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Korean Abstract Minimalist Oil Painting LA Woman Artist MInimalism Jae Hahn
By Jae Hahn
Located in Surfside, FL
Textured oil on canvas
Hand signed verso
20 x 16 inches
Jae Hahn is a Korean-born artist living
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Bowl. Still life Painting
By Christopher T Terry
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Still Life paintings Series
Oil on canvas
Unique artwork
Signed and dated in the reverse
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ariel Crittall - Framed 20th Century Oil, Korean Chrysanthemums
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful still life composition depicting Korean chrysanthemums in a blue and white jug. Signed
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - White
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Nostalgia 22_01
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Busan Harbor" Colorful Scene of South Korea
By Pil Ho Lee
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This dynamic painting captures the energy and movement of a colorful harbor scene in South Korea
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Enter Seraphim 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, oil, oil pastel on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Charcoal, Oil Pastel
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - Serenade 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & acrylic on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - Serenade 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & acrylic on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Physical Theater 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Night Blue 7
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Italy
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Yeju Kwon - Memories of Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Yeju Kwon is a Korean artist born in 1993 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Have a Caliday 2301
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - We sear the mask
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Have a Caliday 2402
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil
charcoal on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Have a Caliday 2403
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & charcoal on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Charcoal
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Very Awkward to Meet
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Charcoal
DAYLIGHT - Contemporary Realism / South Korean Artist / Light and Shadow
By Sunghee Jang
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Sunghee Jang. Signed and dated by the artist on verso.
Sunghee Jang (b
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Physical Theater Imagination Circus 2401
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, acrylic, oil, oil pastel on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Pencil
Korean Contemporary Art by Yeju Kwon - Dinosaur of Jeju Island
Located in Paris, IDF
Korea. She mainly works with acrylic and oil paints, drawing inspiration from nature, people, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Cinderella and the Prince 01
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Wave of Still-Life 251113
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - The Stars Go Waltzing Out
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Venice at Dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Dawn of Dokdo
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Venice at Dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Civita Di Bagnoregio
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Budapest at Dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Tuscany at Dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Morning in Venice
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Dawn of Varanasi
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Morning in Florence
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Dawn of Dokdo
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Dawn of Varanasi
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Ahn Sung Kyu - Dawn of Seongsan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ahn Sung Kyu is a Korean artist born in 1966 who lives and works in Suwon, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Female Nude" Sou Kim (Heungsou Kim), Korean Modernist, Human Form, Intense Red
Located in New York, NY
went to Paris to study oil painting at the Academie de la Grande Chaumière and exhibited regularly in
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - The Stars Go Waltzing Out 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Shin Seung-Hun - Fantasy Jeju Island, Festival
By Shin Seung-Hun
Located in Paris, IDF
Triptych - artworks can be sold separately
Shin Seung-Hun is a South-Korean artist born in 1979
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Never Arguing Over the Timing of an Egg
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 12: Empty Fullness 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 17: Empty Fullness 8
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 24: Buddha with Lotus
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Ommage
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, oil on Hanji
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 22: Four Noble Truth 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 26: Four Noble Truth 5
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 27: Four Noble Truth 6
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 29: Four Noble Truth 8
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 28: Four Noble Truth 7
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 32: Four Noble Truth 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 30: Four Noble Truth 9
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Jamie Lisa, "Blue Bouquet", 36x36 Impressionistic Floral Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Korean Fine Art Association, and the Korean Women Oil Paintings Association. Her artwork has been in many
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jamie Lisa, "Blue and Yellow Poppies" 36x36 Impressionistic Floral Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
a member of the Korean Fine Art Association, and the Korean Women Oil Paintings Association. Her
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,360 Sale Price
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Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Imagination Circus drawing Series 2409
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, oil, oil pastel on paper
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Color Pencil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Imagination Circus drawing Series 2414
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, oil, oil pastel on paper
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Color Pencil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Imagination Circus drawing Series 2402
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, oil, oil pastel on paper
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Color Pencil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Imagination Circus drawing Series 2413
Located in Paris, IDF
Charcoal, pencil, oil, oil pastel on paper
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil, Color Pencil
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Surely you’ll find the exact korean oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Abstract, Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a korean oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right korean oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, beige, black and green. A korean oil painting from Hyun Ae Kang, Koen van den Broek, Jorge Korea, Hung Liu and Young-il Ahn — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. A large korean oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller korean oil painting, measuring 16.54 high and 11.42 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Korean Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a korean oil painting in our inventory may begin at $650 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $13,750.
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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.
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Questions About Korean Oil Painting
- 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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