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Lilies with Oriental Figures
By Emma Fordyce MacRae
Located in Phoenixville, PA
Member of Philadelphia Ten Women Painters
Emma Fordyce Macrae (1887-1974)
Lilies with Oriental
Category
1920s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mother and Child with Lilies
By George Hitchcock
Located in Washington, DC
Culture, a picture depicting a peasant woman walking in a field of tulips. This painting earned Hitchcock
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Lilies
By Jim McVicker
Located in Carmel-by-the-sea, CA
Framed Oil Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Realist pink white and yellow flower, "Water Lily", oil on panel, small scale
By Joseph Q. Daily
Located in Binghamton, NY
the lily shine. Daily combines realism with the effortless sweep of brushstrokes, creating a painting
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Still life with arum lilies
By JOSEPH DE BELDER
Located in London, GB
Literature: As a study of complex spatial relationships, this painting is a tour de force. It
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilies and Old Roses I
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, 19th century French Realism, and California Light and Space, Halasz offers contemporary insight
Category
2010s Minimalist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Hidden Away (water, pond, water lilies, flora)
By Sean Wallis
Located in Basalt, CO
texture of oil paint and a broad, colorful palette. His work with light, hue, and atmosphere manifest
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Day Lilies, Aconite and Serpent
By Raymond Han
Located in New York, NY
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Orlin Mantchev Calla Lily Still Life
By Orlin Mantchev
Located in Toronto, Ontario
negative space) and meticulous workmanship.
This single Lily is the final instalment in Orlin's extensive
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Peace Lily with Fruit - Still Life, Contemporary, Fruit, Abstract
Located in London, GB
Still life painting of a Peace Lily and Fruit
Oil on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
La dama de los alcatraces, [ Lady of the Cala Lilies ]
By Margarita Hernández-Maxson
Located in Old Lyme, CT
painting for four years at the studio of Alejandro Rodriguez Creel, and had her first exposition in 1999 at
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
![La dama de los alcatraces, [ Lady of the Cala Lilies ]](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/archivesE/upload/a_570/05_15/lady_of_the_cala_lilies/Lady_of_the_cala_lilies_l_s.jpeg "Margarita Hernández-Maxson - La dama de los alcatraces, [ Lady of the Cala Lilies ]")
Gilding Lilies - add keywords (abstract, blue acrylic on canvas, Large Abstract
Located in London, GB
Modified Grid over improvisational underpainting
Abstract Drawing about a Windy Flight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil Crayon
“ Fruit
Flowers" David Ahlstedt, Contemporary Still life Lilies and fruit,
Located in Cleveland, OH
David Ahlsted
“ Fruit & Flowers “, Oil on Canvas, 60 x 60”, Retail Price $ 8,000.00
David Ahlsted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Roses, Lilies, Grapes, Oranges and Horse Chestnut on a Stone Ledge
Located in Zürich, CH
early paintings depict traditional Dutch still life subjects, such as flowers, fruit, and game. However
Category
17th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pair of Large Oil on Canvas Paintings of Lilies in Apothecary Jars
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1930s pair of large oil on canvas paintings of lilies in apothecary jars contracted by a dark
Category
Vintage 1930s Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
Wildflowers with Lilies, Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Kathy Anderson's "Wildflowers with Lilies" features flowers with beautiful detail.
About the
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary flowers, Calla Lilies, oil painting Calla Lilies.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Koko's captivating oil painting of Calla Lilies embodies the serene essence of still life, freezing
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Lilies, Oil Painting, European Artist, Floral Painting, Florence Academy
Located in Houston, TX
Pink Lilies 20 x 16 is an Oil Painting by European Artist/Croatian artist Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Calla Lilies, " Oil Painting by Zoa Ace, White Calla Lilies in White Jar
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Calla LIlies" is an original, handmade oil painting depicting white calla
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Everywhere by Lily Harrington, Soft Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cherry Blossoms by Lily Harrington, Neutral, Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
When Spring Comes I by Lily Harrington, Paper Blue Abstract Painting
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 9"H x 12"W
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
When Spring Comes II by Lily Harrington, Paper Blue Abstract Painting
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 9"H w 12" W
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
On Island Time by Lily Harrington, Large Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunday Stroll by Lily Harrington, Large Framed Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece measures 60"H x 48"W
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Spoken by Lily Harrington, Large Square Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lift You Up by Lily Harrington, Pink, Green Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lumina by Lily Harrington, Large Abstract Painting on Canvas, green and blue
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Everything I Love by Lily Harrington, Large Abstract Painting on Canvas, green
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clinking Clicquot I by Lily Harrington, Large Pink Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Clinking Clicquot II by Lily Harrington, Large Pink Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In Due Time by Lily Harrington, Large Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Dolce Vita by Lily Harrington, Large, Brown, Blue Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
When Life Gives You Lemons II by Lily Harrington, Paper Pink Abstract Painting
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
When Life Gives You Lemons I by Lily Harrington, Paper Pink Abstract Painting
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
How Sweet it Is by Lily Harrington, Large Framed Abstract Painting on Canvas
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lily Serenade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lisa Elley
Located in Yardley, PA
strokes of oil paint and the dance of palette knives. *Ships rolled Internationally :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pieces IV by Lily Harrington, Abstract Collage on Paper
By Lily Harrington
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lily was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up surrounded by art (her grandmother
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Oil, Pencil
Lilies Pond, Original Oil Painting
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water lilies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category
2010s Pointillist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Siren" colorful contemporary oil painting of a mermaid with flowers
Located in Edgartown, MA
mother. One of Lily’s earlier paintings, before ever taking a painting class, was of her mother, Debbie
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Siren Sisters" colorful contemporary oil painting of two mermaids with flowers
Located in Edgartown, MA
mother. One of Lily’s earlier paintings, before ever taking a painting class, was of her mother, Debbie
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water Lily Pond, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Water Lily Pond" Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky 70.0 X 80.0 CM
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Vase of Lilies, Colourful Oil Painting
By Pamela Cawley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Vase of Lilies, Colourful Oil Painting
by Pamela Cawley, British 20th century
oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilies Pond, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilies Pond, Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Falling Lily Rose" sculptural oil painting of flowers, lily-pads, warm tones
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Falling Lily Rose" is an oil and resin painting on linen. A yellow backdrop grounds an abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Epoxy Resin, Oil
Lilies Original Impressionist Oil painting by Andrei Belaichuk
Located in Zofingen, AG
lilies themselves. This painting brings a sense of freshness and vibrant nature to the interior.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilies Garden, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilies Pond, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lilies Pond, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Lilies, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Symphony of Life: Blooming Water Lilies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
presence of Lily lotus. ? Painting on canvas stretched on the wooden frame (stretcher bar). ? The sides
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tending to the lilies original oil landscape painting
By Ian Hargreaves
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting by Ian Hargreaves is framed, stringed and ready to be displayed.
Born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Water Lilies, Impressionist Stylised Landscape, Original Colourful Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Water Lilies, Impressionist Stylised Landscape, Original Colourful Oil Painting
By British artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Lily Pond" (2025) Oil Landscape Painting on Canvas
By Gregory Block
Located in Denver, CO
Gregory Block's (US based) "The Lily Pond" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas that
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Lilies, Flowers, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Lily Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate lily oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 93 contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect lily oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right lily oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. Finding an appealing lily oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vahe Yeremyan, Darius Yektai, Lily Harrington, Onelio Marrero and Rafael Saldarriaga each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Lily Oil Painting?
A lily oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,304, while the lowest priced sells for $96 and the highest can go for as much as $750,000.
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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.
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Questions About Lily 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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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