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"Summer Moments in Chanel" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Anasyrma, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stripes, striped, figure, music, people, fashion, modern , oil painting, blueAnasyrmaDuane
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Parisian Days in Chanel" Figure in French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas and it comes framed in a contemporary white floater frame with hanging wire on verso
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pink Room - Female Figure Draped in Fabric, Original Oil Painting by Zack Zdrale
Located in Chicago, IL
stillness and silence for the viewer to infuse meaning. This painting of a female figure in front of a pink
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Elisa" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted with oil on canvas, signed and with hanging on verso ready to be displayed.
Art measures 40 x 30
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
Afterglow (Oil Painting of Male Figure Seated in Art Gallery Near Sunset Scene)
By Judith Wyer
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern academic style figurative painting by Judith Wyer, "Afterglow," 2024
oil on linen, framed
22
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Oil Painting of Female Blonde Nude Figure on Bed by Contemporary British Artist
By Mark Clark
Located in Preston, GB
Oil Painting of Female Blonde Nude Figure on Bed by Contemporary British Artist Mark Clark (b.1959
Category
20th Century Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Angelique" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 13.75 x
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Tovah" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Rafita" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Eve" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Girl in Green I" by Dana Hawk, Original Oil Painting, Figure in Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Dana Hawk (NY, US based) "Girl in Green I" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Girl in Green II" by Dana Hawk, Original Oil Painting, Figure in Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Dana Hawk (NY, US based) "Girl in Green II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Figure on the Path Céret, 2024 - Landscape Oil Painting with Trees, Orange + Red
By Nicholas Turner
Located in Kingsclere, GB
. Turner's paintings show the influences of Pointilism, French Impressionists and Modern British painters
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Champagne in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Angela" Abstract Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. This piece is signed by the artist lower right and it is painted with oil, acrylic, and mixed media on
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"Dior in France" Figure in White Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Gold and Champagne
Chanel" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Parisian Nights" Figure in Haute Couture Gown with Silver Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Gold and Silver Nights" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Parisian Gold and Silver" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Bisou Paris" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Gold
Silver Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Bronze and Silver Chanel" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Chanel in Paris" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil and acrylic on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"Silver Streak" Paris Figure in Haute Couture Chanel Gown Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper, Mixed Media
"Midnight in Paris" Figure in Haute Couture White Gown Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper, Mixed Media
"Chanel Blue Silver
Gold" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper, Mixed Media
Elly May Kelly, Three Panel Abstract Oil Painting of a Figure - Wesley Kimler
By Wesley Kimler
Located in Chicago, IL
deep red abstracted cyclops figure. Kimler's use of expressive brushstrokes and bright colors create an
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Golden Hour in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso. Comes housed in a gold leaf floater frame with hanging wire
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"Chanel in the Rain" Impressionist Figure High-End Fashion Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
oil on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist lower left and titled and dated on verso.
Art
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Gucci in Gold" Impressionist Figure With High-End Fashion Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
moment comes to life effortlessly with bold brushwork. This is a unique work painted with oil on
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
Figural composition. Oil on cardboard. 51x34 cm
Located in Riga, LV
. Purvītis as the most important educators. With L. Liberts, the head of Figurative Painting Master Workshop
Category
1950s Realist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Pray, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
with emotional resonance. After receiving a Fine Art degree in 1977 and a Master’s in Oil Painting in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Nelly II" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Nelly II" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Figure Study in Blue with Pink Scarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on thin card, unframed
Size: 11.75 x 8.25 inches
Condition: very
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
NEOCLASSICAL FIGURE -In theManner of J. W. Godward Italy Oil on canvas painting
By Eugenio De Blasi
Located in Napoli, IT
Sweet Dreams - Oil on canvas painting, Eugenio De Blasi, Italy, 2011
Gold leaf gilded wooden frame
Category
2010s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reclining Nude Figure in Oil on Linen
By David Hunt
Located in Soquel, CA
Reclining Nude Figure in Oil on Linen
This original painting is a beautifully depicted nude figure
Category
1990s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Venice in Saint Laurent" Figure Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed lower left and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Olympia in Paris" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed lower left and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Rainbow in Paris" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed lower right and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Summer in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed lower right and dated verso
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Conceptual Pop Art Color Oil Monotype Painting Abstract Figure Robin Winters
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting (the drip and splatter backgrounds), Mark Rothko (the three-part horizontal compositions) and
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
Conceptual Pop Art Color Oil Monotype Painting Abstract Figure Robin Winters
By Robin Winters
Located in Surfside, FL
Painting (the drip and splatter backgrounds), Mark Rothko (the three-part horizontal compositions) and
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Monoprint, Monotype
La Muse Du Lac - Symbolist Figure in Landscape Oil Painting by Alphonse Osbert
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated symbolist figure in landscape oil on board by French painter Alphonse Osbert. The
Category
Early 20th Century Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
"La Belle Epoque", Original Jules Chèret oil on board painting, 13x9 in., Figure
By Jules Chéret
Located in Dallas, TX
original oil painting by Jules Chèret. In this impressionistic piece, a red-headed French lady with a black
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Orientalist Venetian painting - 18th century figure painting - Turkish scene
Located in Varmo, IT
frame, 50 x 70 cm with frame.
Antique oil painting on canvas, in wooden frame (not signed).
Condition
Category
Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,368 Sale Price
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"Olivia Palermo for Elle Mag" Figure in Yellow Skirt Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Paris Mood " Figure by the Eiffel Tower wearing Chanel Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She painted a 9
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Man in Tux" Figure wearing Saint Laurant in London Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
From the artist "Tux" series, painted oil on heavy weight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Young Andy in Sunglasses" Figure of Andy Warhol NYC Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of Young Andy Warhol with Sunglasses.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Paris is Always a Good Idea" Abstract Figure Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
painting is signed by the artist lower left and titled, signed and dated on verso. It is painted oil on
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Summer in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso. Art measures 40 x 30 inches
Inspired by whimsey and purity
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Stepping Out in Paris" Figure wearing Chanel in Paris Oil on Canvas Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
style, the colors are bright yet subtle. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left.
EXHIBITION
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
STOP, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, greySTOPDuane BrownOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Stepping Out in London" Figure wearing Chanel in London Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 20 x 16 in
Having built a diverse
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Stepping Out with Ellen" Figure wearing Chanel in London Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built a diverse
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Emily in Paris" Figure wearing Chanel by Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
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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.
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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.
- 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 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. - 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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