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"Symphony 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
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Dior 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 left and dated verso
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
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
"Emily in Coco" Figure wearing Chanel by in LA 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
"Singing in the Rain" Figure Gown French 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 left and dated verso
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Paris in Saint Laurent" Figure Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed lower left and dated
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Chanel by the Arc de Triomphe" Figure with French Haute Couture Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed lower left and dated
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Evening by the Chateau" Seated Figure with Chanel Dress Oil Painting on Board
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 American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nothing Lasts, dreamy female figure painting
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
dreamy figure, red splash of color,nude female figure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Porsha in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Felicity in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Paris at Night" Abstract Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, acrylic on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"Goldie" Gold Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, gold leaf, acrylic on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"Goldie - Met Gala" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. This piece is signed lower left by the artist and is painted oil and mixed media on canvas and it
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Paris is for Lovers" Figure with Coffee and Croissants Oil on Paper Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Emma Roberts, Lily Collins, Ashley Park, Catherine Deneuve and John Malkovich.
Her love of painting
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Take Me to Pairs" Figure in Chanel Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas and signed by the artist lower left and it comes housed in a decorated gold tone
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Golden Hour in Paris" Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. This piece is signed lower left by the artist and is painted oil and mixed media on canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Canvas
"Evenings in Paris" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
piece is signed by the artist lower right and it is painted with oil, acrylic, gold leaf and mixed media
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Fierce in New York" Fashion Figure wearing Chanel NYC 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 inches
Inspired
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Stella in New York" Fashion Figure wearing Chanel NYC 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 inches
Inspired
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Stepping Out with Naomi" Figure Interior Scene in Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 inches
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"The Four Seasons" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture with Gold Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on heavy weight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Stepping Out in NYC" Figure with Chanel Bag Haute Couture Oil Painting Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Malkovich.
Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she was on Thanksgiving break from college. She
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique English Signed Oil Painting Figure Walking in Woodland, Swept Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Woodland Walk
by George Willis-Pryce (1866-1949)
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 13 x 19 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Paris Light" Abstract Figure w Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas, signed lower left and dated verso.
Art measures 20 x 16 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Stepping Out in Paris" Figure White Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors.
Painted oil on gallery wrap canvas, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 40 x 30 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
"Stepping Out with Olivia" Oil Painting on Paper Figure in Chanel Haute Couture
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
magnificent colors. Painted oil and mixed media on heavy weight paper.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Having
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Figure Arising In The Blue Waters Abstract French 20th Century Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figure in Blue Waters
Annie Faure (French 1940-2021)
signed oil on canvas
canvas: 24 x 19.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$737 Sale Price
20% Off
"Winter in Paris" Figure with Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
colors. This is a unique work painted with oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper, Acrylic
"Gold and Pink in Paris" Abstract Figure Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil, acrylic, and mixed media on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
"Nights in Paris" Abstract Figure w Gown 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
"Clair de Lune" Oil painting, figure in space with blue and red flora emanating
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Framed dimensions: 43.5 x 30.5 inches
"Clair de Lune" is a contemporary oil painting on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily in Blue Tights on Pluff Chair - Oil Painting Figure and Vintage Chair Study
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
programs challenges the notions of depicting reality, Conklin believes images captured in oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Figure Sur Rouge (Figure on Red) /// Contemporary French Painting Minimalism Art
By Pierre Marie Brisson
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Brisson lower right. It is also signed and dated on verso
Year: 1983
Medium: Original Oil Painting on
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Handmade Paper, Rag Paper, Mixed Media
Still, Waiting (Contemporary Abstract Figure Painting)
By G. Campbell Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
figurative painting to express the feeling I have developed over the past couple of years (related to Covid
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
1920 COLORFUL Impressionist French/Swiss Landscape Painting FIGURE STROLLING
By Emile Bressler
Located in New York, NY
in Geneva in the 1920’s.
Image depicts a figure walking through a path with a village painted in
Category
1920s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figure of Women, Painting, Oil, Acrylic on Canvas, Brown, Green, Grey "In Stock"
By Prasenjit Sengupta
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Prasenjit Sengupta - Untitled - 30 x 30 inches (unframed size)
Oil & Acrylic on canvas
Inclusive of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Her Way" Gold Silver Bronze 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
"Blue in Paris" Figure in Blue Gown Haute Couture
Gold 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
"Blue and Gold 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 lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Silver and Gold 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 lower
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Bronze and Silver on 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
"J
adore Paris-Gold
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
"J
adore Silver in Paris" Figure in Haute Couture 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
Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper
"Dancing with the Stars in Paris" Figure in 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
Large 1960
s British Portrait of Abstract Male Figure Original Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Beryl Darton (British circa 1960's).
Period: mid 20th century/ 1960's.
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Italian, 20th Century oil painting of a figure under a pergola in Todi, Italy
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Pier Luigi Baffoni (Italian, b.1932)
Sotto il pergolato, Todi
Oil on canvasboard
Signed `PL
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dog Lake, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, figure, animals, people, realism, oil painting, blueDog LakeKeith ThomsonOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lotus Action Figure" Abstract oil painting of woman in lotus pose in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a woman in lotus pose in a blue pool.
“I have an open and free-wheeling
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Seated Figure - Painting by Luciano Schifano - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Luciano Schifano (1943) in 1987.
Hand signed and titled.
Good
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Country Figure - Painting by Luciano Schifano - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Luciano Schifano (1943) in 1988.
Hand signed and titled.
Good
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Country Figure - Painting by Luciano Schifano - 1987
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Luciano Schifano (1943) in 1987.
Hand signed and titled.
Good condition.
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Country Figure - Painting by Luciano Schifano - 1988
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on wooden table realized by Luciano Schifano (1943) in 1988.
Hand signed and titled.
Good
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Yellow Figure oil, wax, acrylic enamel
By Louisa Chase
Located in Southampton, NY
& Adler Modern in New York City. We are pleased to offer this original Oil, wax and acrylic painting on
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil, Acrylic
Jazz Slide, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: dancer, jazz, swing, dance, figurative, man, figure, people, modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Standing Figure - Mid-Century American Portrait Painting
Located in Marco Island, FL
everyday life during his long career.
This painting is executed in oil paint on artist board. It is
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Cheese Dip, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: dance, dancer, couple, love, duo, dancing, man, woman, dress, figure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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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