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"Memories II", 2024, acrylic painting on canvas, 60x60in figurative Cuban art
By Luis Miguel Valdes
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Memories II', 2024
acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic Polymer, Oil, Acrylic
"Memories III", 2024, acrylic painting on canvas, 60x60in figurative Cuban art
By Luis Miguel Valdes
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Memories III', 2024
acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Acrylic Polymer, Oil, Acrylic
"Memories I", 2024, acrylic painting on canvas, 60x60in figurative Cuban art
By Luis Miguel Valdes
Located in Miami, FL
Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949)
'Memories I', 2024
acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 in.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Oil, Acrylic, Paint
"Valentina" Female Figure Lasting only for a short time Cuban Art oil /canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on Canvas Cuban Artist Figurative Art
The woman looks at the viewer, while the White cloth
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Boy and his Dog Oil and Mixed Media Cuban Hyperrealism Framed
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
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Brian Sanchez's paintings are of oil and mixed media of Hyperrealism. A Boy and His Dog have already
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$4,080 Sale Price
40% Off
The Streets of Barcelona 5 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 24x17
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED January 2025
The Streets of Barcelona 5 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
The Streets of Barcelona 4 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 20x20
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED January 2025
The Streets of Barcelona 4 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
The Streets of Barcelona 1 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 29x20
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED January 2025
The Streets of Barcelona 1 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Hug-Abrazo" oil on canvas. 28" x 43" Cuban Artist Figurative Art Emotions
Located in Houston, TX
"Abrazo-Hug" 28" x 43" oil on canvas Cuban Art
A young woman with her back on a dark
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Streets of Barcelona #11 Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas Spain 25X17 Clock Tower
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED DECEMBER 2025
The Streets of Barcelona #11 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Cock Fight in Cuba
original Regionalist painting signed by John Steuart Curry
By John Steuart Curry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Steuart Curry
"Cockfight in Cuba," 1946
oil on canvas
Image: 38.25 x 46.25 in
Frame: 43.75 x
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Mansion en Mantanzas (Cuba)
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Emilio Sanchez, Cuban (1921 - 1999)
Title: La Mansion en Mantanzas (Cuba)
Year: 1971
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Cuba Libre - Abstract Painting Colours Red Yellow Grey Black White Beige Pink
By Deyan Valkov
Located in Sofia, BG
"Cuba Libre" is a modern, abstract art line painting by Maestro Deyan Valkov,
The painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Cuban Artist Emilio Martinez Untitled 1
By Emilio Adan Martinez
Located in Surfside, FL
Emilio Adan Martinez was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba, in 1954. In 1961 at the age of six he immigrated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spring Garden 6 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 29" x 27" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden 6 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 29" x 27
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuba Libre! Liberty Magazine Cover
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Florida, Sandy and Lil continue their winter vacation in Havana, Cuba, where Lil goes on a shopping spree
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 5 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 26" x23" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden 5 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 26" x23
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 4 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 40
x32" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden Series 5 40" x 32" oil on canvas
Cuban Artist
Stains of
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 3 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 20"26" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González MALLO)
Spring Garden 3 Series 26" x 23" oil on canvas
Cuban Artist
Stains of
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 2 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 20"26" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden 2 Series 23" x 23" oil on canvas
Cuban Artist
Stains of
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 1 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist 20"26" Balance
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden Series Cuban Artist
Stains of color and loose brushstrokes
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Garden 8 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist Balance 26" x 24"
By Mario Gonzalez Rodriguez
Located in Houston, TX
Mario González (MALLO)
Spring Garden 8 Oil on Canvas Abstract Floral Cuban Artist Balance 26" x
Category
2010s Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Oil on Canvas by Cuban American Artist Juan A. Navarrete
By Juan Navarrete
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Oil on Canvas by Cuban American Artist Juan A. Navarrete
An oil on canvas by seasoned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
$3,800 Sale Price
40% Off
"Entrenched" " Atrincherada" Cuban Artist Figurative Woman Horizon Sea
Located in Houston, TX
" Entrenched " " Atrincherada" oil on canvas30x39 inch
A young woman covered in a white sheet and
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Portrait of a Women by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a nude women.
Dark neutral painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil Painting
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cuban Artist Pastel Drawing African American Emilio Cruz Bonnie
Clyde Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
H 15-7/8" W 18-1/2", Sight H 13-1/2" W 16-1/8"
Emilio Antonio Cruz (1938 – 2004) was a Cuban
Category
20th Century Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
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Dreams in Pink was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Cuban Contemporary Art by Carlos Antonio Sablon - Tête de Satyre
By Carlos Antonio Sablon Perez
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic on canvas
Carlos Sablòn Perez is a Cuban artist born in 1981 who lives & works in Châlons
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oi on Canvas Spain 25X17
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
JUST ARRIVED DECEMBER 2025
The Streets of Barcelona #12 Impressionism Cuban Artist Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Automation of an Angel II Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal Modern Cuban Art
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
Automation of an Angel II was recently painted by the Cuban artist Brian Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Nude Portrait - Love
Suffer of a Women
Jester by Cuban Artist Jesus Nodarse
By Jesus Nodarse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil Painting of a nude women.
Dark neutral painting by Cuban Artist Jesus Nordarse.
