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"Dark side"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This abstract painting explores the tension and harmony between gold, black, and grey, creating a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Untitled 08 - Contemporary, Abstract Painting, Black, Dark Gray, Organic
By Zsolt Berszán
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
Untitled 08, 2015-16
Oil on canvas (signed on reverse)
13.77 H x 9.84 W in.
35 H x 25 W cm
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary French Impressionist Oil Drift Wood and Figure On Dark Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dark Beach
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled LXV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LXV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lately - Figurative Painting Seascape Swimmer Dark Ocean Peach Sky Clouds, 2021
By David Konigsberg
Located in Kent, CT
Two figures float in a dark charcoal black ocean with their arms outstretched while cumulus clouds
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" - Textured Oil Impasto Dark Contemporary Abstract with Red and Yellow
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Depth of Darkness / Oil Pastel on cardboard / 70 x 50 cm
Located in Kraków, Województwo małopolskie
Oil pastel on cardboard "Trees I". A reflective and nostalgic painting painted with white oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
Upupa 1 by Mathieu Piffeteau - Abstract painting, illusion, light, dark, black
Located in Paris, FR
Upupa 1 is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Mathieu Piffeteau, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Upupa 2 by Mathieu Piffeteau - Abstract painting, illusion, light, dark, black
Located in Paris, FR
Upupa 2 is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Mathieu Piffeteau, dimensions are
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thick Dark Blue and Green Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$732 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled LIV by Ferle - Large abstract painting, dark tones, grey colours
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LIV is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Earthy Brown and Dark Tone Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$491 Sale Price
20% Off
Deep Green and Red Dark Abstract French 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Vastano Signed Oil Painting Boy With His Dog In Dark City
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, somewhat odd and a little sinister Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Untitled I by Ferle - Large abstract painting, black and orange, dark
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled I is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Oil Female Figure Abstract Dark Texture Contemporary Moody Sensual Signed
By Alayna Rose
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"She Is" is an original oil painting on canvas, created by Alayna Rose. In this painting, Alayna
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
As Below (2016), underwater, pelicans, orca, fishing, dark colors, grid, oil
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"As Below" (2016)
by Alexis Kandra
Oil and metal leaf on panel, figurative painting
Wildlife
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
452. Out of the Darkness - original realism wildlife painting - contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Paul Janssen’s “452. Out of the Darkness” is a hauntingly powerful portrayal of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Kamakura" Edward Zutrau, Black and Red, Color Field, Minimalist, Dark Painting
Located in New York, NY
Edward Zutrau
Kamakura, 1963
Signed and dated "2/63" on the reverse
Oil on canvas
51 1/2 x 63 3/4
Category
1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resplendent
Photorealist painting of a Pink Flamingo, dark blue, wildlife
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Resplendent' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a pink Flamingo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Video Blood - Single Figure, Smoking, Dark, Moody Colors, Oil on Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
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Georgia Hinaris
Video Blood
oil on panel
10.50h x 20.50w x 1.75d in
26.67h x 52.07w x 4.45d cm
GHS034
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Father Series No. 8" - Original Textured Oil Portrait - Dark and Earth Tones
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955)
"Father Series No. 8" 2015
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Stretcher Bars, Canvas
Sculpture - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen on panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
traditional painting styles and techniques. Here, the Montreal born artist uses a soft, muted palette in grays
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dark Haired Lady with Strong Features Mid Century French Impressionist Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984)
Medium: oil on canvas, unframed
Size : 14 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Horizon
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Dark Horizon - The painting was created in 2024 by celebrated American realist artist Willard Dixon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" Edward Zutrau, Color Field, Abstract Dark Green, Mid-Century Painting
Located in New York, NY
Edward Zutrau
Untitled, 1963
Signed and dated "4/63" on the reverse
Oil on canvas
63 3/4 x 51 1/4
Category
1960s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flora Carnivora (2021), oil on linen, dark landscape, flowers, garden, night
By Fabricio Suarez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, garden, florals
Painting is 20" high by 16" wide (float frame not included). Oil painting with surreal
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Linen
GOLDEN COLOR SHADES AGAINST DARK BLUE - FRENCH CUBIST ABSTRACT PAINTING
By Yvette Dubois Habasque
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
original Oil Painting on board by Yvette Dubois Habasque (1929-2016)
board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shaded 3 (The Light Bearer) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Dark, Oil
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
in the city of Lagos, Awosola Michael Angello’s oil paintings tend to register his state of emotions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Snow (Contemporary Encaustic Painting of Sunset Behind Dark Treeline)
By Regina Quinn
Located in Hudson, NY
encaustic and oil paintings. A New York City native, Regina divides her time between New York’s Catskill
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Wood Panel
Untitled XL by Ferle - Large abstract painting, blue and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XL is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Concurrence at Midnight" - Dark shades with blue
green abstract painting.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
near future.
