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Turning Unease - contemporary abstract blue and grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Wave After Wane - contemporary abstract blue grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Haunting Shapes - contemporary abstract blue and grey surf seascape oil canvas
By Simon Ledson
Located in London, GB
mysterious echo. His feelings towards the paintings create an unease of something that appears to have
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Big Surf at Madaket, Nantucket
By Louis Guarnaccia
Located in Greenwich, CT
Landscape and Seascape of the surf at Madaket Beach on Nantucket Island
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Robert K. White "Kelly Slater" Oil on Canvas, Realist Portrait of Surf Legend
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "KELLY SLATER"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜ Frameless Display
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rolling Surf Pacific Coast Landscape Small Paintings 9" x 12" Framed Waves
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Pacific Coast Coast in 2024. It is Oil on Canvas with a custom made frame. There is a similar painting
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Rolling Surf; Leo Carillo Beach, CA
By Ray Roberts
Located in Pasadena, CA
1.75"
Signed "Ray Roberts" on lower left
Artists Statement
"Rolling Surf, Leo Carrillo Beach is my
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
"Crashing Surf" - Pacific Coast Seascape
By Steven Guy Bilodeau
Located in Soquel, CA
A beautiful plein-air seascape of crashing surf along the rocky Pacific coast by California artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Afternoon Foam and Surf; El Matador Beach, Malibu
By Peter Adams
Located in Pasadena, CA
the surf is large and pounding. The sounds of the waves crashing, the exhilarating patterns of foam
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Surf
n Minnie Street Pop painting 36x36" with frame painted by the artist.
Located in Southampton, NY
oil painting was also painted by Straub to be part of the art. I have included several close up
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Surflow - Surfing Art - Figurative - Oil Print By Marc Zimmerman
Marc Zimmerman creates playful
Category
2010s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morning Surf - Hawaiian Seascape, Ocean Waves, Coastal Art, American Artist
Located in Oslo, NO
, American art
This painting was created on Oahu in winter, during the storm season.
"The morning when I
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Italian Impressionist Capri Italy Signed Large Crashing Surf Seascape
By Guido Odierna
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique Italian impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Signed
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bass Rocks" Josephine Reichmann, Impressionist Surf, Luminous Waves, Seascape
Located in New York, NY
Josephine Reichmann
Bass Rocks
Signed lower right
Oil on canvasboard
14 x 16 inches
Reichmann was
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Summer Surf - Hawaiian Seascape, Ocean Waves, Plein Air Landscape, American Art
Located in Oslo, NO
Hawaiian seascape, ocean waves, plein air painting, American art
This painting was created in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surf In Menton. Horizontal, realism, impressionism, seascape, sea, blue, France
Located in Oslo, NO
surf! The painting was painted in the style of impressionism using a brush and a palette knife."
The
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shorebirds in the Surf an Original Pastel by Gregory Biolchini
Located in Soquel, CA
Shorebirds in the Surf an Original Pastel by Gregory Biolchini
Shorbirds in the Florida Surf by
Category
1980s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Laid Paper
Pacific Surf
, California Plein Air Woman Artist, Santa Cruz, Carmel
By Jane McCullough
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Adult School. She spent weekends painting in Santa Cruz and Carmel.
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Invisible Surf", Large-Scale Impasto Abstract Dreamscape by Duane Bousfield
By Duane Bousfield
Located in Soquel, CA
abstract expressionist oil painting by Duane Bousfield (American, b. 1960.) 1994. In this large-scale
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,400 Sale Price
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Big Surf, Point Lobos
California Impressionism, Carmel Art Association, Taos
By Edward Norton Ward
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Edward Norton Ward' (American, born 1928) and painted circa 1960; additionally signed, verso, and titled 'Heavy Seas, Pt. Lobos'.
A substantial evening seascape...
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surf N
Turf mermaid mythic figures interior food romantic undertones
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas heavy duty stretcher bars .Framing recommended but not wit. Signed and dated on
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,640 Sale Price
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Autumnal San Francisco Cove and Surf with Whalers Shack circa 1900
Located in Soquel, CA
Autumnal San Francisco Cove and Surf with Whalers Shack circa 1900
Early California Tonalist
Category
1890s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$1,720 Sale Price
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Surf and Rocks at Sunset
, Oakland College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, verso, on old artist's tape, 'Surf and Rocks'.
Carol Sideman received her Bachelor of Arts degree from
Category
1970s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Acrylic, Tissue Paper, Oil
Pacific Surf at Sunset
, Oakland Museum, Women Painters of the West, SWA, GGE
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'M E Rogers' for Margaret Esther Rogers (American, 1872-1961) and painted circa 1955. Original label verso bearing artist's name and titled 'Rhythms of the Sea'.
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Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
High Surf Orient Bay, St. Martin, Abstract Oil Monotype by Romare Bearden
By Romare Bearden
Located in Long Island City, NY
paintings, he used thinned oil to produce the crashing waves in bold bright colors.
