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Lupo, wolf, sleeping face, mystery blacks and dark colors symbolist elements
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dark, enigmatic, and some might say, unsettling, place. These figures could be heros and heroines of
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Human Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube to your adress. For other shipping options please contact with our gallery.
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Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coral Pieces, Abstract Seascape, Urban Design Style, Dark Tones on Paper, 2025
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pieces
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x70 cm , (40x28 inches)
Year
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Large Animals Human Dark Red Text Ukranian Anna Veriki
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube. For other shipping options, please contact us, and we will provide you with a quotation.
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Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Deep Moss, Tropical Botanic Diptych in Dark Green, Jurassic Leaves, Pink Flowers
Located in Barcelona, ES
Moss
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x140cm in total (each panel
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The artwork will be shipped rolled in a tube to your adress. For other shipping options please contact with our gallery.
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Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Women Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACT Animals Dark Red Text Ukranian Artist Anna Veriki 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
At Escat Gallery we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection comes with a Certificate of Au...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,230 Sale Price
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"No One
s Fool" Curly-Haired Woman on Dark Red, Purple and Blue Scape
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, New American Paintings, The Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Minor Key" Dark Blue and Purple Colorscape With Female Portrait in Profile
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Southern Review, the Best of American Oil Painting, and more. Her work may be found in many permanent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sinking Ship Blues lone female figure holding flowers and wine dark colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil on linen canvas mounted on a 1/4 inch plywood panel. It is signed and dated on the
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Plywood, Oil
Priest dark muted color somber religious subject figure human condition theme
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Although painted 10 years ago the artist feels it is an appropriate image for these troubled times.
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Anatomy of a Secret" - Modern Mixed Media Dark Abstract with Blue and Yellow
Located in Carmel, CA
acrylic and oil painting captures a tumultuous yet mesmerizing landscape of emotions, where each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
The Oracle, Nude Female with Hands Covering Her Breasts, Long Dark Hair
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
deep contemplation, her eyes barely open, her dark hair flowing out from her head. The skin tones are
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
TiTi Dolores and Coquito sitting female portrait with pet chihuahua dark colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This recent painting is part on an ongoing series of humans and their non human companions. It is
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Wood Panel
Evening Still Life, Dark 20th Century Landscape, Post Impressionism
By Joseph O
Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
Joseph B. O'Sickey (American, 1918-2013)
Evening Still Life
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
32 x
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,560 Sale Price
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Precarious, Nude dark colors female nude figure on top of tilting pillows
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His
Category
1980s American Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Lollipop Emperor. Carnival suckers and ancient leaders dark blues and greys
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies. His whimsical
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Linen, Oil
Ceramic Mug and Rolled Cloth Resting on a Dark Wooden Table with Ornate Rug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Jill Jackson (British, contemporary)
Title: Ceramic Mug
Medium: oil on board
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$627 Sale Price
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Dark Skies over Derwent Water in the English Lake District by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Dark Skies over Derwent Water in the English Lake District by British Artist, Rex Preston. This is
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Countess of Uxbridge mounted on
Rose
, a dark bay hunter with a terrier by
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
hunter with a terrier by a stile
Oil on canvas
Painting Size - 28 x 36 in
Canvas Size - 37 x 45 in
Category
19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dark" Monochromatic Tablescape with Female Figures by Kay Seohyung Lee
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Dark" is an original piece by Kay Seohyung Lee made from oil on canvas. This piece measures 24”h x
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mind Map Nine, Dark Indigo Blue, Olive Green, Ochre Pink Geometric Shapes, White
By Rebekah Andrade
Located in Kent, CT
Geometric shapes in dark indigo blue, olive green, orange, pink and teal are cheerful against a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Tissue Paper
"Sea and Sky in Moonlight" Large Photo-Realist Beach Landscape Dark Blue/White
By Kimberly MacNeille
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Sea and Sky in Moonlight," Oil on Canvas, 60 x 46 Inches, is a large nocturne of the shoreline
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lamp Revisited - Contemporary Still Life Dark Brown Mahogany Wooden Desk, 2015
By Brett Eberhardt
Located in Kent, CT
In this quiet, contemporary still life painting in oil on panel, a single lamp with a yellowed lamp
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Large Earth Tone Oil Impasto Relief Abstract Painting by Hardy
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark and brooding oil painting applied with a heavy impasto relief technique titled "Outburst
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
$3,400 Sale Price
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XL Abstract oil painting, in style of Francis Bacon and Vladimir Velickovic
By Vladimir Velickovic
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extra large abstract oil painting, in dark tones. The painting is
Category
1990s Serbian Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Impressionist Wildflowers in Purple Vase In a Dark Purple Landscape
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wildflower Still Life
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 10.5 x 8.5 inches
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Too Bright or Too Dark, The Effect is the Same" by Michael Dowling, White Horse
Located in Denver, CO
"Too Bright or Too Dark, The Effect is the Same, " is an original, handmade oil painting, by
Category
2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Charcoal
"Blue still life with pumpkins", square, large, blue, yellow, dark, moody
Located in Oslo, NO
This still life mixed media painting captures a rustic autumnal composition. At its center there is
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Encaustic on Wood "Of All The Lace and Shiny Things, My Path Lay Darker Still"
Located in San Diego, CA
(wax) painting, Bociek underscores several states of being: well-being, challenge, chaos, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Congregation, still life food peppers dark colors rough textured surface
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
animation.
