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DRAWING SERIES I (18-06)
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
DRAWING SERIES I-18-06
Oil and watercolor on paper
8.00 X 8.00 in
$165.00 unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Rag Paper
Sisters in Wisdom Marching for the Dove of Peace
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin's Dove of Peace series celebrates the inherent power of women; giving them roles of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Helge Franzen, Swedish Artist, Still Life with Fruit and White Dove, Oil/ Canvas
Located in København, Copenhagen
white dove.
Oil on canvas.
Measures (without frame) 35 x 24 cm.
The frame measures 4.5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Paintings
DRAWING SERIES I-18-38
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove, DRAWING SERIES I-18-38, McKenzie Dove’s 8 x 8 works on paper are created to make an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-26
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove, DRAWING SERIES I-18-26, McKenzie Dove’s 8 x 8 works on paper are created to make an
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-31
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
consists of pure oil paint applied entirely with palette knives. All of her paintings have a thick, layered
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-37
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
. Her work consists of pure oil paint applied entirely with palette knives. All of her paintings have a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-19
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
consists of pure oil paint applied entirely with palette knives. All of her paintings have a thick, layered
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-24
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
consists of pure oil paint applied entirely with palette knives. All of her paintings have a thick, layered
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES I-18-15
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
of pure oil paint applied entirely with palette knives. All of her paintings have a thick, layered
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Watercolor
DRAWING SERIES II-18-17
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove, DRAWING SERIES II-18-17
Oil and watercolor on paper
24.00 X 18.00 in
$525.00
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Rag Paper
DRAWING SERIES II (18-16)
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
DRAWING SERIES II (18-16)
Oil and watercolor on paper
24.00 X 18.00 in
$525.00
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Rag Paper
DRAWING SERIES I (18-02)
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
DRAWING SERIES I (8-02)
Oil and watercolor on paper
8.00 X 8.00 in
$165.00 Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Rag Paper
DRAWING SERIES I (18-01)
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
DRAWING SERIES I-18-01
oil and watercolor on paper
8.00 X 8.00 in
$165.00 Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Crayon, Rag Paper
From the Wisdom of Women to the Dove of Peace
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Berlin has an innate talent for portraying the cosmic power of woman. This painting, a beautiful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Silver, Gold Leaf
Portrait of a Lady with a Dove, Signed and Dated 1736
Located in London, GB
Portrait of a Lady with a Dove, Signed and Dated 1736
Signed Willem Verelst (c.1704-1752)
This
Category
1730s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Dove" Mid Century Modern Texas Abstract
By Margaret Putnam
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Watercolor Mixed "Dove"
Margaret used her own handmade paper.
Biography
Margaret Putnam (1913
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil
English yacht racing, sailing in the English Channel off the White Cliffs, Dover
Located in Woodbury, CT
A Yacht racing or sailing in the English Channel off the White Cliffs of Dover by Frank H Mason
Category
1930s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
"Niña con Paloma" Portrait of a Seated Girl in a Blue Dress Holding a Dove
By Gustavo Montoya
Located in Houston, TX
Portrait of a young girl in a light blue dress accompanied by a small white dove in her lap. The
Category
1960s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Mourning Dove, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Linda Tracey Brandon's (US based) "Mourning Dove" is an oil painting that depicts a Mourning Dove
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Wisdom of Peace - Wise Owl, Pearl of Wisdom, and Peace Doves, Oil Painting
By Christopher Klein
Located in Chicago, IL
of wisdom in his beak while gazing upwards at a pair of peace doves flying overhead.
Christopher A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pigeons Doves in Ornamental Park Landscape, Early Bird original oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, early 1900's
Title: Doves or Pigeons in an ornamental park
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Dove On Paper Geometric, Blue, Oil Painting
By Oris Robertson
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful still life of a dove on a branch against a blue geometric background by artist Oris
Category
1970s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting by Max Sinclair “Dover Cliffs”
By Max Sinclair
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Max Sinclair “Dover Cliffs”. Max Sinclair flourished 1880 -1898. A North-Western
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dove of Peace - Oil Painting- Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
artist.
Oil painting on canvas.
Not signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting Seascape by John Fraser "Off Dover"
By John Fraser
Located in Mere, GB
"Off Dover" by John Fraser RBA. John Fraser 1858-1927 was a painter of coastal marines, a member of
Category
1820s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oval French Oil Painting Ladies with Doves
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning quality large oval oil painting depicting these young elegant ladies marvelling at the
Category
Mid-20th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enormous Antique British Maritime Oil Painting Warship White Cliffs of Dover
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
presentable.
