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Where Flower meets Wine by K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Food 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
In the light of Company by K.Husslein Impasto Dinner Food 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
Moments poured like Wine by K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Food 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
«Mallow near the old house» original floral painting . Hollyhocks. Impasto .
Located in Oslo, NO
sense of growth and vitality. The meticulous brushwork and use of contrasting colors imbue the painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sheep IV, Original painting, Animal art, Contemporary, Impasto Brushstroke, Farm
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, Canvas, Linen
"Untitled" - Original Colorful Textured Oil Impasto Abstract on Wood by Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954)
"Untitled" 2001
Oil paint on cradled wood panel
The artist
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel, Stretcher Bars
"Untitled" - Textured Oil Impasto Dark Contemporary Abstract with Red and Yellow
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Paint steps (Lucio Fontana abstract contemporary painting impasto art purple)
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
Heatwave: Abstract Impasto Contemporary Painting in Red and Orange on Canvas
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Titled 'Heatwave', this striking abstract tondo oil painting captures the intense, altered beauty
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,120 Sale Price
62% Off
"Ardor" - Small Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract in Red - Textured Impasto Oil
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, born 1954)
"Ardor" 2009
Oil paint, mixed media, magazine paper, and
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Magazine Paper, Resin, Mixed Media, Wood Panel
Original-Gold leaf-oil-Foxglove-British Awarded Artist-Impasto-Japanese inspired
Located in London, GB
, crafted across a range of materials—impasto, gesso, gold leaf, and oil—each adding depth and texture to
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Nothing But Blue Skies - Abstract Impressionist Landscape Ocean Impasto Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Katharina Husslein’s "Nothing But Blue Skies" is a captivating impasto seascape painting that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
For those who Love time is eternity by K.Husslein Impasto Flower 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
Icon: Abstract Gold Leaf and Red Impasto Contemporary Painting - Wood Panel
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
audience. Executed in mixed media—featuring genuine gold leaf and heavy crimson red oil impasto on a wood
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
$1,920 Sale Price
57% Off
Shaded - Large Original Impasto Textural Blue Grey Abstract Landscape Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain Lake - Mid Century Modern Landscape with Heavy Impasto in Oil
Located in Soquel, CA
Mountain Lake - Mid Century Modern Landscape with Heavy Impasto in Oil
Idyllic landscape by L
Category
1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board
Before the Harvest by Eleanor Woolley, Landscape painting, Countryside, Impasto
Located in Deddington, GB
Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted when the fields a green and deep with the summers wheat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Time Down By The Peaceful River Thick Oil Impasto Landscape
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
$1,478 Sale Price
20% Off
Cagnes Sur Mer Summer Day At The Harbour Thick Oil Impasto
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat Landscape
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed and stamped verso
oil painting on board
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vibrant Boats At The French Harbour Impressionist Signed Thick Oil Impasto
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
thick impasto oil creating a rich and diverse texture, as well as painting with a tremendous palette
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,533 Sale Price
20% Off
Ain
t no Mountain high enough by K. Husslein Impasto Landscape Mountain 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
You Can Let The Thought Pass (Triptych) - Textural Landscape Impasto Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heavy Impasto oil on board of Harbor Scene
Located in Redding, CT
Heavy Impasto oil on board of Harbor Scene. Signed lower right.
Category
Vintage 1950s Paintings
Materials
Wood, Masonite, Paint
"White Sand by the Ocean" - Textured Impasto Landscape Artwork - Oil on Canvas
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
contemporary impressionism, coastal paintings, and richly textured oil works that bring nature indoors with
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
1940
s Impasto Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous heavily impasto landscape that captures the high summer charm. Unknown artist, (Edda or
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Bridges Impasto Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful abstracted impasto landscape of Natural Bridges that captures rough and rugged nature of
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Scottish Highland Seascape Shoreline Impasto Painting by Royal Society Artist
By Sheila Macleod Robertson
Located in Preston, GB
Scottish Highland Seascape Shoreline Impasto Painting of An Teallach, Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross by
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Board
Modernist Impasto Painting Mountain with Ocean Landscape J. James Akston
Located in Surfside, FL
painting and Aubusson (for Les Ateliers Pinton Frères, tapisserie, Aubusson) tapestry artist. Born in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
«Still life with Peruvian lilies» Original impressionistic painting . Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
, its dark blues and golds enhancing the composition’s richness. The use of impasto gives the painting a
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original Diptych-British Awarded Artist-Impasto, oil-Jardin d
Hiver Series
Located in London, GB
for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein air, she revisits
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Original-Purple Misty Alliums-British Awarded Artist-impasto-oil-plein air
Located in London, GB
Purple Misty Alliums marks Shizico Yi’s joyful return to painting en plein air after a long, cold
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Red Fish Painting Original Sea Life Fish Artwork Ocean Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
life during scuba diving.