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Field and Orchard (Land and Skyscape with Open Field and Dark Treeline)
By David Konigsberg
Located in Hudson, NY
, oil on panel, 23.5 x 24 inches
Konigsberg is a conceptual realist who works across media and painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
20th Century French Vase of Colorful Flowers Oil Painting by Victor Charreton
By Victor Charreton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-green, blue oil on canvas painting of a half-round vase with colorful anemones, flowers
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
20th Century French Red, Pink
White Flowers Oil Painting by Victor Charreton
By Victor Charreton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-green, dark-blue oil on canvas landscape painting of red, pink & white anemones, flowers
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups, One with Dark Blue Stripes"
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Elegant Still Life of Two Stacked Cups, One with Dark Blue Stripes"
Olga Antonova’s subject is
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Dark Toned Italian Landscape
By Mirko Basaldella
Located in Houston, TX
Dark tonal Italian landscape with hits of yellow greens and reds. The pastel image is framed in a
Category
20th Century Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Hide and Seek still life peppers and lemons Spanish influence dark undercurrent
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on linen canvas heavy duty stretcher framing recommended but not required. Part pf a series by
Category
Early 2000s Post-Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Cutting Power" - tools, saw, graffiti, contemporary, rock pigment, moody, dark
By Andrew Herzog
Located in Atlanta, GA
that manifest as paintings, installations, interventions, films, photographs, drawings, printed media
Category
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Archival Paper, Pigment
"Night
s Inventions" - Vertical abstract painting in sienna and blue colors.
By Kathleen Cammarata
Located in Miami, FL
About "Night's Inventions:
As the night slowly emerges, anything is possible in the dark.
Oil on
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" Mernet Larsen, Abstract, Hard-Edged, Shades of Purple, Dark Colors
Located in New York, NY
Mernet Larsen
Untitled, 1988
Signed and dated lower right
Oil and collage on paper
Image 17 3/4 x
Category
1980s Abstract Geometric Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Morph Dog Series: Dark Clouds Over Chenequa, " Mixed Media by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Morph Dog Series: Dark Clouds Over Chenequa" is an original mixed media painting by David Barnett
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic
20th Century Dark-Grey, Green French Self-Portrait Oil Painting of Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-grey, green vintage Mid-Century Modern French self-portrait oil on canvas painting of Daniel
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Midnight Forest
By Stephanie Peek
Located in Burlingame, CA
mysterious monochromatic dark green oil painting inspired by the garden at dusk. A wonderfully complex
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mark Ebert Løvendahl Minimalist Abstract Dark Painting on Cotton Canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
loss. In response to this, Mark has chosen an uncompromising method of painting that requires time—a
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Mark Ebert Løvendahl Minimalist Abstract Red Dark Painting on Cotton Canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
loss. In response to this, Mark has chosen an uncompromising method of painting that requires time—a
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Mark Ebert Løvendahl Minimalist Abstract Blue Dark Painting on Cotton Canvas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
loss. In response to this, Mark has chosen an uncompromising method of painting that requires time—a
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Path Beside the Lake, Oil Painting
By Elizabeth Garat
Located in San Francisco, CA
dark blue-black. This oil painting has been sealed with an invisible wax which protects it and adds a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Still Life Collection: Ramon Jou Senabre (1893-1978) Fish Seafood Kitchen Art
Located in Southampton, GB
Still Life Collection: Ramon Jou Senabre (1893-1978)
Series of 9 dark toned oil paintings on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Contemporary, Industrial, Dark, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Lost in Space, Daniel Blagg, Oil on Canvas, 38 x 58", 2020
A well-known figure of the contemporary
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Darkness Painting Oil on Canvas, 2007
By Ben Weiner
Located in Orange, CA
Darkness Painting Oil on Canvas, 2007
Additional information:
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting, Dog Painting, Nude Figure Painting, Dark Colours
By Louise De Buck
Located in London, GB
continuously experiments with textures through acrylic and oil paint. She tries to tell stories in her
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary, Dark, American Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
GUN SALE is an oil on canvas painting standing at 54 inches tall and 41 inches wide, featuring an
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Another Place #9" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Another Place #2" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Another Place #12" oil painting, surrealistic, atmospheric, dark colors, shark
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tobin Karicher does neo-surrealist works in paint, which he considers classical paintings as well
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Anima Damnata, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum
Located in London, GB
creates a series of figurative paintings that have at their core characters inspired by genuine mental
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.
How Much is a Dark Oil Painting?
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.
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 Dark 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.
- 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.
- 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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