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A Sunset Sail
By George Nemethy
Located in Wiscasett, ME
miniature sail boat oil paintings. As a 20th century artist he was greatly inspired when he was young by
Category
20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun and Sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I immersed myself in the dance of colors and forms. Using acrylics, oils
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
William Henriksen (1880-1964) - Framed Oil, White Sailed Windmill
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil painting by Danish artist William Henriksen depicting a white sailed windmill and
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun, Sails, Sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
your painting in a local custom framing shop or gallery. It will be the most affordable and easy way
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
SEA, SAILS, MOUNTAIN
Located in Zofingen, AG
As I created this painting, I sought to capture the dynamic interplay between nature and human
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Mending the Sails"
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beginning nearly 8,000 years ago, when humans first harnessed the winds with sails, they’ve been
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Party of Sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
Embarking on a tapestry of vibrant emotions, my painting encapsulates the essence of freedom found
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Preparing to Sail
Located in London, GB
Preparing to Sail
C. Rex James
Oil on canvas on board
Image size: 17 1/4 x 21 1/2 inches ( 54.5 x
Category
20th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Sail at Sea
Located in Zofingen, AG
freedom and joy. The brushstrokes dance with the rhythm of the waves, while the bold sails embrace the
Category
2010s Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
HuiMin Wang Contemporary Original Oil On Canvas "Set The Sail"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Set The Sail
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Morning Sails
Located in Deddington, GB
Early morning sails by Caroline McMillan Davey [2021]
original
Oil on canvas
Image size: H:60 cm x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
XL Vintage MCM Abstract McAlevely Nautical Full Sail Sailboat Race Oil Painting
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Spectacular, Vibrant, Mid Century Modern, framed oil painting by artist Pat McAlevey of an exciting
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Wind in Sail
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this fusion of acrylic and oil, I channeled the vibrancy of expressionism with the subtlety of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$953 Sale Price
20% Off
Full Sail 4
Located in New York, NY
Leign Wen’s works reflect her personal and cultural histories. Having grown up on the island of Taiwan, she has a deep affinity for the elemental power of water and the forces of nat...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Price Upon Request
Full Sail II
Located in New York, NY
Leign Wen’s works reflect her personal and cultural histories. Having grown up on the island of Taiwan, she has a deep affinity for the elemental power of water and the forces of nat...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Price Upon Request
Full Sail I
Located in New York, NY
Leign Wen’s works reflect her personal and cultural histories. Having grown up on the island of Taiwan, she has a deep affinity for the elemental power of water and the forces of nat...
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Price Upon Request
“Lumber Schooner Under Full Sail”
Located in Warren, NJ
signed D. Tayler lower right
Provenance
From the Gene Worrell Collection, Virginia Museum of Animal Art
Measurements
Frame: 31 1/4 by 43 1/4 inches
Sight: 23 1/2 by 35 3/4 inc...
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Manner of Stanhope Forbes - 20th Century Oil, Preparing to Sail
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming scene depicting a fisherman and his children by the seafront on an overcast day. The trio perch on a small fishing boat as the father makes repairs to a small toy boat. Th...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
M. A. Batchelor - 2004 Oil, Drying The Sails At Sunset
Located in Corsham, GB
charm to the painting. The artist has signed and dated to the lower right corner. The painting has been
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,021 Sale Price
20% Off
“Clipper under Full Sail”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil on canvas painting of a three mast clipper under full sail. Signed by the artist lower
Category
1980s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$575 Sale Price
31% Off
Free Steppe: Taurian Sails
Located in Zofingen, AG
size of this oil canvas is 60*80 cm.
In this painting, the protagonist standing in the Taurian steppe
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sail Away by Karen Blair, Large Contemporary Abstract Painting With Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
, uplifting, and full of movement, Sail Away by Karen Blair is a 43 x 43 inch mixed media painting on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil, Mixed Media
Red Sails at Honfleur Harbour Impressionist Painting, Figures, Boats, Red, Blue
By William Lee Hankey
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Hankey, this striking oil painting features the iconic port town of Honfleur, Normandy. Vibrant red sails
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Barbara Under Full Sail
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unframed dimensions: 16 x 28 inches
Framed dimensions: 22 1/4 x 34 1/2 inches
Burgess 46' Footer W.L.
Marblehead 1891 study
Barbara was a forty-six-foot class and started racing in ...
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
John Horwood (1934-1994) - 1975 Oil, Fishing Boats at Full Sail
Located in Corsham, GB
Two fishing vessels navigate choppy waters beneath a cloudy sky. Signed and dated to the lower left. Presented in an ornate frame with swept edges and a painted wood slip. On canvas ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Day
s Sail in New England
By Mauritz Frederick Hendrick de Haas
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
painting's right. There, a three-masted frigate sails away from us, giving us a slight glimpse of her ornate
Category
1860s Realist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sails at Coastal Town
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Sailboats oil painting on canvas, signed lower right KOKO. The certificate of authenticity is
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The American Steam-Sailer St. Louis
Located in Jacksonville, FL
The American Steam-Sailer St. Louis
signed, dated and inscribed 'A. Jacobsen 1899. / West Hoboken
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attrib. Walter Beauvais (1942-1998) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Sail Boat
Located in Corsham, GB
Soft hues of peach, yellow and blue depict a hazy view of sailboats gliding across a tranquil waterway. Unsigned. Presented in a complementing wooden frame. On canvas board.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset Sail, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sailing, impressionism, seascape, representational, oil painting, pinkSunset SailGail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Full Wind in the Sails
Located in San Francisco, CA
These magnificent ships, or carracks, depicted here in full sail were the heavy-duty workhorses of
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Sail Boats in Harbor"
By Edward Willis Redfield
Located in Lambertville, NJ
-one of his paintings.