Palette Knife Art, Oil on Canvas, Impasto Painting, Original Art, Ocean Art
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
$880 Sale Price
20% Off
Prefer Kindness - Original Impasto Abstract Blue Landscape Painting with Houses
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Using an impasto, painterly technique Dana Cowie creates cubist-inspired farm and rural landscapes
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Sunday
s Bimble, Helen Howells, Landscape art, Oil on Canvas, Impasto art
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
original oil on canvas landscape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by the mountains of South Wales
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Red Door, Gray House" - Textured Impasto Oil Landscape with Gray and Red
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955)
"Red Door, Gray House" 2017
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
A table set for Laughter by K.Husslein Impasto Flower Dinner Food 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
Vintage French Signed Oil Thick Impasto Paint Still Life Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting depicting this still life arrangement. Beautifully painted with very thick impasto oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$684 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid 20th Century French Expressionist Abstract Portrait Very Thick Impasto Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Portrait
French School, mid 20th century
oil on board, unframed
36 x 25 inches
provenance
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,162 Sale Price
20% Off
Triptych "THE BEAUTY OF SUNSET". Оil impasto painting / Impressionism / Sea, Sun
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this passionate trio of oil paintings, I've channeled the raw energy and vibrant hues of
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"War Hero" - Textural Oil Impasto Vibrant Abstract in Cool and Earth Tones
By David Leviathan
Located in Carmel, CA
David Leviathan (Israeli, born 1950)
"War Hero" 2006
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
Signed and
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Victor Olson Impasto Oil on Board of Arabs
Located in Redding, CT
Victor Olson Impasto oil on board of Arabs.
Victor Olson (1925-2007)
Mr. Olson attended the Art
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$1,665 Sale Price
76% Off
Cagnes Sur Mer French Exotic Town Post Impressionist Signed 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
Impasto Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink Red Black
Golden Yellow
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink Red Black & Golden Yellow by British
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
"Chief Crazy Horse" Abstracted Fauvist Portrait with Heavy Impasto in Oil Paint
Located in Soquel, CA
Heavy Impasto Portrait of Chief Crazy Horse by Harald Dry Schmidt
Abstract expressionist portrait
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Boat in Harbor Impasto Impressionism
By Kristin Cohen
Located in Soquel, CA
). Thick impasto oil and Alkyd acrylic paints in this colorful painting. From a collection of her works
Category
1980s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Expressionist Brown and Cream Impasto
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6109 Heavy impasto oil paint and resin Abstract Expressionist painting on wood panel.
Painted on
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Oil
Original-Impasto-Jardin d
Hiver Series-Dahlias-British Awarded Artist-oil canvas
Located in London, GB
for the summer left behind. Reflecting on the vibrant days spent painting en plein air, she revisits
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Autumn, The Creek, Shelter Island Lot 9 09.08.2020" impasto landscape painting
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A Nelson White plein air painting.
Frame Dimensions: 24.5 x 38.5in
Artist Bio:
Nelson H. White
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Black and White - Painting with Graffiti and Poetry on Thick Impasto
By Parris Jaru
Located in New York, NY
Parris Jaru's Black and White is a 18 x 15 inches oil painting. The surface is defined by a thick
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Pigment
She was a wildflower in love with the Moon by K.Husslein Impasto Flower 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
"Father" - Colorful Textured Oil Impasto Portrait of an Old Man with a Hat
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955)
"Father" 2015
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Stunning 1930s French Oil Lady in Wedding Dress in Interior, very thick impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with very thick impasto oil
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 16 x 19 inches
Canvas : 15 x 18
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Trust in Dreams for in them is hidden the gate by K.Husslein Impasto 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
Still around the corner there may wait a new road by K.Husslein Impasto 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
Abstract Figurative Impasto Surrealist Work
By Robert Del Rio
Located in Houston, TX
Textured abstract painting of what appears to be a serpent or venus fly traps. The painting is
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Coral Reef Painting Underwater Original Art Sea Life Artwork Ocean Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
: underwater expressionism
Technique: palette knife oil painting
Olga is an artist and scuba diving instructor
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Figure Sat On In The Autumn Garden Of Luxembourg Thick Oil Impasto Landscape
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
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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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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