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Antique Modernist Southern School Courtyard Charles Baskerville Oil Painting
By Charles Baskerville Jr.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting of a southern courtyard by Charles Baskerville Jr (1896 - 1994
Category
1930s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting Seascape Beach Southern California by Parshall Douglass
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Oil Painting Seascape Beach Southern California by Parshall Douglass
Douglass, Parshall
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Southern Peaks
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Southern Mountains
Vasily Borisenkov was born in Mikhailov-Pogost, Pskov (near Leningrad) in 1924
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Kansas City Southern
By Kaori Maeyama
Located in New Orleans, LA
I live by the train tracks, and I like the name Kansas City Southern. The actual image may not have
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Southern city at dawn
Located in Paris, IDF
painting a source of meditation which quickly became an extraordinary way to capture the reality that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening in the Southern Pines
By Charles Salis Kaelin
Located in New York, NY
Signed lower left: C.S. KAELIN
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Theodor Allesch-Alescha, two paintings - Southern Italian Coast, around 1930
By Theodor Allesch-Alescha
Located in Vienna, AT
the pastel paintings "Stadt [Town]", "Süditalienische Landschaft [Landscape in Southern Italy]", and
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Les Bouleaux, (southern France), 1950s
By Trude Waehner
Located in Vienna, AT
Impressive landscape with a group of birch trees in the south of France (Dieulefit), where the woman artist Trude Waehner had a small farm in the 1950s.
From 1928 – 1932 Waehner...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Southern Village of France" Oil on Canvas by E. Bianchini, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Southern Village Of France."
Oil on canvas by E. Bianchini signed lower left. Original canvas
Category
Antique 19th Century French Paintings
Robert Alott, Southern view of the Via Appia (?), oil on canvas, 1870
By Robert Allott
Located in Roma, IT
Robert Alott, Southern view of the Via Appia (?), oil on canvas, 1870 signed and dated.
Robert
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings
“Peimeinade Dusk”, peach and violet setting sun in Southern France
By Howard Nathenson
Located in New York, NY
Peimeinade Dusk is bathed in typical peach and violet light, falling on the hills in Southern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Cherries
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting three bowls of cherries sitting in dappled sunlight. the artist captures the scene in in soft brush strokes which give a slight haze to the comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Framed Contemporary Oil, Frosty Evening
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric study by Dorothy Southern, depicting a mature walled garden under a full moon. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Framed Contemporary Oil, Late Visitors
Located in Corsham, GB
A impressionistic study by Dorothy Southern, depicting two late visitors to the Palm house at Kew
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Body of Water
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking abstract study depicting a body of water with floating lily pads and fish beneath the surface. Signed to the lower right. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Water Loving
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful the oil study depicting water lilies in a planter floating on the water. Label verso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Twilight on the Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A skillful oil study depicting a lake as the sun sets. The artist captures the deep reflection of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - 20th Century Oil, Cherry Pips
Located in Corsham, GB
exhibited regularly at the Mall Gallery annual RBA exhibition and most likely enabled Southern's inclusion
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, The Open Window
Located in Corsham, GB
An charming still life study depicting a vase of flowers placed before an open window. The scene looks over a mountain landscape with blossoming trees and clear blue skies. The artis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Study of Grapes
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study depicting the a bowl of grapes placed on a patterned carpet. The artists captures the bold colours and strong forms in the textiles contrasting the vibran...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Apples and Pattern
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful still life study depicting scattered apples and lemons on a patterned surface. The artist keeps a theme of rich, neutral colours throughout the composition, using blacks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Cherries in Sunlight
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful still life study depicting a plate and scattered cherries in dappled sunlight. The artist captures the stark contrast between the warm sun and deep shadows in the scene,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Limes on Pattern
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming still life study taking inspiration from the Bloomsbury school style. The scene depicts a bowl of grapes and apples surround by scattered lime on a vibrant textile surface...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dorothy Southern - Contemporary Oil, Still Life with Dried Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
the piece holds the impression of an accomplished oil painting. Unsigned. On board.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Midcentury Oil Painting of Southern Mansion
Located in Water Mill, NY
56" oil painting of a Southern Magical Mansion.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique American Oil Painting Southern School Tropical Sunset Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sunset landscape over a southern lake. Oil on canvas, circa 1900. Signed illegibly. Displayed in
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Spanish Spring" Modern Impressionist Oil Painting of Southern Spain
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spanish Spring" is an beautiful oil painted on location in Spain by Maria Bertran. This
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Southern Nautical Seascape Oil Painting, "Creole" by Antonio Jacobsen
By Antonio Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique nautical oil painting of the Creole by Antonio Nicolo Gasparo Jacobsen (1850 - 1921
Category
1930s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting, Fabian Lundqvist -Southern Farmers
Located in Bristol, GB
SOUTHERN FARMERS
Size: 41 x 49 cm (including frame)
Oil on Canvas
A subdued and soothing mid
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Southern School Black Figures Monogrammed Sunset Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1870. Signed in monogram
Category
1860s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Breakthrough - Southern Waterway Series #3 by Doug Foltz, Large Oil Painting
By Doug Foltz
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breakthrough - Southern Waterway Series #3 is a large contemporary oil on canvas painting created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Southern City
Located in Corsham, GB
An atmospheric oil painting depicting a Mediterranean hillside town with characteristic cubic
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fetta di melone. still life, oil painting, impressionism, fruits, southern art.
