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Framed Oil on Canvas "Southern Seduction" by Dottie Leatherwood
Located in Savannah, GA
paintings.
“I grew up on the coast and am inspired by water and the wide open spaces of marshes and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Spring Colors" Sunny Southern California Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Spring Colors" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Southern California by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Clearing Skies" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Clearing Skies" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna Beach by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rockpile, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Rockpile, Heisler" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna Beach
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Pavilion" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"The Pavilion" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Newport Beach by noted California
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Crystal Cove" Southern California Beach Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Crystal Cove" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Crystal Cove State
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Scene, Possibly Charleston, South Carolina
By Rachel Hartley
Located in Milford, NH
year painting in Florida and other southern states, especially Virginia and the Carolinas. Her
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Self Portrait of a Southern Man
Located in Rye, NY
The paintings the artist creates are very colorful and full of words that intertwine to form a
Category
2010s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
"Walking The Dog" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Walking The Dog" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna Beach by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Laguna Canyon Spring" Sunny Southern California Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Laguna Canyon Spring " is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Southern California by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Late Afternoon Reflections" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Late Afternoon, Heisler" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Los Rios Mailbox" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Los Rios Mailbox" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in San Juan
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"High Tide Spring" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna Beach
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sunlit Beach, Heisler" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Sunit Beach, Heisler" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"High Tide Spring" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"High Tide Spring" is an atmospheric oil painted from a study created on location in Laguna Beach
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Downtown Laguna Eucalyptus" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Oil on Canvas, “Beachscape in Camargue Region Southern France”, 20thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
A landscape with a brackish inlet and beach within a tree lined clearing, depicting the Southern
Category
Early 20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Breaking Waves, Aliso Beach" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Breaking Waves, Aliso Beach" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Walking Along The Tracks" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Walking Along The Tracks" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Picnic Beach Cliff Reflections" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Picnic Beach Cliff Reflections" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hidden Cove, Camel Point" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Morning Stroll, Laguna Beach" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, California by noted California artist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Midday Sun, Picnic Beach" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Midday Sun, Picnic Beach" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach, California
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Breaking Wave, Three Arch" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Breaking Wave, Three Arch" is an atmospheric oil painted from a study created on location in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fading Light, Picnic Beach" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Outgoing Tide, Heisler Park" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cactus In Bloom, Heisler Park" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Cactus In Bloom, Heisler Park is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"View From Above Poplar Street" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"View From Above Poplar Street" is an atmospheric oil painted on location in Laguna Beach
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Oil on Board, Southern France Home with Photographer, 2ndq 20th Cen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oil on board depicting a modest home with a clay tile roof, a photographer in the foreground with a
Category
Vintage 1940s French Paintings
Materials
Paint
"First Signs of Spring, Laguna Canyon " Southern California Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Seaweed after the Storm, Main Beach" Southern California Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Laguna Beach, California by noted
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"STAGING ON THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA TRAIL" STAGECOACH ARIZONA / CALIFORNIA
By Marjorie Reed
Located in San Antonio, TX
Size: 22 X 26
Medium: Oil on Canvas
"Valley of the Monuments"
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Hemisphere Twilight Pastel Tones Triptych, Blue, Pink, Yellow Astronomy
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
paintings are part of private collections all over the world.
Details:
Title: Southern Hemisphere Twilight
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
"Southern Coast Reflections" Row Boat With Sparkling Blue Water Reflections
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Southern Coast Reflections," with rippling water reflections of a colorful wooden row boats facing
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Nocturne by Rick Reinert, Large Impressionist Charleston Street Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Southern Nocturne' is a large Impressionist oil on canvas painting created by Southern artist Rick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Southern Gentleman" Unusal White Subject. Known for his African American
By William Aiken Walker
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil "Southern Gentleman" Exhibited Piece.
The painting has been lined many, many years ago. A
Category
1870s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sangre de Cristo Scene (Southern Colorado Mountain Landscape with Snow)
By Georgina Klitgaard
Located in Denver, CO
Original vintage signed oil painting by Georgina Klitgaard (1893-1976), a Colorado mountain
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern Landscape with Riders: A Miniature Copper Masterpiece from the 1600s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Step into the captivating world of a bygone era with this remarkable small-scale oil painting on
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Copper
Southern Fishing Dock with a Figure, "Christmas Morning 1928" by George Renouard
By George Renouard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist seascape with a figure and fishing boats by George Renouard. Oil on board, circa
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Levantine or Southern European Harbor Attributed to Van de Velde the Younger
Located in London, GB
represent views off the coast of Holland, with Dutch shipping. This painting is delicate, spirited and
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Impressionist New Orleans Courtyard Southern Oil Painting
By Colette Pope Heldner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Located on verso as the courtyard of
Category
1950s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Ashcan School Social Realist WPA Signed Southern Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist ashcan school oil painting by David Syrop. Oil on canvas, circa 1925
Category
1920s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Flowers in a Vase Southern Oil Painting Modernist Floral Still Life
By Frank Stanley Herring
Located in Surfside, FL
Modernist still life of flowers.
Oil on board 16 x 20 in., 22.25 x 26.25 inches framed.
signed
Category
1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Modernist Southern Magnolia Original Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist Southern Magnolia Original Oil Painting
Rich hues of emerald green and soft yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Vintage Modernist Architectural Oil Painting - Joseph Sutter Southern California
Located in Baltimore, MD
Very unusual late Art Deco Metropolis-era architectural painting titled verso “The Architect”. Oil
Category
1940s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Modernist Architectural Oil Painting - Joseph Sutter Southern California
Located in Baltimore, MD
Like it’s listed companion piece, this is a late Art Deco/Moderne architectural painting with
Category
1940s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Southern School Signed Charleston Cityscape Lemonade Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American realist cityscape signed oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image
Category
1960s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Southern School American Modernist Regional Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist painting of regional landscape. Oil on board, circa 1940. Unsigned
Category
1940s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Southern France Provençal Impressionist Summer Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique impressionist oil painting of a landscape. Oil on board, circa 1925. Signed. Displayed in
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American School Southern Market Scene, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist market view. Oil on board, circa 1930. Signed. Displayed in a period
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Expressionist Night Scene Oil Painting Trees and Flowers Southern Landscape
By Frank Stanley Herring
Located in Surfside, FL
Expressonist evening scene park with flowers at dusk.
Oil on board 20 x 24 in., framed to 27 x 31
Category
1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Southern School Tropical Coastal Ocean Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American landscape oil painting by Harold Rudolph (1850 - 1883/1884). Oil on canvas, circa
Category
1870s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist Southern School Swamp Bayou Scene Oil Painting
By Colette Pope Heldner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large and rare early American Louisiana Bayou scene painting by Colette Pope Heldner (1902 - 1990
Category
1960s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Impressionist Flower Filled River Southern School Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1980. Signed
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Watercolor, Gouache
Antique American Southern School Bayou Landscape Sailboat Storm Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American school landscape oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1870. Signed. Displayed in a
Category
1860s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On Broadway, Santa Cruz, Southern California, 1950s Landscape Oil Painting
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on canvas board painting by Jon Blanchette (1908-1987) titled "On Broadway, Santa Cruz
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Kurt Leyde (1881-1941), Oil Painting, Southern Village Landscape, Madrid, Spain
Located in Berlin, DE
Kurt Leyde (1881-1941), Oil Painting, Southern Village Landscape, Madrid, Spain
Oil on canvas
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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. - 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, 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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