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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
Cagnes Sur Mer French Old Stone 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
Canvas, Oil
Impasto Painting of Red Trawler on Irish Coast with Lighthouse by Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Painting of Red Trawler on Irish Coast with Lighthouse by Irish Artist
Art measures 12 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sunshine On My Mind - Textural Impasto Lifeguard Stand Palm Tree Beach Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-kind oil painting on canvas measures 39 inches high by 31 inches wide. The artwork is stretched, wired
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“In the warm rays of the sun” X-Large impressionistic landscape .Impasto. Oil.
Located in Oslo, NO
. By purchasing paintings by Nadezda Stupina, you make a smart investment, as the price of her
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ballads of Lights - Abstract Painting with Blue, Purple and Red Impasto Colors
By Orazio De Gennaro
Located in New York, NY
Orazio De Gennaro's Ballads of Lights is a 36 x 36-inch abstract painting on panel. The main colors
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Graphite, Pigment, Glass
Vintage Italian Cubic Palette Abstract Impasto
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3750e Pink Palettes Abstract, a vintage oil on canvas
signed by Kevin Bray
displayed in a gilt
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Postmodern Abstract Surrealism Impasto Oil on Antique Wood Paneling Signed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A visually arresting mixed-media painting executed in thick impasto oil on antique wood paneling
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Around the World" by Hessler - Textured Impasto Oil Abstract in Gold and White
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Around the World", 2023-2024
Oil paint, Gold Leaf, Canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lilacs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Louise Baker
Located in Yardley, PA
Expressive vibrant contemporary lilac painting. Thick impasto oil strokes give texture to the piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"On Guard" Heavy Impasto Expressionist Figure
Located in Soquel, CA
"On Guard" Vintage Abstract Expressionist Heavy Impasto Figure
Abstract expressionist figurative
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
NOLA
s French Quarter in Exuberant Impasto
Located in San Francisco, CA
area’s energy, Curcaro (1915-2003) massed paint onto this work in his signature impasto style. Gathering
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
«Bouquet in a white vase» Original large floral painting. Decorative, impasto.
Located in Oslo, NO
paintings by Nadezda Stupina, you make a smart investment, as the price of her paintings is growing every
Category
2010s Fauvist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conversations" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Conversations" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Door #22 (Paint)" Oil on wood panel, layers of blue impasto abstract urban door
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Door #22 (Paint)" (2018) by Francesca Reyes
Original oil painting on wood panel; measures 8" H x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A Fun Day At The Beach In A Hot Summer Day 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
$2,130 Sale Price
20% Off
Bright and Vibrant Light Pink Dog Roses Thick Oil Impasto Still Life
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 Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Pink Roses In Blue Vase 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 Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,314 Sale Price
20% Off
1940
s French Post Impressionist Signed Oil Very Thick Impasto Pink Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life of Flowers
French Post-Impressionist artist, mid 20th century
signed & dated 1945
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Composition litteraire, impasto, Abstract library, Expressionism, Contemporary
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
sobriety. Painted in oil with a palette knife, the surface reveals layered textures that bring depth and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Red Symphony" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Red Symphony" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rebirth - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bay Area Figurative Movement -- Impasto Berkeley Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful impasto Bay Area Figurative Movement painting with bell tower (possibly Berkeley
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
"Red Flower", Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Original Impasto Abstract Oil on Canvas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Vintage Boho Original Impasto Abstract Oil on Canvas. This piece
Category
Late 20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Greenglass Vase" Abstract painting of flowers in glass vase with thick impasto
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
is now completely his-own.
Darius' most recent body of work is bright, colorful, with oil and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Charcoal, Oil
Abstracted Impasto Landscape by Isaac Monteiro, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Isaac Monteiro (1938-2008)
Untitled (Abstract Landscape), 1989
Oil on canvas
22 x 28 in.
Signed
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sandy Beach - Impasto California Landscape with Water Inlet
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
(American, b. 1958.)
