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Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Tai Chi
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Shelved Makeup
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Wandering Light
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - O Ring
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Green Shadow
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - The Past
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - My Basquiat
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Private Diary
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Xiaodong is a Chinese artist born in Inner Mongolia in 1968 who lives and works
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Summer Wildflowers 3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Summer Wildflowers 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Forest in Sunlight
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Summer Wildflowers 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Forest After Snow
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pray, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, classical, realism, oil painting, brownPrayDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Breeze, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Asia, people, classical, realism, oil painting, greenBreezeDavid Qiyi LiuOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Various Appearance
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Happy Bath
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jun Liu Still Life Original Acrylic On Canvas "Photo Realism IV"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Photo Realism IV
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 24 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Spring, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, classical, realism, oil painting, blueEarly SpringDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Ziyu - Landscape on the River Bank
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Liu Ziyu is a Chinese artist born in 1978 who lives and works in Beijing, China. He
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harvest, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, jar, knife, blade, still life, classical, oil painting, blackHarvestDavid Qiyi Liu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Courtyard, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, still life, realism, oil painting, brownCourtyardDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Galaxy Amusement Park
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Idol No.3
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Losing Pumpkin Lantern
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Red Headscarf, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, figure, people, classical, realism, oil painting, brownThe Red HeadscarfDavid Qiyi Liu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Super Happiness No.86
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Super Happiness No.45
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Rebirth Series No.13
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Superstring Series No.4
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Abstract - Superstring Series No. 16
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Paradise with Happiness and Sadness
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Grateful for God
s Air
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Liu Guoyi - Portrait - Where is the Way
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jun Liu Still Life Original Acrylic On Canvas "Photo Realism VI"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Photo Realism VI
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jun Liu Still Life Original Acrylic On Canvas "Photo Realism III"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Photo Realism III
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 23.5 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jun Liu Still Life Original Acrylic On Canvas "Photo Realism IV"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Photo Realism IV
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 24 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jun Liu Still Life Original Acrylic On Canvas "Photo Realism I"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Photo Realism I
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23.5 x 20 inches
Frame: Framing options
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Venice After the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, beigeVenice After the RainDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on stretched linenFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harvest. No.2, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, greyHarvest. No.2David Qiyi LiuOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Riverside in the Evening Glow, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Evening GlowDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on stretched linenFinished white edgesVarnished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Sentinel of the Plateau, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, oil painting, greyThe Sentinel of the PlateauDavid Qiyi LiuOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Riverside in the Morning Mist, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, greyRiverside in the Morning MistDavid Qiyi Liu
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Crabs, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Qiyi LiuOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and Ready to hang
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Beginning Of Nature (Blue)
Located in New York, NY
Title: The Beginning Of Nature (Blue)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 27"" x 22""
Frame: Framing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Report #2
By Liu Bolin
Located in Long Island City, NY
Chinese Report #2 by Liu Bolin, Chinese (1973)
Date: 2008
Inkjet and Oil on Canvas, signed and
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Inkjet
Still Life with Sculpture
, Hague School Oil, Dutch Artist, Liu Haichan, Daoism
By Cornelius Anton Bartels
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
1945.
A still-life with a sculpture of the Daoist immortal, Liu Haichan, with a blue-and-white
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper, Graphite
Liu Wei Wei - 21st Century Contemporary Chinese Beauty Oil Painting
By Yaroslava Tichshenko
Located in Singapore, SG
"Liu Wei Wei" by Yaroslava Tichshenko is reminiscent of the traditions of impressionism and post
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - oil on canvas
Located in Richmond, BC
Jia Liu
Untitled
oil on canvas
90 x 60cm
2017
The title LCF contains occult and biblical meanings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Socrates
Judgement
Located in New York, NY
Liu Shuishi
Socrates' Judgement, 2016
Oil on Canvas
125.98h x 78.7
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Subject and Object
Located in New York, NY
Liu Shuishi
Subject and Object, 2015
Oil on Canvas
77h x 116w in
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Out Of What Has Just Happened
Located in New York, NY
Liu Shuishi
Out Of What Has Just Happened, 2014
Oil on Canvas
68.90h x 116.14w in
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rêve surréaliste (Surrealist dream)
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil painting by artist Shuo Liu. It shows a surreal dream world. In this work, there is a room with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Cotton Canvas
Lac de Thoune (Lake Thun)
Located in PARIS, FR
Oil painting by artist Shuo Liu. The work portrays the beautiful landscape of Lake Thun in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Spring Planting
By Keyin Liu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A master example of Peasant Style painting in China. The artist (information no available) means
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shades Of White
By Yingzhao Liu
Located in Boston, MA
which are intricately juxtaposed. Hence showcasing shadow and light. This oil is a delight for the
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life with Trumpet
By Liu Gao Feng
Located in Toronto, ON
Oil on canvas
Framed
Category
1990s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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. - 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.
- 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 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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