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Gloria Saez, Between the Sky and the World, Oil on paper, 2015
By Gloria Sáez
Located in New York, NY
"Between the Sky and the World" by Gloria Saez is a vertical abstract, oil paint on paper with soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink
Blue Sky by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink & Blue Sky by Leading British Painter, Angela
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
$2,820 Sale Price
30% Off
Stillness Beneath Snowy Skies
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on board by artist Bill Inman. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Against an Ombre Sky
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on panel by artist Seth Winegar. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Montana Big Sky
By Margaret Kennedy
Located in New York, NY
Oil and Aluminum Leaf on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Hillside, John Hogan, vertical landscape painting, reds, oranges, blue sky
By John Hogan (American)
Located in Santa Fe, NM
acrylic and drawing on canvas
Red Hillside, vertical landscape painting, reds, oranges, cream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Crayon
French Impressionist Signed Oil, Bright Blue Sky over Forest Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Forest Blues"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on card, unframed
stamped verso
painting
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$350 Sale Price
35% Off
1890’s French Impressionist Signed Oil Pink Sunset Sky over Countryside Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on panel
Size: 10.5 x 14 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition: The
Category
19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Disintegrate My Blue Skies
Located in West Hollywood, CA
“Disintegrate My Blue Skies” by Justin Price explores the push and pull between melancholy and joy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Amidst Thunder by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting, grey sky
By Joachim van der Vlugt
Located in Paris, FR
Amidst Thunder is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der Vlugt
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Horizon 17 September 02:16, Modern Night Sky, Stars Landscape Painting
By Robert Motelski
Located in Salzburg, AT
Robert Motelski's paintings are exceptional visions of nature, visions of space which surrounds us
Category
2010s Minimalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Sky Full of Song
By Cynthia Young
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Blue, Navy, calm, reflection, nature, mountains, sky.
31 x 41" oil on canvas, maple frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Dissolve the Sky
By Danielle Winger
Located in Bozeman, MT
form by utilizing nostalgia to visually explore only that which was pleasant.
In my paintings I take
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Beneath the same sky"
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Beneath the same sky" is a large mixed-media painting (oil and acryl paint) measuring 90 x 90 cm
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink
Blue Sky by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Abstract Landscape Seascape Painting with Pink & Blue Sky by Leading British Painter, Angela
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board
$2,130 Sale Price
20% Off
Craig Mooney, "Open Sky" 38x38 Green Landscape Red Barn Painting on Canvas
By Craig Mooney
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Open Sky", is a 38x38 spring or summer landscape oil painting on canvas by artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Loose Strokes on Sky Blue, Abstract Gestures Patterns, Acrylic Painting on Paper
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Loose Strokes on Sky Blue" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, India Ink, Paper
Pink Skies
Contemporary Seascape painting of water, rocks, pebbles and waves
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Pink Skies' truly conveys Linares amazing attention to detail. The sea foam is extraordinary and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Evening Comes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
describe this painting: nature, abstract, evocative, oilpaint, river, stream, forest, woods, sky, palette
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long waiting rain, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original plein air sky and landscape oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Robert K. White "The Sea Remembers the Sky" Oil on Canvas, Atmospheric Seascape
Located in Miami, FL
ROBERT KENNETH WHITE – "THE SEA REMEMBERS THE SKY"
Oil on Canvas ⚜ Hand Signed Lower Right ⚜
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breath of Fresh Sky
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
and his work is regularly selected for the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters annual
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sand Dunes
Contemporary Landscape Painting of sea, sand, sky, figures
hills
By Helios Gisbert
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contemporary Landscape Painting 'Sandunes' of the beach, sand, sea and mountain landscape. Fun and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Sunset seascape with red-sailed boat
glowing sky over ocean swells vintage oil
Located in Preston, GB
Sunset seascape with red-sailed boat and glowing sky over ocean swells - Vintage Oil by British
Category
1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea, Sun, Sky
By Angel Ramiro Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Florence Academy of Art,founded by painter Daniel Graves, where he received a diploma in Painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
New York Skies.
