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Night Repetition - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Dark Blue, Dark Colours
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Apparition
By Betsy Stirratt
Located in Nashville, TN
Sultry dark oil painting on panel by Betsy Stirratt. Medium in size on a panel. Geometric and
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Côte-Nord 37, dark atmospheric water
s edge moon oil painting
Located in Toronto, ON
Ewa Stryjnik is a Polish-Canadian artist based in Mississauga with a BFA in Painting from
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dark, Moody, Wet, Detailed, Oil Paintings, Medium Sized, Natural Diptych
Located in Fort Worth, TX
, detailed, oil paintings, on medium-sized panels. They portray natural landscapes of the ground, right after
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
Asylum House, oil painting, figurative, expressionism, dark, green, asylum, brus
Located in London, GB
The panting is an interpretation of the goddess Rhea, who is an important figure in Greek mythology, primarily known as a Titaness and the mother of several major Olympian gods. She ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lucifuge 26, Contemporary Abstract Surrealist Oil Painting Woman Portrait Dark
By Irena Chrul
Located in London, England
'Lucifuge 26' is a beautiful contemporary abstract oil and acrylic painting on canvas by well-known
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Dark Shore II - Linear abstract oil painting, Welsh harbour, rivers
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
not to wonder at how these paintings are made. The marks, as if enchased, in their repeated lines
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
DARK VICTORY - large dark abstract painting with symbols
By Ford Crull
Located in Seattle, WA
Large dark abstract painting with symbols - Purple - Green
“The ambiguity of the image is
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Steel
Happiness 2 - landscape, photorealism, oil painting, sea and water, dark blue
Located in Bangkok, Bangkok
Happiness 2 is a photorealist landscape oil painting with motif to capture the slight movement of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled, Magical Forms, Post-Surrealist oil painting of dark linear forms
By Lorser Feitelson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
In this original oil painting, a set of four figures have morphed into long, rectangular forms with
Category
1940s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Realistic Oil Painting on Canvas, Portrait of a Woman, Dark Colours,
By Celia Rakotondrainy
Located in London, GB
Peau D’or
2020
Celia Rakotondrainy
Oil on canvas
94 x 80cm
The artist's Malagasy origins are
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dark Still Life, " 2015 Contemporary Oil Painting by Meg Franklin
By Meg Franklin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary oil painting on panel by American painter Meg Franklin.
"Dark Still Life," 2015
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Chino Landscape, abstract landscape oil painting with dark red and brown colors
By Karl Benjamin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
"Chino Landscape" is an abstract oil painting of a landscape with a dark brown ground with a
Category
1960s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rainer Andreesen, "Winter Sky", dark seascape with cloudy night sky oil painting
By Rainer Andreesen
Located in Southampton, NY
Contemporary oil painting of winter night sky over water by artist Rainer Andreesen. Canadian born
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A painting with a dark brown frame
By Merike Estna
Located in New York, NY
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Bunny, Black on White, Antique Dark Green Ornate Frame, Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Chicago, IL
Single bunny rabbit on a white background, original oil painting
Antique dark green frame with an
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Darkness Didn
t Fall, Light Only Slipped Around the corner, Swedish Oil Painting
By Ann Helen English
Located in London, Hertfordshire
This is a sculptural painting, where the rawness of nature meets the interior. This painting is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Dark Lake, Alex Cameron, Oil on Canvas
By Alex Cameron
Located in Toronto, Ontario
the tube, the artist's glossy oil pigments create a three-dimensional effect on the canvas surface
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Out of the Darkness - black abstract painting, dark s
graffiti, monochrome
By Jenny Lock
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
Jenny Lock came to painting later in life and the fresh relationship with the medium has clearly
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Oil
"Peeling off the Darkness" oil portrait woman with red flower in dark hair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rachel Bess
Peeling off the Darkness, 2015
oil on panel
18" x 14.5" unframed
25.25" x 22" framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Darker Shade of White - oil painting, still life, flower, grey and pink
By John Hitchens
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
subject area is the countryside of West Sussex, England, there were also many extended painting periods in
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled, 2015, Rosanda Sorakaité, Oil, Canvas, Figurative, Dark Colors
By Rosanda Sorakaité
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosanda Sorakaité celebrates the aesthetics of slow life. Using traditional painting methods, her
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Watchman, dark green, orange, yellow abstract painting.
By Robert van Bolderick
Located in Stockholm, SE
, dark green, orange, yellow abstract painting on canvas framed.
Robert creates paintings notable for
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Dark Abstract Contemporary Painting, Mixed Media on Canvas 2018
Located in New York, NY
In "Nervous Dreams", contemporary artist Millie Weeks uses a dark colour palette in combination
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Dark depth by Che
Located in MADRID, ES
Dark depth by Che
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,207
Peacock (Dark)
By Deborah Davidson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Deborah Davidson
Peacock (Dark), 2019
oil on canvas
48 x 24"
Deborah Davidson’s paintings mimic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Sunrise
Located in Monmouth, GB
Original painting by Maggi Hambling, including frame as seen, designed by Maggi. Signed and dated
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Temporary Darkness
Located in Chicago, IL
back of painting.