provenance: from a private collection, UK
This staggeringly large antique British oil painting
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large 1960s French Modernist Oil Painting Young Girl with Lute Guitar
Dove
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Musician
French School, circa 1960's
indistinctly signed to the lower right corner
oil painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century seascape oil painting of a steam boat
sailing ships off Dover
By Adolphus Knell
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Adolphus Knell
British, (b.1849, fl.1870-1890)
Sail & Steam off Dover
Oil on board signed
Image
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
19th Century pair of seascape oil paintings of boats at Dover
the Medway
By Hubert Thornley
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
Hubert Thornley
British, (exh. 1858 -1898)
Early Morning, Dover & Sunset on the Medway
Oil on
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Alizee : Woman with Dove - Handsigned oil on canvas
By Jean-Baptiste Valadie
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean-Baptiste VALADIE
Alizee : Woman with Dove
Original oil on canvas
Signed bottom right, signed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Iraqi Israeli Mod Abstract Oil Painting Naim Basson Modernist Art Dove of Peace
Located in Surfside, FL
Israel in 1950. He studied painting and sculpture at the Avni Institute in Tel Aviv and at various art
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Fine 1800
s English Georgian Oil Painting Portrait of Young Girl with Dove
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Child
English artist, circa 1800's period
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 31.5 x
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large original French art nouveau oil painting of doves in summer time, blue
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
F Huet, (French, circa 1920)
Colombes du l’ete
Oil on canvas laid down on board
Signed ‘F HUET 20
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Textured Relief Doves in Yves Kline Blue Contemporary Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Yves Kline blue paint was painted over a relief work of two doves. The painting brings a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lily Dover - 1922 Oil, Watching The Flock At Night
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting a shepherd watching over his flock from the mountainside. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a black frame with a gilt inner window. On canv...
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dove Of Peace
By Martine Barnard
Located in Brecon, Powys
Small but very delicate work by this collected artist. The image says it all ! Oil and gold leaf on
Category
Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Sunset Flight" Dove
By Joan Hellenthal
Located in Soquel, CA
Dove in flight against a pink background by Joan Hellenthal (American, b. 1945). Signed "J
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hunt Slonem "Siddhas
Doves"
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Siddhas & Doves"
Multiple turquoise blue Siddha faces and white doves on dark blue
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century French Modernist Oil Lady with White Doves Signed original
By Pierre Vauthey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady with White Doves
by Pierre Vauthey (French 1937-2019)
signed oil on board, unframed
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dove of Peace
96
By Martine Barnard
Located in Brecon, Powys
From the artist's Dove of Peace Series
Oil and gold leaf on arches paper.
Image 15" x 10
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
UMBER Ia
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
UMBER I
oil on canvas
42" x 60"
$4800.00
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNTITLED VIII
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove, UNTITLED VIII, Oil on Panel, 61.50 X 61.50 in, $5,200.00
McKenzie Dove was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
IVORY STUDY III
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
IVORY STUDY III
oil on canvas
48.00 X 48.00 in
$2,850.00
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION XXI
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION XXI
oil on canvas
72.00 X 108.00 in
$7,600.00
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION XX
By Mckenzie Dove
Located in Tulsa, OK
McKenzie Dove
GEOMETRIC ABSTRACTION XX
oil on canvas
72.00 X 60.00 in
$6,500.00
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th century romantic painting Roosters in the countryside - bird dove
By William Huggins
Located in Aartselaar, BE
19th century Romantic painting "Roosters in the countryside" attributed to the well-known English
Category
19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Heavy Seas Off Dover
By Thomas Buttersworth
Located in Wiscasett, ME
Oil on canvas, signed T Buttersworth lower left.
Provenance: David Messum, London, Bonhams NY 2014
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"White doves in the garden of Eden" Painting by Lilia Volskaya
Located in Zofingen, AG
with oil on the canvas.
Author's painting by Lilia Volskaya, artist from Russia
The picture shows
Category
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Large 19th century romantic painting Roosters, turkeys and doves at a farm
By Henry Schouten
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Large 19th century Romantic painting "A peaceful farmyard with roosters, turkeys and doves" by the
Category
19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A happy nest - 17th century Italian painting bird animal - The nesting doves
Located in Aartselaar, BE
created a lovely and naturalistic painting showing two small doves in their nest whilst being surrounded
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dove
Apples Still-Life
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique still life of a grey dove sculpture with two apples, one red and one yellow, and a dark grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Gilded Lilies for the Peace Dove
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin speaks the language of symbolism fluently; this painting is a beautifully worked piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Huge late 17th early 18th century Italian floral oil - Peacock doves and a duck
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Huge late 17th, early 18th century Italian Old master - A peacock doves and a duck holding flowers
Category
17th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Monarch" Butterflies and Dove
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Monarch" Bird and Butterfly Painting
Butterflies and dove with gold on a pink peach
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Froylan Ojeda Mexican Artist Oil on Board, Woman with Dove
By Froylán Ojeda
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful peaceful painting by Mexican artist Froylan Ojeda (1932-1991).
Features a wreathed woman
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Paintings
Materials
Paint
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Dove Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the dove oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 11 modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect dove oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a dove 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 brown, gray, beige, blue and more. A dove oil painting from Hunt Slonem, Sax Berlin, Mckenzie Dove, John Fraser and Tran Huy Hoan — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and canvas can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Dove Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a dove oil painting in our inventory may begin at $42 and can go as high as $148,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.