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“Gatherer” Oil painting on Copper - Exotic Female Figure blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Skies Remembered" Oil painting on Copper Female Nude blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Arabesque Unplugged" Oil painting on Copper Female Nude blue oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
“Pansies” realist oil painting, colorful flowers, traditional landscape, framed
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by American Realist painter, Steven J. Levin. Three garden boxes of pansies rest on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"1948 Woody" by Robert Kenneth White, Original Signed Oil Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Monterey County shaped his appreciation for light, form, and movement. His work bridges traditional oil
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Other Medium
$3,640 Sale Price
30% Off
French Impressionist Oil Painting of Traditional Seaweed Harvesting Scene
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Impressionist Oil Painting of Traditional Seaweed Harvesting Scene
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$471 Sale Price
39% Off
The Fencer Traditional English Rural Crafts Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fencer
by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional Contemporary Impressionist Oil painting Children playing at Beach
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Large, bright and beautiful Impressionist seaside oil painting with Children playing in Rockpools
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Normandy : Small Traditional Village - Oil Painting on Canvas - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, IDF
Elisée MACLET (1881-1962)
Normandy : Small Traditional Village, c. 1920
Original oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Orientalist Oil Painting Traditional Sword Dance by Guglielmo Zocchi
Located in London, GB
Large Orientalist Oil Painting Traditional Sword Dance by Guglielmo Zocchi
Italian, 1880
Canvas
Category
1880s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Traditional English Countryside Original Oil Painting British Landscape Artist
By Vincent Selby
Located in Preston, GB
A traditional original oil painting of the beautiful English countryside, capturing the range of
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cotton, Cotton Canvas, Gesso
Traditional English Victorian Signed Oil Painting Villagers Walking Country Lane
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Lane
by Henry Harris (1852-1926)
signed
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 12 x 10 inches
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Basket Weaver Traditional English Rural Crafts Oil Painting Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Weaver
by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Glass Blower Traditional English Rural Crafts Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Glass Blower
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Blacksmiths Forge Traditional English Rural Life Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Blacksmith
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
$862 Sale Price
30% Off
Traditional English Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Carpenter in Workshop
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Carpenters Workshop
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Crafts Portrait Women Knitting
Wheat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Knitter
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting depicting Metal Worker in his Workshop
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Metal Worker
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Traditional English Summer Pastoral Cattle River Landscape Oil Painting
By Don Vaughan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Meadows
by Don Vaughan (British, 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 26 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Traditional English Summer River Landscape Oil Painting Swans Cygnets
By Don Vaughan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil River Landscape
by Don Vaughan (British, 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Traditional English Summer River Landscape Oil Painting Harvest
Picnic
By Don Vaughan
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Summertime Harvest
by Don Vaughan (British, 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Girl in Traditional Clothing, Oil Painting by Di Li Feng
By Di Li Feng
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Di Li Feng, Chinese (1958 - )
Title: Girl in Traditional Clothing
Year: circa 2000
Medium
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
AZALEA - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
through the lens of traditional oil painting techniques.
From an early age, Montana was captivated by the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,971 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Fishing Boats Beached on Shore Signed English Oil Painting
By J. Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century)
signed oil painting on board, framed
board: 8 x 10
Category
2010s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
“Strata Various” Oil on Copper - abstract purple red blue black oxidized patina
By Richard Hawk
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
melding of copper oxidation and traditional oil painting in 2011. His works on canvas, paper and copper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Copper
"Alaskan Yup
ik Girl with Traditional Headdress" Original Oil Portrait Painting
By Michelle Dunaway
Located in Denver, CO
oil painting depicting a young Native American girl looking upwards while in traditional dress
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sunset Fishing Landscape Laying Nets Large Traditional English Oil Painting
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Laying the Nets
by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British contemporary)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Category
Early 2000s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Workers by Lake in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Victorian style)
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 19 x 23 inches
canvas: 14 x 18 inches
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,299 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional English Signed Oil Painting Children in Cottage Flower Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
watercolour paintings in lieu of the more permanent medium of oil on canvas and become a flourishing full-time
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Traditional English River Woodland Landscape Signed Oil Painting framed
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Winding River
by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British, 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
Category
20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Antique English Oil Painting Traditional Thatched Cottages
Gardens Fine Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
20th century English artist, Ernest Walbourn.
oil on board, framed
framed: 14.5 x 16.5 inches
board
Category
Early 20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Seascape Oil Painting of Traditional Sailboats Moored in Calm Water
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Seascape Oil Painting of Traditional Sailboats Moored in Calm Water
By Fanch Lel
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$471 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Traditional English Oil Painting Old Water Mill in Rural Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Old Water Mill
by Philip Kilner, English 20th century
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
ANTIQUE ROSES - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
traditional oil painting techniques.
