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No room for squares - post graffiti street art pastel drawing on vinyl record
By Lionel Pratt
Located in New York, NY
French Artist Lionel Pratt is a post graffiti / street art artist whose work is inspired by
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Muck - Lovesick Romeo graffiti painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
we do to get rid of it.
This painting is a signature work with Graffiti elements and Words as a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Graphite
Trashed - A Drinking Song Graffiti painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
we do to get rid of it.
This painting is a signature work with Graffiti elements and Words as a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Oil, Board, Graphite
Pompidou Graffiti
Located in Boston, MA
This oil on canvas painting by Mishael Coggeshall-Burr depicts a Parisian cityscape of graffiti
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Finding Clarity - Urban Graffiti Wall Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
piece incorporates a blend of acrylic paints, oil pastels, and spray paints on a wood panel. It measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Stick It - There
s a Pill for That graffiti painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
and/or what we do to get rid of it.
This painting is a signature work with Graffiti elements and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Ink, Linen, Oil
Untitled
2008, Oil Mixed Media on Canvas Graffiti Expressionism
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (Bergamo, Italy, 1936-2009) Untitled, 2008, oil, enamel and collage on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Gangster 01, 2018 Midsize Graffiti Style Painting by Aboudia
By Aboudia
Located in New York, NY
ABOUDIA
1983 born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Aboudia's multi-layered paintings offer a simultaneity
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic
I Will Rise Again - Red Graffiti Contemporary Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
incorporates a blend of acrylic paints, oil pastels, and spray paints on a wood panel. It measures 16 x 20 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Picasso, Unlikable Genius
2007 Graffiti Expressionism Oil Mixed Media Canvas
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (1936-2009) Picasso, genio antipatico, 2007, oil, mixed media, assemblage
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Our Girlfriends
2007, Oil Mixed Media on Canvas Graffiti Expressionism
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (Bergamo, Italy, 1936-2009) Our Girlfriends, 2007, oil, enamel and collage on
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Stick It - Not Enough to be In Love Graffiti inspired painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
we do to get rid of it.
This painting is a signature work with Graffiti elements and Words as a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
Graffiti Art Vittorio Bellini
Butterflies Party
2007, Oil mixed media Canvas
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (Bergamo, Italy, 1936-2009) La festa delle farfalle, 2007, oil and mixed media on
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Vittorio Bellini "Enjoy the Snow" 2008, Oil on Canvas, Graffiti Expressionism
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (Bergamo, Italy, 1936-2009) W la neve, 2008, oil, enamel and collage on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Vittorio Bellini "the Train Arrives" 2008, Oil on Canvas Graffiti Expressionism
By Vittorio Bellini
Located in Bergamo, IT
Vittorio Bellini (Bergamo, Italy, 1936-2009)
W arriva il treno, 2008, oil, enamel and collage on
Category
Early 2000s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Out of the Darkness - black abstract painting, dark s
graffiti, monochrome
By Jenny Lock
Located in Kingsclere, Hampshire
Jenny Lock came to painting later in life and the fresh relationship with the medium has clearly
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Oil
Graffiti Art: Thrower (Canvas)
By Mr. Brainwash
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mr Brainwash Original Canvas for Sale of the Banksy "Thrower" theme. With Mr. Brainwash's special signature on verso with dollar bill sequence and comes with official Mr. Brainwash c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Paint, Screen, Spray Paint, Stencil, ...