Oil Painting
Category
2010s Renaissance Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Door to the Past, Deering Estate Stone House, American Dream, Cuban American
Located in Houston, TX
central area of Cuba called Santa Clara. In his bag, he brought no more than two valuable things, his worn
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Eyes That Do Not See III, AUCTION Realist Style of young Cuban, Realism
By Cristian Mesa Velazquez
Located in Houston, TX
talking about the modern day situation in Cuba or perhaps Spain where he is living. Is Eyes that Do Not
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sano Entretenimiento II" Contemporary Surrealist Social Commentary Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Figurative oil painting by Cuban artist Douglas Perez Castro. This painting depicts "sano
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"De Sovediencia III" Contemporary Abstract Figurative Surrealist Match Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Figurative surrealist oil painting by Cuban artist Douglas Perez Castro. This painting depicts a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Untitled”
Located in Warren, NJ
Jose Rodriguez Fuster (Cuban, b. 1946) oil painting on canvas measures 18x14.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Artist Jose Manuel Giraldez Ramos Abstract Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Jose Manuel Giraldez Ramos Abstract Oil Painting, Cuban American Artist
Offered for sale is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
La Carpa
By Yuri Martinez Ramos
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a monumental early oil painting by Cuban artist Yuri Martinez Ramos.
"La Carpa", The
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Plants, Bristol 1863 Watercolor Painting American Artist Charles DeWolf Brownell
By Charles De Wolf Brownell
Located in Surfside, FL
finished oil paintings. His Cuba paintings follow the tradition of en plein air painting that Thomas Cole
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Pumpkin Vine Watercolor Painting 19th C. American Artist Charles DeWolf Brownell
By Charles De Wolf Brownell
Located in Surfside, FL
finished oil paintings. His Cuba paintings follow the tradition of en plein air painting that Thomas Cole
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Maple Leaves Watercolor Painting 19th C. American Artist Charles DeWolf Brownell
By Charles De Wolf Brownell
Located in Surfside, FL
finished oil paintings. His Cuba paintings follow the tradition of en plein air painting that Thomas Cole
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Large Cuban Master Lithograph Abstract Biomorphic Serigraph Print Rafael Soriano
Located in Surfside, FL
the island in 1941. The development of Cuban geometric abstraction oil painting, the formation of Los
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Impressionist Oil Painting of Cuba Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist painting of Castillo De Los Tres Reyes Del Morro in Cuba. Oil on canvas
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,996 Sale Price
20% Off
La Viajera, Cuban Art, Oil Painting, Andres Conde
Located in Coral Gables, FL
La Viajera / The Traveler, 2018
Oil on canvas painting by the Cuban realist artist Andres Conde
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Surreal Dreams), 1994 - Cuban Art, Cuba
Located in New York, NY
Surrealist painting by Alicia Leal (Cuban/b.1957). Unframed dimensions: 36 × 46 in.
Category
1990s Outsider Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luis Miguel Valdes Cuban Art Master Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Modern Painting
Located in Miami, FL
"Dream of Spring", 2016
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 72 in. (122 × 183 cm.)
COA (Certificate of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Luis Miguel Valdes Cuban Art Master Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Modern Painting
Located in Miami, FL
"She Went Too", 2016
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 72 in. (122 × 183 cm.)
COA (Certificate of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Luis Miguel Valdes, Havana Proposal, oil/canvas, Cuban art
Located in Miami, FL
Second: Havanera Proposal, 2017
Oil and Acrylic on canvas,
76 x 76 (195 x 195 cm.)
COA
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Cuban Plantation
By Ettore Caser
Located in Cleveland, OH
Ettore Caser (Italian 1880-1944)
oil on paper
signed lower left
framed
Category
1910s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Luis Miguel Valdes, "Garden" oil on canvas, Cuban art
Located in Miami, FL
"Garden", 2015
Oil on canvas, 53 x 74 in. (135 x 188 cm.)
Hand signed, COA (Certificate of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Dos Cuba Libres
By Pamela Holmes
Located in Cazadero, CA
Dos Cuba Libres
Never been here before? The busy rhythm, around every corner another bay, and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Clay, Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Luis Miguel Valdes, Fourth, oil/canvas, Cuban art, Modern art, architecture
Located in Miami, FL
Fourth, 2017
Oil and Acrylic on canvas,
76 x 76 (195 x 195 cm.)
COA (Certificate of Authenticity)
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Luis Miguel Valdes, Third, oil/canvas, Cuban art, Modern art, architecture
Located in Miami, FL
Third, 2017
Oil and Acrylic on canvas,
76 x 76 (195 x 195 cm.)
COA (Certificate of Authenticity)
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Luis Miguel Valdes, Seawall, oil/canvas, Cuban art, Modern art abstract
Located in Miami, FL
Incommunication on the seawall, 2014,
Acrylic on Canvas, 48 x 72 in. (122 × 183 cm.),
COA (Certificate of Authenticity)
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
"Marble Cliff Memories", Cuban Art, Realism, Andres Conde, Oil on Canvas, 2018
Located in Coral Gables, FL
"Marble Cliff Memories" is an oil painting on canvas by the Cuban realist Andres Conde. The artist
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Pilot", Oil on Staples, Cuban Expressionism, Danco Robert Duportai Garcia
Located in Coral Gables, FL
“‘Tartamudeando’, or Stuttering, is a series of paintings over staples where the concept is
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SOCIAL Queen of Mississippi", Cuban Art, Oil on Cotton Paper, 2018
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The series SOCIAL by Andres Conde captures the cultural and social life of Pre-Revolutionary Havana. The magazine ran from 1916 - 1938, Conde has reimagined the magazine, and is crea...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Cuban Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the cuban oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect cuban oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a cuban 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 brown, gray, black, blue and more. A cuban oil painting from Cristian Mesa Velazquez, Brian Sanchez, Ramon Carulla, Carol Pylant and Carlos Quintana — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Cuban Oil Painting?
The price for a cuban oil painting in our collection starts at $640 and tops out at $1,020,000 with the average selling for $2,281.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Cuban 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.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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