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"Midday Sun" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "Midday Sun" is an impasto oil painting that depicts blue cast
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In the Urals" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "In the Urals" is an impasto oil painting that depicts a vast green
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coral Reef Fish Painting Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
addition to your original oil painting collection.
Original art is painted on stretched canvas. READY to
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
A Girl Running Through Puddles Original impasto Miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures a girl running through puddles under a vibrant red umbrella
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Waiting. Impasto original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Waiting" is painted on canvas with oil paints in impasto style.
A very cute story
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"City near by sea (Drøbak)" Impressionistic landscape .oil painting . Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I poured my fascination with the interplay of light on architecture and water
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Summer night in Bergen” Original impressionistic Impasto oil Landscape painting
Located in Oslo, NO
. By purchasing paintings by Nadezda Stupina, you make a smart investment, as the price of her
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Fall Landscape Thick Impasto Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist fall landscape oil painting by Leonard Rodowicz (1898 - 1981). Oil
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Time with you feels like Love- Katharina Husslein Impasto Oil Flower Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
Sun Chaser is a beautiful impasto landscape painting of the seaside. Rolling waves come in at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed Small European Street Scene Oil Painting Impasto City Artwork, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
A vibrant small oil painting on canvas featuring a lively street scene rendered in thick
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hot Evening. Original oil impasto painting / Impressionism /Sunset, Sea, Sun.
Located in Zofingen, AG
colors with natural pigment. The impasto painting style, achieved with a palette knife, gives the piece
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whispers of Love - Abstract Vibrant Textured Impasto Figurative Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Sunset
s Embrace - Abstract Warm Textured Impasto Figurative Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pulse of the Metropolis - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Very Thick Impasto Oil Paint White Abstract Modern British Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British, 21st century
oil on board, framed
size: 21 x 10 inches
board: 19.5 x 9.5 inches
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,533 Sale Price
20% Off
Sunset Dreaming - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rainy Nights - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Home is where the Heart is - Katharina Husslein Impasto Oil Landscape Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
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This one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by Husslein on the back. The painting is ready to hang and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dance with the Wind (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Vibrant)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
Dance with the Wind
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 24 x 24 x 1.625 inches
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Love Bubbles (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Pink, Grey, Warm)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
Love Bubbles
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches
Signed by hand
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Vintage Incredible Large Abstract Portrait Thick Impasto Signed Oil Painting
By Abraham Pariente
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract portrait of Freddie Mercury. Oil painting by Abraham Pariente. Oil on canvas
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Nice Evening. Original oil impasto painting in the impressionism style.
Located in Zofingen, AG
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Most of her oil paintings are created by a palette knife in the unique and remarkable style of mosaic
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Funny fashionable girls Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
touch. The oil paint is applied with an impasto technique, adding texture to the canvas.
Their delicate
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Funny fashionistas in blue and red Original impasto Miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures the joyful essence of two fashionable girls. The artist's
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Landscape Painting, Impasto Modern Art, canvas, oil - 40x20in (100*50cm)
Located in Zofingen, AG
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Titled "Coastal Vigil," this landscape painting is a richly textured embodiment
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,004 Sale Price
22% Off
Summer Time - Small Original Impasto Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, adding an intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Slow Living - Original Oil Impasto Blue Turquoise Abstract Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Dreamy Day - Colorful Impasto Abstract City Scene Textural Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Light and Space: Impasto Abstract Oil Painting in Red and Black
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking circular oil painting is a masterful example of contemporary abstract art utilizing a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,600 Sale Price
60% Off
Jewish Klezmer Musicians, Israeli Judaica Impasto Palette Knife Oil Painting
By Raoul Raymond
Located in Surfside, FL
Raoul Raymond was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1948 and he immigrated to Israel two years later.
