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"Goodbye to All That" - Contemporary Surreal Figurative Abstract Landscape
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary large-scale surreal figurative abstract depicting a Miro-esque red form at the focal
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Surreal Anamorphic Signed Beautiful Monkey Humorous Drawing
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed monkey drawing by Aurion M. Proctor (1909 - 1983). Drawing and charcoal on paper. Signed. Framed.
Category
1930s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"El sentimiento interior II" surreal, dreamscape, blue, light, emotion, body
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
María Conejo’s proposal consists of a series of oil paintings and ink drawings that offer a
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Swamp Boogie, bright orange and green abstract landscape, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic, spray paint, oil bar and oil on linen
During these difficult times I have been finding
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Saudade" (black
white, rich, text, type, abstract, surreal, natural, neutral)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
SAUDADE
2024, Paris, France
An abstract, original painting on linen, which is primarily black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Surreal Landscape with an American Underslung and Rolls Royce
By Siegfried Reinhardt
Located in Missouri, MO
Siegfried Reinhardt
"Surreal Landscape and the Artist with his American Underslung and Rolls Roys
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
THERE
S EAST IN OUR WEST Signed Oil Pastel, Abstract Figures Surreal Landscape
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
THERE'S EAST IN OUR WEST is an original oil pastel drawing on brown paper grocery bag by the self
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
surreal scene with magical colors, blue shadows and illuminated buildings
Located in Carballo, ES
now gone to New York, where he has produced this series of oil paintings on board. The critic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Surreal intimate scene, green and blue, boat and fashion magazine
Located in Carballo, ES
now gone to New York, where he has produced this series of oil paintings on board. The critic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Frederick Haucke Surreal art bird in flight oil on masonite mid century modern
By Frederick Haucke
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Amazing surrealist painting of birds over an abyss by Haucke (1908-1960).
Born in S Africa died USA
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood
"Magdalena" (black
white, red, text type, abstract, surreal, dark, mysterious)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
MAGDALENA
2024, Paris, France
An abstract and surreal original painting which is primarily black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
The Green House, Surreal Classic Architecture with Italian Cypress Trees
By John Hrehov
Located in Chicago, IL
A classical structure is cast in a green hue as the sun sets on this surreal scene by John Hrehov
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Smallest Stars Shine the Longest, Surreal Fauvist Landscape, Blue Mountains
Located in Barcelona, ES
:
Title: The Smallest Stars Shine the Longest
Medium: Acrylic Painting and Oil Crayon on Watercolor Paper
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon, Acrylic
Mexican Romance, wild brightly colored female nude w surreal elements
By Jenny Toth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil painting done observed from life and including Mexican folk art masks, a portrait of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Thread, Oil
"Who is the Loneliest Monk?" Contemporary Surreal Figurative Abstract
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
, surrounded by chaotic layers of faces and figures in a surreal, dream-like space.
Signed "Michael Paulker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Permanent Marker, Oil
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
"Nourishment, Shelter, Clothing, Art, " Surreal Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nourishment, Shelter, Clothing, Art" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel, Illustration Board
Wind Up, Surreal Landscape with Twisting Fence and Green Grassy Field
By Laura von Rosk
Located in New York, NY
This small surreal landscape painting by Laura Von Rosk features a dreamlike fenced meadow rendered
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
VICE AND REFLECTION - Cubist, Surreal Still Life with Bold Colors
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
. Unable to leave his home, he turned to the objects around him for inspiration. This painting is a surreal
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
True North - Orientation, Surreal Sky with Billboard, Rainbow and Fireworks
By Mark Bowers
Located in Chicago, IL
rainbow. The surreal quality of the imagery makes the viewer question reality. The ellipsed edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
True North - Identity, Surreal Blue Sky with Distinctive Cloud Markings
By Mark Bowers
Located in Chicago, IL
clouds. The surreal quality of the imagery makes the viewer question reality. Are the clouds actual
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Moody Beach Scene, Surreal Mid-Century Figurative Familial Scene Italian Artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
School.
