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Girl with a Green Parrot
By Louis Kronberg
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis Kronberg
American, 1872-1965
Girl with a Green Parrot
Oil on Canvas
19 ¾ by 23 ¾ in, w
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Love Birds III, Original painting, Mixed media, Nature, Birds, Parrots
By Sally-Ann Johns
Located in Deddington, GB
INFORMATION:
Dutch Metal Leaf, Gold Paint, Mixed Media, Oil Pastel
Sold framed
Image size:
Height: 19cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Mixed Media
Barbara Valentine RMS - Contemporary Oil Miniature, Parrots on a Sevres Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
A circular miniature depicting two colourful parrots sat on a Sevres vase, with a key and roses on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maltese and Two Pocket Parrots
By Cindi Holt
Located in Dallas, TX
When Cindi Holt was invited to create the Texas Governor’s Christmas card in 1998, her painting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life With Flowers And Parrot Oil On Canvas 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Lean oil on canvas, shaped. The composition features a potted white camellia plant, flanked by a
Category
19th Century Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Green Parrots in Barcelona -vibrant blue and red townscape birds oil on canvas
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
introduction of figures and animals is bringing new vitality into the painting style as well as composition
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parrot Speak, Square Abstract Painting in Red, Yellow Ochre, Mint, Emerald Green
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Parrot Speak is a square, multicolored abstract painting with bright red, golden yellow ochre, teal
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Wood Panel
"House
s entrance in Thailand" red
green classical realism painting of parrots
By Daniela Astone
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"House's entrance in Thailand" is a red & green classical realism painting of parrots perched
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jacob Bogdani Follower, Still Life with Parrots Oil on Canvas
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Jacob Bogdani follower, still life with parrots oil on canvas.
Old master still life painting
Category
Antique 18th Century English Baroque Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Lollipop, Photorealist Pop Art Painting of Santos, Postal Scale and Parrot Skull
By Matthew Bober
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lollipop
2016
Oil on Aluminum Panel
12" x 16" unframed
19.5 x 23.5 framed
19th century Santos
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Portrait of a Boy with Parrot
By Richard Van Bleeck
Located in Bath, Somerset
to a parrot resting on his hand. Signed and dated 'RVBleeck / F. 1732' (lower right). Oil on canvas
Category
18th Century and Earlier Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Of A Girl With Parrot Oil On Panel Circa 1640
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
PORTRAIT OF A GIRL WITH PARROT C 1640 IN ORIGINAL FRAME
OIL ON PANEL
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel
Still life painting of fruit and a parrot by French artist Eugène Boudin
By Eugène Louis Boudin
Located in London, GB
Still life painting of fruit and a parrot by French artist Eugène Boudin
French, 1869
Canvas
Category
1860s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Red Parrot
Flowers
Located in Milford, NH
A fine early 19th century oval old master still life with a red parrot and flowers in a gilt shell
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Maja with Parrot - Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on board realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1974.
Hand signed.
It includes a tailor-made wooden
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Vibrant Exotic Parrots
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Parrot Sketches
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
Framed Oil on Canvas "Julia - Yellow and Red Parrot Tulip " by Shelly Gurton
Located in Savannah, GA
consists of botanical oil paintings on canvas focusing on the flower. Flowers, are especially enchanting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Late August Pine, Botanical Still Life with Fruit, Green Parrot, Lake Landscape
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
square oil painting on canvas is signed by artist on recto and verso.
Melanie Parke filters and
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Egg tempera yellow tropical parrot by master italian painter Marzio Tamer
By Marzio Tamer
Located in Milan, IT
exemplary neatness and apparent simplicity characterizing Marzio Tamer's paintings derives from a profound
Category
Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Follower of Ambrosius Bosschaert - Parrot Tulips and Hydrangeas 81
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant 20th century still life of spring flowers, painted in the 17th century Dutch master style. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame with a beaded running course. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
A monkey, peacock, parrot and other exotic birds in a park landscape
By Jakob Bogdani
Located in Bath, Somerset
Attributed to Jakob Bogdani and studio, a large scale early 18th century painting of a monkey
Category
Early 18th Century Baroque Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Parrot Tulip, Lowell Nesbitt - Drawing
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil pastel drawing on handmade paper mounted on linen backing board, 1986. Paper Size: 23
Category
1980s Photorealist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Handmade Paper
Parrots in the Jungle Haitian Oil Painting
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional oil painting on canvas by Haitian artist depicts lush green jungle with bright and
Category
Vintage 1980s Haitian Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Golden Dragonfly Lobster Claw Vessel
By Sharles
Located in Loveland, CO
lives of flowers, fruit, parrots, and small wildlife. His oil paintings and sculptures share similar
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Impressive 19th Century Asian Young Child Portrait
Parrot Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderfully painted mid 19th century portrait. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1860s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Scale Tropical Colorful Parrot Jungle Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Massive, large scale nature painting of a grouping of parrots set against a lush jungle landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Women portrait
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
Philippe PARROT
(Saint Martin d'Excideuil 1831 – Paris 1894)
Portrait of Yvonne Mattoy
Oil on
Category
1880s French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem parrots painting
Whispers
By Hunt Slonem
Located in White Plains, NY
painting features a charming portrait of exotic parrots. The artist's ongoing experimentation with
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Turn of Century Mt Hood
By William Samuel Parrot
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil painting of Mt. Hood in the style of and attributed to William Samuel Parrot, (American, 1843
Category
Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
British, turn of the century oil painting of a lady holding a parrot
By William Dacre Adams
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Dacre Adams (British, 1864 – 1951)
A young lady holding a parrot in the piano room
