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Late Summer with Oil on Fabriano Pittura Paper, Painting by Suzanne Winn
By Suzanne Winn
Located in Deddington, GB
filled with the birdsong of these wonderful little birds. This painting was inspired by a late summer
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer - Nude Oil Painting Colors Blue White Grey Green Pale Brown Yellow
By Ivan Roussev
Located in Sofia, BG
"Summer" is a painting by the impressionist Ivan Roussev.
About the artwork:
TECHNIQUE: oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Outdoor Summer Scene" Figure w Pet Dog Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
A charming oil painting depicting an exterior summer scene of an elegant woman crossing her legs
Category
20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Summer Skies Blue 3: contemporary oil painting with water, clouds, sky, lake
By Kirby Fredendall
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This oil painting is painted on all edges so there is no need for framing. It is wired with all
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Skies Blue 2: contemporary oil painting with water, clouds, sky, lake
By Kirby Fredendall
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This oil painting is painted on all edges so there is no need for framing. It is wired with all
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Skies Blue 1: contemporary oil painting with water, clouds, sky, lake
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This oil painting is painted on all edges so there is no need for framing. It is wired with all
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vibrant Summer, landscape oil painting, one of a kind, ready to hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape oil Painting
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer stories. Girl in a green boat." Original oil painting. round canvas.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I captured a serene moment of a young girl adrift in her thoughts, gracefully
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Ryewater Farm Summer Splendour, original painting, landscape, contemporary
By Elaine Kazimierczuk
Located in Deddington, GB
added to this project.
Additional information:
Oil Paint on Canvas
125 H x 165 W x 4 D cm (49.21 x
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
1960’s French Oil Painting Exotic Summers Day Cagnes Sur Mer Landscape
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Summer Impasto Landscape Oil Painting by British En Plein Air Artist
By Colin Halliday
Located in Preston, GB
English Summer Impasto Oil Painting by British Landscape Artist, Colin Halliday. This
Category
2010s Land Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Mixed Media, Oil
$2,731 Sale Price
20% Off
Summer Morning, Contemporary Naturalist Landscape Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
It may be hard to believe, but Summer Morning began as a flurry of overlapping text and expressive
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Oil - Blue Summer Lake House
Located in Corsham, GB
. The painting is unsigned and presented on canvas over stretchers. On canvas.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Drink - original still life hyper realism oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online.
A composition brimming with timeless elegance, Summer Drink for All Times captures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage American Modernist Summer Hats Fauvist Still Life Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage fauvist hat still life oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Measuring: 27 by 33 inches
Category
1960s Fauvist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Cecilia Arrospide - Summer Feelings, Painting 2019
By Cecilia Arrospide
Located in Stamford, CT
Summer Feeling
Oil On Canvas
36 x 42
My work is mainly abstract, I would say abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Sunshine Bliss: The Aroma of Summer Watermelon. Portrait Oil painting on canvas
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil on canvas. "Sunshine Bliss: The Aroma of Summer Watermelon"
In this painting, a vivid and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Summer Bloom by Anne Harney, Contemporary Oil on Canvas Floral Painting
By Anne Harney
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vibrant celebration of seasonal color, this floral painting bursts with painterly energy. Bright
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silence of Summer Serenity, original painting, contemporary, landscape
By Lee Tiller
Located in Deddington, GB
This evocative painting by Lee Tiller is an invitation to pause, breathe and contemplate the beauty
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Day in the Country - 19th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting Summer Landscape
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Day in the Country’ by William Frederick Witherington R.A. (1785-1865).
Academy Fine Paintings
Category
1850s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Flowers, Modern Still Life Oil Painting by Gladys Rockmore Davis
By Gladys Rockmore Davis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Gladys Rockmore Davis, American (1901 - 1967)
Title: Summer Flowers
Year: circa 1940
Medium
Category
1940s American Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
1930
s French Oil Painting Chateau in The Summer Green Tree Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
oil painting on artist
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,820 Sale Price
30% Off
Summer
s Day in Haga, Stockholm by Erik Tryggelin, Oil Painting from 1902
Located in Stockholm, SE
, transporting us to a world of beauty and serenity. One such painting is by the renowned Swedish artist Erik
Category
1910s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
20th Century French Oil Painting A Clifftop Summer Walk Beach Scene Cliffs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Clifftop Summer Walk
French School, mid-late 20th century
unsigned
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Bouquet Oil On Canvas
By Zbigniew Kopania
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Summer Bouquet 2022
Still Life oil on canvas, artist signed lower right framed.
Zbigniew Kopania
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Roman Dub "Summer"
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,200
Memories Of Summer. Horizontal oil painting, still life, flowers, shell, hat
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting is a warm and nostalgic still life, conveying the atmosphere of a serene summer day
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Day in the Country - 19th Century Oil Painting Summer Landscape Royal Academy
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘A Day in the Country’ by William Frederick Witherington R.A. (1785-1865).