This small oil painting depicts an atmospheric and intimate landscape where a sandy
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board
"Euphoria" - Large Textural Impasto Brushwork Abstract Expressionist Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Euphoria" 2020
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Asiko - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Minimalist Abstract
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
College of Technology. Over the years, he has explored various media in art. He uses the impasto technique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Chroma Dreams" - Contemporary Textural Impasto Technique Abstract Artwork
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Chroma Dreams" 2021
Oil paint, Canvas, Stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Untitled V - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Blumen Bild " Heavy Impasto Expressionist Flower Still Life
Located in Soquel, CA
"Blumen Bild " Heavy Impasto Expressionist Flower Still Life
Abstract expressionist sill life of
Category
1970s Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Untitled IV - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silent Journey - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Impasto, Impressionism
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"San Francisco" Urban Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "San Francisco" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
SUNSET NOSTALGIC IMPASTO ROY PETLEY contemporary British artist
By Roy Petley
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
and shadows. As he moves from his natural medium of oil to watercolour or pastel to sanguine, there
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Boho Original Architectural Oil Impasto on Canvas Signed by the Artist
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Original Architectural Oil Impasto on Canvas, Signed by the Artist is a highly
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Summer Day, Nostalgia, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
colors, Monet, Cezanne, Pissaro, Blue green, Textured painting, impasto oil, Expressionism, dramatic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Fishmonger 1940
s New York Impasto Figurative Cityscape
By Dorothy Rossen Greenberg
Located in Soquel, CA
A vivid mid-century impasto figurative cityscape oil painting of New York during the 1940s by
Category
1940s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
"Serenity" - Large Textural Thick Paint Impasto Inspired Contemporary Abstract
By Sveta Hessler
Located in Carmel, CA
Sveta Hessler (Russian, born 1973)
"Serenity" 2023
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Brooklyn" - Textural Impasto Colorful Contemporary Abstract with Earth Tones
By Kobi Raz
Located in Carmel, CA
Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959)
"Brooklyn" 2019
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Azure Waltz" - Large Textured Impasto Expressionist Rocky Ocean Seascape
Located in Carmel, CA
captivating 48" x 60" seascape oil painting that embodies a dynamic symphony of natural elements. The artwork
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Red Expression was made underwater
Located in Zofingen, AG
art would be a great addition to your impasto oil painting collection. The texture and strokes can be
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
View of St Mark’s from Venetian Lagoon, impasto ships contemporary
By Luigi Pagan
Located in Hillsborough, NC
Venice in vivid impressionist color and impasto textured paint, this mid-century oil painting is
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,120 Sale Price
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“Picturesque shore of the fjord” Original impressionistic landscape. Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
art, confirmed by a certificate of authenticity. By purchasing paintings by Nadezda Stupina, you make
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Textured Rose Study, Abstract Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: small, rose, texture, impasto, abstract, flora, oil painting, pink, blackTextured Rose Study
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Belt Parkway, " Lawrence Rothbort, Brooklyn, Cars, Textured Impasto
By Lawrence Rothbort
Located in New York, NY
. He also did one still life mosaic and another oil painting of their son in a playground.
In 1963, in
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Flying over old Halden" Original Large impressionistic landscape. Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I've conveyed the essence of a timeless village, its serene aura nestled
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Metro" - Large Colorful Contemporary Textured Impasto Mixed Media Abstract
By Kristy Chettle
Located in Carmel, CA
Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968)
"Metro" 2023
Oil Paint, Mixed Media, Mesh, Canvas, Stretcher
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars, Mixed Media, Mesh
"In the park" Original impressionistic large landscape . Impasto technique
Located in Oslo, NO
textured oil strokes enliven the park scenery, reflecting an impressionistic love for the outdoors. A lone
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
«Summer evening in Bergen» Original impressionistic cityscape . Square .Impasto
Located in Oslo, NO
shimmering in the rippling water below. The painting’s texture, likely achieved with expressive brushstrokes
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Marshmallow Rising" - Black and White Impasto Textured Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carmel, CA
Frida Willis (Swedish, born 1971)
"Marshmallow Rising" 2023
Oil paint, Mixed Media, Canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$7,000 Sale Price
30% Off
Impasto Impressionist Oil on canvas of a Woman Attributed to Dietz Edzard
By Dietz Edzard
Located in Redding, CT
Impasto Impressionist Oil on Canvas of a Woman With a Rose Attributed to Dietz Edzard. Incredible
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
$18,629 Sale Price
62% Off
Happy Moments -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, People, Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whispers of Butterfly - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peace - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Impasto, Impression, Africa Woman
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Abiodun Nafiu Azeez is an accomplished artist with a diverse background in contemporary painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative 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
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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. - 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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