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Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 5
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 6
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 8
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 4
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 7
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 1
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 2
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary art by Du Ke - Dancer Series 3
Located in Paris, IDF
entered the Oil Painting Research Office of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts to study. In 2000, he founded
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Dance by the River
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
Flamenco Dancer
, Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, Carmel, California, LACMA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Di Gesu Estate (American, 1914-1988) stamp verso and painted circa 1955.
Framed dimensions: 18 x 1 x 13 inches
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los...
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Oil
Red Earth Medallion Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
Located in Houston, TX
_10x8 oil :
"This one man stood still, waiting for his time to present a dance at the Red Earth Pow Wow
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid-Century Modern Dancers Figurative Abstract, Bay Area Figurative School 1960s
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern Dancers Figurative Abstract, Bay Area Figurative School 1960s
A gorgeous and
Category
1960s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Red Earth Blanket Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
Located in Houston, TX
Red Earth Blanket Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8"
" Oklahoma’s Annual Red Earth
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Couple Dancing at Sunset - Bay Area Figurative School
By Allie William Skelton
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderfully expressive Bay Area Figurative School piece featuring a silhouette of a couple in a dynamic and colorful sunset landscape scene by Allie "Bill" Skelton (American, 1942-19...
Category
1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer straight on
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen Years Old” by Edgar Degas I saw myself as a painter making
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Dances with Daffodils" - Figurative Nude Woman in Red on Reclaimed Wood
By Kristy Chettle
Located in Carmel, CA
Kristy Chettle (American, born 1968)
"Dances with Daffodils" 2023
Oil Paint, Reclaimed Wood, Wire
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wire
Uruguayan Contemporary art by Mauricio Paz Viola - Nature Dancing
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
The Little Dancer of Degas - La Petite Danseuse de Degas
Located in Naples, Florida
The Little Dancer of Degas - La Petite Danseuse de Degas
Jean-Paul Courchia is a highly successful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
An Introspective, Modern 1940s Portrait of a Seated Young Ballet Dancer
By Francis Chapin
Located in Chicago, IL
A captivating, Modern 1940s portrait painting of a young female ballet dancer by famed Chicago
Category
1940s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing off the Cliff (for the Women of Souli)
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
, New American Paintings, Artnet news, ArtDaily, Forbes, Pelican Bomb and New Orleans Art Review. Her
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oriental Dancer Asleep" Large Acrylic Portrait on Canvas signed Lloyd
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lloyd invites us to contemplate a moment of intimacy. An oriental dancer is asleep, her head tilted
Category
Late 20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Les Danseuses" The Dancers, Vertical Abstract in Earthtones
Neutrals
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Subdued contemporary abstract oil painting on wood by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Nude Dancer with Ornate Floral Headdress and Japanese Lantern - Carnival
By Theodore Lukits
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning, beautiful nude dancer exhibiting ideal proportions and crowned with an ornate floral
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
It may be healthy. Oil painting. Impressionism style. Still life 50/40 cm.
Located in Zofingen, AG
This oil painting is a lively dance of color and texture, merging figurative grace with the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flamenco Dancer
, Paris, Louvre, Académie Chaumière, Grand Palais, LACMA, SFAA
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Partial signature, lower right, 'Di Gesu' for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with Certification of Authenticity
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Ge...
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Powwow Gold Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8" Native American
Located in Houston, TX
Powwow Gold Powwow Ceremony Oklahoma Traditional Dance 10" x 8" Native American
" Oklahoma’s
Category
2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dance Class
, Modernist Figural, Sir John Cass, Otis Art Institute, Parson
s
By Pearl Took
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Dance Class'; accompanied by artist's business card.
Born in England, Pearl Took first studied at the
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dancer at the theater - Paint by Simon Georgette - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Dancer at the theater is an artwork realized by Simon Georgette in the early 20th century.
Oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dancers (Diptych) by Danny Avidan, 2025 — Expressive Abstract Figures in Pink
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
visual rhythm that oscillates between passion and vulnerability, evoking a sense of dance suspended in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Pencil, Pigment
Small Motion Capture Studio, Three Female Dancers Awaiting Instruction, Framed
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
wall and then to the lone dance leaning on the back wall - a very classical composition. The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Flamenco dancer by Jose Parera - Oil pastel on paper 50x70 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
$264 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Village Dance Figures in Motion Celebrating in a Rustic Courtyard
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Traditional Village Dance
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 8.75 x 10.5 inches
oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dancing Love" contemporary ethereal nude figures in green and blue water
By Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Dancing Love" is a contemporary painting of ethereal nude figures in green and blue water. Astone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ladies Dancing in the Park, Lush Green Landscape, Early 20th Century
Located in Beachwood, OH
Marie Martelli-Chautard (French, 1884-1982)
Afternoon in the Park
Oil on panel
Signed lower right
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer left side profile
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen Years Old” by Edgar Degas I saw myself as a painter making
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer left back profile
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen Years Old” by Edgar Degas I saw myself as a painter making
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer right side profile
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen Years Old” by Edgar Degas I saw myself as a painter making
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Little Fourteen Year Old Dancer 3/4 view
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of “Little Dancer Aged Fourteen Years Old” by Edgar Degas I saw myself as a painter making
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"High School Dance" WPA Mid-20th Century Modern American Scene Social Realism
Located in New York, NY
Century)
"High School Dance"
27 x 32 inches
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated '47 Lower Right
Framed: 32 1/2
Category
1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Whales Swirl in Love Dance Among Turquoise and Yellow Waters
Located in Miami, FL
Two monumental whales are depicted in a graceful love dance set in idyllic blue-green waters. The
Category
1950s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Gouache, Board, Oil
"Dance Studio, " Oil Pastel on Grocery Bag signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Dance Studio" is an original oil pastel drawing on a grocery bag by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Found Objects
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind Diptych_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind (diptych)"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 70 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$24,872 Sale Price
20% Off
Odalisque à la Plume Rose - Nude Cabaret Dancer with Feathers
By Jacqueline Marval
Located in Miami, FL
painting and how ahead of her time she was. This painting is also an early Big Eyes - Margaret Keane type
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Motion Capture Studio 9, Scene Depicting Female Dancers, Male Computer Techs
By Andrew S. Conklin
Located in Chicago, IL
, Conklin believes images captured in oil painting connect us to the perennial. He builds tension between a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Tavern scene with drunken peasants enjoying dancing and drinking, after Teniers
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Charming tavern scene depicting drunken peasants enjoying dancing and drinking in front a farmhouse
Category
18th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
First Time on the Art Market - Dancer Tying Her Shoes, c. 1916
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dick Beer (b. London 1893 - d. Stockholm 1938)
Dancer Tying Her Shoes, c. 1916
(Dansösen knyter
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sexy French Cabaret Dancers - Folies Bergere Pulp Paperback Book Cover
Located in Miami, FL
Campy and sexy illustration of two French chorus girls for the mid-century Avon paperback Les Girls.
Story of the Folies Bergere Unsigned and unframed.
George Ziel was a prolific il...
Category
1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Mid-Century French Impressionist Portrait of a Woman Dancing in Vibrant Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Dancing Women
French artist, mid 20th century
signed
oil on canvas, framed in
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
American Contemporary Art by Katherine Filice - Dancing Under The Blue Moon
Located in Paris, IDF
Ink & oil on canvas
Katherine Filice is an award-winning American abstract artist born in 1963 who
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Oil
"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the Master’s palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fine Antique Classical Nude Draped in Robes Dancing with Dog Gold Background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, 19th century
Title: Classical nude draped in robes with dancing
Category
19th Century Old Masters Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,364 Sale Price
20% Off
A Bronx Wedding, colorful dancing celebration w musicians blue sky butterflies
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Feminine dancer with flowers on stage illustration for Conde Nast Publications
By Carol Blanchard
Located in Miami, FL
depicted in a dance performance.
Blanchard was a fashion illustrator and worked for many years in the
Category
1960s Feminist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Otto Theodore Gustav Lingner, Oriental female nude, bride dancing with a Sword
Located in Berlin, DE
Otto Theodore Gustav Lingner, Oriental female nude dancing with a sword,
Dimensions without frame
Category
19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flamenco Dancer in Lilac
, Paris, Louvre, Salon d
Automne, LACMA, SFAA, Carmel
By Victor Di Gesu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Created circa 1965 by Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped, verso, with Victor di Gesu estate seal.
Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Lo...
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Masonite
Figurative/Blue/Floral_Dance In The Soft Golden Wind I_America Martin
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin
"Dance In The Soft Golden Wind I"
Oil
Acrylic on Canvas
40 x 40 in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$12,672 Sale Price
20% Off
Dancers Resting - Mid-Late 20th Century Impressionist of Ballet by Frank Hill
By Frank Hill
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
glass.
Keywords: Dancer, dancers, dancing, ballet, warm, white, elegant, beautiful, shading, shade
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
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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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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