Figural Oil Paintings
to
482
793
591
469
387
550
Overall Width
to
Overall Height
to
254
244
972
1,310
29
29
41
21
30
59
102
57
114
54
142
546
495
412
214
101
99
64
39
17
15
11
9
4
1
1,736
889
156
1,063
588
351
316
298
163
119
78
71
58
57
48
45
39
36
26
24
23
21
20
2,755
2,685
1,278
1,220
396
419
39
26
26
20
1,044
689
1,761
999
Sort By
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
Impressionist 20th Century Oil - Posing Nude Figure
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. On unstretched canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dreaming of Paris " Figure by the Eiffel Tower in Chanel Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired by
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Left My Heart in Paris" Figure Chanel 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
Oil, Archival Paper
"Night Out 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
"Stepping Out In South of France" Figure in Chanel Dress 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 in
Having
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Paris on My Mind" Gold Abstract Figure in Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired by whimsey and
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"Paris is Always a Good Idea" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Gold Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 24 x 18 inches
Inspired by whimsey and
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Cubic Young Lovers Figural Painting by Brunelli
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3710b Cubic oil on artist board
Set in a simple gilt wood frame
Category
Early 2000s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$300 Sale Price
60% Off
"Dancin
Up a Storm" Abstracted Figure Painting
By Christine Averill-Green
Located in Westport, CT
This abstracted figure painting by Christine Averill-Green features a unique cool blue and green
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Night Out 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
Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil Abstract Figure
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Figure
French Modernist, circa 1950's
oil on canvas
16 x 8.5 inches
provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,637 Sale Price
20% Off
Seated Female Nude Figure in Oil on Canvas
By George Wishon
Located in Soquel, CA
Seated Female Nude Figure in Oil on Canvas
Beautiful modern impressionist figure painting of a
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian painter - 18th century figure painting
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian painter (18th century) - Chrono.
90.5 x 106 cm.
Antique oil painting on canvas, without
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,733 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Figure - Painting by Behçet Safa - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Figure is an original contemporary artwork realized by the artist Behçet Safa (1934-2018
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil
Early Spring, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Master’s in Oil Painting in 1988, David taught for more than thirty years in China before moving to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yellow Nude, oil on paper, figural, modern
By Norman Rubington
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in New Haven, Connecticut in 1921, artist Norman Rubington studied at the Yale School of Fine Arts and Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris where he participated in a number of group e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Summer Breeze- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting
By Al Saralis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
known to him and know what he wants to show with his paintings. In his colorful portraits and figure
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Figure in a Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
An expressive impasto painting of a figure in a landscape, possibly kneeling as he tends to some
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paris is For Lovers" Figure in Paris by the Eiffel Tower Oil Painting on Canva
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Here we find a figure enjoying the view of the Eiffel Tower from her Parisian apartment. We find
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Female figure - Oil Paint by Antonio Feltrinelli - 1930s
By Antonio Feltrinelli
Located in Roma, IT
73.5 cm
Mixed colored oil painting on canvas
Antonio Feltrinelli (Milan, 1887 – Gargnano, 1942)
He
Category
1930s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Elodie" Abstract Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 inches
Inspired by whimsey and
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Enlightenment Italian painter - 18th century figure painting Chamfort
Located in Varmo, IT
x 68 cm.
Oil on canvas, unframed (not signed).
- Inscription: "There are more fools than wise men
Category
Late 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,775 Sale Price
25% Off
Abstracted Phantom Figure Painting by Victor Mirabelli
Located in New York, NY
attributes his style to his art education and execution of his early abstract oil paintings. Each work is the
Category
1970s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Oil Female Figure Realism Expressionism Contemporary Signed
By Christiane Bouret
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Christiane Bouret is a painter that works with oil paint to create figurative artworks and
Category
2010s Naturalistic Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waiting Figure - Post War Abstract Landscape Painting, 1967
By Roland Petersen
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Waiting Figure" is a Post War abstract landscape oil on canvas painting by Roland Petersen in 1967
Category
20th Century Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Up" oil painting of nude figure with blue shawl in black frame with gold trim
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted from life, a nude, female figure sits with an blue cloth draped around her bottom. Ramiro
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
F Brown Mid-century painting of colorful figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
F Brown Mid-century painting of colorful figure
'69
Oil on canvas
8 x 10 unframed, 9.25 x 11.25
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figure and Cottage - 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
Baroque Florentine painter - 17th century figure painting - Crucifixion
Located in Varmo, IT
frame.
