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Miniature Painting Radio City Music Hall New York City by British Urban Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Radio City Music Hall, New York City - a unique original from leading British
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Four Seasons miniatures oil paintings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Set of 4 polychrome miniature oil paintings on wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
$2,200 / set
19th Century Miniature Oil Painting on Canvas of Dogs
Located in Boston, MA
19th century miniature oil painting on canvas of dogs.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
"Origami Raccoon" oil on wood panel painting, miniature, blue raccoon, origami
By Julie Crews
Located in New Orleans, LA
Miniature oil painting of a blue origami raccoon. Signed by the artist on the front, bottom right
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Origami Rabbit" oil on wood panel painting, miniature, polka dot bunny, origami
By Julie Crews
Located in New Orleans, LA
Miniature oil painting of a polka dot origami rabbit. Signed by the artist on the front, bottom
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Spaniel Dog Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Charm/Pendant
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil painting on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Power/Powerless
By Joseph DeCamillis
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Miniature oil painting on steel plate set into altered book.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Potential Energy
By Joseph DeCamillis
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Miniature oil painting on steel plate set into altered book.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Lost in America
By Joseph DeCamillis
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Miniature oil painting on steel plate set into altered book.
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
"Sherlock Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Autobahn Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Horse Oil in Paul Eaton Bespoke Sterling Stock Pin
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil painting on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Mind-Blown Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Heartbreak Cloud" original oil painting panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Martian Cardinal" original oil painting panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Horse and Rider Oil in Paul Eaton Sterling Stick Pin
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil painting on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s American Artist Brooches
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Rooting Cloud" original oil painting on panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Portrait Oil Painting "Silver Skies"
By Caitlin Karolczak
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A miniature male nude portrait oil painting "Silver Skies" by contemporary artist Caitlin Karolczak
Category
2010s American Paintings
"Driving at Night #3" oil on wood panel painting, landscape, miniature
By Julie Crews
Located in New Orleans, LA
somehow this oscillation yields a stabilizing effect on me and my work. Through oil painting, I offer the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Horse Oils in Paul Eaton Bespoke Sterling Cufflinks
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil paintings on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s American Artist Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Beth De Loiselle Miniature Hound Oils in Paul Eaton Bespoke Sterling Cufflinks
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil paintings on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s American Artist Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
"An Uncertain Outcome" original miniature surrealist oil on panel
By Carolyn Zacharias McAdams
Located in New Orleans, LA
Uncertain Outcome is a miniature oil on panel by Carolyn Zacharias McAdams from her 2018 show
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Beth de Loiselle Miniature Oils/Paul Eaton Sterling- Hunt Master
Fox Cufflinks
Located in Charleston, SC
Original miniature oil paintings on ivorine by esteemed miniaturist Beth de Loiselle (United States
Category
2010s Contemporary Cufflinks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tony South, Ahoy (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Ahoy
Oil on panel
7.4 x 7.3 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony South
Rehs
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Miniature Oil on Panel of Pugs by Horatio Henry Couldery
By Horatio Henry Couldery
Located in London, GB
A miniature oil on panel of two Pugs in a barn by Horatio Henry Couldery (1832-1893). One seated
Category
Antique 1870s Paintings
Tony South, Play Ball (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Play Ball
Oil on board
7.37 x 8 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony South
Rehs
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, His Greatest Tweet (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
His Greatest Tweet
Oil on board
7.62 x 7.56
Signed
Provenance
Tony South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, Million to One (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Million to One
Oil on board
7.68 x 7.87 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, Ol Blue Eyes (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Ol Blue Eyes
Oil on board
8 x 7 1/4 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony South
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, The Laughing Policeman (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
The Laughing Policeman
Oil on board
7 5/8 x 7 5/8 inches
Signed
Provenance
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, Putting on the Ritz (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Putting on the Ritz
Oil on board
7.75 x 7.75 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, Warm Stout on the Moon (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
Warm Stout on the Moon
Oil on board
7.25 x 7.75 inches
Signed
Provenance
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, But It Looked So Pretty (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
But It Looked So Pretty
Oil on board
8 x 7.5 inches
Signed
