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Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figure Walking in Mountain Glen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Glen
by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950), signed with artists pseudonym
oil on
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Swedish Figure Street Scene Oil Painting - Moonlit Silhouette
Located in Bristol, GB
modernist painting, executed in oil onto canvas by the established Swedish artist Fabian Lundqvist (1913
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Country Boy" American Contemporary Folk Oil Painting Figural Portrait Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
accomplished and trained artist, reveals her love of folk art and naive painting in these beautifully painted
Category
2010s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Coastal Village Oil Painting of Thatched Cottages and Figure Walking
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Village Oil Painting of Thatched Cottages and Figure Walking
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$453 Sale Price
35% Off
Mod Abstract Expressionist Modernist Oil Painting Edward Avedisian Color Figure
By Edward Avedisian
Located in Surfside, FL
Edward Avedisian ( 1936-2007 )
8 X 9
Oil paint on wood plank panel with gold and purple figure
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
FINE VICTORIAN OIL PAINTING - BORROWDALE LAKE DISTRICT LANDSCAPE VALLEY FIGURE
By (Circle of) David Cox
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Borrowdale (Lake District, Cumbria). There is a plaque with this title to the frame.
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,957 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Oil Painting Scottish Highland Landscape Figure by Stream
Sheep
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Scottish Landscape
By J.Green (19th Century)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 14 x 24 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,363 Sale Price
20% Off
Figure Impressionism Fine Art Original oil Painting One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Eduard Matevosyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Oil Painting /Portrait/ Figurative Art / Human Figure /Museum
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Watcher, oil painting of mysterious falling figure, eyes, dark space
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
deep emotion…
And, as in all her paintings since 1990, these works were painted with her left (non
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Boyle Impressionist oil painting, Barbizon School of figure before sunset
Located in Harkstead, GB
figure strolling in a dusky landscape
Signed lower right
Oil on panel
9½ x 13½ inches without the frame
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mythic Waters, oil painting of mysterious figure, water, African masks
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
deep emotion…
And, as in all her paintings since 1990, these works were painted with her left (non
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vomiting Figure Abstract Painting, Oil on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Romantic Italian painter - 19th century figure painting - Falconer Oil on canvas
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (late 19th century) - The Falconer.
65.5 x 76.5 cm.
Antique oil painting on
Category
Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$949 Sale Price
46% Off
"Lobster Pots" Gloucester Massachusetts Seashore Scene Oil Painting with Figure
Located in New York, NY
Impressionist seashore landscape with figure of fisherman, lobster pots, and crashing waves in
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Euphoria" Abstracted Figure Painting
By Christine Averill-Green
Located in Westport, CT
This abstracted figure painting by Christine Averill-Green features a unique warm pink and
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950
s French Signed Oil Painting Figure Walking Wild Flower Meadows
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean Eric Turquin, Mid 20th Century French School
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 10.5 x 13
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting / Abstract versus Figurative Art / Figurative Art / Human Figure /
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Category
1980s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1975 Modernist Semi-Abstract Portrait Oil Painting - Figure in the Dark
Located in Bristol, GB
FIGURE IN THE DARK
Size: 49 x 40 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
An emotive and expressive semi
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Village Auction - British Slade School Art Deco figural landscape oil painting
By Franklin White
Located in Hagley, England
This superb, large and vibrant Modern British figurative landscape oil painting is by noted Slade
Category
1910s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$19,717 Sale Price
20% Off
Figure In Peaceful Village Scene by the Water Charming Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
preferences.
