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Cerulean SKies-- Etude I, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Moore
Located in Yardley, PA
, working in multi-dimensional disciplines. This piece is Oil and acrylic on canvas,textured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
London Sky Chelsea - original impressionism cityscape oil painting contemporary
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
the vibrant hues, and Battersea Bridge stands as an elegant silhouette against the sky. The painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hazy Sky - Original Abstract Landscape Oil Cityscape Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bound to Rise", Surreal, Bird, Sky, Blue, White, Pink, Oil Painting
By Anita Zotkina
Located in Franklin, MA
Anita Zotkina’s "Bound to Rise" is a 14 × 11 × 0.7 inch oil painting on canvas, created in 2025
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Redon
s Spirit", Contemporary Landscape, Sky, Blue, White, Green, Oil Painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Franklin, MA
Alexandra Rozenman’s “Redon’s Spirit” is a 36 x 24 x 2.5 oil painting on canvas. It is a part of
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Multicolored French Impressionist Oil Painting Purple Sky Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed,
6.5 x 5.5 inches
Signed Initials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$143 Sale Price
30% Off
Square sky blue abstract oil painting on canvas
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Joan Vennum
Lunar Zone, 2010
Oil on canvas
24 x 29 inches
60.96 x 73.66 cm
JV102
Joan Vennum (1930
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fishing Boats in Neon Purple Sky Landscapes Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Neon Sky Harbour
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$579 Sale Price
35% Off
Happiness Under The Blue Sky - Painting, Oil on canvas
Located in London, GB
In Happiness Under The Blue Sky (2023), Iranian artist Soudeh Davoud (b. 1988) offers a vivid
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionistic Landscape Cloud Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Study
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sky Study
oil/panel
7 x 10 image size unframed, is an oil on panel completed in the studio. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Trees and Sky" (2011), Original Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Carolyn Anderson
Located in Denver, CO
Biography:
Carolyn Anderson, a nationally recognized artist, is an accomplished pastelist and oil painter
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Stray Cat", Surreal, Tree, Night Sky, Blue, Purple, Orange, Oil Painting
By Anita Zotkina
Located in Franklin, MA
Anita Zotkina’s “Stray Cat” is a 20 x 16 x 0.7 inch original oil painting on gallery-wrapped canvas
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
"Earth and Sky" (2025), Original Impasto Landscape Oil Painting
By Sandra Pratt
Located in Denver, CO
"Earth and Sky" (2025) is a beautiful original impasto oil painting, created on linen panel by
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sky Trees Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Title: Sky Trees
Medium: Oil on Linen
Year: 2025
Style: Contemporary Art
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Turquoise Bright Blue
Sky French Town Harbour Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Turquoise Harbour
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 14 x 17.5 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$668 Sale Price
27% Off
Colorful View Oil Painting "Magical Sky" by Stella Burggraaf
Located in Winterswijk, NL
. With dynamic pink and green tones, this post-impressionist oil painting creates a dreamlike vision of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Wiltshire Sky, Trevor Waugh, Paintings of Wiltshire, Original Oil Paintings
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
A Wiltshire Sky, Trevor Waugh
Original Contemporary Oil Landscape Painting
Size Unframed : H 60cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ventoso", Contemporary, Tree, Sky, Blue, Red, Pink, Green, Oil Painting, 2021
By Marcia Wise
Located in Franklin, MA
In “Ventoso,” Marcia Wise’s 30 x 40 inch oil on linen painting, we are swept into a windstorm of
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Open Sky, landscape, oil painting, Contemporary Style, Art League
By Steve Parker
Located in Houston, TX
Open Sky is a contemporary oil landscape painting on canvas 36 x 36 painted in 2020 by Texan artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Evening - Sky Reflected in River, Original oil painting
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Ahzad Bogosian
Early Evening, 2017
oil on canvas
11h x 14w in
27.94h x 35.56w cm
AZB059
Ahzad
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$480 Sale Price
20% Off
"Southern Colorado Skies" by Michael Magrin, Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Michael Magrin's ( US based) "Southern Colorado Skies" is an original, handmade oil painting of a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Wood Panel
Blue Sky, Abstract Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Sky, Abstract Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan
Work: Original oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Color Pencil
Tall Buildings In Grey Sky Landscape British Modernist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Grey Sky Landscape
signed initials by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022)
oil painting on thin card
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Post Impressionist Oil Painting Olive Groves under Blue Skies French Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Olive Groves
by Raymond Normand (French 1919-2000)
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 25 x 29
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled (Island in the Sky) - Figurative landscape oil painting
By Cobi Moules
Located in East Quogue, NY
Landscape oil painting, "(Island in the Sky)," by Cobi Moules
Oil on canvas. 8 x 10 inches
Driven
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sky Trees, Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stairway to the Frontal Sky oil on canvas abstract painting
By Jose Alvarez Niebla
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
Frontal Sky)
Date: circa 1974
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 92 × 73 cm (36.2 × 28.7 in)
Mounting
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Cloudy Skies Over Golden Meadow Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
size: 8 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$603 Sale Price
20% Off
Sun Blazed Purple Sky Landscape Contemporary British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$603 Sale Price
20% Off
"Colorado Skies, " Colorado Landscape Oil Painting by Sparky LeBold
Located in Denver, CO
"Colorado Skies" by Sparky LeBold (US and Portugal based) is a handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Marble Sky, landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Morning Sky (28 x 22 inch Oil painting)
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a painting of the Japanese maple in my front yard. The red of the branches is a thin
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite
« Summer sky» Original semi-abstract painting. Oil n canvas.
