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Luigi Lucioni attr. Traditional American Still Life, 20th century
By Luigi Lucioni
Located in New York, NY
, Lucioni remained committed to realism. His painting Long Island Landscape (oil on canvas, 1930) depicts a
Category
Early 1900s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The first time model: the enigmatic young bohemian girl in traditional dress
Located in Norwich, GB
I love the feisty attitude of the girl depicted! With her hand on her hip, she seems to be saying to the artist: "Whatya looking at anyway?" She looks like she has a good head on he...
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
SHOES WITH POLKA DOT SOCKS - Contemporary Still Life / Traditional Realism
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Olga Antonova
Olga Antonova (b. 1956, Volgograd, Russia) completed her
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
TEA CUP WITH BLUE FISH - Contemporary Still life / Traditional Realism
By Olga Antonova
Located in New York, NY
Institute of Painting in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1980. She subsequently immigrated to the United States
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bread and Pears super realism, colorful, object, traditional still life
By Douglas Newton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Doug Newton’s hyper-real oil paintings observe reality, explore translucency, reflections and
Category
2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Void / oil on wood panel
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
Burlingame, CA.
Chikako Okada’s autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
"Elegant Still Life of Blue and White Sugar Dish" Traditional and contemporary
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Elegant Still Life of Blue and White Sugar Dish," Oil on Canvas, 15 x 18 Inches. Both traditional
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Presence - beautiful blue abstract painting
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Classical Still Life Ornate Flowers in Vase in the Traditional Old Master style
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ornate Classical Flowers
oil painting on canvas, framed
signed and dated 1947
framed: 17.5 x 12.5
Category
Mid-20th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mod Aud
By Joss Parker
Located in New York, NY
, Keith Harring, Kenny Scharf, & Andy Howell. His artistic academics began with traditional oil painting
Category
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
$3,800
Room Alone / oil on canvas - figurative surrealism
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
Burlingame, CA.
Chikako Okada’s autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Surrealist Painting by Hungarian Artist Attila Szucs
Located in New York, NY
, I’ve been making traditional oil-canvas paintings. As a starting point, I often use media images
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
She
s Got a Ticket to Ride / oil on wood
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism. The artist uniquely addresses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Antique Oil Scottish Highland Loch Valley Cottages Path Mountains Dramatic Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
paintings, cottage landscapes, mountain valley scenes, or traditional British oil paintings.
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tiger Tamer Painting by Attila Szucs, Contemporary Artist
Located in New York, NY
traditional oil-canvas paintings. As a starting point, I often use media images, newspaper cut-outs, postcards
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Artist
s Monaco Home Interior Scene" with Painting of Ducks, Sofa Candles Chair
By Marcus Hodge
Located in Austin, TX
. The school takes the traditional approach to teaching oil painting: "a al prima", which includes
Category
Late 20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Canadian Mexican Modernist Figurative Abstract Collage Painting Landscape
By Leonard Brooks
Located in Surfside, FL
painting techniques including: Watercolor A Challenge (1957); Oil Painting Traditional and New (1959); Wash
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Laid Paper
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Mixed media on paper (1962) (abstract painting)
By Senkichiro Nasaka
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Japanese traditional painting to Western style oil painting, creating works under the influence of the
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1963 (abstract)
By Senkichiro Nasaka
Located in Hong Kong, HK
made a career switch from Japanese traditional painting to Western style oil painting, creating works
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Work by Senkichiro Nasaka. Painting on paper executed in 1962 (abstract)
By Senkichiro Nasaka
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Japanese traditional painting to Western style oil painting, creating works under the influence of the
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Nuit Bleue
Located in PARIS, FR
of traditional technique (oil painting, realistic rendering, chiaroscuro) and contemporary emotional
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lyrical Series no. 9
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Relativity
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Prayer Flags
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Modernist Face
By Itzhak Sankowsky
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional oil painting to light-box sculptures to prints produced from images engraved on plastic plates
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$935 Sale Price
35% Off
He Knows
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism. The artist uniquely addresses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
A Conversation by the Bridge
Located in St. Albans, GB
David Bates
A very traditional English oil painting by the highly collected artist David Bates.
It
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hyannis Port - blue abstract geometry
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Breeze
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rich Life
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tick Tock
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
Okada’s autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Linen
Cabana
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
puzzle
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Midnight
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Life and Breath
Located in Burlingame, CA
light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings delight the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Innocent Love
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism. She is inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Wicked Witch of the East
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism. She is inspired by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Pistil
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
.
Chikako Okada’s autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Marimba
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Stay Long
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Synergy - celebrating reds
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resurgence
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In the Woods
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Resurrection
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
, titled, dated Verso.
Chikako Okada’s autobiographical oil paintings, bridge traditional realism with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Calypso
Located in Burlingame, CA
radiance of light, which is both, practical and inspirational, her traditional oil on canvas paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Winter Village Landscape with Families
Children by 20th Century British Artist
By Vincent Selby
Located in Preston, GB
A traditional original oil painting of a Winter Village Landscape with Families & Children by 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
He Knows
By Chikako Okada
Located in Burlingame, CA
paintings, bridge traditional realism with magical realism and surrealism. The artist uniquely addresses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Fibonacci Versace Hand Embellished Archival Giclee Print Medusa
Located in Draper, UT
, combined with traditional oil painting techniques. Danny is also a muralist with many murals displayed
Category
2010s Portrait Prints
Materials
Gold Leaf
Auburn #2
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Napa, CA
-wet’ method is a contemporary application of ‘alla prima,’ a traditional technique used mostly in oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Westward II
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Fairfield, CT
’ method is a contemporary application of ‘alla prima,’ a traditional technique used mostly in oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Sucrose
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Fairfield, CT
’ method is a contemporary application of ‘alla prima,’ a traditional technique used mostly in oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Astrid II
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Fairfield, CT
’ method is a contemporary application of ‘alla prima,’ a traditional technique used mostly in oil painting
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"San Sebastian" Awesome Larger Mid Century Austin Texas piece.
By Kelly Fearing
Located in San Antonio, TX
extraordinary. He worked in almost all traditional mediums and excelled in oil painting and collage. Fearing
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Paintings
Human
By Akihiko Sugiura
Located in New Orleans, LA
, reconsidering the very act of viewing, and reassessing traditional oil painting.
I want to draw viewers into
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Original From London with Love-British Awarded Artist- Ink+Gold leaf Drawing
Located in London, GB
-thick art board (approx. 0.2 cm depth)
The richly textured surface—traditionally used for oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Original Ink+Gold leaf Drawing-British Awarded Artist-From London with Love
Located in London, GB
Georgian oil paper
Extra-thick art board (approx. 0.2 cm depth)
The richly textured surface—traditionally
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Alpine #5
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Napa, CA
-wet’ method is a contemporary application of ‘alla prima,’ a traditional technique used mostly in oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
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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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