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Shuen Wang Abstract Original Oil Painting "Plant Dancing"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Plant Dancing
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expressionist "Fire Dance" Oil Painting Israeli Artist
By Judith Pins
Located in Surfside, FL
Dimensions: 10 3/4" x 6"
Dimensions w/Frame: 17" x 12" x 1/2"
Judith Pins, Painter. b. 1926, Germany. Emigrated to Australia 1956. Immigrated to Israel 1969. Studies: 1945-47 Studio...
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rajasthan Gypsy Dance. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing On The Ceiling 3, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
Dancing on the Ceiling is from my Song Painting Series. This piece visually interprets the popular
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harold Larsen, Pueblo Dancer, Oil Painting on board
By Harold Larsen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pueblo Dancer
Harold Larsen
Oil Painting on board
30 x 20 inches
Harold “Hal” E. Larsen (1934
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
India, Circus Dancers. Large Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
for a meal and a place to sleep. The dancers cluster together in brightly coloured saris redolent of
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance with the Birds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nathalie Gribinski
Located in Yardley, PA
everywhere waiting in an eternal dance. They celebrate life. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing On The Ceiling 2, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting is from my Song Painting Series. This piece is a visual interpretation of Rodgers
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing On The Ceiling 1, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The paintingi a visual interpretation of Rodgers & Hart 1930's popular song titled, "Dancing on the
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
American Modernist Abstract Portrait Dancer Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1970. Unsigned. Image size, 30L x
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Nature
s Dancer. Large Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
colours to achieve his signature paintings redolent of people and place. Expressionism is laid out on all
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Flamenco Dress" Impressionist Figure Oil Painting of Dancer
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Flamenco Dress" is a beautiful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Rocks and Blue Shadow Dance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
and Blue Shadows is a stunning piece of art, well-suited for home or office. :: Painting :: Realism
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Primal Dance, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Todd Brugman
Located in Yardley, PA
, although one’s first reaction is that the painting is a pipe. This René Magritte painting speaks so much
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Spanish Expressive Oil Painting Ballerina Dancers Stretching
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Ballerinas
by Maria Tort Xirau (Catalan, 1924-2018)
signed lower corner
oil painting on board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$931 Sale Price
20% Off
The bees
dance 2, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “Chromaticâ€
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American "Dancing Flames" Abstract Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 16 by 17 inches overall
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Aurora Divina - original dance impressionism oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
with spellbinding intimacy. A dancer, dressed in an elegant blue gown, reclines in shadow, her arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spanish flamenco dance oil on board painting impressionism Spain
By Joaquin Terruella Matilla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Joaquin Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) - Flamenco - Oil board
Oil measures 35x39 cm.
Frame measures
Category
1920s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Can-Can Dancers, Oil Painting by Branko Bahunek
By Branko Bahunek
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Branko Bahunek, Croatian (1935 - )
Title: Cancan
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1980s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Anima Surgens - original dance impressionism oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
drama. A flamenco dancer, caught mid-twirl, commands the frame with an explosion of ochres, saffrons
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spiritus Lucia - original dance impressionism oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
— a vision of joy frozen in golden brushstrokes. The dancer's body, swathed in a voluminous yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Callas #3 - Elevated Figurative Ballerina Dancers Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Village Dance Scene
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of a Village Dance Scene
By Fanch Lel (French b. 1930
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$502 Sale Price
35% Off
Ballet Dancers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ballet dancers painting by Werner.
Width 28.3" - 72 cm
Height 22" - 56 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Cosmic Dance – 10-12-23, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
Great Concept This oil painting ‘Cosmic Dance – 10-12-23’ is an elaboration of my graphite
Category
2010s Cubist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance in the Dark, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Sheryl Tempchin
Located in Yardley, PA
When you dance in the dark, the light is inside you. On panel, ready to hang. :: Painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique French Rococo Oil Painting Elegant Figures Dancing outdoors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dancing Figures in the Park
French, 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 22 x 26.5 inches
Category
19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,298 Sale Price
20% Off
Dancer, Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas by Halata Dobroslav
By Halata Dobroslav
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Dobroslav Halata, Czech (1943 - )
Title: Dancer
Year: 1989
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 36 x
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dance of the Lilies, contemporary oil painting with lilies.
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Oil on canvas and artist signed lower right .
