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Night Wave with October Moon III
Located in Dubai, Dubai
Night Wave with October Moon III
By Maggi Hambling
2001
Signed, titled and dated on reverse
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Moon Tarot, Oil Painting
By Rachel Srinivasan
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Moon TarotRachel SrinivasanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art More Art
Materials
Oil
Fly Me to the Moon
Located in Zofingen, AG
kitchen and she began to sing softly "Fly Me to the Moon", throwing her legs on the countertop
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Good Day Moon, 24 x 18 inch Abstract Mandala In Landscape Mixed Media Painting
By Martin Benson
Located in New York, NY
Martin Benson’s Good Day Moon blends geometry, light, and landscape into a radiant, dreamlike
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Precious Stone, Wax, Oil
Stars, moon and night city" oil landscape on canvas by Lilia Volskaya.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Stars, moon and night city" oil landscape on canvas by Lilia Volskaya.Stars, moon and night city
Category
2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Tommi Parzinger, "Sunn and Moon" Oil on Burlap, 1965
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Norwalk, CT
Tommi Parzinger, German/NY (1903-1981).
"#156 Sunn and Moon". Oil on burlap, 1965. Numbered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Burlap, Paint
Man With Moon - Figurative Abstract
By J Gold
Located in Soquel, CA
Compelling abstract figurative oil painting in bold, primary colors of a man and the moon by J
Category
1980s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Walk a Moon" Pop Art Painting 66 x 57 in by John Paul Fauves
By John Paul Fauves
Located in Culver City, CA
"Walk a Moon" Pop Art Painting 66 x 57 in by John Paul Fauves
ABOUT John Paul FAUVES:
John Paul
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Blue Moon, From The Absent Music series. Abstract painting on Canvas.
By Sergio Bazan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
than painting music directly, Bazán creates visual representations of what remains after the sound has
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moon Over the Ocean - Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Nocturnal seascape by Vasil (Victor) Papkov (20th Century). At the top of the piece, the moon is
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
The moon has risen. Chamzinka
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
This condition is very fleeting. It is almost dusk, and paint mixtures are not visible on the palette. In many ways, you write more from experience and knowledge than from a whim, so...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
When Yin Meets Yang For the First Time
oil abstract achromatic moon sky signed
By Ananda Kesler
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Ananda Kesler's painting 'When Yin Meets Yang For the First Time' is an excellent example of her
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"When the Sun and Moon Whisper"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
"When the Sun and Moon Whisper"is a celestial dialogue, as if these two cosmic beings are sharing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stardust Moon - Original Artwork Deep Black Gold Blue Earth Sky Moon Outer Space
By Charlotte Elizabeth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-kind oil, acrylic, and metal leaf painting is 49 inches square. It is signed by Elizabeth on the front
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
The moon has risen. Tsaritsyno Pond
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
In winter, the sun in the city is quite rare. It is even rarer to see the moon rise in winter
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
«Appearance Of the Moon», “Horizons” series
Located in Edinburgh, GB
mounds,
She sailed such solemnly in skies –
As if the Moon Sonata’s sounds
Had cut our roadway at once
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Jump from Moon Lake Pier
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
salad and ice cream await the survivors.
Another July day at Moon Lake.
Artist Carole Garland captures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Did you see the moon tonight
Located in Zofingen, AG
When the sun hits and the moon is shining, when dreams are confusing and the picture in the trees
Category
2010s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Moonlight White House
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
black.
Summer Moon White House is an oil painting on canvas panel that showcases the beautiful glow of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Moon 2", Contemporary Abstract Nocturnal Landscape
By Cheryl Petty
Located in Soquel, CA
"Moon 2", a bold contemporary small-scale abstract landscape scene by California artist Cheryl
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
$356 Sale Price
25% Off
Once in a Blue Moon Shell
Located in Austin, TX
"Once in a Blue Moon Shell" is an abstract expressionist painting by Rebecca Sobin executed in oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wax, Oil, Wood Panel
Peasant Moon - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on plywood realized by Alberto Gallerati in 1970s.
Hand signed. Titled on rear.
Very good
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
Half Moon Blues (Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Josef Albers, Hard Edge)
By Susan Kiefer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Susan Kiefer
Title : Half Moon Blues
Materials : oil on canvas
Date : April 2020
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
$2,750 Sale Price
46% Off
Georgian Contemporary Art by Vakhtang Khelashvili - Cross and a Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Vakhtang Khelashvili is a Georgian artist born in 1993 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silver Moon Light 7
Located in New York, NY
Earth, air, water, and fire are the center subjects of my art. I live in New York City-it is close to the ocean, and I’ve developed a deep affinity for the sea, which has also evoked...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Price Upon Request
Reflections of the Moon After Midnight
By Michel Tabori
Located in Santa Monica, CA
paint on flat canvas alone. The result is not a static painting, but rather a work of continually
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Maple, Oil, Acrylic
Joanne Freeman Original Encaustic, Titled "Moon
Sun"
By Joanne Freeman
Located in New York, NY
Joanne Freeman (American, b. 1954)
Moon & Sun, 1990
Oil and wax on wood
Overall dimensions: 31 x 44
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Wax, Oil
Fly Me To the moon
By Elena Zolotnitsky
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Fly Me To the Moon', oil on paper mounted on wood panel painted by Elena Zolotnitsky depicting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Panel, Archival Paper
"Moon I", Contemporary Small-Scale Nocturnal Landscape
By Cheryl Petty
Located in Soquel, CA
"Moon I", a bold nocturnal scene by Cheryl Petty (American, b. 1949), 2007. This small-scale
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Fiberboard
Moon Bathers festive colorful green Coney island beach denizens women humor
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking fantasies
Category
1980s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Odalisque on the Dark Side of the Moon
By William Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
In Nelson’s Odalisque on the Dark Side of the Moon he transports the reclining figure from Jean
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Secret Moon Garden (The Shepherdess), Girl, Bird, Portrait
Located in Deddington, GB
Original painting by Angela Smith showing girl enchanted by humming bird.
