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"Stepping Out - Cafe Palais" Haute Couture Figure Oil Painting with Chanel Bag
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
of Paris. This piece is signed lower right and is painted oil on board, and it also comes signed
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Small Cafe By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
: Contemporary Art, Italian artist, figurative, Nude art, cafe, nightlife, Figurative Painting, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Very Large Colorful French Oil Painting Group of Figures Chatting in Cafe Park
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figures Chatting
by Younnes Bouhabi (French contemporary)
signed oil on canvas fabric pinned on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Paris is My First Love" Impressionistic Oil Painting Woman in Cafe with Chanel
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic cafe scene of a Woman in Chanel. The thick brush strokes
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
La Creperie At Chantilly Sunlit Cafe Terrace With Figures In French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
La Creperie At Chantilly
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
signed lower left
Medium: oil on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,068 Sale Price
35% Off
Old Cafe By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
: Contemporary Art, Italian artist, figurative, Nude art, cafe, nightlife, Figurative Painting, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$8,800 Sale Price
20% Off
"Brunch at Cafe Flore" Plein Air Restaurant Oil Painting in Paris France Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and hotspots of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Musical cafe 2020. Cardboard, oil, acrylic, 70x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Musical cafe
2020. Cardboard, oil, acrylic, 70x50 cm
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$446 Sale Price
20% Off
"Cafe by the Beach in the Summer" Impressionist Oil Painting Canvas with Figures
By Jules René Hervé
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional impressionistic depiction of an afternoon at the Waterfront Cafe in Paris by Jules
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Café Parisien. 2025. Oil on canvas. 50x60 cm
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966)
Education:
1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia
1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School
Exhibitions:
1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia
...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Perfect Day by the Lake" Impressionist Cafe w Figures Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in France by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Cafe Noir
By Jacques Bouyssou
Located in Sheffield, MA
Jacques Bouyssou
French, 1926-1997
Le Cafe Noir
Oil on canvas
28 ¾ by 36 ¼ in, w/ frame 39 ½ by 47
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting Still Life Floral Cafe Art Signed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous large French oil painting of a colourful still life Signed N. Lules in the bottom right
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Cafe Il Lupo By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
: Contemporary Art, Italian artist, figurative, Nude art, cafe, nightlife, Figurative Painting, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$11,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Rose Vecchio Cafe By Bruno Paoli - Figurative Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
: Contemporary Art, Italian artist, figurative, Nude art, cafe, nightlife, Figurative Painting, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$25,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Au Cafe
By Elizabeth Ronget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frame size 42 x 52.5 inches
ELISABETH RONGET
"AU CAFE”
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED
FRANCE, C.1940
Category
1940s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Cafe in Madrid, Oil on Board Painting, Signed and Dated 1950, English Artist
By Clifford Hall
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed and dated '50 bottom right, entitled on reverse
Image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Cafe Cluny Soho NYC" Oil Painting of a Plein Air Street Scene from West Village
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and hotspots of
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Two Women in a Cafe - British 1930
s art oil portrait painting Spain jugs pink
By Darsie Japp
Located in Hagley, England
depicts two woman at a table having a drink. A very evocative inter war oil painting.
Provenance. James
Category
1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Aux Cafe
Located in Sheffield, MA
Émile Valentin Cardinal
French, 1883–1958
Aux Cafe
Oil on canvas
25 by 21 in. W/frame 34 by 30
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ye Huang Contemporary Original Oil On Canvas "Sunday Cafe"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Sunday Cafe
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 26.5 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Au Cafe
By Francois Chabrier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
FRANCOIS CHABRIER
“”AU CAFE"
OIL ON CANVAS, SIGNED
FRANCE, C.1960
32.5 X 39.5 INCHES
Framed 41 x
Category
1960s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Aux Cafe
By Charles Blondin
Located in Sheffield, MA
Charles Blondin
French, 1913-1991
Aux Cafe
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
11 by 14 in. W/frame
Category
1950s Post-War Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,600
Cafe Society
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Giancarlo Impiglia, Italian/American (1940-)
Title: Cafe Society
Year: 1987
Medium: Oil
Category
1980s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Price Upon Request
Konig Cafe
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air depiction of an outdoor Dutch Cafe.
