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Mermaid Reflections imaginative fantasy of women, mirror warm inviting color
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This work is part of an ongoing series of Mermaid by the artist. It is oil paint on linen mounted
Category
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Wood, 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
Pastel Village - Urbanscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Pastel Village - Urbanscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
This masterwork is
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Six Breasts No Waiting: Haitian Naive Fantasy Henri Rousseau - Heydenryk Frame
Located in Miami, FL
imagination. He executes it in a distinctive painting style of simplified composition, stylized organic
Category
1970s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Botanical Splendor - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
form with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Artist Palette - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Purple Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
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Purple Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is exhibited in
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Happy Couple, Mid Century Surrealist Fantasy Landscape by Ohio artist
By Mary Spain
Located in Beachwood, OH
Mary Spain (American, 1934-1983)
The Happy Couple
Oil on canvas
Signed middle right, signed and
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Arent I Pretty - Animal Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings, whether deep
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Contemporary Art by Harry James Moody - Abstract Fantasy n°279
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Harry James Moody is a German artist born in 1952 who lives and works in Los
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Contemporary Art by Harry James Moody - Abstract Fantasy n°276
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Harry James Moody is a German artist born in 1952 who lives and works in Los
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Contemporary Art by Harry James Moody - Abstract Fantasy n°275
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Harry James Moody is a German artist born in 1952 who lives and works in Los
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tower of Slumber fantasy male and female figures engaged in Hercularian feats.
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Festival
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Triptych - artworks can be sold separately
Shin Seung-Hun is a South-Korean artist born in 1979 who lives & works in Jeju Island, Korea. He is considered by critics as the new Kore...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel
Peace Blessings Portland - Landscape Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
form with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Striped Cat In Wonderland - Animal Paintings - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tricks - Original Oil Painting, Anthropomorphic Scene with Cat and Seagull
By Wendy Vaughan
Located in Chicago, IL
was interviewed on a public television art program. Her fantasy animal oil paintings can be found in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
The White Winged Lion - 21st Century, Sky, Blue, White, Dream, Fantasy, Winter
By Mihai Florea
Located in Baden-Baden, DE
The White Winged Lion, 2019
Oil on canvas
31 1/2 H x 47 1/4 W in.
80 H x 120 W cm
The artwork was
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Leopards in Reflection Pool in a Fantasy Tropical Garden Naive Art
By Gustavo Novoa
Located in Miami, FL
the painting, it is interesting as it's fascinating. I can not stop looking at it, and each time I do
Category
1970s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fantasy Landscape -Oil Painting by Mario Sinisca - 1980s
By Mario Sinisca
Located in Roma, IT
Fantasy Landscape is an artwork realized by Mario Sinisca in 1980s.
Oil on Canvas, 140 x 180 cm
Category
1970s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Oil
Music Fantasy Folk Guitar with Two Moons and Steam Locomotive in Red Background
By Isadore Seltzer
Located in Miami, FL
Famed Illustrator Isadore Seltzer paints a fantasy folk guitar in a surreal setting. The viewer
Category
1960s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Carry Me Up To The Place I Once Lazed", Fantasy Medieval Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Carry Me Up To The Place I Once Lazed" is an original piece by Megan Rea made from oil on hand
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Handmade Paper
Butterfly - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, American Modern Art, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
5 Easy Pieces - Abstract Painting by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
: contemporary Paintings, , Oil On Canvas, pink,green,blue, Flower Art
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bouquet - Floral Painting - Flower Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Painting, Oil On Canvas, Interior Paintings, Oil Paintings, Nature, flower painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Tropical Bouquet - Floral Painting - Flower Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Interior Painting, Oil On Canvas, Interior Paintings, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Gravitation - Space Galaxy Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Figurative Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
"Electrogenesis" (2024) By Stacy D
Aguiar, Original Acrylic Painting
By Stacy D
Aguiar
Located in Denver, CO
2002 and worked in oil, painting mostly fantasy and surreal.
Stacy has made her living painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Space Beetle 01" (2025), Original Abstract Figurative Acrylic on Wood Painting
By Stacy D
Aguiar
Located in Denver, CO
in 2002 and worked in oil, painting mostly fantasy and surreal.
Stacy has made her living painting
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
"Space Beetle 02" (2025), Original Abstract Figurative Acrylic on Wood Painting
By Stacy D
Aguiar
Located in Denver, CO
paintbrush again in 2002 and worked in oil, painting mostly fantasy and surreal.
Stacy has made her living
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
South West Large Waterfall Scene Landscape Framed
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5170 Vintage southwest oil painting fantasy waterfall with flowers and oversized fruit
Category
1970s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$450 Sale Price
33% Off
Toucans In The Jungle By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
fantasy jungle as toucans accent the tropical scene.
Toucans in the Jungle - Landscape Painting - Oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,720 Sale Price
40% Off
Antherium on the Sea By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Abstract Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leaflow - Abstract Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, American Modern Art, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jungle Abstraction By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Jungle By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
frame.
Sunset Jungle - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
This masterpiece is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Symphony in Soft Green By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, Nature Paintings, American Modern
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubistic Floral in a Sea Shell By Marc
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Abstract Painting, Oil On Canvas, Abstract Geometric Painting, Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Yellow Poppy By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
with his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leaf Flow By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
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Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, American Modern Art, Oil Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Cats, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, spirit animal, fantasy, animals, people, representational, oil painting, blue, brownCats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
Purified, Oil Painting
By Miranda Gamel
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, redPurifiedMiranda GamelOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Naive Abstract Landscape Folk Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Fantasy landscape naive art oil painting, signed, S. Smith, left side of painting.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Coming Home, Oil Painting
By Miranda Gamel
Located in San Francisco, CA
, space, galaxy, quirky, fantasy, contemporary, night, lunar, oil painting, abstract, landscape, graphic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
Streaming Illusions, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, blue, pinkStreaming IllusionsGary LeonardOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
Beach Proposal, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, beigeBeach ProposalKat SilverOil painting on cradled wood panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Good Things, Oil Painting
By Diane Flick
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cloth, Eric Joyner, joy, childlike, story, narrative, playful, fantasy, still life, surrealism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
The Phoenix, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ethereal, face, flying, angel, expressionism, fantasy, people, representational, oil painting, yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Moon Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cosmic, space, horses, equine, childhood, fantasy, representational, primitive, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Oil
Six of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, spirituality, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, greenSix of PentaclesRachel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Five of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, horse, horses, fantasy, surrealism, spirituality, fantasy, animals, surrealism, oil painting, green
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Three of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fantasy, surrealism, oil painting, greenThree of PentaclesRachel SrinivasanOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Four of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cards, oracles, magic, wealth, surrealism, fantasy, animals, horse, oilpaint, fantasy, surrealism, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Ace of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, greenAce of PentaclesRachel SrinivasanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Two of Pentacles, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, oilpaint, horses, fantasy, surrealism, oil painting, greenTwo of Pentacles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Seven of Swords, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, blueSeven of SwordsRachel SrinivasanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
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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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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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