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Big Sulphur Creek
By Christopher Evans
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Green Valley Creek
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Signed, original
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Palo Alto Creek
By Marie Wise
Located in Basalt, CO
Marie Wise often travels to paint, often en plein air, and brings photographic references from her travels to translate to canvas back in the studio.
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Alamo Creek Sycamores, Evening
By Ann Loftquist
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
A landscape painting of the Sycamores in Alamo Creek.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alamo Creek Sycamores, Midday
By Ann Loftquist
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
A landscape painting of the sycamores in the Alamo Creek. Painted encompassing the midday natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset, Cockle Creek, Tasmania
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
moved on to oil painting. After moving to Western Australia from Victoria he pursued his passion for
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edge of the Creek
By JoAnne Unger
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas, Framed.
JoAnne Unger is a modern master of impressionist landscape painting.
her
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early Spring, Salt Creek
By David Magnotto
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas; Framed.
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mary Creek, Flinders Ranges
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by Australian artist Warwick Fuller
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Board
Sprites Near a Creek
By Frances McCormack
Located in Ketchum, ID
design. Each painting acts as a container where the lush nature of oil paint takes over. Impulsive and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Frozen Creek Cedaburg (study)
By William Nichols
Located in San Francisco, CA
William Nichols’ paintings have always represented a paradox of styles and techniques. At once
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Edge of the Creek
By JoAnne Unger
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
9" x 12" Framed to 15" x 18"
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Waters of Oak Creek
By Curt Walters
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Oil painting by Curt Walters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Angel at Big Walnut Creek
By Rick Borg
Located in Nashville, TN
Colorful folk art painting of an angel on found wood by artist Rick Borg.
Category
2010s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Emily Wood, "Elk Creek, Washington Coast", 2018, oil on canvas, 30" x 40"
Located in Seattle, WA
"Elk Creek, Washington Coast" is part of the current exhibition "Sky, Field, and Shore" by Tacoma
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gold in the Gully, Eldee Creek
Located in London, GB
Original oil painting by Australian artist Warwick Fuller
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Board
Oil on Canvas of Woronora Creek by Fernleigh L. Montague
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
A superb 19th century oil on canvas painting of Woronora Creek, County Cumberland, New South Wales
Category
Antique 1870s Australian Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
A Fall Over the Fence
Clearing the Creek (a pair)
Located in Lexington, KY
Gilbert Scott Wright was an English Equestrian painter. Like his older brother George Wright, he painted fox hunting and coaching scenes, as well as horse portraits. Wright was one o...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
West Meadow Creek Sunset, Long Island, New York
By Nicholas Oberling
Located in New York, NY
Sunset from salt marsh creek on Long Island near where the artist grew up. Oil on board, 16x12
Category
2010s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Allgaeu - Spring in the grove at the creek
By Otto Modersohn
Located in Wien, AT
This beautiful landscape oil painting shows the spring in a German region called Allgeau (Swabia in
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Summer Creek (turquoise water, cascades, boulders, lush evergreens)
Located in Basalt, CO
"Rivers and streams are so integral to my life. They are truly my favorite subjects. My father and I had a strong relationship that centered around fly fishing. He would always say “...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Osprey over Fish Creek Rocks in Glacier National Park Montana
By Nicholas Oberling
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board, 12x9.
Nicholas Oberling is an American Landscape painter living and working in
Category
2010s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Landscape with Cows by a Creek in Marin County, California
By Hiram Reynolds Bloomer
Located in Graton, CA
Landscape painter. Born in New York on Dec. 19, 1845. Bloomer came to California with his family in 1852 and settled in San Francisco. Having decided upon an art career, he became a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Catskill Creek, 1848 by Jasper Francis Cropsey (1823-1900, American)
By Jasper Francis Cropsey
Located in New York, NY
JASPER FRANCIS CROPSEY (1823-1900)
View of Catskill Creek, 1848
Oil on canvas
16 x 25 inches
Signed
Category
1840s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Oyster Creek" Oil painting of a single white oyster with dark gray background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Aliso Creek, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
in a plein air painting. I set up my easel along the creek bed and began to paint, taking in the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rocky Creek Crossers, " Oil Painting
By Morgan Cameron
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Rocky Creek Crossers” is an oil painting on panel that depicts a group
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lost Creek Lake, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Silvia Trujillo
Located in Yardley, PA
Impasto; thick & rich texture. Moody and emotive, lake view in Autumn :: Painting :: Expressionism
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Creek - Setting Sun Casting Oranges Rays over Creek Bed, Framed Oil Painting
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
Aeling
Creek
oil on panel
10h x 6w in
25.40h x 15.24w cm
JAE035
Jeff Aeling
b. 1958, Iowa City, IA
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Creek, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Framed
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Lilya Kalashyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cherry Creek Sunset" by Michael Magrin, Oil Painting, CO Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Cherry Creek Sunset" is an original, handmade oil painting of a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Sailors Creek
, large oil painting with sailboat in blue water
By Daniel Pollera
Located in Westport, CT
young age gravitating toward drawing and painting the surrounding coastline of Long Island. After a
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Early 20th Century Oil - Woodland Creek
Located in Corsham, GB
decorative size. The scene shows an eerie woodland creek in a forest with bare trees. The painting is
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oak Creek Canyon, Framed Southwestern Arizona Landscape Oil Painting, Red Yellow
By Will Collins
Located in Denver, CO
Original modernist oil painting by Will Collins (1892-1979) of Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona. Oak
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1890s Traditional Mountain Fall Landscape Oil Painting of Clear Creek, Colorado
By Charles Partridge Adams
Located in Denver, CO
This stunning 1890 oil painting captures the breathtaking beauty of Clear Creek, Colorado, with its
