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"Sherlock Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Autobahn Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mind-Blown Cardinal" original oil painting, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Heartbreak Cloud" original oil painting panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Martian Cardinal" original oil painting panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
Japanese Oil Painting Realism
Surrealism Ryonosuke Fukui Nude
Located in Wilmette, IL
1955-1965. Painting became his sole focus after 1965, and strictly dedicated himself to producing oils
Category
1980s Surrealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wientalbucht - Urban Landscape, Painting, Oil/Canvas, Photorealism, Surrealism
Located in Wien, AT
"photorealism" ist not able to describe the paintings of Elke Schönberger adequatly. Only on the first look the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
"Rooting Cloud" original oil painting on panel, pop surrealism, miniature, round
By Nathan Durfee
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a miniature painting by Nathan Durfee. It is an oil painting on a panel plaque. It is
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Abstract Art #1" Painting, Oil on Birch, Bright Colors, Surrealism, Rainbows
By Robin Tewes
Located in New York, NY
, including the 2008 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Painting Award, the 2007 Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Award, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil
Le Voyeur Mortel - Oil on Panel, Phantastic Realism, Surrealism, Yellow/Blue
Located in Wien, AT
Realismus" (Vienna school for phantastic realism), that is close to Surrealism.
In this painting Leherb
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Map of Harmony, Margarida Kendall, 2007, Surrealism, Oil on carboard, Blue
Located in Lisboa, PT
, religion, philosophy, surrealism and the irrational.
Notes [1] and [2] from "Reiner, Anita; Fundação
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
"VIsionary" Anthony Ardavin, Cuban Art, Surrealism, Oil on Wood Panel, 2017
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Artist Anthony Ardavin paints the magical world of his imagination, nostalgia of the past and primarily works with the human figure. His work is intimate, delicate and poignant.
Ar...
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Embrace, , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Embrace, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Embrace, , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Embrace, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Snake, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Snake, 2013
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lovers, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Lovers, 2012
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 59 1/10 in
100 × 150 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Night, 2013
Oil on Canvas
29 1/2 × 43 3/10 in
75 × 110 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Postcard , 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Postcard from the Mediterranean, 2015
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 55 1/10 in
100 × 140 cm
Milan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset, 21st century, modern, nude, surrealism, couple
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Sunset, 2012
Oil on canvas
39 2/5 × 70 9/10 in
100 × 180 cm
Milan Hrnjazović is mainly a painter
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tunnel Vision, 2015, Easton Miller, Figurative, Surrealism, Mixed Media
By Easton Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller turns the quotidian into paintings. He carries with him at all times a small notebook, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Cloaked Out, 2014, Easton Miller, Mixed Media, Abstract, Surrealism
By Easton Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miller turns the quotidian into paintings. He carries with him at all times a small notebook, and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Oil, Acrylic, Panel
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : Printing Press Piano
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil paintings have evolved over the
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : Clear Red Mini
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil paintings have evolved over the
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : Clear Blue Motorcycle
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
Painting
Canadian artist Jeff Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : The Hadron Typewriter
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
Jeff Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil paintings have evolved over
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : Secluded in Blue
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil paintings have evolved over the
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Rolling Smoke" NOA, Cuban Graphic Surrealism, Mixed Media on Canvas, 2017
Located in Coral Gables, FL
painting incorporates several mediums: oil stick, acrylic and printers ink on canvas.
