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Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Fujiya Hotel 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Fujiya Hotel 3
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Fujiya Hotel 1
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - The Lion Returns
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery: Sensoji
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Flowers in the Japanese vase with a red feeling"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
This painting depicts a vibrant bouquet of flowers in a traditional Japanese vase, infused with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Pirika and Yume
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Waiting for Spring
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Girl
Red Flower
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas & signed on bottom right
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mount Fuji
, Japanese Abstraction, Isle de St. Louis, Paris, Tokyo, Modernism
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
and, despite his parents objections, entered the Japan Art School where he majored in oil painting. In
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Study C60, " Ted Kurahara, Abstract Expressionism, Japanese-American Artist
By Ted Kurahara
Located in New York, NY
Ted N. Kurahara (b. 1925)
Study C60, 1960
Oil on canvas
70 x 50 inches
Signed and dated upper right
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Wrapped in Kindness
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Work 1" Yoko Matsumoto, Abstract Expressionist Work by Japanese Artist
Located in New York, NY
extensively in Japanese
Oil on canvas
36 x 35 3/4 inches
Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1936. Matsumoto graduated
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Tatsumi Roko, Edo Period
Located in Segovia, ES
, climbing leaf)), between the two, the signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Japanese Contemporary Art - An Explorer And His Blue Boat
By Hiromi Sengoku
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Hiromi Sengoku is a Japanese artist born in 1982 who lives and works in London, UK
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Courage on the Slopes 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives
works in Tokyo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery: Sensoji 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives
works in Tokyo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery: Black 4
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives
works in Tokyo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery: Black 1
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery: Black 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives
works in Tokyo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative painting, Courtesan Hanaôgi, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014).
The mesaurements of the drawing are
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Shibuya
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Lawson
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Shibuya
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Iceberg
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Everyday Life is Beautiful
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Tomimoto Toyohina, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
publisher (Tsuta, climbing leaf)), between the two, the signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Bijin Ôkubi, Edo Period
Located in Segovia, ES
Bijin-ga series XXIX (Nº 29)
Title: Bijin Ôkubi
Upper torso portrait of a Japanese beauty
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Light Blue Garden
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Transparent Time I
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative painting, Reflective Love, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
signature of Mario BGil written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014).
The mesaurements of the drawing are
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Abstract Tree Oil Painting by Shiro Ikegawa, 1960
s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Shiro Ikegawa (1933-2009) studied art and oil painting in Japan at the Tokyo University of Arts and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Oil on Canvas Painting "Bath House in Tokyo" by Frances Blakemore
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas: "Bath House in Tokyo" by Frances Blakemore
Frances Blakemore (1906-1997) was an
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, Hanazuma of the Hyôgaya House
Located in Segovia, ES
woodblock print “Hanazuma of the Hyôgaya House”, (1794), 38,8 x 25,9 cm. The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum. Matsumoto
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery DAISO
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Commute
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Blue Vase and Roses
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
"The Japanese Bridge, 1928" François Beauck (Belgian, 1876-1946)
Located in SANTA FE, NM
"The Japanese Bridge, 1928"
François Beauck (Belgian, 1876-1946)
Oil on cardboard
Signed and dated
Category
1920s Art Nouveau Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
$2,250 Sale Price
48% Off
Japanese Contemporary Art by Hiromi Sengoku - Flying In The Water
By Hiromi Sengoku
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Hiromi Sengoku is a Japanese artist born in 1982 who lives and works in London, UK
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Tea House in the Mist - Mid Century Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century landscape of a Japanese tea house and trees in a misty valley in autumn, by
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - KIMN-KAMUI Mountain God
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Kick-Kick-Thump-Thump
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Mixed media (acrylic, gouache,oil) on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
"Covet" - Dark Expressionist Figurative - Nude Seated Woman in Japanese Oni Mask
Located in Carmel, CA
Rizaldy Celi Jr. (American, Filipino-Vietnamese, born 1983)
"Covet" 2023
Oil paint, Varnish, Wood
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Varnish
Nude Dancer with Ornate Floral Headdress and Japanese Lantern - Carnival
By Theodore Lukits
Located in Miami, FL
-infused painting. The background shows a Japanese screen with cranes. The painting exudes a lush, joyful
Category
1920s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Japanese Contemporary Art by Miyuki Takanashi - Princess of the Night
By Miyuki Takanashi
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil and tempera on canvas
Miyuki Takanashi is a Japanese artist born in 1961 who lives & works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Tempera
Day Lilies With Japanese Maple - Botanical Orange Flowers Red Tree Garden, 2024
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
Contemporary botanical garden painting in oil on linen with orange Day Lily flowers beside a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vibrant flowers in the Japanese vase
Located in Edinburgh, GB
The series of flowers shows a classical motif with a subtle attention to the subtle movement and rhythm of the flora, with the help of paint, abstract vision and expressive handwriti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery Shibuya 4
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - He Can Fly Someday
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Tokyo Olympic Poster II
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Tokyo Olympic Poster III
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art by Teppei Ikehila - Modern Borrowed Scenery DAISO 2
By Teppei Ikehila
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Teppei Ikehila is a Japanese artist born in 1978 who lives & works in Tokyo, Japan
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art - Ring-A-Ring O’ Roses, The Circle Goes Around
By Hiromi Sengoku
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & acrylic on canvas
Hiromi Sengoku is a Japanese artist born in 1982 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Tama, Mimi, Chan" Chuzo Tamotzu, Japanese American Modernist Still Life, Cats
Located in New York, NY
Chuzo Tamotzu
Tama, Mimi, Chan, circa 1950
Signed lower left
Oil on canvasboard
40 1/2 x 28 inches
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Japanese Contemporary Art - The Circus In The Beginning Of The World
By Hiromi Sengoku
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Hiromi Sengoku is a Japanese artist born in 1982 who lives and works in London, UK
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Contemporary Art - Wake Up, But Never Awake From The Dream
By Hiromi Sengoku
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Hiromi Sengoku is a Japanese artist born in 1982 who lives and works in London, UK
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Japanese Art Ukiyo-e Figurative Painting, The fickle type, Edo period
Located in Segovia, ES
written in Japanese, with the date 14 (2014).
The mesaurements of the drawing are 76 x 56 cm. (29,92 x
Category
2010s Edo Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Oil Crayon, Graphite
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An assortment of oil paintings japanese is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Abstract, Contemporary or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil paintings japanese that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and gold. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Nan Hass Feldman, Miori Odamaki, Kenji Yoshida, Harry Moore and Harry Humphrey Moore produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The average selling price for oil paintings japanese we offer is $3,038, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Paintings Japanese
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Japanese paintings have many names, based on their style. Works produced after 1900 are known as Nihonga and combine traditional techniques with modern themes. Sumi-e are traditional Japanese ink paintings, while Ukiyo-e are figure and landscape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese painting is called “nihonga”. This style of painting is characterized by a reduced color palette, a lack of shadows and simple expression. Works in this style are often created with mineral-based paints on scrolls and screens and depict landscapers, women and scenes from Japanese history and culture. You’ll find a wide range of nihonga art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
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Impressionist Rebel Camille Pissarro Made the Everyday Feel Radical
In Denver, a major new retrospective reveals how the painter’s devotion to ordinary life — and his fearless shifts in style — shaped modern art.
The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
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