Provenance
Tony
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Tony South, The Shave That Led To Matrimony (Miniature Series)
By Tony South
Located in New York, NY
TONY SOUTH
(BORN 1964)
The Shave That Led To Matrimony
Oil on board
7.625 x 7.625 inches
Signed
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
England
s popular Skye Terrier, dog 1" x 2" oval miniature on fauxvelvet w/frame
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
Master miniaturist, Beth de Loiselle's realistic oil 1" x 2" oval miniature painted on ivorine of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Porcelain
Luna Qamar Ring
Located in Sarajevo, BA
miniature oil painting - each one created to correspond to a shine of a most beautiful diamond - and covered
Category
2010s Bosnian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Citrine, Garnet, Blue Topaz, Enamel, Mixed Metal
$8,800
Lilacs, a Still Life by Minerva Josephine Chapman (1858-1947, American)
Located in New York, NY
miniature watercolor paintings on ivory, Chapman also produced a large body of work in oil, painting
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still-life with Pipe, Books and Jar by Olga Sorensen (1877-1963, American)
Located in New York, NY
the Académie Julian. Specializing in oil portraits and miniature painting, she quickly gained a
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wooden-Framed Painting of an English Gentleman, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A miniature rustic framed oil on board painting of an English gentleman wearing a frock coat and
Category
Antique 18th Century British Victorian Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Joyful flowers. Miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
bright colors of the painting give us a sense of joy.
-Miniature oil painting on canvas.
-20 -20 cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb example of miniature oil painting on canvas, in our opinion painted during the mid-19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Judaica Miniature Oil Painting Jewish Family Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Family Portrait
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Dimensions: 12X14 includes
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Landscape Miniature Movement
, Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature Ice
, Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0921
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 12
, Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, panel and oil paint outside where Frank finds the peace and quiet to create his paintings. Being outside
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 15
, Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
.
Dekkers masters many techniques, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0321
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0821
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0121
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0221
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 1020
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 1121
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0220
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0521
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 1021
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Landscape Miniature 0420
Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Miniature Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate miniature oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 81 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect miniature 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. Adding a miniature oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Creating a miniature oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Garry Raymond - Pereira, Dina Brodsky, Frank Dekkers, Angela Wakefield and George Nemethy are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and board.
How Much is a Miniature Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a miniature oil painting in our inventory may begin at $0 and can go as high as $275,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,201.
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 Miniature Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature portraits were first painted on a variety of mediums, some of the more popular being vellum, and card or cardboard. Paintings would typically be done in watercolor. Later painting in enamel on metal became a classic medium for painting miniature portraits. On 1stDibs, find an array of authentic miniature portraits.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal miniature painting is a style of Indian illustration that flourished between the 16th and 18th centuries. Mughal miniatures are usually very small and feature intricate details. Shop a collection of antique Mughal miniatures from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Miniature painting was started in India by the Palas of Bengal, who are considered the pioneers of the art form. Indian miniatures are small, detailed paintings that can be traced back to the 9th century. Shop a collection of miniature paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal style of miniature painting started in the courts of the Mughal Empire in modern-day India and Pakistan. Mughal miniatures are known for their small size and attention to detail. You’ll find a collection of antique Mughal miniatures on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Mughal School of miniature painting was an art style that yielded many notable miniature paintings between the 16th and 18th centuries, but two of the most renowned works were the Hamza Nama and the Tuti-nama. Miniature painting was used to illustrate and embellish books and featured exquisitely delicate and intricate detail. Shop a range of authentic Mughal miniature paintings 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The subject matter of Mughal miniature paintings varies from piece to piece. Common subjects include scenes from mythology, illustrations of secular texts, portraits of well-known men and depictions of historical events. On 1stDibs, find a range of Mughal miniature paintings.
- 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.
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The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
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