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"Reverie" oil on canvas figurative painting woman in red dress, blue sky
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Reverie" is a contemporary oil painting on canvas. Orsolic is known for her melodic landscapes and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Signed 20th Century French Oil Painting Symbolist Lady Staring into Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pensive Thoughts
by Annie Faure (French 1940-2021)
signed lower corner
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$985 Sale Price
20% Off
Near Dusk - Circular Painting of Pink skies over field, Original oil painting
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 Sky, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2002 Vista, Ann Nathan Gallery
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Maids Gathering the Golden Sheaves Under the Blue Sky French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harvest Day
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 10.5 x 14 inches
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Irises" oil on canvas figurative painting, woman among blue flowers, yellow sky
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Reverie" is a contemporary oil painting on canvas. Orsolic is known for her melodic landscapes and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oldenzijl Oil Painting on Canvas Dutch Landscape Sky Nature Outdoors In Stock
By Gertjan Scholte-Albers
Located in Utrecht, NL
Oldenzijl Oil Painting on Canvas Dutch Landscape Sky Nature Outdoors Modern In Stock
Born in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
After the Rain - Sky Reflected in River, Original oil painting
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2004 Distant Light, Ann Nathan Gallery, Chicago, IL
2003 Sky, Ann
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Air Corridor, Sky, Birds, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
while paper planes dart across the canvas. This oil painting would be a perfect addition to any home or
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Blue Sky Over Golden Beach Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches
Condition: very good and
Category
20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dark Sea under Clouded Sky contemporary landscape painting
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
forces of nature.
This painting measures 18 by 24 inches and is rendered in oil on linen, with gallery
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"Starry Sky" (2025) By Rodney O
Dell Davis, Original Oil Painting
By Rodney O
dell Davis
Located in Denver, CO
Rodney O'Dell Davis's (US based) "Starry Sky" is an original, handmade oil painting that is framed
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sky" Bunny on Periwinkle Light Blue Background Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
wonderful gold tone wood frame. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Plein Air Morning" oil painting of the beach with vivid blue skies
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
Ken Moroney The Fens Norfolk England Oil on Canvasboard painting art skies
By Ken Moroney
Located in London, GB
Ken Moroney (British, 1948-)
The Fens, Norfolk
Oil on Canvasboard c. 1990s
48x58cm
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Overlook and Valley - Original Oil Painting with Serene, Cloud Filled Sky Framed
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
reflection is seen on the pond below adding to the serene calm of this original oil painting. It is framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Coastal Oil Painting of Small Rowboat at Sea Under Dramatic Sunset Sky
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Coastal Oil Painting of Small Rowboat at Sea Under Dramatic Sunset Sky
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$436 Sale Price
35% Off
"We Three" figurative oil painting sky cloud sea togetherness harmony love peace
By Clementine Chan
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
through tiny figures with their shadows as their only companion in vast landscapes. Her oil paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nick Todhunter - Contemporary Oil, Big Sky Somerset
Located in Corsham, GB
Nick Todhunter, Contemporary, Oil on canvas. A dramatic painterly landscape study of rain clouds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Diva (chicken oil painting surrealist red sky lady in pink robe Farm animal)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow’s Diva is a striking contemporary surrealist painting that stages a poetic and
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$6,960 Sale Price
20% Off
"Bagno Artiglio 09.08.22" Oil painting of yellow beach umbrella under blue sky
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air painting of Nelson White's classic yellow umbrella. A figure in the distance, and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Blue Sky" (2023) by Suzy Smith, Original Oil Painting, Portrait of Young Girl
By Suzy Smith
Located in Denver, CO
"Blue Sky" by Suzy Smith (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a portrait of a seated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Double Bunny" Double Bunnies on Light Sky Blue Oil Painting on Wood Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figures of back bunnies on a Light Sky Blue background with thick use of paint. Inspired by nature
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
It
s just like that (fly blue sky vintage men americana surrealist oil painting)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Superbe original painting on canvas depicting an oversized fly as an enigma in a clear bue sky
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hamlet", Bright Blue Sky Distant Mountains with Snow Figurative Oil Painting
By Marcel Demagny
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Hamlet", this figurative oil painting by Marcel Demagny depicts village houses under a
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Looking for blue (Young girl pink dress reaching for sky figurative oil painting
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Looking for Blue by Rudolf Kosow is a delicate and thought-provoking oil painting that captures a
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing Boat, Abstract and colorful oil painting on canvas, sailboat, blue sky
By Toni Franovic
Located in Dallas, TX
and painting field work at the same Academy of Fine Arts (Legrad, Brač, Hvar, Mljet...).