Signed
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dutao Wang Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Parrot III"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Parrot III
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 23 x 19 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Oil on Canvas Painting by Hunt Slonem of Parrots
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Stamford, CT
Oil on canvas by Hunt Slonem (American B. 1951), signed and dated on reverse. "Hunt Slonem/ '95
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Exotic Pair of Parrots Painting 1990s Oil on Canvas Gold Frame
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oil-on-canvas exotic painting representing two parrots in a jungle. Vibrant colours
Category
1990s British Arts and Crafts Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"9 Parrots" Large Oil on canvas framed size 46x36"
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Southampton, NY
style of painting is immediately recognizable. His thickly painted oil on canvas art where he takes
Category
1990s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parrot" (Green Parrot with Gold Background on Wood Panel)
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects of a single Parrot. The thick use
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Untitled Red Parrot
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
, sculptor, and printmaker. He is best known for his Neo-Expressionist paintings of tropical birds, often
Category
1990s Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Spanish Balcony with Parrots
By Luis Graner Y Arrufi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist landscape painting with parrots by Luis Granier Y Arrufi (1863-1929). Oil on canvas
Category
1860s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist King Charles Cavalier Spaniel Dog Parrot Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist animal portrait painting. Oil on board, circa 1930. Unsigned
Category
1920s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled Green/Yellow Parrot
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt
Title: Untitled Green/Yellow Parrot
Series: Birds
Date: 2012
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Pastel Parrot, America Martin, Acrylic and Oil on Canvas, 2019
By America Martin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
AMERICA MARTIN
The Pastel Parrot
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
15.5 x 12.5 inches framed size
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Antique Italian Still Life Oil Painting of a Parrot beside a Bowl of Fruit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is an old master style Classic still life oil painting on rustic canvas depicting a parrot and
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Still life painting, with parrot on a table, decorated with exotic fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the style of Adrian Vaughn Utrecht
Still life painting, with parrot on a table, decorated with
Category
20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Amazon" Green Parrot
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Amazon" Green Parrot
Green Amazon Parrot bird on a gold metallic background in an
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Girl with Parrot Playing the Flute - Oil Paint by A. W. Roesler - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Girl with parrot playing the flute is an original old master artwork realized by August Wilhelm
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
2 Parrot Tulip for Tina
By Chloe Hedden
Located in Quebec, Quebec
graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design in 2002, Chloe's paintings and sculptures can be found in
Category
2010s Photorealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Parrot and Pomegranate, 2020. Oil on canvas, 100 x 80 cm
Located in Riga, LV
plants and animals on her painting making them human-like.
CV
Education
1986-1994 Ogre Secondary School
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tropical Macaw Parrot in the Jungle
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid detailed painting of a tropical Macaw parrot in a lush green jungle setting by California
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Parrot 2" Bird Gold
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Parrot 2" Bird Gold
Green and red parrot on a gold background in an antique frame
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Lilac Crown" Parrot Bird
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Lilac Crown" Parrot Bird
Green and blue parrot on a blue scored gold metallic
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Mexican Red Amazon" Parrot
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Mexican Red Amazon" Parrot
Green, yellow, and blue parrot on a blue scored metallic
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Still life with parrot
By Alexis Louis Roche
Located in Genève, GE
Work on wood
Golden wooden frame
83 x 93 x 4 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lady with Parrot and Fur Tour de Cou. Oil on canvas, 27 × 32 cm. France, 1756
Located in Firenze, IT
Lady with Parrot and Fur Tour de Cou. Oil on canvas, 27 × 32 cm. France, 1756
Signed on the right
Category
Mid-18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem "Ultramarine Monsoon" Blue and Metallic Parrots
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Houston, TX
Hunt Slonem "Ultramarine Monsoon" Blue and Metallic Parrots
A pair of birds on a gold and silver
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Joseph Wolf, Red, Blue and Yellow Parrot Set Against Foliage.
By Joseph Wolf
Located in London, GB
A beautiful oil painting by the renowned German artist Joseph Wolf (1820-99). Joseph Wolf was the
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Allegory of Matrimony, Fine early 1700
s French Old Master Elegants with Parrot
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
quality early 18th century French Old Master oil painting depicting an Allegory of Matrimony. The
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oak, Oil
17th century Dutch old master portrait of a noble lady with a parrot 1697
Located in Aartselaar, BE
park landscape. She is looking kindly at the spectator as is her parrot. Her opulent royal blue silk
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opulent Still Life with Flowers, Fruit, Vase
Parrot Old Master Rococo French
By Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
Located in Atlanta, GA
hallmark of 17th- and 18th-century European still-life painting. The inclusion of a scarlet parrot and
Category
18th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Parrot Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact parrot oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a parrot oil painting 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. On 1stDibs, the right parrot oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and purple. Finding an appealing parrot oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hunt Slonem, Rafał Gadowski, Chloe Hedden, Luis Graner Y Arrufi and William Dacre Adams each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas.
How Much is a Parrot Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a parrot oil painting in our inventory may begin at $475 and can go as high as $92,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,550.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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Lane 9 Drawer Dresser
Lap Writing Desk Box
Lapini Marble
Large Brass Deer
Large Ceramic Vietnam
Large Copper Pot With 2 Handles
Large Green Pot
Large Wood Fish
Lattice Door Cabinet
Lavender Bowl