From an early age, Montana was captivated by the natural world. His love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,628 Sale Price
20% Off
WHITE ROSE - original impressionism floral oil painting - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
, and emotional depth of floral subjects through the lens of traditional oil painting techniques.
From
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,974 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional English Oil Painting The Farrier Shoeing a Horse Blacksmiths Forge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Farrier
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 30 x 22.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Guitar" oil painting, musician seated with instrument in cozy interior, framed
By Steven J. Levin
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. Above him on the wall is a traditional oil painting. Another oil painting can be found on another wall
Category
2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
The Thatcher Traditional English Rural Crafts Oil Painting Portrait Straw Roofer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Thatcher
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Log Cutter Traditional English Rural Life Portrait Painting Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Log Cutter
by John Edwards (English. 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional Rural English Signed Oil Painting Hay Cutting Portrait with Scythe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hay Cutting
by John Edwards (English, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Cotswold Stone Wall Layer Traditional English Portrait Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cotswolds Stone Wall Builder
by John Edwards (England, 1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Traditional English Rural Oil Painting River Landscape Old Stone Bridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Golden Light across the River
E.J. Wilson ( English, 20th Century)
signed oil on board, framed
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Crafts Portrait of Man in Woods
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodsman
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Crafts Portrait of a Working Blacksmith
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Blacksmith
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Crafts Portrait Lady with Bobbins Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Lace Maker
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 29 x 23.5 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Oil Painting Rural Crafts Portrait Women at Spinning Wheel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Spinning Wheel
by John Edwards (1940 - 2020)
signed oil on canvas laid on board, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Rural Pastoral Tranquil Sheep in Meadows Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Pastures
by Reg Brown (English, late 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Maritime Oil Painting Misty Harbour Tall Ships Anchored Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Anchored for the Night
English School, circa 1970
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 26 x 38
Category
Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Portrait Traditional North African Lady in Headdress Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Orientalist,
signed and dated (19)98
oil on canvas
dated 98'
framed: 39 x 31 inches
canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Sunset Across the Scottish Highlands Traditional Loch Scene Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pseudonym 'Graham Williams'.
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 19 x 17 inches
canvas: 16 x 24 inches
provenance
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shire Horses with Cart
Figures outside Farmhouse in the Cotswolds of England
Located in Preston, GB
a British artist born in 1931, known for his traditional oil paintings of rural English life
Category
1980s English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Twentieth Century Traditional Marine Oil Painting of Clipper Ship at Dusk
Located in ludlow, GB
Modern Maritime Marine Oil Painting of Clipper Ship at Sea as the Sun goes down. A large and very
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge Traditional British Oil Painting Fishing in the Highlands Autumnal Loch
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
stamped verso
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 24 x 48 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$3,838 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional 19th century French Signed Oil Painting Children Playing in Harvest
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harvest Workers
French School, 19th century
indistinctly signed and dated
oil on board, framed
Category
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Traditional English Rural Oil Painting Horse
Cart Crossing Stream in Fields
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Alan King (British 20th century)
signed oil on canvas, framed
framed: 19 x 23 inches
canvas: 16 x
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$969 Sale Price
20% Off
Robert Kenneth White "Classic Beauty" Signed Oil, Modern Realist Portrait
Located in Miami, FL
subtlety. His work bridges the timeless craftsmanship of traditional oil painting with a modern sense of
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Figures on the Frozen Lake Traditional Dutch Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Winter Sports
Dutch School, 20th century
signed oil on board, framed
framed: 14 x 18 inches
board
Category
20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,535 Sale Price
20% Off
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Traditional Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of traditional oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the traditional oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, beige and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Jane Bloodgood-Abrams, Jerry Malzahn, Robert Beck, Harold Vincent Skene and Olga Antonova produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small traditional oil paintings measuring 1.97 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 72 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Traditional Oil Paintings?
Traditional oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,911, while the lowest priced sells for $180 and the highest can go for as much as $42,000.
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 Traditional Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Traditional Indian painting is a type of artwork produced in India. The earliest surviving works are murals produced from the 2nd century BCE through the 10th century AD. Various painting traditions emerged from different regions. Examples include Mughal, Deccan, Rajput and Pahari painting. You'll find a range of Indian art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting is called a Thangka. The painting is usually executed on cotton, and it may portray a Buddhist deity or mandala designs. Some Thangkas also depict the life of the Buddha. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Thangkas.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, 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. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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