He is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Sky Box. Contemporary Abstract Encaustic Painting
By Andrew Francis
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sky Box, 2019
Encaustic wax, rust & oil colour on deep-fame board
600 x 600 mm
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Board
DUNEGRASS - Landscape Painting of Sand, Sea Grasses,
Sky - Oil on Arches Paper
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Coming soon
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
MEADOW
S EDGE - Landscape Painting of Field, Trees, Sky,
Clouds Oil on Paper
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
Coming soon
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Clear Pink Sky, impressionistic landscape painting
By Katharine Dufault
Located in New York, NY
Artist Statement:
Painting is a meditation and a kind of alchemy in which I concentrate and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
$1,080 Sale Price
20% Off
When the sea merges with the sky /Impressionism oil painting / wave / sea /ocean
Located in Zofingen, AG
mix-media and encaustic.
Most of her oil paintings are created by a palette knife in the unique and
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge French Surrealist Oil Painting Wrestling Nude Men Floating in Sky, 1970
s
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
composition of nude/ semi nude male figures in a wrestling pose floating in the sky.
Medium: oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,326 Sale Price
20% Off
"Desire for a Sky", Blue Rose Kiss Red Green Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Titled "Desire for a Sky", this abstract oil painting on linen canvas is a creation of Christine
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Farmers Working in Sunlit Landscape Beneath a Deep Blue Sky French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Toiling in the Fields
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 8.75 x 10.75 inches
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Wildlife Refuge" landscape oil painting of a blue lake with marshland and sky
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
Pebble In The Sky (Abstract painting)
By Adrienn Krahl
Located in London, GB
Pebble In The Sky (Abstract painting)
Acrylic, charcoal and oil pastel on canvas — Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Abstract Painting, "Sky Garden - Fruiting Bodies"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting on canvas by Southern California artist, Daniel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Landscape Blue Sky Seascape
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on artist paper, unframed
painting: 6.25 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$356 Sale Price
35% Off
Vintage French Oil Painting Of Two Black Horses Farming In Blue Skied Field
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$739 Sale Price
20% Off
The North. Richard K Blades. Oil painting of the sea and sky Turner influence.
Located in Coltishall, GB
, Daubigney and Courbet who chose the sky, sea and land as their source of inspiration. Painting with oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage French Oil Painting Of A Purple Sky Landscape Onto The Green Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: signed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$602 Sale Price
20% Off
Eternal Etna - Dramatic abstract landscape sky painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
"Eternal Etna" is a dramatic abstract landscape with a bright dynamic sky and fiery palette of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Walk Under the Moon, Sky, Clouds, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
cm)
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Hand painted, original, one of a kind.
This stunning oil painting is
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Florida Sky - 2023 American Realist sunset on beach, en plein air oil painting
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a cloud filled sky at sunset. The foreground is set along a sandy beach, white
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Lang Elsies Mirror Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape Sky Pond Nature In Stock
By Candace Charlton
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lang Elsies Mirror Oil Painting on Canvas Landscape Sky Pond Nature In Stock
Candace Charlton Born
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Skies over Shetland
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
An original impasto landscape by the contemporary artist Daniel Nichols. Signed with initials to the lower left. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Moose Habitat II" Oil painting through the woods, water
pink sky in distance
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
"Red Sky" Oil on Canvas by Jerome Gastaldi #1
Located in Pasadena, CA
This painting features a red sky (as Gastaldi named it) and it is part of 3. The #2 one is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$850 Sale Price
64% Off
Fine Antique British Oil Painting Fishing Boats Heading out to Sea Sunrise Sky
By Frank Hider
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Departing Day
by Frank Hider (1861-1933)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 20 x 24 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,309 Sale Price
20% Off
Sky by Stefano - Oil on canvas 40x50cm
Located in Geneva, CH
suggéré. Cette pièce représente pour l'artiste "Sky". Elle a été peinte en 2023 et fait partie des
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$648 Sale Price
20% Off
“Sunset in Sagaponack” oil painting of vast sky over beach in The Hamptons, NY
By Terry Elkins
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Terry Elkins (b. 1951 / Vicksburg, Mississippi) of the vast blue sky above the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sky a Muse for the Sea I , oil painting Abstract Expressionism 31" x 31"
Located in Houston, TX
Sky a Muse for the Sea I employs exuberant impassioned colors laid on a canvas in an Abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beach with Dark Sky, Oil on Board Painting by Peter Greenham
By Peter Greenham
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Beach with Dark Sky, Oil on Board Painting by Peter Greenham 1909-1992
Additional information
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board
Horizon en été, Oil painting on canvas, Sea and Beach under a Summer Sky
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
"FAITH" Vertical oil painting of 5 nautical Flags against a cobalt blue sky.
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Large British 19th Century Oil Painting Donkey Cart on Sandy Beach Blue Skies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Beach Cart
British artist, late 19th century
signed with monogram lower corner
oil on canvas
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Late Afternoon Glow" oil painting of beach dunes and fence with yellow sky
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Landscape 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
- 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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