In Israel, Mr. Raymond grew fond of the artist's palette, and at an early age, was...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
«Bouquet of poppies» Original impressionistic floral painting . Oil impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
the floral composition to remain the focal point. This painting’s unique technique—combining
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Italian American Surrealist Oil Painting Ivo David Trilogia Chromatic Surrealism
Located in Surfside, FL
"Fusionism '56" as described in his Manifesto of Fusionism. He creates impasto oil paintings of landscapes
Category
1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Boho Original Oil Impasto Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Original oil painting. A chic impasto style Abstract expressionist composition
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Sunny Streets - Thick Impasto Original Oil Painting City Life Skyscrapers
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the wildflowers Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In the Wildflowers" is an oil painting where the artist's passion meets serene natural beauty
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Scilla in the morning park Original impasto Miniature oil painting landscape
Located in Zofingen, AG
, awakening the blue blooms below. This original oil painting embraces both vibrant expressionism and soft
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Warren Fischer Figurative Abstract Oil Painting with Impasto
By Warren Fischer
Located in Miami, FL
Warren Fischer figurative abstract oil painting with impasto
Offered for sale is a large
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
Sun - Abstract Warm Tone Textured Impasto Illuminous Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A fated meeting in the rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures a chance encounter on a rainy city street. The artist's
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Mountain Quest // Original impasto painting, impressionism /
Located in Zofingen, AG
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This original impasto painting was created on a high-quality canvas (30/40 cm) with a palette knife
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Tempera
$379 Sale Price
20% Off
Italy, Via di Streda. Original oil impasto painting, impressionism, water, sun
Located in Zofingen, AG
This Original impasto painting was created in the impressionism style on canvas 30/40
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Wild and Beautiful II" - Colorful Impasto Abstract Floral Inspired Oil Painting
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Wild and Beautiful II" 2025
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Night Life" - Vibrant Impasto Colorful Rainbow Circles with Black Oil Painting
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Night Life" 2025
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Snowy Rooftops French Thick Impasto Oil
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$865 Sale Price
20% Off
1960
s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (1927 - 2013)
signed
inscribed verso
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1960
s French Abstract Oil Painting Very Very Thick Impasto Oil Exhibited work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"France"
by Jean Pierre Stagnaro (1927 - 2013)
1960
signed
inscribed verso
signed oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Impasto Impressionist Oil Painting of a Winter Landscape in England
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Impasto Impressionist Winter Landscape Painting of a Misty Morning at a Reservoir in the
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,423 Sale Price
33% Off
Sky is the Limit (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Pastel, Cool)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
Sky is the Limit
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 36 x 18 x 1.625 inches
Signed
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
You are my Light (Oil Painting, Impasto, Impressionism, Colorful, Vibrant, Warm)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel
You are my Light
Oil on Wood Panel
Year: 2024
Size: 12 x 12 x 1.5 inches
Signed by
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Z (Lucio Fontana slash oil painting abstract contemporary impasto black white)
By Lucas Biagini
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; materiality, texture, oil painting, contemporary painting, ooze, perforation, Lucio
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Evening Rest. Oil impasto painting, impressionism. Sea sunset, water, fine art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
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Most of her oil paintings are created by a palette knife in the unique and remarkable style of mosaic
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bee (Lucio Fontana slash oil painting abstract contemporary impasto yellow art)
By Lucas Biagini
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; materiality, texture, oil painting, contemporary painting, ooze, perforation, Lucio
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Аlpine bells. Small impasto Oil Gift Art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures a serene landscape where majestic mountains meet a delicate
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
1950s "Boy With Mittens" Oil Impasto Figurative Painting Brooklyn Museum Artist
By Sylvia Rutkoff
Located in Arp, TX
Sylvia Rutkoff (1919-2011)
Sr10-1
c.1950s
“Boy with Mittens”
Oil impasto on Masonite
36x42.5 black
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Masonite, Oil
1980
s French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thick Impasto Sludgy Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist French painter, signed and dated verso
oil on canvas
canvas: 19.5 x 29 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960
s French Post-Impressionist Oil Trout Painting On A Plate Thick Oil Impasto
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painting. Vignon's works carry tremendous energy and enthusiasm, often painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Autumn still life" Original vertical oil painting Impressionistic style Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I poured my love for the vibrant transformation of nature, capturing the
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Impasto Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of impasto oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Impressionist and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add impasto 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. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Geoff Hippenstiel, Michael-Che Swisher, Fernand Audet, Denis Ribas and Charles Wyatt Warren are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.
How Much are Impasto Oil Paintings?
Prices for pieces in our collection of impasto oil paintings start at $200 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $2,065.
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 Impasto Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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