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"Where" small scale oil painting of a yellow chick with dark background
Located in Edgartown, MA
University of Washington. Cheri studied oil painting and drawing intensely for three years with Ron Lukas, a
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Drifter" photorealistic oil painting of a dark horse in profile with white
By Kenneth Peloke
Located in Edgartown, MA
was 9.
Private oil painting lessons and a trip to Sedona, Arizona inspired him to paint landscapes
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large White and Tan Abstract Shape on Dark Brown Background Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
skills in painting and specifically in sculpture. From 1963-1974, he commissioned several Corporate
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Crystal Blue" oil painting of dark blue waves with white sea foam
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
The rhythm of the waves marks time, like the breath. Moment to moment, its intensity fluctuates like emotion. Thoughts linger and pass, like a veil of fog.
At the shore I am reminde...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Full Moon II - XXI Century, Oil figurative painting, Space, Cosmos, Dark Colors
By Barbara Hubert
Located in Warsaw, PL
Barbara Hubert (born in 1974)
In 1999 she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the atelier of prof. Stanisław Rodziński and prof. Leszek Misiak. As the ...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"With Grace" photorealistic oil painting of a dark horse with a white background
By Kenneth Peloke
Located in Edgartown, MA
was 9.
Private oil painting lessons and a trip to Sedona, Arizona inspired him to paint landscapes
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dark Mountain Scene Signed Oil Painting Framed on Canvas
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dark and foreboding are an understatement. Hang this Mordor-esque mountain scape behind your office
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
European Early 20th Century Oil - Dark Winter
Located in Corsham, GB
bare trees add depth to this harsh rural vista. The painting has been indistinctly signed in the lower
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Evening Out" oil painting of a woman in a vintage white dress dark background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female
form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dark Self" Post Modern oil painting, an opaque self-portrait of artist on black
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Dark Self" is a post modern, oil on linen painting. It depicts a man in a very dark room, barely
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
You re just a mango upon dark, Original Figurative Oil Painting by Sava Harris
Located in Zofingen, AG
Mango has always been my favorite fruit; it's soft and looks like a heart. I still love it. Two women hold on to it, and the trees around them spread like ribs. Sometimes, feelings t...
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
From Darkness to Light - Abstract Surrealist Painting
By Gian Berto Vanni
Located in New York, NY
Gian Berto Vanni "From Darkness to Light" is a 30 x 40-inch abstract landscape oil painting on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Dark was the night , oil painting on canvas , size with frame 27.4 x 32.4
By Jean Duranel
Located in Barbizon, FR
Born in Fecamp, Seine-Maritime, France, Jean Duranel, self-taught at his beginning studied in the Fine Arts of Rouen and then of Paris. His style work is naive art.He lives and works...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Sparkle
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Dark Sparkle
Series: Bunnies
Date: 2015
Medium: Oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Painting in Dark Green, Olive, Orange, Yellow, light Brown, dark brown
By Pawel Kontny
Located in Denver, CO
An abstract expressionist painting with heavy impasto by Colorado Artist, Pawel Kontny, created
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Spring" Oil painting of a yellow chick with grass in its beak and dark back
Located in Edgartown, MA
University of Washington. Cheri studied oil painting and drawing intensely for three years with Ron Lukas, a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Adhesive, Oil
"Dark Shadows"
By John Schieffer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary artist John Schieffer’s latest exhibit, Beautiful Things, highlights the importance of the relationship between color and design.
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$20,000
"Oyster Creek" Oil painting of a single white oyster with dark gray background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
Portrait - rich, dark, expressive, figurative abstract, oil on linen
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
classic portrait, Montreal born artist Mel Davis has captured dark eyes framed by dark brown hair, a
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Poppy" colorful abstract painting, botanical, flower, painterly, dark
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of pink and green on a black ground
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Life Buoy" oil painting of a white lifebuoy hanging on a dark shingled wall
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Dark Skies at Loch Ness
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive impasto scene by contemporary artist Daniel Nichols, depicting stormy skies over Loch Ness. Bring scale to this dramatic landscape, Nichols has included a charming whit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Pond Day
Located in Hudson, NY
Materials
Oil, Panel
$2,100
Oil Painting on Canvas in Dark Colors by Ejner Johansen from 1948
By Einar Johanson 1
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas in dark colors and light painted by the Danish painter Ejner Johansen from
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
Drift Out - contemporary abstract dark blue circle stormy seascape oil
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Green and Brown Abstract Surrealist Female Nude Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Dark-toned surrealist nude figurative painting by artist J. Donegan. The painting depicts a nude
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Light from Darkness - contemporary abstract bright orange seascape wave oil
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Quiet Forest" colorful abstract painting, botanical, flower, painterly, dark
By Susan Hable
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting is an abstract botanical painting featuring hues of blue, pink, purple, and green
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dark Lily Pond" landscape painting, lily pond, cool tones
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
technique of his is the thick impasto application of oil paint, followed by layers of resin, which are then
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Resin, Oil
Dark Seas
By Penny Rumble
Located in Brecon, Powys
Dark Seas oil on canvas bevel edge to canvas in tray frame.