Style of Basquiat "Universal" graffiti art
By Jared Bernstein
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Jared Bernstein "Universal", 2022
acrylic, oilstick and acrylic paint marker on canvas
101 x 204 cm
40 x 80 in
I’m the kinda fellow
To ruffle your feathers
Sure we can talk about...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Galactic Gardens, bright happy maximalist graffiti abstract on canvas
Located in Toronto, ON
to Detroit Michigan. Chris’s painting practice is heavily influenced by the idea of the flow state of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Tropic Thunder, large colorful graffiti abstract on canvas, 2022
Located in Toronto, ON
This stunning street art inspired 3D painting is the first in a new series of works by up and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Day Dream I . Abstract, Graffiti Plexiglass on wood with white frame
By Cari Cohen
Located in Miami, US
Day Dream I . 2022
Mixed Media abstract painting on Plexiglass on wood panel with white frame 251
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Spray Paint, Oil Pastel, Watercolor, Wood Panel
Day Dream II . Abstract, Graffiti, Art Street, Modern, Plexiglass on wood framed
By Cari Cohen
Located in Miami, US
Day Dream I . 2022 Mixed Media abstract painting on Plexiglass on wood panel with white frame 251
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plexiglass, Oil Pastel, Spray Paint, Watercolor, Wood Panel
JP JONES Good Fortune - 131 X 137 CM - Abstract - Sound - Music - Graffiti
Located in Talbot Green, GB
JP JONES
Good Fortune by PJ Harvey
131 X 137 cm
Acrylic and oil pastel on stretched canvas
£3200
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Robin Morris Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Modern Street Art HUGE 60x48
By Robin Morris
Located in Bloomington, MN
into his captivating talents and full realm of genius. This oil painting, titled "Graffiti Wall
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Echoes
, Bold Abstract Contemporary Floral Graffiti Oil Painting on Aluminum
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
own emotions from Life experiences are in each oil painting I paint. While I still struggle with the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Puzzled with Graffiti
Street Pop Art Painting on Canvas, Unique, 2021
By Hijack
Located in New York, NY
The street pop art ‘Puzzled with graffiti' oil painting on canvas with graffiti by contemporary
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graffiti revival, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Back in the days when I was a teenager... :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chic, glamour and graffiti, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Patrick Cornee
Located in Yardley, PA
Dancer elaborated in a pure technique graffiti, in the street art style, the dominant colors are
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SACR", Oil Painting, Cityscape, Graffiti, Building, Realism
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This city scene painting titled "SACR" is an original artwork by Stephanie Buer made of oil paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large G.H. Rothe Oil
Gold Leaf Graffiti Painting
By G.H. Rothe
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large and brilliantly framed graffiti painting by G.H. Rothe (1935-2007). Black, white, gray
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Large G.H. Rothe Oil
Gold Leaf Graffiti Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large and brilliantly framed graffiti painting by G.H. Rothe (1935-2007). Black, white, gray
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Gold
Dog Painting, Graffiti Art by Peter Mayer
By Peter Mayer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Mayer
Title: Dog Painting
Year: 1991
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated
Category
1990s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sin Titulo" Neo-Expressionist Style Graffiti Street Painting
By Alberto Venegas
Located in Houston, TX
Large graffiti-style, neo-expressionism painting with faces and other forms. The painting is in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Graffiti Artists
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
painting at its best with "Graffiti Artists". Two figures against a colorful urban wall. One standing, one
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Calder Graffiti
By William Seabright
Located in Morton Grove, IL
cardboard, paper, plastic, and oils mounted onto canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cardboard, Oil, Paper, Plastic
Graffiti Porsche
Located in New York, NY
Hand Painted oil on canvas - graffiti porsche - 1/1 original
Category
2010s Street Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Oil
Gold Leaf Graffiti Painting By G.H. Rothe (1935-2007)
By G.H. Rothe
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large and finely framed oil and gold leaf on board, mounted on linen wrapped board by G.H
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Large Oil Gold Leaf Graffiti Painting By G.H. Rothe (1935-2007)
Located in Chicago, IL
Very large and finely framed oil and gold leaf on board, mounted on linen wrapped board by G.H
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Colorful Large Abstract Graffiti Style Cityscape Splatter Painting on Canvas
Located in Houston, TX
Large scale abstract landscape of a city inspired by graffiti styles painted in the style of
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Graffiti on Cement #2 by Chris Brandell, Large Contemporary Painting
By Chris Brandell
Located in Atlanta, GA
expanded the work in ways I couldn’t have predicted. The common result across the broad range of paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pencil