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mountain Creek Painting Oil on Canvas Alps Landscape, 1924
Located in Vo
, Veneto
Mountain creek, Italian Dolomites
Measures: 60 cm x 73 cm (without frame) - oil on canvas, 1924
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Don Fulford - Framed 20th Century Oil, Rocky Creek
Located in Corsham, GB
This picturesque oil by Don Fulford, depicts a rocky creek close to the hamlet of Penmaenpool. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Havasu Creek
By George Quaintance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil on canvas
36 x 32 in. (91.5 x 81 cm)
The artist
George Quaintance (1902–1957), the Master
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At the Creek
s Edge,
Abstract Landscape Painting
By Ken Elliott
Located in Westport, CT
This abstract landscape painting by Ken Elliott is made with oil paint on wood panel and measures
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Paluxy Creek
By Clara McDonald Williamson
Located in Dallas, TX
watercolor and in oil...." - from "The Paintings of Clara McDonald Williamson" (Austin, Texas: University of
Category
1950s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothea Hyde - Contemporary Oil, Horses In The Creek
Located in Corsham, GB
A bucolic contemporary oil showing a charming view of a rural village. Thatched cottages sit at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meech Creek Colours
By John Barkley
Located in Montreal, Quebec
many Quebec artists. My painting application has recently been compared, by one critic, to Riopelle and
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Icy Creek
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in the traditional sense. I then
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
$5,500
"Creek Study"
By Romona Youngquist
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
wide range of critters. When she isn’t painting outside, she paints in her studio, in order to keep an
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Steel Creek
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
Oil on Aluminum Sheet Metal
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Meandering Creek
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
Oil on Aluminum Sheet Metal
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Dry Creek
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in the traditional sense. I then
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Slow Creek
By Victoria Veedell
Located in Napa, CA
natural world in her softly glowing landscape paintings. Inspired by her travels throughout Iceland
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Creek
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
, early spring, landscape. The foreground encapsulates the wide mouth of the shallow creek that winds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$12,000
Finger Creek
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
Oil on up-cycled Aluminum road sign
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Limpia Creek
By Robert W. Wood
Located in Denver, CO
talent for fine art at an early age. As a young man, he studied painting in nearby Folkstone. After
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Creek
By Victoria Veedell
Located in Napa, CA
natural world in her softly glowing landscape paintings. Inspired by her travels throughout Iceland
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Creek in the Forest by Geri Eubanks, Framed Landscape Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
weeks of oil painting classes. I immediately took to oil painting. I loved mixing colors and applying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Creek Path
By James Armstrong
Located in Napa, CA
“First, I work the painting to a state of being nearly complete, in the traditional sense. I then
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
A Creek Runs Through it - Original Oil Painting with Dramatic Sky and Landscape
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
bisecting the landscape in the foreground.
Ahzad Bogosian
A Creek Runs Through It
oil on canvas
40h x 60w
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cabin on the Creek - 2023 impressionist plein air oil painting in the woods
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
his grandfather, the famous artist Victor Chulovich, and watched the creation of paintings. As you may
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Ted Dyer (b.1940) - 20th Century Oil, Helford Creek
By Ted Dyer
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century landscape in oil showing boats grounded at low tide in the Helford Creek
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Creek Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate creek oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect creek oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right creek oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. A creek oil painting from Theodore Waddell, James Armstrong, James Burpee, Richard Szkutnik and Bogomir Bogdanovic — 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 oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much is a Creek Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a creek oil painting in our inventory may begin at $250 and can go as high as $181,250, while the average can fetch as much as $3,750.
Finding the Right Landscape-paintings for You
It could be argued that cave walls were the canvases for the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict and elevate natural scenery through art, but there is a richer history to consider.
The Netherlands was home to landscapes as a major theme in painting as early as the 1500s, and ink-on-silk paintings in China featured mountains and large bodies of water as far back as the third century. Greeks created vast wall paintings that depicted landscapes and grandiose garden scenes, while in the late 15th century and early 16th century, landscapes were increasingly the subject of watercolor works by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci and Fra Bartolomeo.
The popularity of religious paintings eventually declined altogether, and by the early 19th century, painters of classical landscapes took to painting out-of-doors (plein-air painting). Paintings of natural scenery were increasingly realistic but romanticized too. Into the 20th century, landscapes remained a major theme for many artists, and while the term “landscape painting” may call to mind images of lush, grassy fields and open seascapes, the genre is characterized by more variety, colors and diverse styles than you may think. Painters working in the photorealist style of landscape painting, for example, seek to create works so lifelike that you may confuse their paint for camera pixels. But if you’re shopping for art to outfit an important room, the work needs to be something with a bit of gravitas (and the right frame is important, too).
Adding a landscape painting to your home can introduce peace and serenity within the confines of your own space. (Some may think of it as an aspirational window of sorts rather than a canvas.) Abstract landscape paintings by the likes of Korean painter Seungyoon Choi or Georgia-based artist Katherine Sandoz, on the other hand, bring pops of color and movement into a room. These landscapes refuse to serve as a background. Elsewhere, Adam Straus’s technology-inspired paintings highlight how our extreme involvement with our devices has removed us from the glory of the world around us. Influenced by modern life and steeped in social commentary, Straus’s landscape paintings make us see our surroundings anew.
Whether you’re seeking works by the world’s most notable names or those authored by underground legends, find a vast collection of landscape paintings on 1stDibs.
Questions About Creek Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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