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Large French Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Wispy Trees Southern France Hills
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century
Title: The French Countryside Landscape
Medium: oil
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Southern School Piano Player Black Male Portrait Surreal Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A compelling Early 20th Century American modernist portrait painting. Depicting a black man lost in
Category
1940s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern Kisses by Allison Chambers, Oil on Canvas Square Landscape Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
expert brushstrokes. With her color- and texture-driven paintings that range from medium to large scale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1950s French Impressionist Oil Painting View over Cobara Salerno Southern Italy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on artist paper, unframed
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Modernist Abstract Musical Oil Painting by Ethel Davis, Alabama 1940
Located in Baltimore, MD
works in 2019.
This jazz-inspired work is oil on board and measures 16” x 23”. A stylized bass
Category
1940s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mott Street, Santa Cruz , Southern California, 1950s Oil Painting with House
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
Mott Street, Santa Cruz (California) is an oil painting on canvas board by Jon Blanchette (1908
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Oil Painting Workers on a Southern Plantation Thornton Utz Illustration Art
By Thornton Utz
Located in Surfside, FL
Thornton Utz (American, 1914-1999). An oil on panel board of a plantation workers picking in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique Southern School Civil War Army Portrait Oil Painting Col Archer Anderson
Located in Buffalo, NY
A striking antique portrait oil painting of an American Civil War Colonel. TThe work comes from a
Category
1870s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Framed 20th Century Oil - Southern Blue Gum
Located in Corsham, GB
beautiful Southern mountain ranges. Indistinctly signed to the lower right. Elegantly presented in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Signed Southern Pine Forest Wild Horse Sand Trail Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on board by Cynthia Norton Eckstrom (1925 - 2015) . Framed. Image size, 18H x 14L. Signed.
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impasto Oil Painting of Gordes Southern France Warm Sunlight by British Artist
By Alan Cotton
Located in Preston, GB
Impasto Oil Painting of Warm Sunlight in Gordes in the South of France by British Artist Alan
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Southern Fusion
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
African American Cotton field Southern Caronlina Painting, Woman w/ Pipe
By William Aiken Walker
Located in New York, NY
Up for sale is a wonderful 19th C painting by William Aiken Walker (1838 - 1921)
Depicts a
Category
1860s Hudson River School Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Swamp Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original nocturnal oil on canvas painting signed J. Dwyer and dated 1926.
This beautiful
Category
1920s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Impressionist New Orleans Courtyard Southern School Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
American impressionist courtyard oil painting by Arnold Turtle (1892-1954) . Framed. Oil on
Category
1920s Impressionist Abstract 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
Southern France Summer Scorching Landscape Agde Post Impressionist French Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, exhibited throughout France.
Title: Agde (South of France)
Medium: signed oil on canvas, unframed and
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still Life of Red Poppies
, Mid-century California Expressionist, Woman artist
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
'. Additionally signed verso, 'Marge Southern' with artist's address.
A bright and bold Expressionist oil still
Category
1960s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Large Fox Southern School Animal Painting Landscape
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist painting. Oil on board. Housed in a period giltwood frame.. Image size
Category
1940s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Board of a Impressionist Painting Southern Ontario Autumn by J. Blett
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A nicely painted impressionist oil on hardboard painting of a typical orange and brown hued
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Hardwood
Mathys Schoevaerdts - Fishmarket in a Southern Port City, Oil on Canvas
By Mathys Schoevaerdts
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mathys (Mathijs) Schoevaerdts (1665/1667- after 1702)
Fishmarket in a Southern Port City
oil on
Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique French Impressionist Oil Southern France Old Town Streets with Archway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old French Town
French School, early 20th century
remnants of label verso
oil on board, framed
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Wild Roses” Hyper Realistic Rural Southern Landscape Painting of a Farm
By Will Hinds
Located in Houston, TX
Hyper realistic Southern landscape painting by Louisiana native Will Hinds. The work features a
Category
1970s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
East Santa Cruz, Southern California, Landscape Painting with Yellow Farm House
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
An original oil painting by California artist, Jon Blanchette of a yellow house in East Santa Cruz
Category
1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern Barn, Pastoral Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
, 12"H x 16"L.