Artist Bio
Rachel Personett was born in Hawaii
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe Panino
By Paul Schulenburg
Located in Fairfield, CT
challenge that I look forward to whether I am in my studio or out painting on site. It's about the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Café scene
Located in London, GB
Provenance:
Private collection, Orlando, Florida
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe Breakfast
By Matthew Crane
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matthew Crane is a figurative painter whose work seeks to find a balance between violence and grace. As a self taught artist, Matthew merges abstract expressionism and classic figura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
C1930 Impressionist Ashcan Original Painting of a Cafe Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Impressionist view of a interior cafe with a chef and patrons. Colorful palette with a Ashcan style
Category
Vintage 1930s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Hardwood, Paint
“Cafe Weber, Paris”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original post impressionist oil on canvas painting of the landmark Cafe Weber in Paris by C.H
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,650 Sale Price
41% Off
Cinque Terre Cafe
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "Cinque Terre Cafe" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts an old
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Broadmoor Cafe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on panel by artist Jacqueline Chanda. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Athen
s Cafe
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on panel by artist Gregory Packard. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Elegant Parisian Figures Enjoying Open Air Riverside Cafe Antique French Oil
By French Belle Epoque
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The River Cafe
French School, late 19th/ early 20th century period, unsigned
oil on canvas, framed
Category
Early 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seaside Café Scene – Figurative Impressionist Oil on canvas Signed, Ornate Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
Offered for sale is a vibrant and whimsical oil on canvas, signed in the lower right, depicting an
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Cafe Pepinier, Paris
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of the Cafe Pepinier in Paris by Andre Picot. Condition is very
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,624 Sale Price
42% Off
Cong Caphe - Interior Cafe scene, oil and acrylic on canvas
By Keiko Ogawa
Located in Chicago, IL
interior cafe scene invites the viewer in with the idea of a comfortable place to sit and contemplate the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
At the Cafe
By François Gall
Located in Houston, TX
d'ORE At the Paris Salon of 1947.
10 ½ x 18 oil on canvas, signed lower right. This café scene remains
Category
1950s Other Art Style Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
HuiMin Wang Still Life Original Oil On Canvas "Flower And Cafe"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Flower And Cafe
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Paris, Cafe de la Paix. Oil on canvas, 60x73 cm
By Lucien Adrion
Located in Riga, LV
Paris, Cafe de la Paix. Period 1920-1940s. Oil on canvas, 60x73 cm
Lucien Adrion (1889-1953)
was a
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$18,038 Sale Price
20% Off
French Impressionist Oil Dappled Light Cafe Scene with Figures in Provence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Guy Benard, French contemporary, signed
Title: Dappled Light Cafe
Medium: oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,309 Sale Price
20% Off
Garcon in Cafe
By David Azuz
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: David Azuz, Israeli/French (1942 - 2014)
Title: Garcon in Cafe
Year: circa 1979
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Post Impressionist Bar Scene, Le Cafe du Commerce, Oil on Board
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th Century oil on board interior bar scene by Simon Joseph Simon-Auguste. The painting is
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parisian Cafe Street Scene
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6118 Parisian cafe street scene
Set in a gilted wood frame
Image size 8x9,5"
Category
1940s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$300 Sale Price
36% Off
Left Bank Café
Located in Atlanta, GA
paintings of Russian- American artist Nicolai Fechin. Later influences include artist John Singer Sargent
Category
20th Century Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
$6,500
"Parisian Cafe Street Scene" 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Paint Canvas
Located in New York, NY
busy Cafés in the streets of Paris portrayed in the distance. The artist mostly used oil with a pallet
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
All day breakfast cafe
Located in Roma, IT
visual universe — the yellow room, the swirling floor, The Starry Night presented as a painting within
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Academic Interior Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Historically Important American Army Soldiers in Paris Cafe WPA Ashcan Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting. Oil on canvas. Measuring 18 by 22 inches.
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cafe de Flore - Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
bustling sidewalk cafes of her native Madrid, the paintings of Paloma Hinojosa strive to not simply
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Consulat Café - Large Mid 20th Century French Naïf Montmartre Paris Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 20th century French oil on canvas depicting the famous Le Consulat Café on Rue
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright
Sunny Provence Cafe Scene Figures in Rustrel Vaucluse Signed French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cafe, Rustrel (Provence)
late 20th century/ 21st century
signed Mic Rousseau
oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
“Cafe Le Dome, Paris”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of the landmark Cafe Dome in Paris by Andre Picot. Adjacent to
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,600 Sale Price
42% Off
Cape Town Cafe - Contemporary and mystic city scene, Oil on canvas
By Gian Marco Capraro
Located in Dallas, TX
Gian Marco Capraro presents his latest urban life paintings. These present a vibrant scene with a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Men at the Cafè - Oil Paint on Plywood by Ottone Rosai - 1956
By Ottone Rosai
Located in Roma, IT
Man at the Cafe is an original Oil on Plywood realized by Ottone Rosai in 1956.
Certificate on
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Plywood
People at the Café - Oil Paint by Miloslava Vrbova - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Painting on plywood realized by Miloslava Vrbova (1909-1991) in the mid-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
“Scorpio’s Bar and Cafe”
By Keith Holmes
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting attributed to the Canadian artist, Keith Holmes. Signed lower
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Stock Exchange Cafe, Geneva
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Golden wooden frame
29.5 x 38.6 x 3.8 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Oil Painting Cafe For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the oil painting cafe you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. If you’re looking for an oil painting cafe from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil painting cafe for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and orange. There have been many interesting oil painting cafe examples over the years, but those made by Luigi Cagliani, Elie Anatole Pavil, Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson, Cindy Shaoul and Charles Levier are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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 oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Oil Painting Cafe?
An oil painting cafe can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $98,500.
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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.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
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Questions About Oil Painting Cafe
- 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.
- 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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