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ABSTRACT FANTASY
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Acrylic painting on canvas
Shipped roll in a tube.
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Flower fantasy
Located in Zofingen, AG
light, capturing the essence of blooms with a whisper of nostalgia. The textured oil strokes echo the
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Erotic Nude Angel Oil Painting Dom Fantasy Woman BDSM
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century erotic angel original oil painting. Features a woman scantily clad in latex armour
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Fantasy, library, Abstract, colored, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Geometric
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
subject, it adds a captivating dimension to her artistic work.
The abstract artwork titled "fantasy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ephemeral DayDreams - Fantasy Surrealist Painting - ELVIC STEELE (1920-1997)
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy scene - titled
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marooned Lagoon, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, frame, landscape, fantasy
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Watercolor on paper, framed. Marooned Lagoon, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, frame, landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Space Rocks, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, creatures, ink, fantasy
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Space Rocks, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, black, creatures, graphite, fantasy.
Hand signed by
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Bijoux Cave, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, landscape, graphite, fantasy
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Bijoux Cave, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, landscape, graphite, fantasy, creatures.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil, Graphite
Fantasy Field (Beynac)
By John Evans
Located in New York, NY
John Evans is a Boston based painter of seascapes, landscapes, and botanical gardens.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Anthemusa, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, landscape, ink, fantasy, blue
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Anthemusa, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, green, landscape, ink, fantasy.
Hand signed by artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil, Graphite
Remo Farruggio
Fantasy
Oil on Canvas, Signed
By Remo Michael Farruggio
Located in Astoria, NY
Remo Michael Farruggio (1904-1981).
Fantasy.
Oil on canvas.
Signed, bottom right.
Sight
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Blue Venus I, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, blue, goddess, ink, fantasy
By Shamona Stokes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Blue Venus I, 2020, watercolor, oil pastel, blue, goddess, ink, fantasy, fertility.
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Graphite
"PINK FANTASY" Painting 82" x 62" inch by Vera Kochubey
By Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"PINK FANTASY" Painting 82" x 62" inch by Vera Kochubey
* * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS * * *
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil
Fantasy Football - The Tackle
Located in New Orleans, LA
counterpoint within this series of paintings. My wife, who comes from a sports loving family, is always trying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fauvist Fantasy Hong Kong Harbor
Located in New York, NY
Fantasy Hong Kong Harbor painting by Mary Polon (1917-2013). Mary Dies after Hurricane Sandy in
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fantasy Life" Abstract Painting 82" x 59" inch by Vera Kochubey
By Vera Kochubey
Located in Culver City, CA
"Fantasy Life" Abstract Painting 82" x 59" inch by Vera Kochubey
* * * SHIPPED: ROLLED CANVAS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Fantasy with Flowers 8
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
Surreal oil canvas by Canadian artist Gordon Ladd 1982 Fantasy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A quite lovely painting of a surreal Fantasy scene by the noted Canadian artist Gordon Ladd. It is
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Sunflowers And Horses - Animal Painting - Oil On Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Painting, Oil On Canvas, Animal Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hybrid 11" Acrylic 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 Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
"Open Sky Over Foothills" 1964 Bay Area Watercolor Landscape Painting
Located in Arp, TX
compositions.
In 1941, his oil painting “Untitled Chicago Landscape” achieved First Mention in the Chicago
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
"Mystical Metamorphosis II" (2024) By Stacy D
Aguiar, Original Acrylic Painting
By Stacy D
Aguiar
Located in Denver, CO
branding, and more. She picked up a paintbrush again in 2002 and worked in oil, painting mostly fantasy and
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Acrylic
"Mystical Metamorphosis I" (2024) By Stacy D
Aguiar, Original Acrylic Painting
By Stacy D
Aguiar
Located in Denver, CO
branding, and more. She picked up a paintbrush again in 2002 and worked in oil, painting mostly fantasy and
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
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
Mixed Media Under Sea Fish Fantasy Oil Painting
By Boris Vassiloff
Located in Surfside, FL
Boris Vassiloff, Russian/American (1906 - 2000)
Artist Boris Vassiloff was born on March 24, 1906 to Julia Nikolaevna and Boris Ivanovich Vassiloff in Russia. He died peacefully on D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
1960
s Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting - ELVIC STEELE (1920-1997)
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy landscape scene
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s French Modernist Fantasy Oil Painting Colorful Birds in Garden Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fantasy Birds
French School, signed indistinctly 'Soram'??
