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Modernist Cityscape Street Scene Food Cart Original Oil Painting by Helen Malta
By Helen Malta
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist cityscape street scene by Helen Malta (b.1912). Oil on canvas, circa 1945. Signed
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cherries And Apricots" (2024) by Samantha Buller, Original Oil Painting of Food
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Cherries And Apricots" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting by Samantha Buller, that
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hard Boiled Egg" (2024) by Samantha Buller, Original Oil Painting of Food
By Samantha Buller
Located in Denver, CO
"Hard Boiled Egg" (2024) is an original, handmade oil painting by Samantha Buller, that depicts a
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dani Humberstone, Green Fig, Original Oil Painting, Still Life Art, Food Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Dani Humberstone
Green Fig
Original Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image Size: H 13cm x W 13cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dani Humberstone, William Pear, Original Oil Painting, Food Art, Still Life Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Dani Humberstone
William Pear
Original Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image Size: H 15cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Bread and Eggs - modern oil painting realism still life dutch traditional food
By Anne Songhurst
Located in London, Chelsea
Evoking the paintings of Dutch Masters, Anne Songhurst's beautiful contemporary still life is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elaine Blamey - Framed Early 20th Century Oil, Food Cometh
Located in Corsham, GB
Impressionist portrait in oil. Presented in a wooden frame. Labelled verso by the Royal Society of
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Benedict Flanagan, Grapefruit, Original Contemporary Still Life Food Painting
By Benedict Flanagan
Located in Deddington, GB
Benedict Flanagan
Grapefruit
Original Cityscape Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Board Size: H 20.3cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
French School - French Breakfast Oil Still life/ Photorealism / Food / Kitchen
Located in Zofingen, AG
🥐☕French breakfast ☕🥐
Typical French breakfast ; coffee and croissant
Technique: oil, acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Artichoke, Food Art, Realist Style Still Life Painting Original Contemporary Art
By Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
Artichoke is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion. Kate’s photographic style gives her work an
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Masterful still life painting of italian food with mushrooms, whine and cheese
By Gianluca Corona
Located in Milan, IT
and painter.
The quality of his oil paintings has been recognised internationally and even most of
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - 20th Century Oil, Packaged Food and Fruits
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Still life, oil on canvas. Unsigned.
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pears - vivid detail, realist, fruit, food, still-life, oil on canvas
By Ciba Karisik
Located in Bloomfield, ON
intimate oil painting on canvas by Ciba Karisik. In addition to the skillful use of trompe l'oeil, the
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Very Ripe Strawberry, Original Painting, Baroque still life, Fruit, Food
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Very Ripe Strawberry is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Clementine [2023], Baroque Still Life Painting, Food Art, Small art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Clementine is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Dani Humberstone, Pear, Original Still Life Painting, Food Art, Kitchen Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Dani Humberstone
Pear
Original oil painting, still life, fruit
Oil paint on canvas
Sheet/Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Stilton And Grapes, Kate Verrion, Food Still Life, Original Painting, Affordable
By Kate Verrion
Located in Deddington, GB
an indication of how a piece may look
Stilton and Grapes is an original oil painting by Kate Verrion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Pocket Dark Cherries, Miniature Still Life Painting, Baroque Art, Food Artwork
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Dark Cherries is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On The Town: Napa / restaurant kitchen scene oil on canvas - food + dining
By Mimi Jensen
Located in Burlingame, CA
night on the town in Northern California's Napa Valley, from Jensen's series of paintings that depict
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Yellow and Green, original food art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
Green And Yellow is an original oil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Take Out (Still Life of a Chinese Food Container)
By Matthew Hopkins
Located in Hudson, NY
Still Life of a Chinese Food Take Out Container
oil on panel
12 x 12 inches
As part of his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Portrait of An Introvert -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Food Children
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
skills in pencil and painting and has given her the confidence to express herself through her art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Dirty Martini, Contemporary Still Life, Italian Food, Slate Gray, Beverage
Located in Barcelona, ES
This painting portrays a contemporary still-life Italian scene of a sleek classy Martini cocktail
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Dirty Martini, Contemporary Still Life, Italian Food, Slate Gray, Beverage
Located in Barcelona, ES
This painting portrays a contemporary still-life Italian scene of a sleek classy Martini cocktail
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Junk Food (Pizza)" Contemporary Surrealist Still Life of an Inedible Pizza
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful surrealist still life painting by contemporary Texas artist Henry David Potwin. The work
Category
2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Benedict Flanagan, Blue Jar, London Art, Still Life Art, Traditional Food Art
By Benedict Flanagan
Located in Deddington, GB
Benedict Flanagan
Blue Jar
Original Still Life Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas Board
Board Size: H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone, Still Life, Small Scale Art, Food
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Persimmon Fruit by Dani Humberstone [2022]
original
Signed by Artist
Oil paint on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Club Soda with Sandwich, Contemporary Still Life Diner Scene, Food and Beverage
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Club Soda with Sandwich" is a contemporary still-life painting that depicts a classic diner scene
