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"Tropical greeting». leaf of palm miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
expressed all my admiration for it on canvases
- Original oil painting on canvas - miniature
- 20x20 cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Women in Conversation Judaica
By Avraham Goldberg
Located in Surfside, FL
the time left to “finish” his works.
Goldberg always claimed that a painting was made "complete" only
Category
20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
«Tropical bloom". decorative peach of palms- miniature oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
- Original oil painting on canvas - miniature
- 20x20 cm (7.8 x 7.8 inch)
- 0.6 inch thick galley wrapped
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Miniature Oil Painting American Impressionist 19th Century Forrest Interior
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming miniature antique impressionist painting by listed American artist Edward Ketchum.
This
Category
1890s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Modernist Israeli Miniature Oil Painting Mother and Child Kibbutz Artist
By Aharon Giladi
Located in Surfside, FL
published an album of drawings of the laying of the oil pipeline between Eilat and Beersheva with a foreword
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fisherman Off The Cape, Miniature Seascape
By P Bacon
Located in Surfside, FL
Miniature oil painting, fisherman seascape.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian Bay of Naples Vesuvius Landscape Horse Neapolitan Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Italian Neapolitan School landscape miniature oil painting. View of the Bay of Naples
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chelsea Embankment I original miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Chelsea Embankment III original miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mountain Mirror original landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lavender Study original landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ice Mammoth, 2019
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, elephant, tusks, extinct animals
Miniature oil painting, iridescent, opalescent, animal art
Hand signed by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
Loch Siloch original Highlands Lakes miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mister Grey Sky original highlands miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Taking Time original Highlands Lakes miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ancient Pine original highlands landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Poets House Study original landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original miniature oil painting by Garry Raymond Pereira is painted on wood panel .The Artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
18thC Old Master Painting - The Miser seated at a table with Pen and Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb miniature oil painting on copper, dating to the early 18th century. The painting captures this
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Vintage Expressionist Swedish Framed Oil Painting - Figure by a Cottage
Located in Bristol, GB
wonderfully subdued and mellow tone.
This miniature oil painting is housed in a wide profile wood frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Miniature Sparkler Pumpkin, Oil Painting
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, orangeMiniature Sparkler PumpkinKristine KainerOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Casper Pumpkin, Oil Painting
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, beigeMiniature Casper PumpkinKristine KainerOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dani Humberstone, Pocket Lemon, Original Realist Fruit Painting, Affordable Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
piece may look
Pocket Lemon is an original miniature oil painting by Dani Humberstone. The background
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of miniature oil on panel paintings of rabbis
Located in London, GB
The paintings in this pair depict rabbis: each miniature painting presents a bust-length portrait
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Still Life with Flowers by 20th Century British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
space.
Signed, Unique Original, Miniature Oil Painting
Category
20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Panel, Wood Panel, Board
19th Century Miniature Italian Masterpiece Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century miniature Italian masterpiece
Charming oil on panel of a young Italian woman at the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Other
Dina Brodsky, Tiny Chick, Realist oil on mylar miniature painting, 2010
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Framed: 5 x 5 in.
