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Rocamadour, Modernist Abstract Architectural Village Landscape
By Pierre (Baron) Courtens
Located in Surfside, FL
of classical ancestral painting.
In 1947, the artist lived in Montparnasse and frequented the artists
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mademoiselle - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Woods, Architectural
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure
Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
"Stairs in the Garden" Impressionist Architectural Scene
Located in Austin, TX
This impressionist painting by David Gamero depicts beautiful stone stairway bathed in sunlight and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
INTERIOR SPACE - 2018, abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
oil on canvas painting by artist Anne Subercaseaux. Her meditative, gleaming works realistically
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Metropolitan Abstraction" Signed Mid Century Cubist Architectural Abstraction
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract cubist street scene oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Merry Go Round - original modern NY cityscape oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
before adding more layers to this oil painting of Jane's Carousel located in Brooklyn Bridge Park. My
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harry Potter Platform 9-original London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Royal Albert Hall-original modern London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Manhattan Bridge Arch and Colonnade - original modern NY cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
experience of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Apple Store -original modern New York cityscape oil painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
iconic Apple Store on 5th Avenue. This oil on canvas piece captures the sleek, transparent architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
K6 Telephone Box-original modern London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
contemporary cityscape artist based in New York City. In her ongoing series of over 50 oil paintings titled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Boho Original Architectural Oil Impasto on Canvas Signed by the Artist
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Original Architectural Oil Impasto on Canvas, Signed by the Artist is a highly
Category
Late 20th Century North American Bohemian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kinds of Blue / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
of Blue", oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the insubstantial, in paintings that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pub and Bus-original modern London cityscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
City Streets (British Street scene architectural landscape)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Rene Beckley. City Streets, 1965. Oil on artist board, 16 x 20 inches; 18 x 22 inches framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Voyeur, Cityscape, Black, White, Textured, Buildings, Architectural
By Jason Wright
Located in Riverdale, NY
Voyeur is a monochromatic architectural painting and a cityscape. It is Oil and Acrylic on Wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
"Doorway" Ken Davies, Realist House Porch Architecture
Located in New York, NY
interest in any other career."
Davies describes his second significant work as his first oil painting
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"French Cathedral, " Emilio Trad, Modern Cityscape Architecture
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Trad (Argentinian, b. 1953)
Untitled, 1978
Oil on Masonite
18 x 14 inches
Signed and dated
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Italian Early 18th Century Roman Oil on Canvas, of an Architectural Theme
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive Italian early 18th Century Roman oil on canvas, of an architectural theme. The
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
Antonio Stom (Venetian painter) - 18th century landscape - Architectural View
By Antonio Stom
Located in Varmo, IT
Antonio Stom (Venice 1688 - Venice 1734) - Architectural Capriccio with Classical Ruins and
Category
Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grande Place-original cityscape wildlife animal architecture-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, surrounded by the grandeur of historic architecture that defines the spirit of the place.
Neven's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Harbour Scene with Sailboats and Quayside Architecture
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed: Yes
Size: 12.25 x 16.25 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$458 Sale Price
35% Off
Birds-eye-view of Tower Bridge- original modern cityscape oil painting- art
Located in London, Chelsea
joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture and city life, from typical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds-eye-view of Big Ben- original modern cityscape oil painting- art
Located in London, Chelsea
experience of being in New York into joyful, vibrant oil paintings. Her work illustrates urban architecture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Empire State Building View from Above- original modern NY cityscape oil painting
Located in London, Chelsea
series of over 50 oil paintings titled "Bright Lights Pink City," Bisbee captures snapshots of urban
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Robert K. White "Girl in Leptis Magna" Large 4-Foot Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
painting with strong architectural and historical presence
✓ A mature work from Robert Kenneth White’s
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Street Scene with Figures and Timber-Framed Architecture
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
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Size: 12 inches (height) x 9.5 inches (width)
Oil painting on paper, unframed
Condition: The painting
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$427 Sale Price
35% Off
Roanheads Chimneys #2, blue sky, stone architecture. Scotland
By Agnes Murray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original oil on birch-wood panel is a signature painting of Roanheads, Scotland by Agnes
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Refreshing Gradient, Green and Orange Urban Landscape, Geometric Architecture
Located in Barcelona, ES
: Refreshing Gradient
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Size: 100x70 cm , (40x28
Category
2010s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Paper
America 2017, New York, urban architecture, subtle color
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
Dr. Rowland S. Russell PhD. writes about his experience directly witnessing Greg's
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
meticulously painted 'Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections on Crossing XXV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Reflections on Crossing XXIV', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the insubstantial, in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In a Croatian Village - Last Moments of Sunset" Oil painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "In a Croatian Village - Last Moments of Sunset" is an oil painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract #7
, Architectural Abstraction, American Modernist, Maine, Santa Cruz
By Jonathan Taylor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, titled 'Composition #7' and painted in 2015.