Academy Fine Paintings
Category
1850s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mirror Summer Light" oil painting, woman brushing hair in bedroom, open window
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil on canvas painting of a woman sitting in front of a mirror, tending to her hair. Window open
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Dripping Dots - Summer Time In Rome” Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
"Summer Time In Rome" is given to compliment the emotion which is felt while viewing this piece in person
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer at the Seashore" Oil on canvas, circa 1880
By Alfred Thompson Bricher
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Alfred Thompson Bricher
(American, 1837-1908)
Summer at the Seashore
Oil on canvas
Signed Bricher
Category
19th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist expressive floral oil painting on canvas "Summer of tender roses"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
.
Entitled "Summer of tender roses", this vibrant oil painting captures the radiant spirit of a bouquet of
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Linen
View from the Park Colorado Summer Mountain Landscape 20th Century Oil Painting
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
oil on canvas by renowned Colorado modernist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968). This richly painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30
s art nude oil painting Slade Sch
By William Dring
Located in Hagley, England
This charming Post-Impressionist Art Deco oil painting is by noted British prolific Royal Academy
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Black Sea - summer seascape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Authenticity.
Materials used: oil on board.
Dimensions: 9,8x9,8 in.
Packaging: I pack the paintings in special
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Hot Midday - original summer landscape, painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
used: oil on canvas board.
Dimensions: 11,81x11,81 in.
Packaging: I pack the paintings in special
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Joyce Norwood, "Summer Arrangement" 20x16 Floral Bouquet Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This painting "Summer Arrangement" is a 24x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Joyce Norwood
Category
2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Late Summer, Secret Beach” oil painting of Sag Harbor NY, seascape with clouds
By Ben Fenske
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by contemporary painter Ben Fenske, a seascape situated in Sag Harbor, NY. Painted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Vibes" Portrait of Young Girl with Sunglasses Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built a diverse
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Summer Mood" Portrait of Young Girl with Sunglasses Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso.
Art measures 14 x 11 in
Having built a diverse
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Evening Wildflowers - summer sunny landscape, painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
The impressionist summer painting with the wildflowers and trees is a beautiful wall decor, the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Last Days of Summer in Nice" Impressionistic Beach Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting captures an impressionistic scene at the beach in Nice, France with beautiful
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Beach Figures Under Striped Tent With Busy Summer Scene Warm French Oil Painting
By Pierre Neveu
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beach Figures
Artist: Pierre Neveu (French b.1929)
signed lower left
Medium: oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,198 Sale Price
35% Off
"Summer Day in a French Town" (2011), Original Cityscape - Oil Painting on Linen
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Summer Day in a French Town" is an original, handmade oil painting on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
“summer scene”
By Michel Henry
Located in Warren, NJ
Michel Henry painting original oil on canvas “summer scene”. in good condition measures 25x22
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Sunshine summer”
By George W. Drew
Located in Warren, NJ
George W. Drew Original Oil Painting On Canvas “summer Sunshine”. In good condition measures 43x31
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Playing at the Beach" Impressionistic Beach Scene Oil Painting on Panel
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene at the beach with beautiful brushwork and whimsical
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Summer Day at Nice" French Beach Scene Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas
By Suzanne Demarest
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting scene depicting figures by the beach in a sunny day at Nice, France done in
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Long Summer Day" seascape oil painting happy vibe seaside relax love company
By Clementine Chan
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
world. Her oil paintings carry a silent passion that speaks louder than words. Her works are collected
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Breeze, Sophie Berger, Original Painting
By Sophie Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
An original Oil on Canvas inspired by the North Devon and Cornish coastline. 80 x 80 cm unframed.
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Oil Painting English Summer Landscape of the River Arun in Sussex
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘On the Arun, Sussex’ by George Vicat Cole RA, RBA (1833-1893).
Academy Fine Paintings is fully
Category
1860s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Summer Moments in Chanel" Figure in Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
is a unique work painted with oil and mixed media on heavyweight paper, is signed by the artist
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Calm Summer Lakeland Landscape w Green n Lonely Boat Oil Painting 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed “Henning Ö” lower right for unidentified professional Scandinavian painter, oil painting of
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Hot Summer Night, impressionistic landscape painting
By Katharine Dufault
Located in New York, NY
Artist Statement:
Painting is a meditation and a kind of alchemy in which I concentrate and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary oil floral artwork "Summer Joy"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
.
This artwork is done with oil paints on a heavy weight professional paper.
The painting is sold
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Constance Henry - Contemporary Oil, Summer In Tuscany
Located in Corsham, GB
A joyful Summer landscape showing Italian hills. The artist has signed faintly to the lower right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
August 11: Plein Air Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas of Country Field in Summer
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Hudson, NY
"
oil on canvas
12 x 12 inches
Signed, verso
The contemplative paintings of Thomas Sarrantonio explore
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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, 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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