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Seven Men in Oaxaca, Still Life with Fruit and Food on Blue Striped Tablecloth
By Sophie Treppendahl
Located in Kent, CT
painting by Virginia artist Sophie Treppendahl. Sunlight illuminates a colorful table set with a Mexican
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dani Humberstone, Lemon, Original Oil Painting, Food Art, Fruit Art, Bright Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Dani Humberstone
Lemon
Original Still Life Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Image Size: H cm x W cm x D
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art
Materials
Oil
top banana, colorful food theme oil painting
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Neo-Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
No Paradise Without Food
: Astronaut on Inflatable Pig Oil Painting
By Andreas Claussen
Located in Denver, CO
Andreas Claussen's 2023 masterpiece "There Is No Paradise Without Food," a significant work from
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Food for Soul, Violet - large abstract oil painting (architectural large color)
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Food for Soul, Blue - Abstract oil painting - architectural, color, mid century
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing from the architectural origins of his past work, this series of abstract oil paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherries on a green Cloth - modern photo realism still life oil painting food
By Martha Nairn
Located in London, Chelsea
The original realism painting by Martha Nairn imparts a sensitive rendering of an intimate still
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Borough Market, Original Contemporary Food Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
By Benjamin Ferry
Located in Boston, MA
Borough Market, Original Contemporary Still Life Painting, 2014
40" x 30" x 1.5" (HxWxD) Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pretzel Boy colorful painting urban setting children and food theme
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on cradled wood board framing not necessary
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bacon
- still life - grocery store - supermarket - bread - food painting
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pocket Round Yellow Lemon, Original painting, food art, affordable
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series featuring small
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pocket Bright Clementine, orignal still-life painting, food art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Bright Clementine
Dani Humberstone
Original fine art painting
Oil paint on board
Image Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whole
- still life - grocery store - supermarket - milk - food painting
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painting featuring hues of blue, white, and red.
Robert Hightower is inspired by the work of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Raspberry Original Painting, Baroque style, Realism, food
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Raspberry is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
6 Food Still Life Paintings by Matthew Hopkins
By Matthew Hopkins
Located in Hudson, NY
Six still life paintings by Matthew Hopkins
All paintings are oil on wood panel
12 x 12 inch
Category
2010s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Choice
still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of blue, yellow, and red.
Robert Hightower is inspired by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Cheeto
s
still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dani Humberstone, Plum Blue, Original Painting, Food Art, Still Life Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Dani Humberstone
Blue Plum
Original Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Board
Image Size: H 10cm x W 10cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pocket Deep Blush Pear, Food Painting, Still Life Painting, Traditional Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Deep Blush Pear is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
2010s Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English Dog Painting Kennel Interior Dog
Chicken Bowl of Food
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Farmyard Foes!
English artist, 20th century
oil on board, framed
framed: 11.75 x 13.5 inches
board
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Natures Own
- still life - grocery store - supermarket - bread - food painting
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
A painting featuring hues of blue, lime green and yellow.
Robert Hightower is inspired by the work
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Finger Foods: Tart
By Shaina Craft
Located in San Francisco, CA
makes tiles and pottery for a local ceramics shop.Finger Foods: TartShaina CraftOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Les Halles Food Market
By Roland Hamon
Located in London, GB
'Les Halles Food Market', oil on canvas (circa 1960s), by Roland Hamon. This artwork captures a
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breakfast Table with Flowers - still life food oil artwork contemporary modern
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Breakfast Table with Flowers" by John D Martin RBA is framed and ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Finger Foods: Macaron
By Shaina Craft
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Oil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesOne-of-a-kindSigned on back2018
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lean Cuisine
still life - grocery store supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Free Range
still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Cheez It
still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
This painting features vibrant hues of blue, yellow, and red.
Robert Hightower is inspired by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hot Dogs
still life - grocery store - supermarket - food painting - Pop Art
By Robert Hightower
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings ask if this system as a whole is sustainable? Can we safely provide food for the eight billion
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Food Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of food oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Contemporary, Modern or Photorealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Food oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Dani Humberstone, Douglas Newton, Matthew Hopkins, Shaina Craft and Stephen Basso produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Food Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for food oil paintings we offer is $1,400, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $14,800 for the highest priced.
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 Food 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, 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. - 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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