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Fantasy with Flowers 20
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 58x41cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 18
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 17
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 19
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 16
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 58x41cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 14
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel, felt-tip pen
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 13
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 12
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 54x40cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 11
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 10
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 9
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 7
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 54x40cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 6
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 5
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 54x40cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Fantasy with Flowers 4
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 200+ pictures)
paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Archival Paper
Tropical Fantasy #14 - Still Life Painting - American Modern Art By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Figurative Paintings, Still-life Paintings, Modern Art, Oil On Canvas, Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,320 Sale Price
33% Off
"Go With The Flow" Fantasy and Surreal Oil on Canvas by acclaimed British artist
By George Underwood
Located in Southampton, NY
see the painting works well in both.
There is a richness to the surface of this oil painting almost a
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Six of Cups, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, series, music, sorcery, mysticism, spirituality, bison, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Three of Cups, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bison, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, blueThree of CupsRachel Srinivasan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Four of Cups, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bison, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, blueFour of CupsRachel Srinivasan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Five of Cups, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, happiness, horse, series, music, sorcery, mysticism, spirituality, bison, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Detailed Fantasy Landscape by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Fantasy Landscape), c. 1890
Oil on canvas
Sight: 5 1/4 x 3 14 in.
Framed: 12 3/4 x 10 5/8
Category
1890s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract singing fantasy flowers. Butterfly flowers
Located in Zofingen, AG
Abstract singing fantasy flowers. Butterfly flowers. Botanical beauty of slightly wilted and
Category
2010s American Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Flying Fantasy Figure, Cleveland Woman Artist
By Mary Spain
Located in Beachwood, OH
Mary Spain (American, 1934–1983)
Flying Figure, 1970s
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
17.5. x 21.5
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pastel Floral - Cala Fantasy 36 X 36
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cala Fantasy 36 X 36 oil on Canvas
Rose James considers herself as a botanical abstractionist. Her
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
the golden lobster, fantasy, surreal bather
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ace of Cups I, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, happiness, horse, series, music, sorcery, mysticism, spirituality, bison, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A 19thC. Fantasy of Abundance
Located in San Francisco, CA
Almost a folk painting in its naiveté and awe of the abundance on display. It’s a direct reminder
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jungle Fantasy with Tropical Bird By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Green Painting, Nature Painting , landscape Painting, oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$7,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Baroque Venus Seascape Fantasy, Cleveland School Woman Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Elsa Vick Shaw (American, 1891–1974)
Baroque Venus, c. 1950
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
16.5 x
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Placement" 60x60" fantasy abstract large canvas, 2022
By David Austin
Located in Southampton, NY
We are pleased to announce that we are now representing the large scale paintings of David K
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Varnish, Oil Pastel
$6,000 Sale Price
50% Off
48 x 104 in. / 4 x 8.6 ft (2 panels) "Chromatic Fantasy" Large Oil on Linen
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful, abstract expressionist oil painting on linen by Alexis Portilla. This piece is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Fantasy Figural Musician Sax Player signed Morgan
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4048 Modern fantasy figural musician sax player
Set in a metal frame
Signed Morgan for Brenda
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Wood, flying saucer fantasy, yellows, childlike, UFO
By C. Dimitri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil paint and steel roof paint on antique baker's box. Repurposed object, colorful, cheerful
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Fantasy with Flowers 194", Mixed Media, paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Fantasy with Flowers 193", Mixed Media, paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Fantasy with Flowers 192", Mixed Media, paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Fantasy with Flowers 195", Mixed Media, paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Flowers" (series of 300+ pictures) paper 59x42cm
On the paper acrylic, oil pastel
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Spring Fantasy, Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape
By Abel Warshawsky
Located in Beachwood, OH
Abel Warshawsky (American 1883-1962)
Spring Fantasy, 1948
Oil on artist's board
Signed lower right
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Pearl
s Fantasy
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
"Fantasy with Flowers 191", Mixed Media, paper, 59x42cm, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
your painting in a local custom framing shop or gallery. It will be the most affordable and easy way
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Who Are These Angels LXIII, Oil Painting
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in San Francisco, CA
years working as a designer, before switching to oil painting. Now located in the United States, Naoko
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vibrant French Fantasy Landscape with Lavender Fields and Hilltop Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Lavender Landscape
French School, 21st century
indistinctly signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fantasy with Blue Tulips
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Fantasy with Blue Tulips" is a painting where the artist has poured their soul into the canvas
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snail Woman Jungle Fantasy - Haitian Master like Henri Rousseau
Located in Miami, FL
painting.
Career
Philippe-Auguste embarked upon painting at 52 partly to support his children and joined
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Bird in the Flatiron District, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, surrealism, realism, oil painting, beigeLarge Bird in the Flatiron District
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pippin Bumble
s Favorite Time of Day, Oil Painting
By Diane Flick
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flower, pot, daisy, fantasy, childrens, animals, surrealism, oil painting, beigePippin
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Slow Ride of Millie Tinker, Oil Painting
By Diane Flick
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, greyThe Slow Ride of Millie TinkerDiane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Uruguayan Contemporary art by Mauricio Paz Viola - Green Fantasy
By Mauricio Paz Viola
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Self-taught artist Mauricio Paz Viola (b 1985; Carmelo, Uruguay) embarked on his
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Honeymoon Holiday, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
pure fantasy with this stunning oil painting. "Honeymoon Holiday" depicts a beautiful clearing at the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Expressionist Fantasy Landscape Pink Castle Over Magical Village
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011)
oil painting on board
unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Under The Sea Series, Nº 11. Fantasy abstract underwater landscape.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series, Nº 11. Fantasy abstract underwater landscape.
Author: Úbeda.
Oil on paper
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Merartist, fantasy figure on rock by sea mermaid merman theme
By Jenny Toth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of my perceptual experience.
My recent relief-paintings and sculptures explore themes of animal
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Park City Spring - Framed Fantasy Landscape Painting on Handmade Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
celebrates the bond between humans and the Earth. She oscillates between oil painting and mixed media, with a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Handmade Paper
Climbing Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
.
Climbing Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orchid Abstraction - Abstract Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Abstract Painting, Oil On Canvas, Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Big Lilies - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, Nature, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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?
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Questions About Fantasy 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.
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