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Vintage French Oil Painting Of Two People Fishing In Grey Summer Day Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Leon Hatot (French 1883-1953)
Title: Impressionist oil painting
Medium: oil
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$655 Sale Price
20% Off
Summer flowers. 2023. Canvas, oil, 15x20 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Summer flowers. 2023. Canvas, oil, 15x20 cm
Summer herbs small size plein air painting
Alyona
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$710 Sale Price
20% Off
Summers Peak
Late Spring Walk, diptych, original painting, landscape
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
“Summers Peak” is a semi-abstract landscape painting by Helen Howells. It was inspired by the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting Titled, "In The Shadow of Summers Now Past"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by San Diego artist
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Summer Feeling - Landscape Painting Original Oil on Canvas Impasto Artwork
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With a contemporary perspective on landscape painting and inspired by paintings created by old
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Day - Nude body Painting Oil Canvas Blue Yellow Green White Beige Brown
By Valeriy Zalishchuk
Located in Sofia, BG
".Summer Day" is an impressionist oil painting by Maestro Valeriy Zalishchuk
About the artwork
Category
2010s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1951 Swedish Abstract Still Life Oil Painting - Patterns of a Summer Afternoon
Located in Bristol, GB
PATTERNS OF A SUMMER AFTERNOON
Size: 69 x 56.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A lively and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Summer landscape”
Located in Warren, NJ
Alfred James Wands original oil on canvas painting . In good condition measures 35x31
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Late Summer
Located in Corsham, GB
plot of land. The painting has been illegibly signed to the lower right. Well presented in a decorative
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Horizon en été, Oil painting on canvas, Sea and Beach under a Summer Sky
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Unique Work. Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Summer End, Original Landscape Painting, Contemporary Art
By Emma Hartley
Located in Deddington, GB
Evening light in late summer looking across Chichester Harbour.
(Please note that in situ images
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Still Summers Day
. An antique oil painting of a river. By Rene His
By Rene His
Located in St. Albans, GB
Rene Charles Edmond HIS
1877 - 1960
Signed antique oil painting.
Canvas Size: 18 x 22" (46 x 56cm
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Flowers
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rudolph Scheffler (1884-1973)
Oil on canvas , exquisite hand carved gilt frame
‘Summer Flowers
Category
1940s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
F. McA - 20th Century Oil, Summer Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful abstract study depicts a round vase filled with colourful summer flowers
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Garden X, original painting, floral art, colourful painting
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Garden X [2022]
original
Oil on Linen Board
Image size: H:24 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Summer Fun”
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in Warren, NJ
Itzchak Tarkay original painting on canvas “Summer fun”. 100% authentic comes from park west
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
$20,000
"Summer in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
controlled movement. "Summer in Paris" demonstrates a whimsical expression of femininity and formality; a
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Summer morning - Oil Paint by Elena Mardashova - 2025
Located in Roma, IT
Original oil painting on canvas realized by Elena Mardashove in 2025.
Excellent condition
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Summer City”
By Leonardo Nierman
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an Leonardo Nierman Original Oil on Board “City Summer”. In good condition measures 39x31
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Bloom II, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Bloom II captures the essence of wildflowers and delicate grasses, blending vibrant hues of
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Summer Bloom I, Original painting, Floral art, Abstract Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Bloom I captures the essence of wildflowers and delicate grasses, blending vibrant hues of
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Summer Haze, Early 20th Century Original Oil
By David Forrester Wilson
Located in London, GB
David Forrester Wilson
1873 - 1950
"Summer Haze"
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Image size: 18 x
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer" Oil cm. 47 x 55 1985
By Boris LAVRENKO
Located in Torino, IT
flowers, Summer, green ,
Boris Lavrenko (Rostov, 1920 – St. Petersburg, 2001)
Works by Boris
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Foothills
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist on lower left corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer fields in the Cotswolds with bales, Original painting, landscape
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Big bales in summer fields by Rupert Aker Cotswold art . Orgiinal painting on canvas framed and
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Summer Traveler" oil painting of a woman in red bikini in turquoise water
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
swimmer's form”. Carol graduated from the Art Center College of Design in painting. For some 20 years she
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sophie Berger, Constantine Bay, Original Seascape Painting, Summer Paintings
By Sophie Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
Sophie Berger
Constantine Bay
Original Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas Board
Sold Framed
Framed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Summer. 2021. Oil on canvas, 70x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Summer. 2021. Oil on canvas, 70x70 cm
Colorful bright artwork with two girls
Nugzar Avtandilovich
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,658 Sale Price
22% Off
"Summer in Paris" Figure in Chanel Gown Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
.