Since Redfield painted for Exhibition with the intent to win medals, his best
Category
1890s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist views of Sail boats
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Charles Bertie Hall (Anglo-American, 20th/21st Century)
Sailing at Sunset
Oil on canvas, signed
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sail Fishie (Red and White)
By Adam Umbach
Located in Greenwich, CT
the Art Institute of Chicago, he received his BFA in painting from the University of Wisconsin
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sail Fishie (Pink and Purple)
By Adam Umbach
Located in Greenwich, CT
the Art Institute of Chicago, he received his BFA in painting from the University of Wisconsin
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Lisa House, Emerald Sail, Contemporary Seascape Painting, Boat Art, Textured Art
By Lisa House
Located in Deddington, GB
Lisa House
Emerald Sail, seascape painting.
Original
Oils/mixed media on board
Size: H 75cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
19th-Century French Marine Scene, The Iron Barque Polestar In Full Sail, Oil
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This charming late-19th-century oil painting by French artist Édouard Adam (1847-1929) depicts the
Category
19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ferocious Seas
Contemporary Abstract painting of sail boats on the sea, blue
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Ferocious Seas' by Contemporary Spanish artist Bernard. A vibrant and bold painting of sail boats
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,587 Sale Price
25% Off
Boats in the Harbour Coastal Scene of Sail Boats, Blue Water, Figures, Red sails
By William Lee Hankey
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed size: 22.5" x 26.5"
This evocative impressionist painting portrays a bustling harbour scene
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset seascape with red-sailed boat
glowing sky over ocean swells vintage oil
Located in Preston, GB
Sunset seascape with red-sailed boat and glowing sky over ocean swells - Vintage Oil by British
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Ship at Full Sail”, post-impressionist seascape of Clipper ship, oil on canvas
Located in Naples, Florida
Michael Stephanon (b. 1937)
A well executed oil on canvas painting of a clipper at full sail by
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moody Seas
Contemporary Painting of Colourful sail boats on water, blue, red
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Moody Seas' by Spanish artist Bernard. Contemporary Painting of Colourful sail boats of blue, red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Sunset Sail, Nixes Mate, Boston Harbor”
By Joseph McGurl
Located in Southampton, NY
A fabulous evening maritime oil painting on board by the well known contemporary artist, Joseph
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
19th Century Original Oil Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
The Artist is Dutch painter Albert Hess signed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French American Classical Paintings
Materials
Paint
"The Abraham Rydberg at Full Sail”, ocean-going Clipper, original oil on canvas
By Alfred Collin
Located in Naples, Florida
influenced by the work of the Impressionsists. This oil painting is of the clipper ship The Abraham Rydberg
Category
20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sailing to the Seas
Contemporary Colourful painting of sail boats on the water
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Sailing to the Seas' by Spanish artist Bernard. Contemporary colourful blue, red painting of sail
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing Vessels in Calm Seas Offshore - Sailboat Sail Boat 19th cent oil/panel
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
"
Oil on panel
9 7/8 x 12 7/8 inches (25 x 33 cm.)
signed lower left: G W Opdenhoff
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid 19th C. Oil on Canvas Painting "A Two Mast Schooner Under Full Sail at Sea"
Located in Incline Village, NV
Fine quality mid 19th century period oil on canvas painting; American School depicting a schooner
Category
Antique 1850s American Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Golden Sails (diptych)
Located in Zofingen, AG
Golden Sails 110x160cm diptych (each side :110x80cm.) 7000 evro
Linen canvas, oil, acrylic,potal
Category
1990s Expressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Linen, Acrylic
Gondolier Dreams Of A World Sail Trip
Located in Zofingen, AG
II've woven my dreams onto this canvas, blending acrylic, oil, and pastel to express the yearning
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Full Sail - San Francisco Harbor Maritime Seascape
By Elizabeth Gregory Kent
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful California plein air seascape of sail boat in San Francisco harbor by California artist
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A lonely white sail gleams. Bali. Crete. Greece
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
peaceful, dreamlike atmosphere. The paintings masterful play of light and color demonstrates an exceptional
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Harlingen Dutch Landscape Sail Boat Ship Water In Stock
By Frits Johan Goosen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Harlingen Dutch Landscape Sail Boat Ship Water In Stock
Frits Goosen (December 13, 1943
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Israeli Contemporary Art by Dondi Schwartz - Sailed Boats
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Dondi Schwartz is an Israeli artist born in Canada in 1961 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Seascape with Red Sailed Boats and Lighthouse
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Size: 8.5 x 10.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The painting is in
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$400 Sale Price
35% Off
"Illumined Sails" Oil on Canvas By NY Artist Jean McDaniel (1930-2003)
Located in Norwalk, CT
The artist was a resident of Hempstead on Long Island, NY. Those work captures a Summer regatta with lovely treatment of light and subtly abstract sailboats. Original frame. In ver...
Category
Vintage 1960s Paintings
Materials
Paint
Impressionist view of sail boats on the American coast
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
Charles Bertie Hall (Anglo-American, 20th/21st Century)
Sailboat at Sunset
Oil on board, unsigned
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting sail for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Old Masters versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect oil painting sail may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting sail to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, blue, black and more. An oil painting sail from Vahe Yeremyan, Michel Brosseau, Michael Budden, Leonard Mizerek and Rosanne Barr — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. 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 Sail?
The price for an oil painting sail in our collection starts at $220 and tops out at $180,000 with the average selling for $2,325.
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
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