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Dreams in the meadow Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Dreams in the Meadow" is an original oil painting where the artist's emotions meet a tranquil
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Two Under the Rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Two Under the Rain" captures a profound connection amidst solitude. This original oil painting
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
A warm summer rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
soothing rhythm of raindrops and the serene charm of solitude.
Crafted with oil on canvas, this original
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Artist draw her
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
Water lilies in Pond, Thick Impasto French Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, late 20th century, signed
Title: Lilies
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,626 Sale Price
20% Off
1930
s English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Still Life Thick Impasto Paint
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Interior Still Life
by Harry Bloomfield (British, 1883-1940) *see notes below
signed verso oil on
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Watkins Glen State Park in New York City. Impasto impressionism oil painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
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This beautiful impasto painting was created on a high-quality canvas (50/60 cm) with a palette knife
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Archaic and Prayer" (2022) By Kazuya Ushioda, Oil and Impasto Portrait Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kazuya Ushioda's (Japan Based) "Archaic Prayer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Old Teapot, Still life, Oil painting, Impasto, Canvas on panel, Vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
This still life was painted in 2024.
Vertically composed, oil on canvas on panel.
The main
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walking the path with you side by side by K.Husslein Impasto Forest Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless subject of flowers.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fruit Painting Plums Tree Original Art Tropical Fruit Artwork
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fruit Painting Plums Tree Original Art Tropical Fruit Artwork Kitchen Wall Art Oil Impasto Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
1970
s French Expressionist Oil Painting Thick Impasto Paint Blaze of Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, circa 1970's
Expressionist blaze of colors
oil on board, unframed
board: 29 x 21
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Palm Trees - Textural Impasto Palm Tree Beach Scene Pier Original Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas is 31 inches tall by 39 inches wide. It is signed by Husslein on the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Arms like a swan
s wings Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
passion into this original oil painting, expressing motion and emotion through every brushstroke. The
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1972 Original Expressive Impasto Still Life Oil Painting - Sunflowers in Bloom
Located in Bristol, GB
textured floral still life painting that celebrates the beauty of everyday objects, executed in oil onto
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Levanzo / Oil on Linen with impasto tar
By Frédéric Choisel
Located in Burlingame, CA
Levanzo is a warm elegant impasto black island floating on a wine sea with a golden sunset glowing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vintage Impasto Mountains American Southwest Landscape Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Pearland, TX
Brilliant southwest landscape of rocky cliffs executed in striking palette knife work, circa 1900-1949. Beneath the cliffs are vibrant flowers, evocative of the American southwest. I...
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Flowers in vase. Impasto original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Flowers in a vase" is painted with oil paints on black canvas.
A bright painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art by Olga Nikitina
Title: Fish Symphony
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Summer Feeling - Landscape Painting Original Oil on Canvas Impasto Artwork
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Impasto Woman”
By Nahum Tschacbasov
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the Russian/American artist, Nahum Tschacbasov. Signed top right and
Category
1960s Post-Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fruit Painting Plums Tree Original Art Tropical Fruit Artwork
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fruit Painting Plums Tree Original Art Tropical Fruit Artwork Kitchen Wall Art Oil Impasto Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Red Fish Expression Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Red Fish Painting Ocean Art Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art by Olga Nikitina
Title: Red Fish
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mark Ford - Impasto 20th Century Oil, Chimneys and Trees
Located in Corsham, GB
oil painting. Ford employs loose, impressionistic brushwork with areas of impasto, imbuing the scene
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest Underwater Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Underwater painting is a new fast growing direction in contemporary art. Artwork was created
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Storm Over Clouds Rooftops Signed 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
Let Her Go - Thickly Painted Impasto Surface Oil Painting with Dream-Like Scene
By Victor Wang
Located in Chicago, IL
painting) Department of Oil Painting, Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts, China,
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
On Sale - Trinity: Abstract Celestial Impasto Contemporary Painting
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Titled 'Trinity', this evocative abstract tondo oil painting presents a celestial constellation
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,400 Sale Price
53% Off
3 funny fashionistas. Original impasto Miniature Oil Gift Art.
