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Summer in the Scottish Highlands Original 1917 Oil Painting Listed Artist
By Frank Hider
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer in the Scottish Highlands
signed and dated 1917
by Frank Hider ( British 1861 - 1933).
oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,369 Sale Price
20% Off
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" bright plein air oil painting landscape in Portugal
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Estremoz Castle, Summer" is a bright and breezy plein air oil painting of a hilltown in Portugal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Happy Summer - Nude Figurative Oil Painting colors Blue Pale White Yellow
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Happy Summer" is a nude figurative painting by the impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the artwork
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Irish Indian Contemporary artist painting Oil on Board Sisters Childhood Summers
Located in Norfolk, GB
Artist: Michelle Boyle (1967 - )
Title: Sisters In The Landscape
Medium: Oil on Panel
Date: 2024
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Summer Update, Abstract Large Size Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Year: 2021
Style: Abstract
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer In Cyprus - Landscape Painting Canvas Oil Grey Yellow Black Brown
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Cyprus In Summer" is a landscape painting by the Bulgarian impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Woman - summer. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The picture Woman-Summer is painted on canvas with oil paints in the style of abstraction. Very
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer stories. At the overgrown pond" Original oil painting . Round canvas.
Located in Oslo, NO
as the pond's waters. Using oil on canvas, my brush strokes embraced realism tinged with
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Summer in Provence Golden Green
Yellow Light French Impressionist Oil Painting
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summer in Provence
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed and stamped verso
oil painting on
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Harvest Worker English Summer Fields Landscape Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harvest Worker
by Eric Tansley (1916-1979)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x 32 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting Beautiful Lake Landscape Summer Color
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Title: Summer landscape with soft muted shades of color.
Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer - Large Abstract Oil Painting Red Yellow Orange Blue Black White
By Plamen Bonev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Summer" is a modern, abstract painting by Maestro Plamen Bonev,
The painting is unframed.
“The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ken Otsuka, "Lewey Lake", Summer Lake Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ken Otsuka
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Lewey Lake" is a 24x34 oil painting on canvas by artist Ken Otsuka. Featured is a
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,000 Sale Price
20% Off
A warm summer rain Original impasto Miniature oil painting for living room
Located in Zofingen, AG
"A Warm Summer Rain" captures the essence of a fleeting summer shower, a moment of both melancholy
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Summer Garden IX, original painting, floral painting
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Garden IX [2022]
original
Oil on Linen Board
Image size: H:30 cm x W:24 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
James Jahrsdoerfer, "Sound View Inn", Summer Beach Ocean Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Sound View Inn", is a 11.5x15.5 oil painting on canvas by artist James Jahrsdoerfer
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
20th Century French Modernist Oil Painting Hazy Summer French Meadows Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Provence
by Jacob Markiel (Polish 1911-2008) *See notes
oil on board, unframed
board: 19.5 x 29
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Modernist Oil Painting of Colorado Mountain Town, Summer Landscape Art
By Doris Lee
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil on board painting by acclaimed American artist Doris Emrick Lee depicts a vibrant
Category
20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Space_17 (summer 15) (Abstract painting)
By Joanne Freeman
Located in London, GB
Space_17 (summer 15) (Abstract painting)
Oil on linen - Unframed.
"She uses tape to mask out
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Space_17 (summer 15) (Abstract painting)
By Joanne Freeman
Located in London, GB
Space_17 (summer 15) (Abstract painting)
Oil on linen - Unframed.
"She uses tape to mask out
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Space_17 (summer 10) (Abstract painting)
By Joanne Freeman
Located in London, GB
Space_17 (summer 10) (Abstract painting)
Oil on linen - Unframed.
"She uses tape to mask out
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
LOUIS DEL BIANCO (French 1925) LARGE OIL PAINTING - PROVENCAL SUMMER LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Louis del Bianco (French b.1925)
Title: Provence Olive Groves
Medium: oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Italian Impressionist Summer Afternoon in The Garden Landscape Oil Painting
By Silvana Liotti
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-5000b Italian large scale impressionistic style contemporary oil on canvas displayed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Meadow Landscape Impasto Oil Painting with Tree by British Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
Summer Meadow Landscape Oil Painting with Tree by British Artist - a unique original by British En
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media
$3,231 Sale Price
20% Off
Summer day. Abstract original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The painting "Summer Day" is filled with rich colors and abstract play of figures that transport
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
"Boats on Accabonac Harbor" - oil painting, Hamptons summer scene, bright blues
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This bright painting, done en plein air, radiates the feeling of summer. Small sailboats float
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dunes On The Last Week Of Summer - Modern Expressive Landscape Oil Painting
By Agnieszka Zawisza
Located in Salzburg, AT
year 2000.