Artist: Romare Bearden
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Monotype
Hasidic Mother And Child In The Surf, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, seascape, oil painting, blueHasidic Mother And Child In The SurfOnelio Marrero
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Wilson L Scruggs Oil Painting Island Boys in Surf
By W.L. Scruggs
Located in Miami, FL
Oil on board by Wilson L. Scruggs. A large format painting done in a modern style with subtle
Category
Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art
Materials
Paint
Surf
By Elena Molinari
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
97 x 146 cm
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surfing
By Allen C. Smith
Located in Corning, NY
"Surfing" by Allen C. Smith is an energetic, colorful abstract painting with brilliant blue and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stormy Surf
By Anil Sawe
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Capturing the light and drama as the sky darkens with big stormy clouds after the sunset.
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surfing
By David Shevlino
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Surfing", 20.5" x 23", oil on panel (framed)
David Shevlino was born in Jersey City, New Jersey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ashton Howard Oil Painting on Canvas Original Seascape Signed Wave Surf Artwork
By Ashton Howard
Located in Bloomington, MN
Ashton Howard Authentic & Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Professionally Custom Framed and listed
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surfing Wahines
Located in Fallbrook, CA
Perfect for the Surf or tiki culture lover. Great frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surf Trip
Located in Chatou, IDF
By moving beyond a diametrical opposition between geometric and lyrical abstraction, in Surf Trip
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Aliso Surf
By Mary Christie
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Oil on Canvas, Framed to 17x20impre
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Golden Surf
By Al Hogue
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
OIl on Canvas, 12" x 24" , Gallery-Wrapped
Category
2010s Romantic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pemaquid Surf
By Donald Demers
Located in Stonington, CT
A classic New England Coastal Surf Landscape featuring the clear waters and rocky coast of Maine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surf Fishing
By Carol Devereaux
Located in San Antonio, TX
Artwork Size: 24" x 18"
This painting won honorable mention at the Texas Spirit Competition - a
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Eastern Surf
By Emily Trenholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
experience. Painting on location directs her focus to capture elements of the natural world through luminous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grey Surf III
By Clifford Smith
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Oil on Linen
Framed
Signed, dated and inscribed on verso: #14 CLIFFORD SMITH / "GRAY SURF III
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gray Surf IV
By Clifford Smith
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Oil on linen
Seascape
Signed, dated and inscribed on verso:
#15 CLIFFORD SMITH / GRAY SURF IV
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Firmscapes 25- Surf
s Crescendo
By Deborah Brisker Burk
Located in Washington, DC
This orignial 36 x 48 inch painting by Deborah Brisker Burk is signed by the artist on the back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Surf, Low Tide
By Frederick S. Wight
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This original oil on canvas is representative of the later landscape artwork created by Frederick
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Surf Duo
By Sandy Ostrau
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Winter Surf Duo
2022
24" x 24"
oil on panel (framed)
I take scenes of everyday life-- people
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Surf and Sand
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Framed to 28 x 36
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Surf beach seascape semi abstract ocean painting original coastal landscape
By Kathleen Rhee
Located in COOMERA, QLD
A beautiful bright blue sky and wonderful white wash surf. Bring the surf, sand and joyous
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas, Oil
Snoopies in the Surf panorama long scroll painting on paper
By Nina Bovasso
Located in New York, NY
This is a 36 inch by 36 foot unique Snoopies in the Surf painting on paper created as a site
Category
2010s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Cotton Canvas, Archival Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
Big wave.Surfing 70X50 oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've captured the awe-inspiring power and serene beauty of the ocean. The
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Surfing California Landscape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tatyana Fogarty
Located in Yardley, PA
Surfing is a way of life in California for many and a spectator sport for others. Nothing
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Clouds
Surf" With Colorful Water Reflections Oil Painting
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Clouds & Surf," a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Dawn Patrol” illustrative oil painting depicting surf boards and horizon
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Crashing Surf, Cape Cod Modern Impressionist Marine Oil Painting
By Ronald Tinney
Located in Westport, CT
, studying nature and creating source material for his larger studio paintings.
Ron is a “Signature Member
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Courtship / oil on canvas - surfing scene
By Peter Loftus
Located in Burlingame, CA
, Intermediate and Advanced Drawing, and Painting, in both oil and aqueous media.
During that time, he also
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surf - 21st Century Contemporary Seascape Oil Painting of Waves
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
New in our collection is the work of Gelos Michailidis.
This artist is inspired by the Dutch masters such as J. van Ruysdael and B.C. Koekkoek. In the 1980s Gelos made a lot of graf...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Bromoil
"Coastal Surf" horizontal oil painting of waves crashing in the ocean
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
of the ocean when a storm is brewing or passing, when the surf is up, when the fog looms or is
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surf
By Annie Wildey
Located in Edgartown, MA
of the ocean when a storm is brewing or passing, when the surf is up, when the fog looms or is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$5,000
"Big Surf At Shark
s Cove" North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hawaii artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air painting "Big Surf at Shark's Cove," exhibits the subtle touch
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find the exact oil painting surf you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting surf among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting surf 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, beige and more. An oil painting surf from Simon Ledson, Timon Sloane, T.S. Harris, Peter Loftus and Annie Wildey — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
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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, 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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