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Silhouettes and Shadows I
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gwen Wong's work is both painterly and allegorical, caught somewhere in the middle between the representational painter and the narrator. "I am inspired by the idea of a childhood re...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Dark Blue Shadow Garden
By Stephanie Peek
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Stephanie Peek – American (1940- )
Title: Dark Blue Shadow Garden
Year: 1996
Medium: Oil on
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sunday Morning Shadows, Framed
By Stephen Magsig
Located in Fairfield, CT
Represented by George Billis Gallery, NYC & LA -- When I think about the conventions of painting
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
WINDOW IV - Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media Painting, light and shadow, icicle
By Heather Hartman
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
"Window IV" captures the sun peering in behind sheer curtains. This painting is is part of an on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Oil, Acrylic, Mesh
Blue Shadows, Celerina, Switzerland
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
been an early member of the art colony in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Known for his paintings of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vestige - Large Abstract Mixed Media Painting, light and shadow, blue, purple
By Heather Hartman
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This is a multi-paneled painting of Heather Hartman's investigation into the light and landscape of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Figurative Female Swimmer in Oil on Wood Shadow Box, Ambition n°24_Swan Scalabre
By Swan Scalabre
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
design and textiles into her current body of work.
Painting with oil on wood, her small-scale works
Category
2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$2,640 Sale Price
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Freight Train in Shadow
By Patricia Chidlaw
Located in Fairfield, CT
the rubble, ruins and soon-to-be-obsolete side routes of America.
When asked what kind of paintings
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadow and Light, Pasadena Arroyo
By Calvin Liang
Located in Pasadena, CA
Description
An impressionist, plein air oil painting, depicting back-lit (contre jour) sycamore trees in
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Johnston Farm, Oil, Light
Shadow, SW Art Artists 21 under 31 2020, Interior
Located in Houston, TX
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Johnston Farm is a new oil painting by artist Morgan LaPlace. This painting
Category
2010s American Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Pandasan 57-57 : Midnight Blooms in Tokyo Shadows
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
Oil on canvas
35 2/5 × 43 3/10 × 1 1/5 in - 90 × 110 × 3 cm
The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Whispers in the Shadows, " Oil on Canvas, 2022
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
intangible spirits of trees.
This oil on canvas painting entitled “Whispers in the Shadows” is the only work
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Nestled In" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Andrew Bailey's "Nestled In" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts blue shadows
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Savannah Shadows" Colorful Street Scene
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
is a quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting exhibits all
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
WHIRL II - mixed media abstract painting of light and shadow, purple, yellow
By Heather Hartman
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
WHIRL II captures the soft patterned shadow of the leaves. This painting is is part of an on-going
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Polyester, Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache, Mesh
"Midday Sun" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "Midday Sun" is an impasto oil painting that depicts blue cast
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Woman", Surreal, Portrait, Blue, Pink, Butterfly, Oil Painting
By Anita Zotkina
Located in Franklin, MA
Anita Zotkina’s “Woman” is a 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch oil on canvas painting that contrasts shadow and
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadows and Sunlight and Sunbleached
By Polly Dutton
Located in Deddington, GB
.
Shadows and Sunlight by Polly Dutton [2020]
original
Oil on birchwood panel
Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
In The Shadow Of The Day
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on panel by artist Seth Winegar. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Into the Woods I, Sold as One or Several Panels, Oil, Shadow Series, Organic
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Into the Woods is a series of seven oil paintings by Houston artist Ellen Art also known as
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sea Fan, Oil on Canvas, Light and Shadow, Underwater Landscape Light in the Deep
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
abstract landscape paintings.
Gallery Wrapped so no need for a frame. This oil painting is 20 x 20 inches.
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Into the Woods II, Sold as One or Several Panels, Oil, Shadow Series, Organic
By Ellen Hart
Located in Houston, TX
Into the Woods is a series of seven oil paintings by Houston artist Ellen Art also known as C
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Two Characters and A Shadow
Located in New York, NY
abstract painting with yellow and green tones
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tree Trunks Oil on Stretched Canvas 40" x 30" Light and Shadow The Meadows
Located in Houston, TX
desire for oil painting.
England is a former board member with the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Purple Twilight Ballet : Orchids and Shadows in Battle Symphony
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
Oil on canvas
31 1/2 × 42 1/10 × 1 1/5 in - 80 × 107 × 3 cm
The artwork is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Street of Shadows - Finding the Light
By Michelle Jader
Located in Denver, CO
"Street of Shadows," is an original oil painting on 5 acrylic panels by Michelle Jader. It is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$2,400 Sale Price
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Chanel Elegance : Midnight Soirée in Tokyo
s Blossoms and Shadows
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, unique artwork
oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 41 3/10 in - 100 × 105 cm
The artwork is signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish town shadows and Paddling Lake Windermere
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Inspired by trip to Malaga this painting is a vibrant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ibis and Shadows, Oil Painting
By Jan Fontecchio Perley
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, animals, oil painting, greenIbis and ShadowsJan Fontecchio PerleyOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
"Winter Tree Shadows" Snowy Maine Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In The Shadow Of The Cross"
By Hugo Pohl
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil 1930s "In The Shadow Of The Cross"
Biography
Hugo Pohl (1878 - 1960)
Born in Detroit
Category
1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sun-Drenched Rolling Hills with Bold Blue Trees Casting Shadows British Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: gouache on artist paper, unframed
Painting : 14 x 20 inches
Provenance: all the paintings we have by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
$602 Sale Price
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A shadow roaming like a dream
By Todd Horton
Located in Bozeman, MT
Art Auction. Horton's paintings were also featured at the Museum of Northwest Art group exhibition
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Deep in the Quiet" Oil Painting
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
Deb Komitor's (US based) "Deep in the Quiet" is an oil painting that depicts the shadows of dense
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Shadow Iris" Oil on Canvas 24x24" dark grays, violet and plum color tones
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Southampton, NY
Service.
