze 1, " Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
This striking original oil painting by Colorado-based artist Ken Elliott captures the emotive
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Promenade" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. She went on to study
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Yearning" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
with a stormy blue sky.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Yonder" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
a stormy blue sky.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Love Poem" (2024) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
landscape in soft pastel colors.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sands of Celia" (2022) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Acrylic Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
waters lapping a sandy beach.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Little Shop on The Corner " (2023) by Leigh Ann Van Fossan, Original Painting
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
abstract painting with bright colors.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Sanctuary" (2025) Original Acrylic Painting, Whimsical Interior
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. She went on to study Fine Art at the University of
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
"Breathe in the Warm Salty Air" (2025) Original Acrylic Painting, Whimsical
By Leigh Ann Van Fossan
Located in Denver, CO
.
Van Fossan was born in Vail, Colorado, and began oil painting at the age of 12. She went on to study
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Acrylic
Original Oil Painting by Alex Cameron, Earth, Pluto, Jupiter, Saturn (Colorado)
By Alex Cameron
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the tube, the artist's glossy oil pigments create a three-dimensional effect on the canvas surface
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paternity, Colorado
By George Biddle
Located in New York, NY
Painted while George Biddle taught at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center for the fall semester.
Category
1930s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Colorado Blue
By Jane Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Colorado 7 a.m.
By Nicora Gangi
Located in New York, NY
-Krasner Foundation to teach herself to paint in oil and in a very short time, she mastered the technique
Materials
Oil
Estes Park, Colorado
By David Stirling
Located in Graton, CA
moments in nature.
This information is being provided by Greig Steiner of Estes Park, Colorado. Greig is
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
December in Colorado
By Cyrus Afsary
Located in Fredericksburg, TX
Winter landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Landscape, Colorado Springs
By William H. M. (Coxe) Cox
Located in Graton, CA
Painted portraits of well-known Colorado pioneers and probably the first Colorado Springs portrait
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aspens, Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park)
By Brodie Verner
Located in Denver, CO
Aspens, Colorado (Rocky Mountain National Park), also referred to by the artist as "Master Bedroom
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil Pastel, Oil
The Lower Colorado (McKinney Roughs, Texas)
By Marie Wise
Located in Basalt, CO
A view of the lower Colorado River in McKinney Roughs, Texas
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Tiptoes
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Channer currently resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,650
Breaking Pointe
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Channer currently resides in the mountains south of Nederland, Colorado. Her oil paintings are
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Maroon Bells, Colorado" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Maroon Bells, Colorado" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Sangre De Cristo Ranches, Colorado" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Sangre De Cristo Ranches, Colorado" is an original, handmade oil
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado" is an original, handmade oil
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
, handmade oil painting that depicts blue mountains and dark forested Pine trees reflected in a blue alpine
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Modernist Colorado Oil Painting Abstract Cityscape Harbor Scene Pawel Kontny
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Surfside, FL
color-block compositions of Paul Klee.
Modernist Cityscape 24" x 36" sight. oil on canvas signed lower
Category
20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Landscape, Autumn, Colorado Oil Painting, Aspen Trees
Lake in Fall
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
Vintage Colorado landscape painting in Autumn with green pine trees and aspen trees with golden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1920s Modernist Mountain Landscape, Framed Colorado Oil Painting, 25 x 30 inches
By Jan Matulka
Located in Denver, CO
A modernist mountain landscape (likely of Colorado) vintage 1930s oil painting by Jan Matulka (1890
Category
1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Colorado Aspens" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Colorado Aspens" is an oil painting that depicts a dense forest of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
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Colorado Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the colorado oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Modern versions now, or shop for Modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a colorado oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right colorado oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. A colorado oil painting from Harold Vincent Skene, James Emery Greer, Charles Ragland Bunnell, Charles Partridge Adams and William H. M. (Coxe) Cox — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much is a Colorado Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a colorado oil painting we offer is $3,400, while they’re typically $500 on the low end and $455,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Colorado 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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