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"Catamaran" vertical oil painting of bright blue sky and clouds over sailboat
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Matthew Jay Russell, "Under the Moon", 48x36 Sailboat Blue Water Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Under the Moon" is a 48x36 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1976 Hazel DeVorss Oil on Canvas Painting Sailboat Regatta Art
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hazel DeVorss Sailboat Regatta Art Painting 1976
Oil on Canvas
20 x 16 x .63
Original vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Sailing" vertical oil painting of a sailboat on the water with clouds behind
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
Vertical oil painting of a sailboat on the water with clouds behind.
“People sometimes ask me how
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Casting Off" photorealist oil painting, closeup of sailboat bow and sail
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Alabama Looking On" a photorealist oil painting, shore horizon with sailboats
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Late 19th C. Dutch Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Sailboats at a Dock
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century Dutch impressionist landscape painting by Maurits Monnickendam. The work features
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed 20th Century Oil on Canvas Seascape Painting with Sailboats
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century oil on canvas seascape painting in blues and yellows with sailboats, in black painted
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Harbor Calm" oil painting of a harbor speckled with white sailboats in water
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Magenta Light" oil painting of a purple sky reflecting on water with sailboat
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Pink Sailboat" vertical oil painting of pink sky over a boat at sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Yawl in the Harbor" panoramic oil painting of a Sailboat in Edgartown Harbor
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Sailboats at dawn"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky
"Sailboats at dawn"
60.0 X 70.0 CM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sailboat Modernist Painting by Van den Busch Oil on Board
Located in Petaluma, CA
A fine painting of a sailboat and a small fishing boat next to it with men aboard. This painting
Category
Vintage 1950s French Paintings
Materials
Board
"Le Grand Voilier" photorealist oil painting, bow of sailboat, tall ship behind
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Framed 19th Century Oil - Coastal Landscape with Sailboats
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming landscape painting depicts a serene coastal scene with a small figure standing on the
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
John Terelak
Upland Game
Impressionist Oil Painting Dock Sailboats Harbor
Located in Dayton, OH
"Upland Game' by
John Terelak
Vintage nautical maritime impressionist painting featuring
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Untitled (Sailboat Race), " Oil on Canvas signed by Italo George Botti
By Italo George Botti
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Untitled (Sailboat Race) is an original oil painting on canvas signed in the lower right by the
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing Blues" oil painting of a sailboat on the water in shades of blue
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailboat trip
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Golden wooden frame
50 x 40 x 2.5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas of a Tropical Scene with Sailboat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on canvas depicting a sailboat with two inhabitants in a tropical waterway complete
Category
20th Century American British Colonial Paintings
Materials
Paint
Early 20th Century Antique Oil Painting of a Sailboat by Berk
By Berk
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Early 20th century antique oil painting of a Sailboat by Berk
Oil painting has some wear, the
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
60s MCM Abstract Sailboat Nautical Clare Vanguaard Reynolds Oil Painting Framed
By Lee Reynolds
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Large 1960s original, Clare Romano, framed, impressionist painting on canvas of a cityscape skyline
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Softwood, Paint
Oil on Canvas Seascape with Sailboats
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed, romantic seascape of sailboats with sublime sky with sun breaking through. Black wooden
Category
20th Century Unknown Paintings
"Sailboats" Brittany, France oil cm. 54 x 44 1930
By Henry Maurice CAHOURS
Located in Torino, IT
Sailboats,Atlantic Ocean, gray, blue, sea
Henry Maurice CAHOURS (Paris, 1889 – Vence, 1974)
He
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
Signed Rafael Diaz MCM Maritime/Nautical/Coastal Sailboat Harbor Oil Painting
Located in Mckinney, TX
. Painting is oil on canvas framed in a creamy white narrow frame with a natural linen mat section. Signed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Full Sail" oil painting of a large sailboat with purple sky and and blue ocean
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting on Canvas Depicting a Sailboat Race
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Spirited modern painting on canvas with a crisp Classic blue and white palette that has a carefree
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Pink, Teal, Blue, and Green Cubist Sailboats Seascape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Peach, pink, blue, and green-toned painting by "Wolfman." This abstract geometric/cubist painting
Category
20th Century Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailboats in Fiji
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Painted en plein air, in Fiji, a small scale sketch of Sailboats scattered throughout a rich blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
“Sailboat, Greenport Dock”
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on artist canvas board painting by the Peconic Bay Art school artist, George Hallock Jr
Category
1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cubist French sailboats
By Claude Venard
Located in Woodbury, CT
Claude Venard was born in France in 1913, dedicating himself fully to painting at the age of
Category
1950s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Crew" oil painting of three sailors on the boom of a sailboat on the ocean
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Small Oil on Board Beach and Sailboat Painting from France, 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Surrounded by a gilded foliate frame, this charming oil on board painting from France illustrates
Category
20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Faux-Pointillism Abstract Sailboats Seascape
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract Sailboats Seascape done in a faux-pointillism style by artist Paul Maxwell in 1957
Category
1950s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-Century Oil on Canvas of Sailboats
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century oil on canvas of sailboats. Vibrant colors and shapes make up this beauty drawing your
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Fishing Departure Sailboats in Brittany - Painting by Paul Philippe
By Paul Philippe
Located in Pasadena, CA
Paul PHILIPPE, working in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Marine painter, especially in Brittany. Mentioned titles: "Fishing boats at sunset," "Sunset on a Breton port."