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dancer At Rest" Impressionist Figure Oil Painting of Ballerina
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Before The Dance" is a beautiful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dance on Water", Abstract Landscape, Blue, Yellow, Purple, Oil Painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
Wise's "Dance On Water" is a square 24 x 24 inch oil painting in soft yellows, lavenders and blues
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Oil on Linen Painting entitled "Dancers" by Michele Harvey
Located in New York, NY
Michele Harvey’s 2007 oil-on-linen painting, Dancers, evokes serene beauty through its depiction of
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Richard Whalen "Ukrainian Dancers" Original Oil Painting c.1990
By Richard Whalen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Richard Whalen (American, 1926-2009)
"Ukrainian Dancers" Original Oil Painting c.1990
Created on
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
French Oil Painting titled Le Dance, 1944
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Whimsical oil painting titled Le Dance dated 1944. Painting measures 25" wide, 2.25" deep and 37
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Young Dancer, Framed Oil Painting by Jan De Ruth
By Jan De Ruth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jan de Ruth, Czech (1922 - 1991)
Title: Young Dancer
Year: circa 1964
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1960s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Dance of a Million Dead Insects, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sandra Boskamp
Located in Yardley, PA
Original painting by Austin based artist Sandra Boskamp :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Balinese Dancer - British 1920
s art portrait oil painting Musician Music Dance
By John Young Hunter
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning British 1920's tempera oil on board painting is by noted artist John Young Hunter. It
Category
1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Mating Dance of Hummingbird Painting
By Bernard Hoyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This composition inspired by the Artist Commissioned
Sculptures. Hummingbird stylized through geometric shapes signifying space,
form, and lines.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Wild Dance Party at The Coco Cabana Oversized Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6111 Wild dance party at the COCO CABANA
Rapped canvas
Signed Hannibal
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Orientalist Oil Painting Traditional Sword Dance by Guglielmo Zocchi
Located in London, GB
Large Orientalist Oil Painting Traditional Sword Dance by Guglielmo Zocchi
Italian, 1880
Canvas
Category
1880s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Impressionist Spanish Flamenco Dancer in Red Dress Oil Painting
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting of a Spanish Flamenco Dancer in a Red Dress.
Stunning
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Young dancer" Dancer, Dance, baby Oil cm. 60 x 76 1955
By Edgardo Corbelli
Located in Torino, IT
Italy,Dancer,White ,Grey Little Girl ,Italian Painter
Edgardo CORBELLI (Turin, 1918 - 1989)
From
Category
1950s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Vintage Figural Oil Painting of Ballet Dancers
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Figural Oil Painting of Ballet Dancers Wall Art
This monochromatic oil painting captures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Polish Ecole De Paris Modernist Oil Painting Abstract Dancers
By Alfred Aberdam
Located in Surfside, FL
exhibited alongside paintings by his Galician friends Leon Weissberg, Sigmund Menkes and Joachim Weingart
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A dance - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Bright Colors, Purple
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dancing Wiseman, Figurative Surrealism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Figurative Surrealism Oil Painting
Artist Tigran Hovumyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Flower Enchantress", Symbolist Reverie Dancing Petals Original OIl Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
"The Flower Enchantress", is an original oil painting on linen canvas by Andrée Bars.
In this
Category
2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance, 100x100cm, acrylic, oil, canvas
By Tatiana Levchenko
Located in Yerevan, AM
Dance, 100x100cm, acrylic, oil, canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Signed Spanish Flamenco Dancer Framed Elegant Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted Flamenco dancer portrait. Framed. Oil on board. Signed. Image size, 20H by 16L.
Category
1940s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$620 Sale Price
20% Off
Greenwich Dance, Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas by Greg Kessler
By Greg Kessler
Located in Long Island City, NY
Greenwich Dance
Greg Kessler, American (1966)
Date: 2024
Oil on Canvas
Size: 36 x 46 in. (91.44 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modern Figurative Impressionist Oil Painting of Flamenco Dancer (The Temptress)
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Figurative Impressionist Oil Painting of Flamenco Dancer (The Temptress). A Large Oil Study
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Romantic Sunset Desert Dance Oil Painting on Canvas, 19th Century
By Otto Pilny
Located in New York, NY
exoticized oil paintings of the Middle East, his work often features desert scenes and tableaux of Bedouin
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Modern Impressionist Ballet Oil Painting of Ballet Dancers in Tutus Backstage
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Impressionist Ballet Oil Painting showing Ballet Dancers in their tutus backstage at the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance, 100x100cm, acrylic, oil, canvas
By Tatiana Levchenko
Located in Yerevan, AM
Dance, 100x100cm, acrylic, oil, canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Marie Channer, "Grace", 24x18 Ballet Dancer Oil Painting on Canvas
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Grace", is a 24x18 oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer. Featured is a
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Flamenco Dancer Vintage French Signed Oil Painting Original Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: Georges Regnault (French mid 20th century)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: Framed: 27 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,068 Sale Price
20% Off
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You are likely to find exactly the oil painting dancer you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil painting dancer 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. If you’re looking to add an oil painting dancer to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many interesting oil painting dancer examples over the years, but those made by Irina Cumberland, Jean-Louis-Marcel Cosson, Mark Acetelli, Deborah Dancy and Gian Berto Vanni are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large oil painting dancer can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller oil painting dancer, measuring 1 high and 1 wide, may better suit your needs.
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- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- 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.
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