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Al acantilado
(At the Cliff) - Colorfull Abstract Landscape - Oil on Canvas
Located in Segovia, ES
textured oil paintings,
Black-and-white ink washes on paper, which she calls “skeletons of memory
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Harmonie Littéraire Oil Painting, Textured Abstract Bookshelf, Signed
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
This oil painting measures unframed: 100 x 100 cm 39.4 x 39.4 inches) and is presented in a black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Whispers", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Texture, Pattern
By Brian Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
, TX
Husch Blackwell, Denver, CO
"Whispers", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Texture
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Alison Johnson, The Break, Sea Oil Painting, Original Textured Painting
By Alison Johnson
Located in Deddington, GB
Alison Johnson
The Break
Original Seascape Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 80cm x W
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rupert Aker, Harvest Bales, Affordable Original Oil Painting, Textured Paintings
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Rupert Aker
Harvest Bales
Original Landscape Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas Board
Image Size: H 34cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sauce llorón
(Weeping Willow) - Colorfull Abstract Landscape - Oil on Canvas
Located in Segovia, ES
textured oil paintings,
Black-and-white ink washes on paper, which she calls “skeletons of memory
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stinchcombe Hill, Rupert Aker, Landscape Painting, Textured Art, Oil Painting
By Rupert Aker
Located in Deddington, GB
Additional information:
Original
Oil on board
Image size: H:30 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Al fondo
(In the Dephts) - Colorfull Abstract Landscape - Oil on Canvas
Located in Segovia, ES
In the Depths ''Al fondo''
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm
The painting In the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary oil painting photorealism tire tracks mud dirt textured signed
By Leslie Parke
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Tracks" is an original oil painting on linen by Leslie Parke. The artist signed the piece in the
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Intangible Happiness - Oceanside Impressionist Textural Landscape Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Eternity - Textural Original Oil Painting on Canvas
By Sergei Inkatov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergei Inkatov’s original, abstract fine art oil paintings have been exhibited internationally. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Color Film - Textural Abstract Geometric Colorful Oil Painting
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textures and patterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Revolutionist - XXI Century, Figurative Oil Painting, Texture, Portrait
By Agata Stomma
Located in Warsaw, PL
figurative paintings, often portraits. Pure, stark colors and expressive poses are some of the characteristic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Polyphonie Chromatique- Abstract library, textured painting, Oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Oil on canvas – 50 x 50 cm (19.68 x 19.68 in)
Framed: 57 x 57 cm (22.44 x 22.44 in)
Choice of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn colors. Landscape series.
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrantly textured oil painting, I explore the jubilant essence of autumn's splendor. Each
Category
2010s Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Textured and Signed
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Écru
Oil on canvas
19.7 × 19.7 in — unframed
22.4 × 22.4 in — framed
American-style floating frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whistler Abstraction! - Abstract Blue Landscape Textural Impasto Oil Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paints.
• One-of-a-kind original oil painting on canvas by Dana Cowie, measuring 24 inches square
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting, Abstracted, Heavily Textured, Canvas, Wang
By Victor Wang
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting, Abstracted, Heavily Textured, Canvas, Wang
“My path through
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Portrait, Abstraction, Heavy Texture, Wang
By Victor Wang
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Portrait, Abstraction, Heavy Texture, Wang
“My path through
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue books, Oil painting, Abstract, library, Geometric, Expressionism, textured
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
canvas, this painting combines textures and hues to evoke a sense of order and subtle complexity.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Amara" - Textured Marina Seascape with Sailboats - Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
signed the back of the painting.
Natalia Aandewiel's 'Amara,' a 48" x 48" oil on canvas, captivates with
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Bold Red Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting with Textural Elements
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A powerful abstract oil painting on canvas by Jean Soyer, measuring 38.2 x 51.2 inches (97 x 130 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Ocean Realms" - Dynamic Textured Expressionist Coastal Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Natalia Aandewiel (Ukrainian, born 1996)
"Ocean Realms" 2024
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Livorno Beauty" - Coastal Textured Impasto Impressionist Seascape Oil Painting
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
Masri Hayssam (Lebanese, born 1965)
"Livorno Beauty" 2024
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
"Textures" (2025) by Dan McCaw, Abstracted, Figural Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's (US based) "Textures" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an abstracted
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Winter landscape. Original Impasto Texture Medium Landscape Oil Painting.