Located in Zofingen, AG
This original oil painting captures the joyful spirit of three funny fashionistas. The artist's use
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Where candles whisper - K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Table Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
the emotional resonance of communal experiences.
Each one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Earth Tone Oil Impasto Relief Abstract Painting by Hardy
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark and brooding oil painting applied with a heavy impasto relief technique titled "Outburst
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Aluminum
$3,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sun-Kissed Harmony. Original impasto Miniature Figurative Oil Art
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
Three Pears Modern Welsh Still Life Impasto Palette Knife Framed Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 45cm x 37cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Gwilym
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enjoying each Moment by K. Husslein Impasto Landscape Architecture Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by Husslein on the back. The painting is ready to hang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Asher Amid Impasto Oil on Board
By Asher Amid
Located in Redding, CT
Asher Amid Impasto Oil on Board . Nice gilt frame and thick impasto layered technique by Amid
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
Sheep III, Animal Paintings, Contemporary Art, Impasto Brushstrokes
Located in Deddington, GB
An oil painting of sheep painted with thick paint applied spontaneously with a palette knife on
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid-Century Modern Signed Schiff Abstract Impasto Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging Mid-Century Modern oil on canvas painting featuring a wonderful
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Untitled" - Original Colorful Large Oil Impasto Textural Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Northern legends.Awakening" Original abstract [painting . Vertical impasto.
Located in Oslo, NO
, confirmed by a certificate of authenticity. By purchasing paintings by Nadezda Stupina, you make a smart
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Dreamscape. Impasto painting. Impressionism. nature, flowers, sea, landscape.
Located in Zofingen, AG
bright unusual works in modern technology mix-media and encaustic.
Most of her oil paintings are created
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impasto Still Life oil on canvas
Located in Hudson, NY
Great uplifting sense. Wonderful impasto texture. Fun stylization of a still life scene with lemons
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Untitled" - Large Textured Oil Impasto Modern Abstract Expressionist Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Sardines Painting BaitBall Underwater Original Art Palette Knife Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
good addition to your original oil painting collection.
Underwater art is painted on stretched canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bright Future" - Colorful Textural Oil Impasto Contemporary Abstract Artwork
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Bright Future" 2023
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Soft light sweet wine - K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Table Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
the emotional resonance of communal experiences.
Each one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The journey we share - K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Table Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
the emotional resonance of communal experiences.
Each one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Blue Dancing Birds Thick Oil Impasto Animal Abstract
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
$980 Sale Price
20% Off
Grey Sky Roof Top Landscape Impressionist 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 Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$799 Sale Price
20% Off
Woolrich Sweater - Abstract Color Drenched Landscape Textural Impasto Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paints.
• One-of-a-kind original oil painting on canvas measuring 12 inches square
• Sides are painted
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Village In Provence Landscape Signed Thick Impasto French Oil
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence Village
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed and stamped verso
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,916 Sale Price
20% Off
Last Hope Underwater Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
fighting for a life.
For underwater painting Olga used oil on canvas, palette knife technique, style
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Fog over Ormøya" Original impressionistic landscape. Square , Impasto oil.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, I've captured a serene, misty morning using acrylics and oils, with impressionist
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Motion - Abstract Color Drenched Figurative Textured Impasto 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
Where love meets light by K.Husslein Impasto Botany Plant Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless subject of flowers.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Kiss of Sunlight by K.Husslein Impasto Botany Plant Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
stimulating, offering a fresh perspective on the timeless subject of flowers.
This one-of-a-kind oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hidden Hearts - Dreamy Color Drenched Textured Impasto Figurative 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
"Untitled", Malta, Impasto Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Signed
Dated
Located in Yardley, PA
ochres and slate blues. Cremona’s thick impasto and layered pigment suggest both geological force and
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
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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
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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