Located in Oslo, NO
The still life titled "Slice of Melon" is an oil painting on canvas. This work captures the essence
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monumental Original "Southern Gothic" Oil Painting by Butch Anthony
By Butch Anthony
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive original painting by Folk artist Butch Anthony. 4 feet by 6 feet. One of 4 originals
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
"Aliso Beach Cliffs" Southern California Seascape Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Aliso Beach Cliffs" is an atmospheric oil painted from a study done on location in Laguna Beach by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Sun
By Zlata Shyshman
Located in Sofia, BG
"Southern Sun" is an impressionist painting, oil on cardboard by Maestro Zlata Shyshman.
The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Southern View
By Jane Schmidt
Located in Westport, CT
Arts in Painting from Arizona State University and her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Spring Runoff" Southern California Landscape Plein Air Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring Runoff" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Orange County's O'Neill Park by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sycamores" Southern California Landscape Painting With Reflecting Stream
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sycamores" is a beautiful oil painted by noted California artist Jacobus Baas. This plein air
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Pasture With Horses
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Woods of Auzas - contemporary landscape painting, Occitanie, Southern France
Located in Paris, FR
of Southern France.
Oil on canvas, H 60 cm x W 130 cm. Sold unframed.
Painting from nature implies
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Southern School Impressionist New Orleans Courtyard Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist New Orleans courtyard oil painting by Clarence Millet (1897 - 1959
Category
1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Southern School Kentucky Hills Landscape Painting
By Andrew Schwartz
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original landscape oil painting by Andrew Thomas Schwartz (1867 - 1942) . Oil on canvas
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Southern California Abstract Landscape Painting - Katharyn Truesdell 70s
Located in Baltimore, MD
Katharyn Gwendoln Truesdell - (American; 1909-1996)
This colorful painting depicts a Southern
Category
1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern View II
By Jane Schmidt
Located in Westport, CT
Colorful half abstract half realistic landscape painting with a wide range of bright colors
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Wood Panel
Large Colourful Southern Expressionist landscape painting, Spain Spanish village
By René Thomsen
Located in Norwich, GB
A bold, beautiful and fauve southern landscape with a special story by French artist
René Charles
Category
1930s French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Laguna Night Light" Southern California Night Scene Plein Air Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Laguna Night Lights" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach by noted California
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Second Impressions-Southern Waterway Series #1, Large Square Landscape Painting
By Doug Foltz
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Second Impression - Southern Waterway Series #1' is a large contemporary landscape painting of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Les Oliviers, Post Impressionist Southern French Rural Landscape. Oil on Canvas.
Located in Cotignac, FR
French Post Impressionist oil on canvas landscape by Jacques Begas. Signed bottom right, titled to
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Antique American Southern Folk Art BLUE EYED SIBLINGS Portrait Painting
By Thomas Sully
Located in New York, NY
painting is
Life size siblings, most likely a prominent Southern family….housed in a vintage wide gold
Category
1870s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Sound Cicadas Make" - Southern landscape - oil on canvas - oak trees
By Kathryn Keller
Located in Atlanta, GA
This landscape painting featuring hues of green, yellow and blue.
Kathryn Keller is inspired by
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Oil on Board of a Southern French Landscape, The French Farm
Located in Cotignac, FR
French oil on board of an ancient farm in its landscape by Petit. The painting is signed bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Canlas - French School Early 20th Century Oil, Boats in a Southern Port
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming seascape depicts small sail boats off of the shore of a Southern French Port. In the
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Spanish Peaks (Southern Colorado Landscape)
Located in Denver, CO
A oil on canvas Landscape painting depicting the Spanish Peaks on the eastern flank of the Sangre
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Baker Run-Southern Waterway Series #2 by Doug Foltz, Large Landscape Painting
By Doug Foltz
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Baker Run-Southern Waterway Series #2' is a large contemporary landscape painting of square format
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under the Southern Sun by Sherrie Russ Levine, Framed Landscape Painting, Water
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unframed this piece is 12 x 12.
Sherrie Russ Levine is an artist noted for her paintings that
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Creekside Camp (Southern Colorado Mountain Landscape)
By Harold Vincent Skene
Located in Denver, CO
Creekside Camp is an original vintage 1961 signed oil painting of Cowboys camping with horses by a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Southern Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of southern oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Impressionist, modern or Post-Impressionist 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. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the southern oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Jacobus Baas, Bryan Mark Taylor, Jon Blanchette, Doug Foltz and Jane Schmidt are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Southern Oil Paintings?
Southern oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,949, while the lowest priced sells for $30 and the highest can go for as much as $1,600,000.
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 Southern 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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With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.
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