Street art pop art contemporary oil on wood interior signs graffiti
Located in New York, NY
This is a hand cut and painted wood painting. It is painted to look like a real street sign. It can
Category
2010s Street Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Out with a Bang - contemporary abstract graffiti colorful mixed media painting
By Brad Waters
Located in London, GB
Based in Cornwall, UK Brad creates expressive and abstract paintings with a graffiti influence that
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic
JADE WITH GRAFFITI, new york city streets, graffiti on wall, photo-realism
By Vincent Giarrano
Located in New York, NY
Vincent Giarrano captures the beauty that exists in people moving through daily life, with a particular focus on the young woman in the big city.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Untitled, East Village Graffiti Art
By Joseph Stabilito
Located in Surfside, FL
first displayed his large scale paintings in the windows of Bonwitt Teller, an upscale ladies department
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Graffiti on Cement #12 by Chris Brandell, Large Contemporary Painting with Black
By Chris Brandell
Located in Atlanta, GA
expanded the work in ways I couldn’t have predicted. The common result across the broad range of paintings
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pencil
Graffiti Ferrari car hand painted street art oil on canvas pop art contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Canadian artist Matt Belval
Hand Painted oil on canvas - graffiti Ferrari car - 1/1 original
Category
2010s Street Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graffiti vintage car hand painted street art oil on canvas pop art contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Canadian artist Matt Belval
Hand Painted oil on canvas - graffiti vintage car - 1/1 original
Category
2010s Street Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graffiti Underpass - Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Underpass from Lake Michigan
By Enrique Santana
Located in Chicago, IL
wooden frame measuring 42.5h x 38.5w inches.
Enrique Santana
Graffiti Underpass
oil on linen
40h x 36w
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
New Yorker Illustration Graffiti Artist Jean Michel Basquiat Portrait Pop Art
By Richard Merkin
Located in Surfside, FL
"The Graffiti Artist", Published in the New Yorker Magazine, 1985 Pastel and oil stick on paper
Category
Late 20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel
contemporary graffiti street art pop art interior figurative One Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Free Artist
Behind the alias Onemizer lies an artist who has made graffiti his language, canvas his
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Canvas, Acrylic
contemporary graffiti street art pop art interior figurative One Mizer banksy
Located in New York, NY
Free Artist
Behind the alias Onemizer lies an artist who has made graffiti his language, canvas his
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
contemporary graffiti street art pop art interior figurative One Mizer basquiat
Located in New York, NY
Free Artist
Behind the alias Onemizer lies an artist who has made graffiti his language, canvas his
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
contemporary graffiti street art pop art interior figurative One Mizer haring
Located in New York, NY
Free Artist
Behind the alias Onemizer lies an artist who has made graffiti his language, canvas his
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood
contemporary graffiti street art pop art interior figurative One Mizer, Banksy
Located in New York, NY
Free Artist
Behind the alias Onemizer lies an artist who has made graffiti his language, canvas his
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Trace and Sway - Abstract Square Work with Small Graffiti on White Plaster
By Gregory Kitterle
Located in New York, NY
Kitterle's paintings count stories of hidden cities, magical places, and mythological characters
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plaster, Oil, Pencil
Dog Painting, Graffiti Art by Peter Mayer
By Peter Mayer
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Peter Mayer
Title: Dog Painting
Year: 1991
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, signed and dated
Category
1990s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stars
Stripes Painting entitled
A Bit Rich
by British Graffiti Artist
By Chris Pegg
Located in Preston, GB
Stars & Stripes Painting entitled 'A Bit Rich' by British Urban Graffiti Artist, Chris Pegg, using
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Bo...
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Graffiti Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the graffiti oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Pop Art versions now, or shop for Pop Art creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect graffiti oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right graffiti oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and blue. Creating a graffiti oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Vittorio Bellini, Jessica Hess, Janet Lage, Chris Pegg and Brad Waters are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Graffiti Oil Painting?
The price for a graffiti oil painting in our collection starts at $500 and tops out at $40,000 with the average selling for $3,693.
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?
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Questions About Graffiti Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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