By Emilio Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Sanchez returned to the urban skyline time and again. His passion for the everchanging sky
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Oil, Watercolor
Pink Sky, Dusty Sage
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on linen by artist Nicholas Reti. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Object in the Mirror, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: Americana, car, UFO, automobile, sky, vehicle, people, pop, travel, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Radical Freedom, Abstract Oil Painting
By Heidi Hybl
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: calm, curve, sky, gradient, zen, abstract, nature, oil painting, blue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sky and sea
Located in Genève, GE
Work on cardboard
Golden wooden frame
48.5 x 56.5 x 2 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Provencal House in Landscape under Blue Skies Signed French Modernist Large Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal House
French School, late 20th/ early 21st
indistinctly signed
oil on canvas, framed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Ghost Moon Rising, New Mexico, desert landscape painting, full moon, blue sky
By John Hogan (American)
Located in Santa Fe, NM
mixed media on canvas
Ghost Moon Rising, New Mexico, desert landscape painting, full moon, blue sky
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Looking Towards Home, Helen Howells, Original Painting, Cloudy Sky Landscape Art
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
Looking Towards Home [2021]
original
Oil on Canvas
Image size: H:76 cm x W:122 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Moon Noon (Figurative Painting of Young Woman Reaching to Cloudy Yellow Sky)
By Annika Tucksmith
Located in Hudson, NY
Moon Noon (Figurative Painting of Young Woman Reaching to Cloudy Yellow Sky) by Annika Tucksmith
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dance Upon the Sky
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Dance Upon the Sky" 2013, is an oil painting on canvas by noted American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Storm Over Tuscany" desert landscape oil signed peace calm adventure travel sky
Located in Milwaukee, WI
A lovely landscape oil painting on a wooden board. This is a small but highly detailed piece. It is
Category
Early 2000s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Trio in Clearing Skies
By Carolyn Reynolds
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Trio in Clearing Skies" by Carolyn Reynolds is a captivating artwork that depicts three delicate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Price Upon Request
"Skies of Autumn"
By Peter Sculthorpe
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, AT&T, DuPont, and Nabisco. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Delaware Art Museum
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mickey Frome, "Westbound Across the Early Morning Sky, " Oil on Canvas, 2003
By Mickey Frome
Located in Long Island City, NY
This photorealistic oil painting on canvas was created by self-taught American artist Mickey Frome
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Landscape sky scene oil Sketch of the Surrey Hills in the UK
By Charles Bertie Hall
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Impressionist oil sketch of the Surrey Hills by Charles Bertie Hall beautifully captures the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Blue Fish in the Sky - Extra Large Expressionist Painting Red Investment Bold
By Karnish Art
Located in Pretoria, Gauteng
Title: Blue Fish in the Sky
Large and strikingly beautiful abstract expressionistic artwork.
This
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
The Sky Danced in Violet and Flame
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist in the lower left corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Clearing Storm (En Plein Air Landscape Painting of Country Mountains
Grey Sky)
Located in Hudson, NY
Modern en plein air landscape oil painting on canvas of countryside mountains and grey sky
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boat in Dar Es Salaam I- Landscape Painting, seascape, Tanzania, boat, sky, blue
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Boat in Dar Es Salaam I is a unique oil painting on canvas by Spanish contemporary artist Calo
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Balconies of the sky III by Joachim van der Vlugt - Semi-abstract painting
By Joachim van der Vlugt
Located in Paris, FR
Balconies of the sky III is a unique oil on canvas painting by contemporary artist Joachim van der
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea Meets the Sky - Large Scale Original Moody Oceanscape Painting on Canvas
By Charlotte Elizabeth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
oil, acrylic, and metal leaf painting measuring 67 x 49 inches
• Sides painted as a continuation of
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hanging Nicolas Kennett 21st Century British painting landscape tree flowers sky
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on wood panel
Signed on the back
"Incanto" or the enchantment of shifting
"Nicolas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Haunt Nicolas Kennett 21st Century Brisitsh painting landscape sea sky blue
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on wood panel
Signed on the back
"Incanto" or the enchantment of shifting
"Nicolas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Rising Nicolas Kennett 21st Century Bristish painting landscape sea dark sky
Located in Paris, FR
Oil paint on wood panel
Signed on the back
"Incanto" or the enchantment of shifting
"Nicolas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Cloudy Skies over Deddington
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
Cloudy Deddington Skies [March 2022]
original
Oil Paint on Gesso Board
Image size: H:15 cm x W:15
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"What Was Left Behind", Oil Painting
By Kirsten Savage
Located in Denver, CO
open skies humble us.
Kirsten Savage’s oil paintings are about contemplation and connection. In her
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, River Seine, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, oil painting, blueParis, River SeineSuren NersisyanOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elegant Bride In Blue Sky Setting Holding a Lily 20th Century French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bride & Lily
by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$895 Sale Price
20% Off
Late Summer Sky, Bauhaus Painting, Arches and Curves, Warm Yellow Pastel, Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek
Category
2010s Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Evening in Silence, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, storm, gestural, tonal, river, stream, sky, abstract, nature, oil painting, greenEvening in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lies in Empty Skies
Located in Fairfield, CT
paintings of Jesus she had on the wall aside from the photo of MLK. When it came to embracing the African
Category
20th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel
River of Dreams: geometric abstract landscape painting w/ green water
blue sky
By Joseph McAleer
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This is a contemporary geometric abstract landscape oil painting on canvas with green water and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Sky Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of sky oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Contemporary, Abstract or Expressionist 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 made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a sky oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, blue, brown, beige and more. Larry Horowitz, David Konigsberg, Carolyn Reynolds, Willard Dixon and Tracy Helgeson took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some sky oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 3 inches across, are available.
How Much are Sky Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — sky oil paintings in our inventory begin at $140 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Sky Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
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.
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