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ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Artwork by Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
painting during his education and it took over. Today Martin has several shows on his CV and is currently
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Artwork Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen Pink
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
painting during his education and it took over. Today Martin has several shows on his CV and is currently
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
"Lunch Break” Fletcher Martin, Men Working, Bricklayers, WPA, American Scene
By Fletcher Martin
Located in New York, NY
Fletcher Martin
Lunch Break, circa 1940
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
31 1/2 x 37 3/8 inches
Category
1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstracted Figure, Homage to Cezzanne
s Card Player by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Homage to Cezzanne's Card Players Men with Words Hats and Cards"
Oil & Acrylic on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$20,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary British Oil Painting Roaring Tiger in Landscape Leaping at Viewer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Indian tiger, 2002
Martin Jarvis, British contemporary
signed oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,095 Sale Price
20% Off
Figurative/Portrait_Earth Tones_Woman on Lawn Blanket_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman on Lawn Blanket"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
45 x 80 in. 46.75 x 81.75 in Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$17,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 - Oil Painting on Wood with Chinese characters
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Martin Bradley 1931-2023
Untitled (Double Happiness), 1965 circa
oil on wood
diameter, 182.9 cm (72
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting – Colorful Rural Farm Scene
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
“Ethel, The Blue Spotted Cow” is a bold and joyful original folk art oil painting by Mexican
Category
20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Train, Vintage Vibrant Folk Art Oil Painting with Bold Colorful Details
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
Discover the vibrant world of Martin Saldana, a talented Mexican-American folk artist known for his
Category
1950s Folk Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figurative_Portrait_Earth Tones_Woman Hears Thunder
Lightning, America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Woman Hears Thunder
Lightning"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
51.5 x 41.5 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$17,200 Sale Price
20% Off
ABSTRACT Pastel Shark Pink Artwork Contemporary Artist Martin Paaskesen Textil
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
painting during his education and it took over. Today Martin has several shows on his CV and is currently
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Acrylic
Birds and Animals, Flora, Mythology, The Black Swan by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Black Swan"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 100 inches
42.5x 73.5 inches framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$22,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind Diptych_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind (diptych)"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 70 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$24,872 Sale Price
20% Off
Mexican American Folk Art Oil Painting – Figures, Houses
Landscape, 20th C.
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
A charming and colorful oil on board painting by acclaimed Mexican American folk artist Martin
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
HOLIDAY BEACH WEYMOUTH.Martin Yeoman NEAC.RP contemporary British artist
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Martin Yeoman was born in 1953, and studied with Peter Greenham at the Royal Academy Schools
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Schematic View of a Garden - 20th Century Oil Abstract Painting, Brown + White
By Martin Bradley
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Martin Bradley 1931-2023
Schematic View of a Garden, 1958
oil and fibre on canvas
60 x 37 cm
23 5/8
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venise, palais et gondoliers sur le Grand Canal by Henri Martin - Landscape
By Henri Martin
Located in London, GB
Grand Canal by Henri Martin (1860-1943)
Oil on canvas
68.5 x 96 cm (27 x 37 ³/₄ inches)
Signed lower
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figurative/Portrait, Animal, female, "The Striped Orange Cat" by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"The Striped Orange Cat"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
62.5 x 33.5 in. 64 x 35 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$13,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait/Figurative/Animal/Wait Till The Lion Goes Away_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Wait Till The Lion Goes Away"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 48 in.
Exploring the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$13,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Fine Antique English Oil Painting Village Lane with Tavern Dogs
Young Lads
By Sylvester Martin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Lads in the Lane"
by Sylvester Martin (British 1856-1906)
signed dated 1906
titled
oil on canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,177 Sale Price
20% Off
MARTIN GRELLE "Night Stop", WESTERN HORSES SHACK NOCTURNAL 24 x 36 CANVAS
By Martin Grelle
Located in San Antonio, TX
Martin Grelle
(Born 1954)
Clifton Texas Artist
Image Size: 24 x 36
Frame Size: 33 x 45
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Martin Saldaña 20th-Century Mexican Folk Art “Seated Girl and Hummingbird”
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
"Seated Girl and Hummingbird" is a vibrant oil on board painting by Mexican folk artist Martin
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Male Figure, Flora, Classical, Adam In Blue and White by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Adam In Blue and White"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
120 x42 inches
120.5 x 42.5 inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Roses in a White Jug, 2024 - Still Life Interior Oil Painting with Flowers
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Roses in a White Jug, 2024
oil on canvas
unsigned
45.5 x 35.5 cm
17 7/8 x 14 in
Martin Yeoman was
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le port de Marseille, le quai et les cargos by Henri Martin
By Henri Martin
Located in New Orleans, LA
Henri Martin
1860-1943 French
Le port de Marseille, le quai et les cargos
Signed Henri Martin
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind I_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind I"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 40 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$12,672 Sale Price
20% Off
‘Old Barn, Muskoka
Midcentury Oil Painting of Rural Landscape
By Bernice Fenwick Martin
Located in Toronto, ON
give this painting visual balance.