Antique oil painting on panel, in a carved, gilded and painted wooden frame (not signed
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$4,733 Sale Price
20% Off
Double Figural
, California, Post Impressionist Oil, Santa Monica College
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
artist says:
"I studied arts and languages at Santa Monica College, taking classes in oil and watercolor
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,237 Sale Price
25% Off
"Shoes" - Late 20th Century City Figure Painting
Located in New Orleans, LA
certain poignancy about it. It's beautifully painted in oil on panel. Expensively framed with a burl
Category
Late 20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Painted Modernist Nude Figure Ceramic Plaque, Israeli Painting
By Stefan Alexander
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Other
Subject: Other
Medium: Acrylic
Country: United States
Dimensions: 6 x 6
Dimensions w/Frame: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4
Stefan Alexander, born Czechoslovakia. In World War II sent to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ceramic, Oil
“Abstract figure”
By Andrew Turner
Located in Warren, NJ
Original oil on canvas in good condition. Measurements
Image size: 19 1/2 by 27 1/2 inches, overall
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish Market, Original painting, Landscape, People, Figure, Shadow
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and was drawn to the figure from early life
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Latin American Modern Surreal Figure Painting, 1950
s
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful Surreal Latin American painting. Painting is oil on masonite board with original frame
Category
1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Dark Floral and Figural Painting; Wildflowers, 2024
By Alysha Grace Marko
Located in New York, NY
theatre productions. It was in L.A. where she found her love of painting. With her background in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Couple Dancing
, American Folk Art Figural Oil, WPA era
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
figurative painting filled with compressed energy and an atmosphere of psychological ambiguity with the two
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$862 Sale Price
25% Off
"The Green Trench Coat" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"The Green Trench Coat " is a striking oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Figure Study of a Nude Woman Oil Painting
By Jamie Marin-Price
Located in Surfside, FL
recognized as an expert on the work of Eugene LeRoy.
I believe this is oil paint as per label on other one
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil
Peaceful Dove
Red Monochromatic Painting, Female Figure
By Tran Huy Hoan
Located in Rye, NY
The themes in Tran Huy Hoan’s work are contradictions within themselves. His work is both innocent and erotic. Each subject is attractive yet affecting. Hoan’s precise technical styl...
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Sketch, Figure in Garden Hammock
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
hammock
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed .
Size: : 9.25 x 14.25 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$518 Sale Price
20% Off
Sven Berlin (1911-1999) - 20th Century Oil, Saintly Figure
Located in Corsham, GB
Sven Berlin (1911-1999). Original work in oil. Bearing the artist's studio sale stamp verso. On
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Girl In Red Robe" Contemporary Impressionist Figure Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Girl In Red Robe" is an beautiful oil painted from life in her studio in Provence by Maria Bertran
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Red Headscarf, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, figure, people, classical, realism, oil painting, brownThe Red HeadscarfDavid Qiyi Liu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ethereal - original abstract figure female form - contemporary art oil
Located in London, Chelsea
transformation, encapsulated in the graceful figure of a dancer. The composition is both elegant and dynamic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,258 Sale Price
20% Off
Could It Be?, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, interior, store, figure, architecture, impressionism, people, oil painting, brownCould It Be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reclining Figure Mid Century Modern Cubist Painting C.1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting. A reclining figure under the sun. Original cubist oil painting on masonite.
The masonite
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harry Kooren - Early 20th Century Oil, Figure in a Farmyard
Located in Corsham, GB
a well. A figure can be seen with a spade in hand, walking through the cluttered yard. Signed to the
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Crowned Figure, Surrealist Mixed Media Painting by Lisa Martin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Lisa Martin - Crowned Figure, Year: circa 2000, Medium: Oil and Mixed Media on Masonite, Size
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Cubic Modern American Figural Painting by Sarno
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3418 Abstract oil on board.
Set in a silvered wood frame
Signed Sarno
Image size 24x19"
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Baroque Italian painter - 17th century figure painting - Saint Andrew
Located in Varmo, IT
frame (not signed).
Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame.
Condition
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FRANCINE BRANIARD - HUGE FRENCH SURREALIST SIGNED OIL ABSTRACT FIGURE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Francine Braniard (French contemporary), signed
Title: titled verso
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$955 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Expressionist Signed Oil Figure Playing Guitar
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Guitar Player
French expressionist painter, signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
painting
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$982 Sale Price
20% Off
Pier Dandini (Florence master) - 17th century figure painting - Scipio
Located in Varmo, IT
sketch).
50 x 37 cm.
Ancient oil painting on canvas, without frame (not signed).
- The painting is
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,958 Sale Price
28% Off
Modern Sculptural Figure Painting by Benjamin Benno 1938
By Benjamin G. Benno
Located in Long Island City, NY
An original oil painting on canvas by Benjamin Benno, American (1901 - 1980) measuring 64 x 46
Category
1930s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of Sophie, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Words that describe this painting: portrait, alla prima, peaceful, classical, figure, woman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
- 1
- ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Figural Oil Paintings", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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.
Read More
Impressionist Rebel Camille Pissarro Made the Everyday Feel Radical
In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
More Ways To Browse
Vintage Cement
Used Bows And Arrows
Antique Alcove
Framed Stained Glass
Antique Hemp
Figural Chandelier
Wood Female Figure
Vintage Wooden Molds
Figural Bottle
Red Gold Gown
Italian Oil Painting Renaissance
Gucci Paper
Oil Painting Biblical
Demeter Goddess
Used Flamenco Dress
R Williams
Argentina Oil Painting
1960 Early American