Located in Oslo, NO
guarantees the uniqueness and high quality of this work of art, confirmed by purchasing paintings by Sanne
Category
2010s Futurist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Large Classical Oil Painting Mythological Biblical Figures in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, 20th century
signed oil on canvas, unframed
canvas : 28 x 38 inches
provenance
Category
20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,096 Sale Price
20% Off
"Maple in Yellow Sky", Contemporary, Tree, Brown, Teal, Oil Painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Franklin, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s "Maple in Yellow Sky" is a 24 x 18 x 1.5 inch oil painting on wood panel. A
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sky Trees landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Title: Sky Trees
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2025
Style: Impressionism
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Nature
s Time" - Horizontal surreal painting, oil on canvas - dark blue sky.
By Fernando Vignoli
Located in Miami, FL
creating canvases in oil on canvas, where he applies his own technique, which, according to him, allows a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape Miniature Lilac Sky
, Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
, such as etching, woodcutting, ink drawing and painting in oil. Whatever the technique he uses, his work
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Purple Sky Over Lighthouse Harbour Beach French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Purple Sky Harbour
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 15 x 18 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$579 Sale Price
35% Off
Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Afternoon Sky is an oil on panel painting just completed in the studio. The painting exudes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary landscape oil painting colorful expressionist trees forest sky
By Michael Boyle
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Autumn Trees" is an original, unique landscape oil painting on canvas by Michael Boyle. The artist
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Farm Buildings Beneath A Purple Lavender Sky Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lavender Sky
signed by Jean Fourie (1927-2015)
French artist, painting in the Champagne region of
Category
1970s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Evening Skies
oil/panel
11 x 14 image unframed, 17.5 x 20.5 framed
Evening Skies is an oil on panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,280 Sale Price
28% Off
Sky VIII - Blue Abstract Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Bettina Mauel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
one-of-a-kind painting using layered oil paint on linen canvas with a balanced subtlety. It is signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
$900 Sale Price
20% Off
Lush Sky - circular painting
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
"Lush Sky" is a luminous cloud painting with a warm sunlit hue over clear blue indicating sunlight
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Sky - Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beach
Ocean Impressionistic Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Summer Sky
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Summer Sky
oil/panel
6 x 8 unframed, 9.5 x 11.5 framed
Summer Sky is an oil painting on canvas by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Prism Sky" (2024) by Seth Winegar, Oil painting, Sunset Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
Seth Winegar's (US based) "Prism Sky" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Modern French Oil Painting Architectural Street Scene with Expressive Sky
By Bernadette Kelly
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Modern French Oil Painting Architectural Street Scene with Expressive Sky
by Bernadette
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary landscape oil painting lake trees sky reflection signed
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Summer Whisper" is an original oil painting by Robert Richter. The artist signed the piece on the
Category
Early 2000s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Impressionistic Farm Landscape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sky Cloud Study
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Partly Sunny is a new oil on panel painting just completed in the studio. The painting exudes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Very Large French Surrealist Oil Floating Figures in Sky, Colorful Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a space like atmosphere.
Medium: signed verso, oil painting on canvas, unframed.
canvas: 32 x
Category
20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,632 Sale Price
20% Off
Orange Hill Valleys Under Blue Cloudy Skies Oil Landscape Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
France
oil painting on card, unframed
painting: 21.5 x 16.5 inches
condition: minor surface markings from
Category
1970s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Quiet Sky - original oil abstract landscape painting - surreal contemporary art
By Alison Johnson
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
Alison Johnson’s atmospheric oil painting invites the viewer into a dreamscape of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adrian Parnell, Modern British Artist, Blue sky Seascape oil painting
By Adrian Parnell
Located in Harkstead, GB
Oil on board
15¾ x 20 inches without frame
18¾ x 22¾ inches with frame
Adrian Parnell was born in
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sky Reflection Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Vintage Landscape, Small Oil Painting, Countryside Farmhouse, Stormy Sky
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Subject : Small oil painting of a landscape in the French countryside, in excellent condition.
An
Category
Early 2000s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
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.
- 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.
- 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 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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