This oil on Canvas painting titled "Shadow Iris" was painted in 1982. Nesbitt painted this with
Category
1980s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Street of Shadows - Finding the Light 2
By Michelle Jader
Located in Denver, CO
"Street of Shadows - Finding the Light 2," is an original oil painting on 5 acrylic panels by
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Rocky Stream in Autumn, Sunlight and Shadow
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
", c. 1930-1940
(Sunlight and Shadow)
Oil on Board
22" x 36"
Housed in a 3 1/4" Period Frame with a
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,000 Sale Price
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Don
t let the sun blast your shadow- 21st Century Painting of a Nude Boy
By David van der Linden
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
David van der Linden
'Don't let the sun blast your shadow''
100 x 100 cm
Oil on canvas
framed in a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Shadows 9, 11 and 13 Triptych
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Winter Shadows 11
Original Landscape Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 15cm x W 15cm x D 4cm
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wall Street in Light and Shadow
By Bernie Fuchs
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right
Wall Street in 1985.
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shadows of Paris, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, travel, shadow, oilpaint, impressionism, people, travel, oil painting, brownShadows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Keeper of the Shadow II 30 X30
By Sebastian Spreng
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Keeper of the Shadow 30 X 30
Oil on Canvas.
Sebastian Spreng, is a Miami-based artist born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Eleanor Woolley, Street Shadows 4, Original landscape
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Original Oil Painting by Eleanor Woolley. Painted in the artists studio, Street shadows 4 is one of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Shadows of Autumn, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
, landscape, nature, representational, oil painting, yellowShadows of AutumnGail Greene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Southbank Riverside Shadows- original impressionism cityscape - contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
London's most iconic landmarks, offering viewers a direct view from across the Thames. This oil on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Snow Scene Nocturne by Michael Budden Moonlight Shadows
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Moonlight Shadows
oil/canvas
20 x 24 image unframed, 30.5 x 26.5 framed
signed LL
Moonlight Shadows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,200 Sale Price
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Reflections 12" x 8" Oil on Panel Still-life Light and Shadow European Artist
Located in Houston, TX
Reflections is an 12" x 8" oil on panel painting by European /Croatian artist Tina Orsolic
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Cattle Watering in the Shadows of Windsor
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas
Canvas size: 28 x 36 inches
Framed size: 41 x 48.75 inches
Category
19th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Through the Shadows, Pt. Lobos", Monterey Seascape
By Max Flandorfer
Located in Soquel, CA
Shadows, Pt. Lobos" on verso. Presented in a giltwood frame. Image size, 16"H x 20"W.
Primarily a plein
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,180 Sale Price
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"Dry Creek Afternoon Shadows" California Wine Country Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on location in Healdsburg, California by noted California artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
TREES, SNOW, SHADOWS - Realism / Winter Landscape / Nature Scene
By Edward Butler
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil painting by Edward A. Butler.
Edward A. Butler (b. 1948, Philadelphia, PA) completed
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$12,800 Sale Price
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LONG SHADOWS IN THE MORNING - Contemporary Realism / Country Park / Nature Scene
By Anita Mazzucca
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Anita Mazzucca
Anita Mazzucca (b. 1945, New Jersey) completed her BFA in
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Like a Bird- Shadow Follows Light
s Illusion
By David A. Dreyer
Located in Dallas, TX
in 2021, accompanied by an exhibition catalogue. His recent paintings are inspired by music as well
Category
2010s American Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Chalk, Charcoal, Oil, Graphite
Contemporary Chinese Art by Liu Xiaodong - Green Shadow
Located in Paris, IDF
in Beijing, China. He graduated from the Oil Painting Department of Inner Mongolia University of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Female Nude in the Shadows - Figurative Abstract
By Daniel David Fuentes
Located in Soquel, CA
Painting at Academy of Art University, San Francisco Studied B.S. in Cell, Molecular Biology, and Genetics
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Mission Palm Shadow Impressionism 8"x6" Landscape Southwest USA
Located in Houston, TX
by one simple palm tree shows the light and shadow in the painting.
Founding the “Queen of the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Bude Shadows, costal, beach, summertime, landscape, seascape, swimming, Cornwall
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Bude Shadows is an Original Painting by Eleanor Woolley Painted in the Artist's Gloucestershire
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Find a variety of oil paintings shadows available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Modern versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add oil paintings shadows that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, black, brown, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Eleanor Woolley, Maria Bertran, Rory J. Browne, Heather Hartman and Jacobus Baas are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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Oil paintings shadows can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $165 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Oil Paintings Shadows
- 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 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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