Oil and Acrylic painting is her most frequently used medium, but the artist also uses
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Talk II (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Summer Talk II (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
This artwork is exclusive to IdeelArt
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibrant Mid Century Summer Still Life Oil Painting Dated 1975
Located in Rochester, NY
Mid century impressionist still life painting. Brilliant colors. Pears and daises. Signed with
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist expressive oil floral painting on board "Summer
s orange bloom"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This contemporary post-impressionist floral painting, "Summer’s Orange Bloom", with a touch of
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
"Sailboat" contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, summer
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Sailboat" is a contemporary impressionist oil painting of boat on the beach, in summer. Painted en
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting - Provencal Summer Village Lane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
old Provencal village lane, with red roofs and pale green trees.
Medium: oil on board, unframed
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Song - Contemporary Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
early age, Beth felt an innate drive to create, leading her to pursue formal studies in painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Graphite
End Of Summer - Large Format Contemporary Nature Oil Painting, Landscape, Sky
By Aleksandra Batura
Located in Salzburg, AT
degree from the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. She studied at the Faculty of Painting in Gdansk and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
20th Century Oil - Villa in Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming painting depicts a multi-storey European-style building with distinctive
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Still Life, Post Impressionism Paul Cézanne Original oil Painting
Located in Granada Hills, CA
and unique oil painting that will brighten up any room? Look no further than "Summer Still Life"! This
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Night - Oil Painting Pink Green White Blue Brown Yellow Red
By Florence Metge
Located in Sofia, BG
"Summer night" is a painting by the French artist Maestro Florence Metge.
Through her art, she has
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Summer on the Farmstead, 20th Century Oil Landscape Painting, New Zealand
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas on board
Image size: 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (19 x 14 cm)
Hand made contemporary style
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright Colourful Boats Docked On The Summer Sand French Landscape Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boats on Shore
Signed by Fanch Lel
Size: 10.5 x 16 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$489 Sale Price
35% Off
Summer Sultry Day, Oil on Board Painting by Frank Archer
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Summer Sultry Day, Oil on Board Painting by Frank Archer
Additional information:
Medium: Oil on
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board
20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Summer Lake Green Teal Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid-late 20th century
unsigned
oil painting on canvas textured paper (reverse side
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
White Sailing Boats In Summer Blue Cloudy Seas Impressionist French Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
White Sailing Boats
by Fanch Lel
Size: 11 x 14 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Summer Loch Sunset Harvest Field
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"
titled verso to canvas
oil painting on canvas, framed
canvas: 12 x 20 inches
framed: 16 x 24 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer" - nature, green, naturalism, oil painting, botanical
Located in Atlanta, GA
encountered, and sometimes fantastical imaginings. These drawings and paintings are the raw material of which
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Pastel
"My Horizon - Summers in The Hamptons" Color Field Contemporary Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An acrylic and oil on heavy weight paper piece with bright use of color and texture. We are focused
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper, Mixed Media
"Ditch Plains Lifeguard" oil painting, beach scene, Hamptons Summer in Montauk
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by Marc Dalessio. Painted en plein air, on the beach (Ditch Plains) in Montauk, New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Summer Day on the Field, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Impressionist Oil Landscape Summer Yard
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape"
by Maurice Mazeilie (French)
oil painting on artist paper, unframed
painting: 6.5 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$356 Sale Price
35% Off
"Summer" (2022) By Riley Doyle, Original Oil Painting of Landscape
Located in Denver, CO
"Summer" (2022) by Riley Doyle is an original handmade oil painting on panel that depicts a pool
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Acrylic
20th Century Oil - Summer Hay Bales
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil painting, depicting a rural landscape scene with hay bales. Unsigned. Presented in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blenner Lossett - 1952 Oil, Summer Days
Located in Corsham, GB
An idyllic mid Century landscape showing a summer day in the countryside with two figures strolling
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Daniel Nichols - Contemporary Oil, Summer Flowers
By Daniel Nichols
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed with initials. On canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Cloud Reflections On The River Original 20th Century British Oil Painting
By Mervyn Goode
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape with Cattle grazing
Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
Size:
framed: 14.75 x
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,314 Sale Price
20% Off
Feeding Chickens by a Farm in Summer - Scottish Victorian landscape oil painting
By Alexander Fraser
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Victorian landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist and prolific exhibitor
Category
19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The River Wye at Chepstow - 19th Century Oil Painting English Summer Landscape
By Frederick William Watts
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The River Wye at Chepstow’ by Frederick William Watts (1800-1870).
Academy Fine Paintings is
Category
Mid-19th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summers Evening in the Scottish Highlands Antique Oil Painting Sunset Loch View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summers Evening in the Highlands
by Frank Hider (c. 1861–1933)
signed, titled verso
oil painting on
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1968 Oil - Summer On The Farm
Located in Corsham, GB
A rural, rustic farm scene in oil showing a collection of ramshackle farm buildings with a dirt
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Summer Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate summer oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a summer oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right summer oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and beige. A summer oil painting from Vahe Yeremyan, Gay Summer Rick, Victoria Veedell, Michael Budden and Elizabeth Lennie — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch. A large summer oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller summer oil painting, measuring 1.5 high and 3.55 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Summer Oil Painting?
A summer oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,592, while the lowest priced sells for $197 and the highest can go for as much as $471,467.
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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 Summer Oil Painting
- 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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