Painted oil on canvas, signed and dated verso. Art measures 40 x 30 inches
Inspired by whimsey and purity
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Summer Day at the Beach" Impressionistic Beach Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic scene at the beach with beautiful brushwork and whimsical
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid 20th Century Oil - Summer Vase
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant still life painting captures a lush bouquet of colourful flowers in a red vase, set
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Saumell - 20th Century Oil, Summer Blooms
Located in Corsham, GB
This vibrant still life painting showcases a lush bouquet of colourful flowers in a blue vase, set
Category
20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer, Original Painting, landscape, Seascape, Coastal, Cornwall
By Nicola Mosley
Located in Deddington, GB
‘Summer’, 40x40cm, oil on canvas, in a deep wooden handmade frame, hand painted in off black
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Studio, Impressionism, Oil, 30 x 40,
By Michael Dixon
Located in Houston, TX
of Summer Studio where the brilliant yellow light pressing at the windows activates the entire
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Horizon - Summer in the City" Color Field Contemporary Oil Painting on Paper
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
"Cafe by the Beach in the Summer" Impressionist Oil Painting Canvas with Figures
By Jules René Hervé
Located in New York, NY
René Hervé. This piece takes place on a summer day with busy activities of figures leaning over the
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Summer Day - Oil Paint by Elena Mardashova - 2023
Located in Roma, IT
Original oil painting 'Summer Day',
on canvas 50 x 70 cm,
2023
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A summer landscape with white jasmine flowers." Original Oil Painting by Lilya
Located in Zofingen, AG
The paintings are drawn with oil on the canvas.
A summer landscape with white jasmine flowers
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Oil
Sunset Over Wildflowers Field - summer landscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
A summer landscape with sunset and meadow flowers is a great decoration for any interior. Evening
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Lunar Night - 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
The Cloudy Sky - 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
The Floral Path - sunny summer landscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil painting with green of nature, bright flowers, sunny day look amazing in home interior.
This
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hajnacka Szarka - Contemporary Oil, Summer Roses
Located in Corsham, GB
A pretty Hungarian School oil still life showing a blue vase full of brightly coloured roses. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer
By Michael Dickter
Located in Bozeman, MT
replacing images talk to this through the act of painting.
Paintings are made of hundreds of distinct
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Summer in Provence, Original Impressionist Landscape Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Summer in Provence
20.0 x 23.5 x 1.0, 2.0 lbs
Oil on canvas
Hand signed by artist
Artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Breeze- 21st Century Contemporary Figure Painting
By Al Saralis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Al Saralis
'Summer Breeze'
110 x 80 cm
oil on canvas
Artist Al Saralis lives and works in
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mark Ford - 20th Century Oil, A Summer
s Day
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful landscape study by the artist Mark Ford. Rendered with loose impressionist brushstrokes. Signed and dated to the lower right. Well presented in a gilt frame. On canvas b...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Sunset
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on the lower left.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer
s Glow
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist on the lower left.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gemma Bedford, Summer Dreams, Original landscape painting
By Gemma Bedford
Located in Deddington, GB
Summer Dreams Original Landscape painting by Gemma Bedford [2021]
original
Oil paint on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Solitude
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original painting signed by the Artist lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
$7,700
“Summer”
By Charles Wilson Knapp
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is a wonderful large panoramic original oil painting by the well known
Category
1880s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Breeze, Original painting, Landscape, Sunset, Meadow
By Tess Gartland-Jones
Located in Deddington, GB
flowers to watch the beautiful colours and light.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Oil Paint on Canvas
Sold
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
At The Village - sunny summer landscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
This painting is a symbol of the era passed away. When the artist came to the place he didn't know
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
I Love to See the Summer Beaming Forth by Bethanne Cople, Oil painting landscape
By Bethanne Kinsella Cople
Located in Atlanta, GA
coasts - are Cople’s passion and she travels far and wide to capture her subjects. “I love painting the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Summer In The Mountains - mountain landscape painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
decor, the painting is created in pleasant colours, it's full of only positive energy. The painting was
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer Nights" 2020 painting of starry night over trees in Italy. Oil on copper
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Summer Nights is a small painting, oil on copper, depicting a dark blue sky over a green landscape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Copper
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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.
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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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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