Noa is a complex
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Crayon, Printer s Ink
"Laberinto Hacia Las Nubes" NOA, Cuban Surrealism, Mixed Medium on Canvas
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Clouds, in a basic black and white color palette with pops of red acrylic. The painting incorporates
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Printer s Ink, Acrylic
Surreal, Colourful Abstract Oil on Canvas Painting - Dreamhaus (2018)
Located in New York, NY
This surrealist, abstract colourful Oil on Canvas painting by Contemporary and Emerging American
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Road Of No Turn, 1952 Mid-20th Century Surrealism w/Museum Provenance
By Walter Quirt
Located in Seattle, WA
"The Road Of No Turn" (1952) was one of forty-two paintings featured in the traveling retrospective
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Contemporary Hyper Realist Oil Painting : Flute, Hand and City At Night
By Jeff Bartels
Located in Rucphen, NL
artist Jeff Bartels combines hyperrealism and surrealism. His highly detailed oil paintings have evolved
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Jules Perahim Surrealism Oil Painting on Paper Romanian French Surrealist Figure
Located in Surfside, FL
Jules Perahim (Born: 1914; Bucharest, Romania - Died: 2008; Paris, France)
Oil painting on paper
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
Expectation, Portrait Surrealism, Original oil Painting
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Virus, Portrait Surrealism, Original oil Painting
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
War and Peace, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Musician and Muse, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
War and Peace, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dabrowno - XXI century, Figurative Oil Painting, Landscape, Surrealism
By Mikołaj Malesza
Located in Warsaw, PL
at XII J. Spychalski National Painting Contest (Poznań, 1987). Malesza created circa 40 stage designs
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Surrealism Painting, 1968
By Bisaccio
Located in Lambertville, NJ
"A Look inside a woman's mind"
A Surrealistic painting by Bisaccio 1968 USA
Thought provoking
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Journey - realist landscape countryside surrealism painting modern oil art
By Jonathan Speed
Located in London, Chelsea
skillful use of light and atmospheric qualities. Working in oil, he produces paintings full of atmosphere
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still Life, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Night, Figurative Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Dream Maker, Portrait, Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Family Portrait, Large Surrealist Oil Painting Mother, Children, Neo Surrealism
Located in Surfside, FL
Hank Laventhol (1927–2001) was an American painter and master print maker. He worked in painting
Category
1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Venezuelan Surrealism Architectural Oil Painting Emerio Lunar Latin American Art
Located in Surfside, FL
January 27, 1940 in Cabimas, Zulia state. Self-taught in painting, makes primary education in his hometown
Category
1980s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Music Teacher, Portrait Surrealism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Ashot Yan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ashot Yan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on Linen
Category
2010s Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
HaiJun Chen Surrealism Original Oil Painting "Mountain And Stone Incantation 1"
Located in New York, NY
This is an oil painting painted by HaiJun Chen, a Chinese Surrealist artist. This painting is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dust of Civilization, Figurative Surrealism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Oleg Kateryniuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Piano French Surrealism Oil on Canvas
By Michel Boulet
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
drawing and painting that occupied his childhood and teenagers years.
After a career illustrator
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract Surrealism
By Dorothy Hood
Located in Houston, TX
Although smaller in scale than most of Hood’s paintings, this work’s size does not diminish its
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract Surrealism
By Dorothy Hood
Located in Houston, TX
to Houston in 1961, Hood started to create the epic paintings that evoked the limitless skies and
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SURREALISM
By Ferjo, Fernando de Jesus Oliveira
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by Ferjo. Canvas is stretched.
Artwork is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Last Balloon, oil on canvas, pop-surrealism figurative painting, w harlequin
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
consistently travels along a general vein of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Going Forth, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract Surrealism
By Dorothy Hood
Located in Houston, TX
Although smaller in scale than most of Hood’s paintings, this work’s size does not diminish its
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Surrealism Original Oil On Canvas "Sky Incantation 1"
Located in New York, NY
This is an oil painting painted by HaiJun Chen, a Chinese Surrealist artist. This painting is in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Marcel Delmotte, Oil on Panel Painting "L
automne", 1979, Surrealism
By Marcel Delmotte
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcel Delmotte, oil on panel painting "L'automne", 1979
Marcel Delmotte is a Belgian and
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Signed Abstract Surrealism Cityscape Oil on Canvas Painting (Framed), USA, 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a signed Mid-Century Modern Surrealist oil on canvas painting. Depicting a cityscape
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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You are likely to find exactly the surrealism oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect surrealism oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right surrealism 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. Creating a surrealism oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Rudolf Kosow, Rachel Srinivasan, Ashot Yan, Michael Wedge and Diane Flick are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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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.
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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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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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