R...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expansive Shore Scene with Sailboat,
by Georges Wakhevitch, Oil on Canvas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This mid 20th century framed 25" x 29" oil on canvas board painting by artist Georges Wakhevitch
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mourelle - French School Mid 20th Century Oil, Sailboat on the Waves
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming mid century study depicts a vast seascape with a sailboat in the distance. The artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Signed American School 19th Century Maritime Seascape Sailboat Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school seacape. Oil on board, circa 1870. Housed in a period frame. Image size
Category
1880s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Sailboats off the Coast”
By Lemuel D. Eldred
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on canvas painting by the American artist Lemuel D. Eldred. Signed lower left. Unlined canvas
Category
1880s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Late 19th Century Italian Oil Painting Sailboats on a Lake, Signed, circa 1890
Located in Encinitas, CA
Late 19th century Italian oil painting on canvas of fishermen in boats along the coast of a lake
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Antique Original Oil on Canvas Painting of Sailboat Seascape Along Rocky S
Located in Round Top, TX
oil on canvas painting. The tranquil seascape is accented by billowing white clouds in the blue sky
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Fauvist Modern Landscape with Sailboats
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist view of sailboats. Oil on board, circa 1970. Signed. Displayed in a modernist wood
Category
1970s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cecile Broz Rose Aimee Guite Open Window II Sailboat View Oil Painting 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large late 20th century oil painting on canvas titled Open Window II by Cecile Broz, aka Rose
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Sailboat, Louse Point
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting, painted done en plein air.
Framed Dimensions: 16.5 x 19.5 inches
Signed by the
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
American School Sailboat Race Seascape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist seascape of a sailboat on the ocean. Oil on canvas, circa 1910. Signed illegibly
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailboats on the Horizon Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Oil painting of three sailboats at the horizon by M. Budlong (American, 20th Century). Signed and
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Fiberboard
Attrib. Alfred Priest (1810-1850) - Framed Mid 19th Century Oil, Sailboat at Sea
Located in Corsham, GB
painting depicting a sailboat struggling to navigate choppy waters out of the harbour. The painting has
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Return of Sailboats to Honfleur”
By Jacques Bouyssou
Located in Southampton, NY
Original, beautifully painted seascape oil on canvas painting by the well known french artist
Category
1980s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailboat and Steamer Maritime Scene
By Peter W. Rogers
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Oil on canvas painted at the Sears Tower Offices in Chicago by American artist Peter W. Rogers
Category
1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Large
Tranquil Impressionist Oil Painting of Sailboats Along the California Coast by John Eagle
By John Eagle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and tranquil impressionist oil painting of sailboats along the California coast; signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Victor Olson Sunset Scene of Sailboats Oil on Canvas
Located in Redding, CT
Victor Olson sunset scene of sailboats oil on canvas. Classic nautical scene. Nicely framed.
Victor
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Sailboats in Brittany, France"Light Blue, Gray Oil cm. 65 x 54 1930
By Henry Maurice CAHOURS
Located in Torino, IT
Boats, Sailboats,France, Atlantic Ocean, gray, blue, sea, Shipping free,Original frame from the
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
Original Oil on Canvas of Sailboats, Signed Benjamine Olsen
Located in Round Top, TX
Oil on canvas by Christian Benjamin Olsen 1873-1937 who was well known for his marine paintings
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Paintings
Roger Fayolle, France, Oil on Canvas, Coastal Motif with Sailboats
Located in København, Copenhagen
Roger Fayolle (1928-2006), France. Oil on canvas.
Coastal motif with sailboats. Late 20th century
Category
Late 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Oil on Panel, French Impressionist School, Regatta with Sailboats, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Impressionist painting of a dozen or more sailboats past a craggy coastline, in period gilt-gesso
Category
Vintage 1940s French Paintings
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Sailboat Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of sailboat oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, modern and abstract versions of these works for sale. 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 sailboat oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, blue and black. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Fanch Lel, Larry Horowitz, Michel Brosseau, George Nemethy and Kelly Carmody 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.
How Much are Sailboat Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for sailboat oil paintings we offer is $2,291, while they’re typically $129 on the low end and $985,000 for the highest priced.
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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 Sailboat Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The best way to know if a painting is valuable is to take it to a certified appraiser. Although you can estimate the value using trusted online resources, only a knowledgeable expert can take into consideration the specific characteristics of the work, such as its current condition. Shop a selection of paintings from some of the world's top galleries 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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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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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