20th century
oil painting on canvas
15
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hell, Modernist Fantasy Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Artist unknown, signed A. Rand. Modern, surrealist, fantasy oil painting.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fantasy, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Norayr Gevorgyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
ARTIST: Norayr Gevorgyan
WORK: Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Cardboard
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Cardboard
Fantasy Fauvist Tiger Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Delightful little fantasy painting with great colors. Tiger just hanging out in his favorite chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Fauvist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fantasy Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
say it is a harmonious place to be.
Fantasy Village - Landscape Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s British Surrealist Oil Painting - Abstract Fantasy Flower Explosion
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s British Surrealist Oil Painting -
The Dragon Flower
Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
LARGE BRITISH SURREALIST OIL PAINTING C. 1980
S - APPLES IN FANTASY LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the Fruit, 1981. Titled verso (surrealist composition).
Medium: double sided oil painting, on
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FANTASY WORLD
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
A fantasy world to immerse yourself in. It is inspired by great masters of painting such as
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
FANTASY WORLD
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
A fantasy world to immerse yourself in. It is inspired by great masters of painting such as
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Fantasy Forest
Located in Houston, TX
Barbizon School painting, second half of the 19th century
Oil on board.
Measures: 8” H x 10” W
Category
Mid-19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th century oil depicting an Architectural Fantasy with Figures
Located in London, GB
’, which Hudson so admired at the Savage Club, reveals that the painting was entitled: 'A Note' and given
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FANTASY WORLD II
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
A fantasy world to immerse yourself in. It is inspired by great masters of painting such as
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
After Hieronymous Bosch School - Ecce Homo Oil on Panel
By Hieronymus Bosch
Located in New York, NY
painter, renowned for his fantasy oil painting of demons, machines and grotesque, sometimes nightmarish
Category
19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Art Deco Fantasy
By Gustave Florot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
GUSTAVE FLOROT
"DECO FANTASY"
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED
FRANCE, C.1925
28 X 35 INCHES
Category
1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Poppies fantasy 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've unleashed my passion for nature's spontaneous beauty, capturing the wild
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Laboratory , colorful whimsical fantasy work
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Fantasy Floral Jungle - Abstract Painting - Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
his latest body of work; “Tropical Fantasy Floral “
Keywords: Landscape Paintings, Nature, Abstract
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paul Bril Paint Oil on canvas Old master Fantasy Woodland Landscape 17th Century
By Paul Bril
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
, 1626), circle of
Fantasy woodland landscape with sleeping Endymion
Oil on canvas, 31 x 41
In an
Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Surreal Bike Riding Fantasy Landscape Signed Original Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American surreal landscape oil painting by Duy Huynh. Oil on board, circa 2000. Signed
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960
s Surrealist Fantasy Birds in Landscape Oil - ELVIC STEELE (1920-1997)
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist landscape scene with
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Abduction of Europa", Olga Suvorova, Oil on Canvas, 36x53 in., Fantasy Realism
By Olga Suvorava
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Abduction of Europa" by Olga Suvorova is an Oil on Canvas painting measuring 36.5x53 and is a
Category
2010s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under The Sea Series Nº 14. Úbeda. Oil fantasy underwater landscape. Blue-green.
Located in Segovia, ES
Under The Sea Series Nº 14. Oil on paper.
Fantasy underwater abstract landscape. Blue and green
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Air Race" ” Fulfill your fantasy of high-speed air racing
By Peregrine Heathcote
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Fulfill your fantasy of high-speed air racing in a celebrity vehicle.
BIOGRAPHY
Peregrine
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
" Wonderful magical fantasies. The night before Christmas. "
Located in Zofingen, AG
with oil on the canvas.
Author's painting by Lilia Volskaya, artist from Russia
Funny village little
Category
2010s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
In the Heartland, Fantasy Landscape with Unicorn
Located in Soquel, CA
Highly detailed pointillist composition of a fantasy landscape with mythical unicorn skull by
Category
1980s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
"Metamorphosis" Blue Toned Contemporary Surrealist Fantasy Landscape
By Gustave Alhadeff
Located in Houston, TX
he won first prize for portrait and still life painting (1958).
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woman in Flight /// Contemporary Fantasy Female Figurative Pastel Painting Lady
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
lower left. It is also signed again lower right
Circa: 1980
Medium: Original Oil Pastel Painting and
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Pastel, Pencil, Graphite
Sunset Sail - Framed Coastal 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, Mixed Media, Handmade Paper
Of Galaxies and Dreams - Fantasy Fluid Stars Abstract Bold Showstopper Stories
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: ...Of Galaxies and Dreams
Fantasy Fluid Stars Abstract Bold Showstopper Stories Texture
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
1960
s British Surrealist Oil Painting Roses in Garden Setting
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
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.
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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.
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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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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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