Image 24" x 33"
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Original Oil Painting Ray Domzalski He Who Sits in the Dark Signed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a captivating, oil on wood panel painting, signed by Ray Domzalski
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique portrait of a woman, dark sideways female portrait painting
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Dark and moody atmospheric oil painting on canvas of a woman. A splendid Chiaroscuro sideways
Category
Late 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Painting of Beached Fishing Boats on Dark Card
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Painting of Beached Fishing Boats on Dark Card
by Fanche Lel
Size: 8.25
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Blue
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Dark Blue' features a woman's head in the unmistakable and haunting style that Zolotnitsky has
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil, Wood Panel
Springtides, Large Abstract Painting with Undulations, Blue, Teal, Dark Red
By Margaret Neill
Located in Kent, CT
This large, horizontal abstract painting in oil on canvas in shades of blue with hints of pale pink
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower (Photorealistic Comtemporary Landscape Oil)
By Eileen Murphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Let This Darkness Be a Bell Tower, 2019
Photo-realist Hudson Valley landscape painting on panel of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dark Street
By Ivana Milosevic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a modern and contemporary living environment.
Ivana started painting in 2010. Since then she has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Before Dark
By Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Before Dark, 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Red Expressive Abstracted Figurative Painting on Fabriano Paper.
By Ilana Seati
Located in Cape Town, ZA
This complex, yet abstract artwork is a typical piece by Seati, exploring themes of the human condition, truth and fantasy. This bold composition on fabriano paper measures at 100 x ...
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Dark Reflections
By Connie Borup
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
"Dark Reflections", Connie Borup, oil on canvas, 40 x 52 inches (Framed size: 33 x 43 inches
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
THE ABDUCTION - Contemporary Figurative Mixed Media Painting, spray paint, dark
By Eleanor Aldrich
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine, she also holds an MFA in Painting & Drawing from the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Selfless II- XXI Century, Young Art, Abstract Painting, Dark Colors
By Klaudia Lata
Located in Warsaw, PL
KLAUDIA LATA (born in 1993) Graduate of painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice. Diploma
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Spring - Blue Tit - Figurative Painting Colors Dark Black Purple White Yellow
By Lyubena Fox
Located in Sofia, BG
"Spring - Blue Tit "
Oil on canvas
(Painting with frame 45x45 cm.)
Blue tit perched on a
Category
2010s Academic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Autumn Escape” Dark Abstract Figurative Woman in a Forest Surrealist Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Dark toned abstract figurative surrealistic painting by Russian artist Alla Tsank. This painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Stages of Grief" by Rizaldy - Disrupted Realism Dark Figurative Nude Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Stages of Grief" 2023
Oil Paint, Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Dark Zone (Abstract, Cubist Still Life Painting in Yellow, Blue
Black)
By Lionel Gilbert
Located in Hudson, NY
Dark Zone (Modern Abstract, Cubist Style Oil Painting on canvas) by New York School Painter and WPA
Category
1960s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Above the Leadly Valley
Welsh Landscape Painting, Dark green
White colours
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Above the Leadly Valley' by David Barnes is a Contemporary Welsh Landscape Painting.
Barnes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dark is the Ground, Dark is the Water
By Danielle Winger
Located in Bozeman, MT
"In my paintings I take on the role of poet-painter, creating sentimental and idealized landscapes
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Light in the Darkness by Sharon Hockfield, Contemporary Floral Painting
By Sharon Hockfield
Located in Atlanta, GA
art courses in college. Though her career in public education took her away from painting, it did not
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
R. Rosini - Signed
Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Dark Mantle
Located in Corsham, GB
Thin layers of oil are used to build up this splendid study of flowers on a dim mantle. The artwork
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
“A Light in the Dark Forest” Contemporary Neutral Tone Abstract Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract painting by Houston, TX artist Tra' Slaughter. The painting features a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Coffee, Oil
Trash Talking A Butterfly, Abstract Painting, Dark Green, Pink, Yellow Ochre
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Trash Talking a Butterfly is a multicolored abstract painting with bright red, golden yellow ochre
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
Happy Dark Grey
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In Petra Rös-Nickel’s oil paintings playful, free forms along with compositional constructions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
The Dark Side
By William Seabright
Located in Morton Grove, IL
cardboard, paper, and oil mounted onto canvas
Category
Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cardboard, Mixed Media, Oil, Paper
Dark Blue Abstraction
By Carl Holty
Located in New York, NY
Dark Blue is exceptional abstraction that has Cubist elements but is moving toward the exploration
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cherries and Tea" Oil Painting
By Marsha Whitesides Piper
Located in Denver, CO
cherries placed with a reflective tea kettle in a dark interior.
Artist statement:
The oil paintings of
Category
2010s Academic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Color Field 247 (Abstract Landscape Painting of Dark Green Forest Meadow
Sky)
By Tracy Helgeson
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted color field landscape painting of a green field under a blue sky with crimson red trees
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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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.
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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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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