A portrayal of young
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Moon over Stafford Lake
By Patricia Prendergast
Located in San Francisco, CA
the moon and its reflection. I like how it provides a counter point in this monochromatic design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Drawings and Waterc...
Materials
Oil Pastel
Korean Contemporary Art by Yeju Kwon - Memories of Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Yeju Kwon is a Korean artist born in 1993 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Desert" Georgina Klitgaard, Modernist Desert Landscape With Waning Moon
By Georgina Klitgaard
Located in New York, NY
was a U.S. modernist, working in both oil and watercolors, but never abandoned figurative painting
Category
1940s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Georgian Contemporary Art by Tako Chanchaleishvili - Green Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Spring in the Moon
By Su Yu
Located in Paris, IDF
an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Painting Institute in
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
B.J.O. Nordfeldt - Moon in Mist - monochromatic grays
By Bror Julius Olsson Nordfeldt
Located in Miami, FL
. Signed lower right. The plaque reads B.J.O Nordfeldt "Moon in Mist - The painting looks stunning in
Category
1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgian Contemporary Art by Lola Sergounine - God of Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media and oil pastel on cardboard
Lola Sergounine as known in her artistic name as Lolita is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Cardboard
Blue Moon - Neon Green Cerulean Fuschia White Abstract Patterns, 2023
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
lemon yellow, ochre, teal blue, black and white happening within the layers of oil paint on canvas make
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Uruguayan Contemporary art by Mauricio Paz Viola - Black Moon
By Mauricio Paz Viola
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Self-taught artist Mauricio Paz Viola (b 1985; Carmelo, Uruguay) embarked on his
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ringed Moon - Night Navy Blue Sky Stars Green Trees Forest Landscape, 2025
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
subject of this rich, highly detailed contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel set in May. A
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Desert Circles" - Expansive Modern Desert Landscape Art with Circles and Moons
Located in Carmel, CA
Tina Bluefield (American, born 1945)
"Desert Circles" 2022
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Floating II - Night Landscape Figure Swimming Midnight Blue Water Moon, 2023
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary painting in oil on linen set by night, a graceful, fair-haired female figure
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Moon Rabbit - Realist Animal Portrait of Hare with patterns and colored dots
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
Moon Rabbit
Oil on canvas
36 × 36 inches 91 × 91 cm
Michele Mikesell’s Moon Rabbit is an
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
American Contemporary Art by Katherine Filice - In A Blue Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Framed 47 x 36 x 3 in, White wood frame
Katherine Filice is an award-winning
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright Moon and Mars - Night Sky Star Green Woods Trees Landscape, 2025
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
subject of this rich, highly detailed contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel. The night sky is
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Georgian Contemporary Art by Giorgi Kukhalashvili - Life on the Moon
By Giorgi Kukhalashvili
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas + frame = 104 x 114 x 3 cm
Giorgi Kukhalashvili is a Georgian artist born in 1982
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman
Moon
By Marguerite Blasingame
Located in Soquel, CA
Surrealist Nocturnal Hawaiian Figurative Landscape w. Blue Skirted Woman & Moon by Marguerite Louis
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"5 Suns and 9 Moons" - Geometric Circle Abstract in Yellow, Orange, and Black
Located in Carmel, CA
Tina Bluefield (American, born 1945)
"5 Suns and 9 Moons" 2022
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Ranging Far and Wide with the Moon as her Guide
By Todd Horton
Located in Bozeman, MT
Art Auction. Horton's paintings were also featured at the Museum of Northwest Art group exhibition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nude Lipstick 2 and You Have Given Me the Moon diptych
Located in Deddington, GB
of lockdown.
You Have Given Me the Moon by Maria Pierides [2021]
original
Oil and oil stick on deep
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Pillar Point Fishing Dock, Half Moon Bay - Mid Century Landscape
By William Winthrop Ward
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautifully detailed mid-century coastal landscape of Pillar Point Fishing Dock near Half Moon Bay
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
"Risen Moon" Frederick Judd Waugh, Coastal Landscape, Rocky Coast Marine Scene
By Frederick Judd Waugh
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board
25 x 30 inches
Mainly known as a marine painter. Waugh's sea paintings were
Category
1920s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Singing At the Moon, Wolf in a Tux - Abstract Figurative
By G. Lester
Located in Soquel, CA
moon at his good fortune, by G. Lester (American, 20th Century). Circa 1980. Signed on verso "G. Lester
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Water Boat Night Scene Moon Asia Travel Neo Impressionism Contemporary Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Red Sails in the Moonlight" is an original oil painting created by Thomas Buchs.
Artwork Size
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crescent Moon Late May - Night Sky Stars Green Woods Water Trees Landscape, 2025
By Gregory Hennen
Located in Kent, CT
subject of this rich, highly detailed contemporary landscape painting in oil on panel set in May. A
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate moon oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. Making the right choice when shopping for a moon oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right moon oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown and beige. Finding an appealing moon oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Dani Humberstone, Chelsea Davine, Hunt Slonem, Vahe Yeremyan and Michael Budden each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Perhaps the most famous painting that has the moon and stars in it is The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Produced in 1889, the painting shows a turbulent landscape beneath a dramatic night sky. Many other paintings have also depicted the moon and stars. Some notable examples include Joan Miró's Femme, Lune, Etoile; Giovanni di Paolo's The Creation of the World and The Expulsion from Paradise; Adam Elsheimer's The Flight Into Egypt and Francisco Goya's Witches’ Sabbath. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of paintings.
- 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 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. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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