Celebrating rural life in Canada, Bernice Fenwick Martin uses a
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind II_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind II"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 30 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1960s Mexican-American Folk Art Oil Painting, Girl on Swing, Birds, Bright Color
By Martin Saldana
Located in Denver, CO
This vibrant 1950s-1960s oil painting by renowned Mexican-American folk artist Martin Saldaña (1874
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Listed Female Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting Gloucester Sayward Street
Located in Buffalo, NY
Listed vintage oil painting of rolling waves in Gloucester, MA. This work was created by listed
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Female Figure, Flora, Classical Art, Eve In Blue and White by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Eve In Blue and White"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
120 x 42 inches
120.5 x 42.5 inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Canvas
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Seated Nude Female Figure in Earth Tones, Book Of Prose by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Book Of Prose"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
70 x 70 Inches
71.5 x 71.5 Inches, Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$22,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstracted Female Figure, Pastel_Take The Sheets Off The Line by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Take The Sheets Off The Line"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
48 x 48 Inches
49.5 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$15,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Overlooking the Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter
oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 9.5 x 6.25 inches
condition: very original and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Beautiful River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter
oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 13 x 16 inches
condition: very original and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Sunlit Woodland Meadows
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter
signed oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 6.5 x 9.25 inches
condition: very
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Dusky River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter
oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 9.5 x 6.25 inches
condition: very original and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Autumn Landscape, Showers Beneath San Gabriel Hills by Aletha Martin
By Aletha Martin
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Autumn Landscape, Showers Beneath San Gabriel Hills by Aletha Martin
Vibrant autumn
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Antique English Marine Oil Painting Shipping of Rocky Coastline
Figures
By Charles Martin Powell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping scene off the coast of Dover
circle of Charles Martin Powell
(British, 1775-1824)
oil
Category
Early 19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,413 Sale Price
20% Off
Abstract Floral Horizontal, Sunflowers In The Morning by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Sunflowers In The Morning"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
35.5 x 81.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$16,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Gardeners
Corner - original floral impressionist oil painting- modern art
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Step into the enchanting world of "Gardeners' Corner" by John D Martin, an original
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Elegant French Salon Interior with Antique Armchair and Flowers Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Description:
This beautifully detailed oil painting by Martin-Sauvagio depicts a warm and inviting interior
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female and Male Figure, Flora, Adam and Eve In Blue and White by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Adam and Eve In Blue and White"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
120 x 84 inches
120.5 x 85
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$57,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Sunbathing Figures on Beach
By Henri-André Martin
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Scene de Plage"
by Henri-Andre Martin (French 1918-2004)
stamped verso
oil painting on canvas
Category
Early 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Crashing Waves Rocky Coast
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist painter
signed oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 7.75 x 9.5 inches
condition: very
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Rocky Coastline Beach Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
painter
oil painting on wooden panel
unframed
size: 8.25 x 10.5 inches
condition: very original and
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
St Martin De Castillon Sunny Mountain Village Way Old Houses French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
St Martin De Castillon
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
signed lower right
Medium: oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gestural Floral Horizontal, Earth Tones_Long Legged Daisies by America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Long Legged Daisies"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
42 x 47.5 in. ; 43.5 x 48.5 in. Framed
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$13,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Portrait/Animal_Good Luck Is A Lion Who Roars + Batts At The Moon_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Good Luck Is A Lion Who Roars And Batts At The Moon"
Oil & Acrylic on Canvas
72 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
America MartinPortrait/Animal_Good Luck Is A Lion Who Roars + Batts At The Moon_America Martin, 2024
$15,560 Sale Price
20% Off
"House of Refuge Museum" oil painting of Historical Society Martin County FL
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a landscape in Florida. The House of Refuge Museum showcases historic work from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
High Summer - Original still life oil painting - floral artwork - impressionism
By John D. Martin
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Contemporary painter John D Martin imparts a classic English impressionist style on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Signed English Oil Painting Children Feeding Horse With Terrier Dog Lovely image
By Martin Spencer Coleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed.
Size: painting: 20 x 16 inches
Provenance: private collection
Category
20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life on a Window Seat, 2024 - Contemporary Flower Oil Painting with Green
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Still Life on a Window Seat, 2024
oil on canvas
78.5 x 63 cm
30 7/8 x 24 3/4 in
Martin Yeoman was
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Garlic on French Plate, Framed Oil Painting for Sale, Still life Artwork
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Two Garlic on French Plate Painting by Martin Yeoman B. 1953, 2016
Additional information:
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
19th Century Seascape, Shipping Off The Dutch Coast, Charles Martin Powell
By Charles Martin Powell
Located in York, GB
A fine painting by Charles martin Powell , The scene depicting shipping off the Dutch coast
This is
Category
19th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paysage (Abstract painting)
By Martin Reyna
Located in London, GB
Martin Reyna's oil on canvas works feature bold, expressive brushwork and dynamic colour
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aston Martin 2009. Oil on canvas. 112x140 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Aston Martin
2009. Oil on canvas. 112x140 cm
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Surely you’ll find the exact martin oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 92 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a martin 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a martin oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. A martin oil painting from America Martin, Ned Martin, John D Martin RBA, Martin Canin and Martin Yeoman — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large martin oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller martin oil painting, measuring 5.12 high and 5.52 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Martin Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a martin oil painting we offer is $6,985, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $295,000 for the highest priced.
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Questions About Martin Oil Painting
- Why did Agnes Martin paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Agnes Martin painted because of religious reasons. She viewed producing art as a form of spiritual meditation, borrowing from concepts of Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalist philosophers. Shop a collection of Agnes Martin art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024Agnes Martin made around 450 paintings over the course of her life. However, no one knows the exact number. After she developed her grid system in 1960, Martin destroyed all of her earlier pieces, so it's possible that many works were lost. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Agnes Martin art from some of the world's top galleries.
- 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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