Ruth and Rachel McLaughlin were born in western Oklahoma in 1932 and began painting
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Southern Marsh, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, greenSouthern MarshGail GreeneOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
French school 20th century, A Port in Southern France, oil on canvas
Located in Paris, FR
French school 20th century,
A Port in Southern France,
oil on canvas transfered on wood panel
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Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1940s Southern California Foothills Landscape
By Darrow Peter Durham
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful Southern California plein air landscape by Darrow Peter Durham (American 1890-1960
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Beautiful Southern France Landscape Oil on Panel by Marcel Goupy ca 1950
Located in Baltimore, MD
This painting by listed French artist Marcel Goupy is a colorful rendering of a location likely in
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Southern School Trees by the Coast
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist landscape painting of souther trees near a coast. Oil on canvas, circa 1930
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern School Dock View by Clifford Warner
By Clifford Lewis Warner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist oil painting of a southern dock view by Clifford Lewis Warner (1895-1955). Oil on
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern Trees in a Light Filled Space
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Greenwich, CT
oil on canvas, 22 x 32 inches
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Hazy Afternoon, Rockpile" 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
"Southern Woods" Impressionistic Snowy Forest Landscape Scene
Located in Austin, TX
springtime. This serene painting is executed in oil paint on Russian Lenin— err, I mean linen— and measures
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Smoke Tree Southern California High Desert 1966
Located in Soquel, CA
23.25"W x 1.25"D
Dorothy was a well known artist during the 19060s-1980s painting central and Southern
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Masonite, Oil
Mount Gleason, 1930
s Southern California Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
oil painter of California landscapes, nature scenes, and flower studies. There are records of her art
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Southern California Plein Air Mountain Stream Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful plein air landscape of California's central valley by G. Taft (American, 20th Century), circa 1980. Signed "G. Taft" lower right. Displayed in a rustic wood frame. Image, 9...
Category
1980s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern California Mount Baldy Tonalist 1930s Forest Landscape
By Jene Jackman
Located in Soquel, CA
southern California with his parents in 1914. Raised in an artistic milieu, he began painting as a small
Category
1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Impressionist Seascape, Southern School, "At The Dock"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressionist seascape view with a figure and boats. Oil on board, circa 1900. Unsigned
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"On The Rocks, 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
Southern California Grapevine Valley, Large-Scale 1930
s Landscape
By Jene Jackman
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous large-scale pastel colored landscape of a Southern California grapevine valley by Eugene
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Main Beach Sunset II" Modern Impressionist Southern California Seascape
By Bryan Mark Taylor
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Impressionism. This beautiful oil on panel captures the mood and feel of the California Riviera with the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Late 19th Century Portrait of Southern Girl with Calla Lilies
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful late 19th century portrait of little girl by well-known Southern portrait artist
Category
1890s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Venice Beach, Morning / sea scape, Southern California, realsm, beach scene,
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Venice Beach, Morning is an Iconic Southern California scene from Venice Beach as the sun is rising
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Horseman, Southern Gentleman, American Portrait Prominent Mustache
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
" Portrait of a Horseman ", c. 1850s-1870s
Oil on Canvas
22" x 18"
Housed in its original 2
Category
Mid-19th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern Hemisphere Sunset, Squared Bauhaus, Pink Yellow Gradient, Fucsia Grid
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
This abstract geometric acrylic painting is a vibrant and playful composition that draws
Category
2010s Bauhaus Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
Southern California Home with Palm Trees in Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Southern California Home with Palm Trees in Acrylic on Canvas
The front of a two story house by an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Southern Italian Coastal sea scene, waves crashing onto rocks, with sunsetting
By Guido Odierna
Located in Woodbury, CT
View of the Southern Italian Coastal landscape.
Guido Odierna (Italian, 1913-1991) noted painter
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Southern California Plein Air -- Evening in the Vasquez Rocks
Located in Soquel, CA
/American 1904-2001), 1964. Painted in loose, painterly style similar to famous Southern California plein
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Santa Ana Mountains Southern California" LANDSCAPE WITH SMALL HORSE AND RIDER
By Gilbert Neumann
Located in San Antonio, TX
30
Medium: Oil
"Santa Ana Mountains S. Calif."
Biography
Gilbert Neumann (1906 - 1970)
Gilbert
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The straw hat beguiling young lady, a Southern French or Italian girl portrait
Located in Norwich, GB
, the painting - and the girl portrayed - are most likely Southern France or Italian in origin.
The
Category
Early 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Study of “Magnolia with Bud” Still Life in Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Modernist Southern Magnolia Original Oil Painting
Study of “Magnolia with Bud” Still Life in Oil
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Untitled (White Barn, California)
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Denver, CO
An original oil painting of Southern California by Jon Blanchette portraying a sturdy white barn
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"A Southern French Port" Oil Painting by Paul Sauvigny
Located in Wiltshire, GB
"A Southern French Port" oil painting by Paul Sauvigny. Paul Sauvigny 1858-1916 was a French
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Paintings
Sailboats in Southern California Oil Painting by Eugene Dunlap
By Eugene Dunlap
Located in Pasadena, CA
nice oil on canvas painting shows sailboats in a harbor somewhere in Southern California. It is in a
Category
Vintage 1930s American Paintings
Southern Landscape
By Hyde Solomon
Located in Hudson, NY
Painting entitled "Southern Landscape" by American abstract expressionist artist Hyde Solomon.
Materials
Oil, Canvas
VINTAGE ORIGINAL OIL OF SOUTHERN BAPTISM
By Nicholas Edward Gabe
Located in Gallatin, TN
Oil on Canvas Framed
Signed lower right. Framed
Category
19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
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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