A substantial oil abstract comprising adjacent and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflections on Crossing XXXIV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Reflections on Crossing XXXIV', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the insubstantial, in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Victorian Oil Painting of Red Building
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian gilt framed oil painting of architectural street scene with red building.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Summer Days
, Idyllic American Landscape, Children, Arts
Crafts Architecture
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A substantial, early twentieth-century oil showing two children, wearing period summer dress and
Category
1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Huge 8
California Minimalist Abstract Expressionist LA Color Field Oil Painting
By Peter Lodato
Located in Surfside, FL
Minimalist, Blurred, Striped, California Art, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Architecture's Effects
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marron Glacée, Bauhaus Arches Patterns, Brown Tones Architecture Harmony, Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
a sense of calm architectural balance. Painted on high-quality watercolor paper, the composition
Category
2010s Bauhaus Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"Montmartre Street Scene, Paris, France" Thomas Pradzynski, Architecture
By Thomas Pradzynski
Located in New York, NY
Thomas Pradzynski (1951 - 2007)
Montmartre Street Scene, Paris, France
Oil on canvas
16 x 32
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Stone Church with Romanesque Architecture and Towering Arches
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rustic Stone Church
signed by Regine David (female French artist, 1910-2018)
oil painting on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
„Hallstatt am Hallstätter See“ Austria, mountains seascape, water, architecture
Located in Vienna, AT
into a peaceful horizon that invites contemplation. Using layers of oil, I crafted a minimalist and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Kaufmann Desert House - Diptych, Architecture, House, Landscape, Pool
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
This is an oil painting of the iconic house in California designed by the famous architect Richard
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Palma Verde by Karen Lynn, Interior, Architecture, Contemporary, Hockney
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
This is a painting from my architectural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist French Street Scene with Figures and Architecture Rue Animée
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Signed: Yes
Size: 9.75 x 11.75 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board, unframed
Condition: The
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mauve Tulip, Bauhaus Arches Patterns, Pastel Tones Architecture Harmony, Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek
Category
2010s Bauhaus Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Post-Impressionistic Architectural Landscape of a Church in Brittany France
Located in Houston, TX
Post-Impressionistic architectural landscape painting of a church in Brittany France by Emile
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dusk Pool by Karen Lynn, Hockney Inspired, Architectural, Contemporary
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
This is a painting from my architectural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Library" Mid 20th Century Precisionism Cubist Realism Modernism Architectural
Located in New York, NY
"Library" Mid 20th Century Precisionism Cubist Realism Modernism Architectural. Signed verso
Category
1960s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
DUMBO WALL - Contemporary Realism / City Architecture / Brooklyn / Red
By Richard Combes
Located in New York, NY
A British-born, American based painter, Richard Combes focuses his subjects on the forgotten corners of New York City, subway stations, the cobblestone streets with puddles in Tribec...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mansard Window, realistic historic urban architecture, Brookyn cityscape, brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mansard Window, Oil on canvas, cityscape
Sixth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn
Dr. Rowland S. Russell
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Redman House, Watsonville", Historical California Architectural Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful contemporary impressionist depiction of the historical Redman House in Watsonville, CA, by an unknown artist (20th Century). Titled "The Redman House Watsonville", dated "1...
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Architectural Bridge Scene with Reflections on Water Featuring Boats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Featuring Boats and Riverbank Elements
Signed by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001)
Oil/gouache painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Oil
Two Arches, Prospect Park Brooklyn, sunlight architectural urban landscape
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Victory Theater on 42nd St. (Realistic Architectural Study, Manhattan)
By Richard Britell
Located in Hudson, NY
Realistic, ornate oil painting of New York City edifice by Richard Britell
oil on wood panel
10 x 8
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
The Great Sun Hall, geometric, architecture, sunshine, yellow rays, arches
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"The Great Sun Hall" (2023) by artist Julia Policastro is a sculptural oil painting on canvas with
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Plaster, Oil, Foam Board
Realm of Flora, realistic urban architecture detail New York
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Realm of Flora, Oil on canvas, cityscape, Park Slope
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Oil Paintings Architectural For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paintings architectural for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an oil paintings architectural from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings architectural for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. Creating an oil paintings architectural has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Stephen Cimini, Carol Pylant, David Walker, Karen Lynn and Gregory Frux are consistently popular. 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 paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Oil Paintings Architectural?
The price for an oil paintings architectural in our collection starts at $200 and tops out at $222,482 with the average selling for $3,900.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Oil Paintings Architectural
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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