Dina Brodsky's realist oil on mylar miniature, "Tiny Chick," 2010, depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil
"Sailing Scooner" Sailing Boat American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
a Fine technique which depicts the figures on the boat in a miniature way. With joyful colors, this
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Emeline Steamer Ship" American Realist Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Georgina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
boat in a miniature way. With joyful colors, this piece is bright and peaceful. Signed lower left and
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Gaff Yacht" Sailing Boat American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Georgina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
Fine technique which depicts the figures on the boat in a miniature way. With joyful colors, this piece
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Michael Kneebone Emerald Diamond Gold Welsh Corgi Portrait Pendant
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
A miniature oil painting of a Welsh Corgi is featured in this one-of-a-kind portrait pendant. The
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Miniature Vintage Oil Painting of a Farmhouse in Lush Green English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Vintage Oil Painting of a Farmhouse in Lush Green English Countryside by 20th Century
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"City of Alpena Steamer Ship" American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Georgina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
boat in a miniature way. With joyful colors, this piece is bright and peaceful. Signed lower right and
Category
Early 2000s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Winter Season Johnson N.Y." American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
, Nemethy uses a fine technique which depicts the landscape and the buildings in a miniature way. With
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Path Way in the Woods" American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
depiction, Nemethy uses a fine technique which depicts the landscape and the buildings in a miniature way
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Nigel Hemming - 1992 Oil, Miniature Schnauzer Dog
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine varnished oil painting by the British artist Nigel Hemming, depicting a Miniature Schnauzer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Miniature Blue Tonal Boat Painting
By Oris Robertson
Located in Houston, TX
Blue tonal landscape boat painting. The painting has Oris Roberton's signature beveled texture on
Category
1970s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Winter on Hill Top" American Snow Scene Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
depiction, Nemethy uses a fine technique which depicts the landscape and the buildings in a miniature way
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Old Barn in Middletown N.Y." American Oil Painting on Board Miniature Details
By Kristina Nemethy
Located in New York, NY
depiction, Nemethy uses a fine technique which depicts the landscape and the buildings in a miniature way
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Miniature Oil on Board Painting of Circassian Woman, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique miniature painting offers oil on board portrait of a Circassian woman, seated in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Summer of 86 original miniature landscape painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original oil painting by Garry R Pereira is painted on wood panel (11x15cm) . The Artwork is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Chelsea Embankment I original City Landscape miniature painting
By Garry Raymond-Pereira
Located in London, Chelsea
The original oil painting by Garry R Pereira is painted on wood panel (11x15cm) . The Artwork is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Eleanor Woolley, Watching the Swimmers, Miniature Contemporary Painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Watching the swimmers is an Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted Plein Air this painting looks
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dani Humberstone, Pocket Tangerine, Miniature Painting, Realist Fruit Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tangerine by Dani Humberstone [2021]
Original
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:5 cm x W:5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dani Humberstone, Pocket Tangerine, Miniature Painting, Realist Fruit Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Tangerine by Dani Humberstone [2021]
Original
Oil Paint on Canvas
Image size: H:5 cm x W:5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cape #2: Woodneck Beach, miniature realist seascape painting
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Dina Brodsky has begun another chapter in her visual journal, documenting her newfound home on the New England coast. Her pinhole representations of the Massachusetts Cape pack virtu...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
Dina Brodsky, Tiny Owls, Realist oil on mylar miniature, 2018
By Dina Brodsky
Located in New York, NY
Dina Brodsky's Realist oil on mylar miniature, "Tiny Owls," 2018, depicts a pair of owls perched on
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Mylar, Oil
19th-Century Miniature Portrait Of Henry Jones, Oil On Copper
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This relentlessly charming mid-19th-century miniature portrait depicts a gentleman wearing a black
Category
Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
Pocket Pomegranate, Contemporary Still Life Artwork, Miniature Painting
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Pomegranate is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape Miniature Serie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a small semi-abstract beautiful oil painting with extra deep (7cm) painted edges. The
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seascape Miniature Serie
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a small semi-abstract beautiful mixed-media (oil and acrylic) painting with extra deep (7cm
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Pinscher, Portrait
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Historical artifacts and paintings place the Miniature Pinscher as a very old breed, but factual
Category
1870s Other Art Style Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London by British Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square in the City of London, a unique original from leading
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board
Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil
By John Downman
Located in Holywell, GB
Circle of John Downman (1750-1824) Portrait Miniature of a Lady c1780 Oil on Copper
A delicate
Category
1780s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Early 19th Century Oil on Glass - Silhouette of a Georgian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming silhouette miniature of a Georgian gentleman, with large ruffle and high collared jacket
Category
Early 19th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Miniature Painting of Cattle Grazing in Ireland Countryside 20th Century Vintage
By Robert B Higgins
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Cattle Grazing in Ireland Countryside by 20th Century Irish Artist
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Pocket Blue Grey Damson, Renaissance Style Painting, Miniature Artwork
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Blue Grey Damson is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pocket Sloes, Baroque Classical Style painting, Framed Miniature Artwork
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Sloes is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her Pocket Painting series
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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, 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 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, 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.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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 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, 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.
- 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.
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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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