Varnish: Gloss Varnish
Frame: Comes framed in a stained black 3 in. depth floating
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil
DARK HEART
By FPA Francis Pavy Artist
Located in Lafayette, LA
painting in oil again after a long printmaking period.
About Francis X Pavy
In the vast tapestry of the
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Darkness Descending"
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary and landscape painting by artist, Zacaffeine. High quality oil paint on wood panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Cornelia Foss, "Little Red", oil on canvas, expressionist landscape dark woods
By Cornelia Foss
Located in Southampton, NY
Cornelia Foss, a painterly realist, has been painting for over half a century, as is evident by her
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Walk
By Katherine Bowling
Located in New York, NY
Oil on spackle on wood panel.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Dark Mesa
By Lawrence Calcagno
Located in New York, NY
Category
1950s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dark Energy
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Pietrina Checcacci was born in Taranto, Italy. Currently, she lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Checcacci studied at the National School of Fine Arts from 1958 to 1964 and has won n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ambona - oil on canvas, dark tones, forest, nature, landscape, figurative, water
Located in Berlin, DE
Working in oil on canvas, Janina Brauer, like Aline Schwibbe draws on memories in the expanded
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark
Moody
By Addie Shevlin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Addie Shevlin's abstract compositions reflect an intuitive engagement with her materials. She manipulates paint with brushes, brayers, fingers, and rags, letting her compositions eme...
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dark Horse
By Deborah Van Auten
Located in Boston, MA
original work of art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
The Dark Knight
By J.D. Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Original 3-Dimensional Oil Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hypnotise to Darkness: Drawing/Painting of Imaginary Spaces by Joella Wheatley
By Joella Wheatley
Located in London, Hertfordshire
Hypnotise to Darkness by Joella Wheatley, 2016, Oil, acrylic and pen on canvas, stretched over
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Board
July Morning - Brights and Darks
By Carlyle Wolfe Lee
Located in US
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dark Earth$5800
By George Bodine
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This beautiful evocative painting lets the viewer decide the story.
George uses a very traditional
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Photorealist waterfall with green and white, "Light on Dark", oil on linen, 2017
By Charles Hartley
Located in Binghamton, NY
Filled with energy and life, a cascading waterfall is central to the composition of "Light on Dark
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Home Before Dark
By Anthony Andreas de Meijier
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This panoramic landscape is a characteristic and excellent example of Dutch Romantic Painting of
Category
19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled "dark blue", 2024
Located in Basel, BS
Untitled "dark blue", 2024by Anton Kushaev is a striking oil painting that merges mechanical
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Luohan (Dark Angel)
By Bill Jensen
Located in Boston, MA
This dark, rich, arresting masterpiece by celebrated abstract expressionist artist Bill Jensen is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
PASTORAL - contemplative dark orange painting of young woman or girl on pattern
By Susan Hall
Located in Seattle, WA
Contemplative dark orange oil painting of young woman or girl in deep thought. Naturalistic
Category
2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Wood Panel
Dark Green Flute
By Sam Gilliam
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Presented by 'David Benrimon Fine Art' for Market Art & Design
Oil on sail cloth and aluminum
Ref
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Harbor, Maine
By Aristodimos Kaldis
Located in Lawrence, NY
Art critic Hilton Kramer called the Greek-American artist Aristodimos Kaldi's paintings
Category
1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
In The Dark of the Hour
By Raymond Breinin
Located in Rego Park, NY
American expressionist oil on canvas painting titled 'In The Dark of the Hour', painted by Raymond
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Harbor, Maine
By Aristodimos Kaldis
Located in East Hampton, NY
Kaldis was a charter member of the group of swashbuckling abstract expressionist artists that called the Cedar Bar its home in the years after WWII. Best known was De Kooning. Kaldis...
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seeing in the Dark
By Charles Eckart
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Abstract encaustic oil painting.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark, Mild, or Light
By Leslie Allen
Located in Mill Valley, CA
oil on cradled canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girl in the Dark
By Katelyn Alain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
portrait is framed and ready-to-hang or gift!
Alain’s paintings come from an investigation into the
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Sunrise with Gull
Located in Monmouth, GB
Original painting by Maggi Hambling, including frame as seen, designed by Maggi. Signed and dated
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Darker The Night, The Brighter The Stars - Acrylic, Oil, Spray Paint, Nature
By Louise McNaught
Located in London, GB
Detailed description: An enchanting owl starring out into the night, its eyes like the last glowing embers of a fire. The eyes of an owl seem to hold galaxies within them, which in p...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Out of the Darkness
By Edith Ballinger Price
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Out of the Darkness is an exhibited fine art oil painting by the well-listed female Brandywine
Category
1920s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gold in the Dark
By Amrta Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that is a brilliantly painted dark version of that series. A complete Gold Series piece is dripped with
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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