Being an acute observer of the human condition, Bosa's paintings, which are primarily oil on
Category
1960s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
True North - Equity, Surreal Sunset Over a Bridge and Highway
By Mark Bowers
Located in Chicago, IL
A sunset of explosive proportions is the subject of this surreal landscape entitled "True North
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dream in Pink Modern Cuban Art Hyperrealism Mixed Media Surreal
By Brian Sanchez
Located in Houston, TX
Sanchez in 2023. It is oil and mixed media on linen .Dreams in Pink by Brian Sanchez shows the
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
PEACHES, PENCILS, DAGGER, LUMP - Cubist, Bright
Bold Surreal Still Life
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This painting by Jason Stout was completed during the Covid-19 quarantine in 2020. While his
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Surreal Encaustic Landscape on Wood "Floating Above Golden Waters"
Located in San Diego, CA
(wax) painting, Bociek underscores several states of being: well-being, challenge, chaos, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
"Artist
s Dream III", Surreal Figurative w Self-Portrait
Classical Sculpture
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist at work with his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Artist
s Dream VII - "The Talking Cure", Contemporary Surreal Self-Portrait
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
A contemporary surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist by Bay Area
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figures on the Beach with Sculpture, Contemporary Surreal Figural Landscape
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Dark storm clouds loom over a surreal, desolate beach landscape, which is populated by several male
Category
2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
MIDNIGHT IN EDEN - Orange, Blue, Brown Adam and Eve in Surreal Garden at Night
By Constantin Werner
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This painting is Werner's interpretation of The Garden of Eden at nighttime, as he imagines it
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pigging Out at the Diner, Surreal Anthropomorphic Pig Satirical Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
A satirical, surreal depiction of a pig at a lunch counter by an unknown artist (20th Century
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
Artist
s Dream VI - Frolicking on the Beach, Surreal Self-Portrait
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist as a nude figure on the beach
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Joseph -- Surreal figurative abstract of flying man and hot air balloons
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
Saint Joseph
Oil on canvas
36 × 60 in 91 × 152 cm
Michele Mikesell’s Saint Joseph unfolds as a
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Au Debut dele Printemps" - "Early Spring" Surreal Figurative Tree Man
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Surreal figurative abstract depicting a half man, half tree figure on a pedestal in a dream-like
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Standing Watch, the Jackal-Surreal figurative abstract of animal wearing a suit
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
Standing Watch (the Jackal)
Oil on canvas
60 x 72 in 152 x 183 cm
Michele Mikesell’s Standing
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" Contemporary Surreal Abstract of a Woman Running Through a Forest
Located in Houston, TX
Surreal abstract painting by contemporary artist Matthew Paoletti. The work features a woman
Category
2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Space Between, bright orange and yellow abstract landscape, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic, spray paint, oil bar and oil on linen
During these difficult times I have been finding
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil Crayon, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
The Sound of the Changing Season - Surreal Rural Scene, Hyper-realistic
By Christopher Klein
Located in Chicago, IL
create a scene of an impossible surreal world, the viewer enters the mind of artist Christopher Klein
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Botanical V, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Botanical VI, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Botanical IV, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Botanical I, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Paper
Botanical III, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Botanical II, bright green and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
finding respite and refuge in nature, once again painting outdoors, after many years of working
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
Surreal Cityscape
, National Academy of Design, San Francisco Museum of Art
By Daniel Albert Harris
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'ZEV' for Daniel Albert Harris (American, 1914-1986) and dated "1952-1953".
A dramatic, Mid-century cityscape showing numerous figures, both concealed and partia...
Category
1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TORSO (surrealist oil painting sculpture woman figure stone marble beige)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
fragile and enduring. In this surreal and contemplative oil painting on canvas, Rudolf Kosow explores
Category
2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surreal Men
s Fashion from the Groovy 1970s - Dragon Fly Rene Magritte Clouds
By Wilson McLean
Located in Miami, FL
.
oil on canvas fashion painting, Initialed WM lower right.
This image appeared on page 133 of the
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FAST FOOD BREAKFAST Signed Oil Pastel on Paper, Car Drive-Thru Window, Surreal
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Union City, NJ
Collection: “His paintings are figurative, abstract, surreal and narrative; they express, through the use of
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Storm Surges, bright pink and orange abstract plants, surreal scene
By Rachelle Krieger
Located in New York, NY
1950s Abstract Expressionist action painting.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Acrylic, Oil, Spray Paint
$23,200 Sale Price
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DAWNING - Cubist, Bright
Bold Surreal Still Life with Table, Fruit, Tile
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This painting by Jason Stout was completed during the Covid-19 quarantine in 2020. While his
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Sugerencia (The Suggestion) - Surreal River Scene with Crystal Clear Water
By René Monzón Relova “Pozas”
Located in Chicago, IL
Engineering, he abandoned his career to dedicate himself entirely to painting. His first exhibitions in Cuba
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
The Magic Pond – Surreal Realist White Tiger with Koi Fish, Dreamlike Landscape
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Magic Pond" – A dreamlike encounter with white tiger and golden koi fish, oil painting by Eric
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oh Where to Go", Street Signs, Surreal Landscape, Shattered Glass, Nightscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Oh Where to Go" is an original piece by Angela Rio made from oil on canvas. This piece measures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Sea Beach at Ebb Tide", Contemporary Surreal Nude Figural Landscape
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Contemporary surreal figural abstract painting of three nude figures in various poses in an
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Sandia (Watermelon) Surreal Emerging Artist National Academy of Art of Uruguay
Located in Houston, TX
of charm to the painting and says something about a struggling emerging artist.
The reason the
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
True North - Privilege, Surreal Landscape w/ Blue Sky, Scattered Clouds,
House
By Mark Bowers
Located in Chicago, IL
. The painting itself is painted on a handmade wooden panel with beautifully finished edges so no frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
A Surreal Encaustic on Wood "Growth at a Snails Pace (Diptych)"
Located in San Diego, CA
encaustic (wax) painting, Bociek underscores several states of being: well-being, challenge, chaos, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
"Artist
s Dream IV" Reclined Figure on Beach, Contemporary Surreal Self-Portrait
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Dramatic contemporary surreal figurative landscape featuring a self-portrait of the artist by Bay
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Find the exact surreal oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 185 contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a surreal 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right surreal oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gray, brown and beige. Creating a surreal oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Jason Stout, Michael Pauker, Rudolf Kosow, Fernando Vignoli and Nathan Neven are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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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.
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Questions About Surreal Oil Painting
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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