Located in Zofingen, AG
Capture the serene beauty of winter with this original oil painting on canvas. "Winter Landscape
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Original French Expressionist Oil - Wacky Textured Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with bold impasto oil, creating a richly diverse texture to the paintings surface. The work is
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Towards The Dream - Abstract Colorful Textured Original Oil Painting
By Sergei Inkatov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sergei Inkatov’s original, abstract fine art oil paintings have been exhibited internationally. His
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
UNTITLED 1 - Textural Abstract Oil Painting, Pink, Blue, Peach
By James Perrin
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
James Perrin’s abstract oil paintings create a visual language which, though appearing chaotic at
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Turquoise with Dots - Textural Abstract Geometric Colorful Oil Painting
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textures and patterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
The studio, Textured Abstract, Geometric, Oil painting, French Contemporary Art
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
, created The Studio in 2018. This large oil on canvas belongs to her celebrated “atelier” series, in which
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait Oil Painting, Dreamlike, Drama, Chinese, Textural, Autumn Purple, Wang
By Victor Wang
Located in St. Louis, MO
Portrait Oil Painting, Dreamlike, Drama, Chinese, Textural, Autumn Purple, Wang
“My path through
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away" (2023) By Andreas Claussen, Oil on Panel
By Andreas Claussen
Located in Denver, CO
testament to Claussen's ability to weave humor and irony with vibrant, textured oil paintings that delve
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expressionist Textured Art Informel Oil Painting Signed Noel
By Georges Noel
Located in Surfside, FL
Noël grew up in Pau. After studies in painting and engineering, he worked as a designer-draftsman for
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Collingwood Trail - Abstract Earthy Tone Landscape Textural Impasto Oil Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paints.
• One-of-a-kind original oil painting on canvas by Dana Cowie, measuring 24 inches high by 20
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
That House - Abstract Color Drenched Landscape Textural Impasto Oil Painting
By Dana Cowie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paints.
• One-of-a-kind original oil painting on canvas by Dana Cowie, measuring 24 inches square
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Red Butterflies, 1998" Large Textured Abstract Oil Painting Metallic Gold
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Austin, TX
reflect his fascination with nature and spirituality.
This oil on canvas work is an abstract, richly
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Untitled" - Original Textured Portrait Oil Painting - Darker Tones with Red
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
Duan Zhaonan (Chinese, born 1955)
"Untitled" 2022
Oil paint on canvas, stretcher bars
The artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Multi Pattern - Original Colorful Oil Geometrical Painting with Texture
By Petra Rös-Nickel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
compositions in oil and mixed media on canvas. Her contemporary artworks contain rich textures and patterns
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Bronx" - Textured Oil Orange and Earth Tone Contemporary Abstract Painting
By Kobi Raz
Located in Carmel, CA
Kobi Raz (Israeli, born 1959)
"Bronx" 2023
Oil Paint, Canvas, Stretcher Bars
The artist signed the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
Sepia Library, Contemporary oil painting, Textured Abstract Library, warm tones
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
rhythm of reading.
Oil on canvas, 65 × 54 cm (25.6 × 21.3 in). Framed: 72 × 61 cm (28.3 × 24 in).
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Textured Abstract Landscape – Oil Painting by French Artist, “Paysage Bucolique”
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
original small-format oil painting by Sophie Dumont, a French contemporary artist known for her abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue of pages - Abstract library, textured painting, Oil on canvas
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
painting is composed in rich, layered oil, with dominant tones of deep blue ranging from ultramarine to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Present, Abstract painting, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, texture, french artist
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
geometric and textured abstraction, a captivating piece born from the interplay of oil and knife on canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dynamic, Abstract painting, Oil on canvas, Expressionism, Textured, French Art
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
Medium: Oil on canvas
Unframed size: 65 x 81 cm (25.6 x 31.9 in)
Framed size: 72 x 88 cm (28.3 x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carnal - Textured Red and Black Oil Painting on Triangle Canvas
By Axel Getz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
instead evoking a wound, a redacted history, or trauma radiating from a core. This painting confronts the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,120 Sale Price
55% Off
French Post-Impressionist Painting of Mâcon and Twin Church Spires and River
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
no previous owners at all.
Description:
This richly textured oil painting by Fanch Lel presents a
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$542 Sale Price
35% Off
Along The Backroads - Vibrant Textural Desert Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
impressionist landscape paintings, her experiences abroad truly come to light. These textural and abstract
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset Dreaming - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rainy Nights - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whispers of Love - Abstract Vibrant Textured Impasto Figurative Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A Sunset
s Embrace - Abstract Warm Textured Impasto Figurative Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pulse of the Metropolis - Figurative Textured Impasto Colorful Oil Painting
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
intricate three-dimensional texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Malo Sky, Textured Original Oil Painting, Colourful French Landscape
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
painting in Oils at thirteen years old. Here she learnt to paint using classic oil painting techniques, and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Textures" (2024) By Dan McCaw, Original Abstract Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dan McCaw's "Textures" created in 2024, is a striking oil painting measuring 30 x 24 inches. This
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Unearthing", Abstract, Texture, Multi-Colored, Red, Green, Grey, Oil Painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Franklin, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Unearthing” is an energetic multi-colored abstract oil painting, 22 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
Burnt Ochre Field, Oil on Canvas Textured Abstract Painting, 1986
By Pamela Burns
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Burnt Ochre Field, Oil on Canvas Painting by Pamela Burns B. 1938, 1986
Additional information
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Textured Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of textured oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Abstract, Contemporary or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 94 Abstract, 82 Contemporary, 13 Modern, 5 Expressionist and 5 Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Textured oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, black, brown, blue and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Melisa Taylor Metzger, Eleanor Aldrich, Ekaterina Popova, Eric Robitaille and Svetlana Shalygina are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Textured Oil Paintings?
Textured oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $276 and the highest can go for as much as $20,900.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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 Textured Oil Paintings
- 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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