Oil on canvas.
Note:The painting shown on the wall may not be proportional to the room
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Traveling Premonition" - Horizontal planet painting in dark and autumn colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
send photographs and measurements of space beyond the atmosphere.
Oil on canvas.
Note: The painting
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Dark Harbour Scene with Boats and Village Skyline Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbour Scene
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 5.5 x 7 inches
Oil painting on cardboard
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Fire, Paperback Cover
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Paperback Cover
Cover of "Dark Fire," Harlequin Books
Signed Lower Right
Man and Woman holding
Category
20th Century Romantic Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
DARK WOOD
By Christine Hayman
Located in Three Oaks, MI
In her paintings, Christine Hayman concerns herself with space. She is interested in how forms are
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Price Upon Request
Untitled L by Ferle - Large abstract painting, red and black, dark background
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled L is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Figures
By Aaron Collier
Located in New Orleans, LA
consistently shares an edge with what we do not. Paintings in Of Rocks and Ruins layer observed positive shapes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Untitled XXXIX by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXIX is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled XLII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XLII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled XXXVII by Ferle - Large abstract painting, black and grey, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled XXXVII is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled LI by Ferle - Large abstract painting, grey and black, dark tones
By Elvire Ferle
Located in Paris, FR
Untitled LI is a unique oil on free-standing canvas painting by contemporary artist Ferle
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Night, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, frame, landscape, fantasy, blue
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Watercolor on paper, framed. Dark Night, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, frame, landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil
Cream Rose with Pink - small dark green, orange, figurative still life oil
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Creamy coloured flowers against a dark green and orange background, with a patch of pink in front
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Barn
Dark Atmospheric painting of a welsh landscape, building, hills
By Will Roberts
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Red Barn' by Will Roberts. A Dark Atmospheric painting of a welsh landscape, with a building with
Category
20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
It got dark
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting depicts a fragment of an interior. The protagonist is absent, but we can assume that
Category
2010s Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
From Above (2015), forest animals, bird, rabbit, hunting, dark colors, grid, oil
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"From Above" (2015)
by Alexis Kandra
Oil and metal leaf on panel, figurative painting
Wildlife
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
"A Tall Dark Stranger"
By Robert Berran
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Balantine books
Signed lower right.
Robert Berran has been a prolific romance and historical book cover illustrator since the 1970s.
Category
1990s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Star
By David A. Dreyer
Located in Dallas, TX
David A. Dreyer was born in Dallas in 1958, and earned his BFA and MFA at Southern Methodist University. He was a recipient of the Moss/Chumley Award from the Meadows Museum and has ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Birch, Graphite, Oil
Sailing with Dark Cloud Overhead
By Ralph Eugene Della-Volpe
Located in New York, NY
A romantic and marvelous small painting that will enliven any smaller wall in an interior
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century French Impressionist Painting Nude Study of a Dark Haired Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Dinkés (French, 1895 - 1984)
Medium: signed oil on board, unframed
Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Untitled, 58-A8" Stephen Pace, Dynamic Dark Red Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Stephen Pace
Located in New York, NY
Stephen Pace
Untitled, 58-A8, 1958
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
64 x 48 inches
Born in
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Nel Bosco" - Italian Abstract Landscape of a Dark Forest - Green and Yellow Oil
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
work and will appeal to collectors drawn to expressive European landscapes, original oil paintings, and
Category
1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
What Lies Beneath (2021), oil on linen, dark landscape, flowers, garden, night
By Fabricio Suarez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, garden, florals
Painting is 20" high by 16" wide (frame not included). Oil painting with surreal quality
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Linen
Fox Hunt (2021), oil on canvas, dark landscape, flowers, garden, floral, night
By Fabricio Suarez
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, flowers, garden, florals
Painting is 20" high by 16" wide (frame is not included). Oil painting with
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Panel
"Villa After Dark" realist nocturne painting of Italian farmhouse
dinner party
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Villa After Dark" is a realist nocturne painting of Italian farmhouse & dinner party under the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Suzanne Benton, Caught in the Dark Waters of Life, 2024, oil, Spiritualism
By Suzanne Benton
Located in Darien, CT
renowned paper cuts. While nearly blind, Monet created the water lily paintings as his final legacy to the
Category
2010s Orphist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Gesso, Birch
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Dark Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact dark oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 86 Abstract versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a dark 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a dark oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. Finding an appealing dark oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Soyer, David Konigsberg, Jennifer Hornyak, Hunt Slonem and Audrey Anastasi each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large dark oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.4 high and 2.1 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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The price for a dark oil painting in our collection starts at $150 and tops out at $290,000 with the average selling for $3,527.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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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.
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Questions About Dark 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, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
- 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 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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