provenance: from the artists estate, Paris
Stunning original mid 20th century oil painting in
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Jules Perahim Surrealism Oil Painting on Paper Romanian French Surrealist Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
Jules Perahim (Born: 1914; Bucharest, Romania - Died: 2008; Paris, France)
Oil painting on paper
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Stepping Out - Bal Harbour" Impressionist Figure Walking Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
controlled movement. This piece demonstrates a whimsical expression of femininity and formality of a figure
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Fine Victorian British Oil Painting 1896 Figure Walking Highland River Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Pathway
by Harry Sticks (British, 1867-1938)
signed oil on canvas, framed in
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,106 Sale Price
20% Off
Victorian Signed Oil Painting Figure by Highland Cottage
Loch in Mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Cottage
British School, late 19th century
signed oil on canvas, framed in ornate swept
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large Figural Abstract Oil Painting Collage LA California Artist Peter Liashkov
Located in Surfside, FL
his painting and drawings of the human figure, Liashkov has also delved into sculpture as a medium
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Tangiers Lemon Market - British 1920
s Oriental Figural art oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in Hagley, England
This superb vibrant Oriental Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted British artist Gerald
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Oil Painting Figure Hiking Down The Snowy French Alps
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Cubist Figure Grey Black and Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) pupil of André LHOTE
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Provenance: all the paintings we
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage French Oil Painting Of A Tall Autumnal Tree With Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$438 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Abstract Figure Of Man Sewing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Title: Abstract Figure
Medium: oil painting on artist paper, unframed
Size: 9.75 x 10.5
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Lightly Painted Blue Figure Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size: 8.25 x 11.75 inches
Condition: very good
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Figure Sat On Door Steps
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
double sided
Size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
Condition
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Sat Figure In Pink Robe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
double sided
Size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
Condition
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
French 17th Century Baroque Period Old Master Oil Painting Archery Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Baroque Landscape with Figures
French School, 17th century
oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 29.5 x
Category
17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large figure Yankel Contemporary painting figurative art blue portrait oil paint
By Jacques Yankel
Located in Paris, FR
Oil painting on canvas
Unique work
Hand-signed lower right by the artist
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figure Riding through Orange Sunset over Valley Antique English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunset Over the Valley
Signed by Obed Hodges
Oil painting on board, framed
Framed: 22 x 28 inches
Category
Early 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Romantic Sunset Figure in Mountain Glen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
This enchanting oil painting by F.E. Jamison captures a tranquil Scottish landscape featuring an old
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Barbizon Oil Painting Figure in Woodland by Cottage
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil on canvas laid over board, framed
Framed: 19 x 24 inches
Painting: 16 x 20.5 inches
Provenance
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,190 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge French Surrealist Fantasy Oil Painting Floating Figure Reaching for Moon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on board, unframed and inscribed verso.
painting: 25.5 x 21.25 inches
Provenance
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Seated Female Nude Figure by British Contemporary Artist
By Mark Clark
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Seated Female Nude Figure by British Contemporary Artist
Art measures 13 x 20
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Copper
Mid 20th-Century French Oil Painting Cubist Portrait of Nude Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Models
by Therese Hummel (French, 1911-1999)
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 15 x 18 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$898 Sale Price
20% Off
LARGE FRENCH MODERNIST SIGNED OIL PAINTING - NUDE FIGURE SEATED FROM BEHIND
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
behind.
Medium: oil painting with some mixed media (gold ground) on board, unframed, .
Size: painting
Category
20th Century Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,095 Sale Price
20% Off
1980s
Zeus, Venus
Hera
Semi-Abstract Oil Painting, Mythological Figural Art
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating 1982 oil painting titled 'Zeus, Venus, and Hera' is a stunning example of semi
Category
1980s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940
s French Modernist Figure in Interior Setting, Intriguing Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, unframed.
Size:
canvas: 24 x 19.75 inches
Provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Climbers Framed Mid 20th Century Postmodern Figuration Original Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 36cm x 31cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by John Coverdale Newberry and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seated Figure III 1952 - British Abstract art oil painting red white black
Located in Hagley, England
through his art. This superb abstract oil on board painting is entitled Seated Figure III verso and dates
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,067 Sale Price
20% Off
“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Reading" Post-Impressionist Colorful Oil Painting on Panel Framed Figure Laying
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical scene of a figure reclining and reading. The figure is done in a
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Leaping figure / oil on canvas
By David Shevlino
Located in Burlingame, CA
flight.
Here is 'Leaping Figure' oil on canvas - 48 x 42 inches. A stunningly executed contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Synagogue Interior Scene with Figure" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding oil painting depicting a religious figure seated in a Synagogue with decorated
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Interior Scene with Figure and Flowers" Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
American artist mostly known for his expressionist figure paintings. In his young years he traveled to
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
1972 Gestural Oil Painting Boat in Harbor Figural Abstraction Raoul Middleman
By Raoul Middleman
Located in Surfside, FL
, National Academy of Design, New York, NY
Benjamin Altman Prize for Figure Painting, National Academy of
Category
1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Romantic Antique French Oil Painting Figure by Woodland Stream Cottage Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Cottage
by CLOVIS FRÉDÉRICK TERRAIRE (French, 1858-1931)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
Late 19th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lone Figure in a Rolling Landscape
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lone Figure in a Rolling Landscape
by Bernadette
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Figure in the Village" British American Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By John Clymer
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a figure in the village by British American artist John Clymer
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibrant New York City Times Square, Figural Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Simon Gaon
Located in Surfside, FL
impasto oil painting. with a lot of texture and color. Times Square with 42nd st in Manhattan, New York
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Figural Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of figural oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Abstract, Impressionist or Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 333 Abstract, 249 Impressionist, 248 Contemporary, 105 Modern and 75 Post-Impressionist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add figural oil paintings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Cindy Shaoul, Henri Duhem, Maria Bertran, Marie Duhem and Geri Eubanks took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small figural oil paintings measuring 2 inches across are available.
How Much are Figural Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of figural oil paintings start at $1 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $2,506.
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 Figural Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
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