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Fantasy with Flowers 77
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 75
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 74
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 73
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 69
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 70
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 72
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 67
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Under the sea Series Nº 8. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under the sea Series Nº 8. Úbeda. Oil Fantasy underwater landscape
Oil on paper. (H) 40 x (W
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Fantasy with Flowers 37
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 40
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 34
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 36
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 32
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 33
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 31
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Under The Sea Series Nº 3. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under the sea Series. Nº 3
Oil on paper fantasy color landscape, 40 x 50 cm.
The sheets that make
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under the sea Series Nº 7. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under the sea Series Nº 7. Úbeda. Fantasy underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H) 41 x (W) 31 x
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Fantasy with Flowers 101
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 30
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 27
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 29
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 28
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 26
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 25
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 24
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 23
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 22
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Under The Sea Series Nº 13. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 5. Úbeda. Oil on paper. Fantasy underwater landscape. Blue-green color
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
$410 Sale Price
20% Off
Under the sea Series Nº 5 Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under the sea Series. Nº 5. Fantasy underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H) 43 x (W) 41 x (D) 0.1
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Pop Art "Eve with Apple" Fantasy Female Painting by G.Roads
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4092 Oversized textured oil Impasto on stretched canvas
Signed G.Roads
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Jungle Fantasy with Exotic Bird - Landscape Painting - Conceptual Art By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
tropical bird completes the fantasy.
Jungle Fantasy with Exotic Bird - Landscape Painting - Conceptual Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Exotic Tropical Fantasy Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3777 Surreal tropical fantasy landscape in a natural wood frame
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$250 Sale Price
56% Off
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Oil on board
Marc
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dark Night, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, frame, landscape, fantasy, blue
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Watercolor on paper, framed. Dark Night, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, frame, landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Oil on board
Marc
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Tropical Fantasy Floral - Still Life Flowers Painting by Marc Zimmerman
Oil on board
Marc
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
CHAGALL, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
OIL ON CANVAS , FANTASY PAINTING OF CHAGALL IN HIS STUDIO. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enormous 1980
s French Surrealist Painting Rainbow over Greek Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rainbow
French School, signed with monogram and dated 1985
oil painting on canvas, unframed: 77
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 12. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 12. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H) 50 x
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 16. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 16. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H) 43 x
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 20. Úbeda. Oil fantasy green underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 20. Úbeda. Oil fantasy green underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H) 43 x
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"FANTASY" Oil on Canvas by Thomas Hart Benton
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in New York, NY
"FANTASY" by Thomas Hart Benton. Oil on canvas laid on wood with a gorgeous gold gilded frame
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Under The Sea Series Nº 24. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater green landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 24. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Green color
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 25. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater green landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 25. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Green color
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Surreal Tropical Fantasy Landscape #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3776 Surreal colorful tropical fantasy set in a black frame
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Spilt, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, dream, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, brownThe SpiltKat SilverOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Under The Sea Series, Nº 10. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue green underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series, Nº 10. Úbeda. Oil paint fantasy blue green underwater landscape.
Oil on
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
French Surreal Tropical Fantasy Landscape #1
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3775 Surreal colorful oil painting on canvas in a black frame
Category
1970s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$275 Sale Price
42% Off
Under The Sea Series Nº 18. Úbeda. Oil fantasy orange green underwater landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 18. Úbeda. Oil fantasy orange green underwater landscape. Transparencies
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 19. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue color underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 19. Úbeda. Oil fantasy blue color underwater landscape.
Oil on paper, (H
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 26. Oil fantasy underwater blue green red landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 26. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Green-blue-red
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 23. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater blue-green landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 23. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Green-blue color
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 27. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater blue-green landscape
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 27. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Green-blue color
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 12. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape. Blue green
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 12. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Blue and green
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
A Walk in Fantasy, Abstract Figures and Plants, Surreal Painting in Vivid Tones
Located in Barcelona, ES
Walk in Fantasy
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x70 cm , (40x28
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 21
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 41x58cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
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Fantasy Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact fantasy oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect fantasy oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a fantasy oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. Creating a fantasy oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Shamona Stokes, Harry Moody, Norayr Gevorgyan, Alexis Portilla and Elvic Steele are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.
How Much is a Fantasy Oil Painting?
The price for a fantasy oil painting in our collection starts at $175 and tops out at $63,000 with the average selling for $2,150.
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 Fantasy Oil Painting
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 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.
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