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Infiltration Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Unframed, 60x12\"
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Melting Shard Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
King’s interpretation of nature’s struggle takes the shape of small-format oil paintings, which
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Rising Levels: Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
King’s interpretation of nature’s struggle takes the shape of small-format oil paintings, which
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Venus&Venus Oil Painting on Archival Paper, Contemporary, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Bottle Garden Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
My painting practice began with subverting the idea of a still life to create an absurd experience
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed, Cross Currents, Smith
By Brian Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, Unframed, Cross Currents, Smith
“The act of painting
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Summer Reveries Miniature Oil Painting on Canvas, Expressionist, 2010s, Unframed
Located in Zofingen, AG
alive through soft, flowing brushstrokes of oil on canvas, blending impressionism with touches of
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cardboard
Scorch Abstract Painting, Oil on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
something else?
Her second solo show at Art Mûr brings together paintings, a sound sculpture, and chine
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Break, Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed
By Jessica Houston
Located in Montreal, Quebec
something else?
Her second solo show at Art Mûr brings together paintings, a sound sculpture, and chine
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Moth Excursion: Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Judith Berry’s precise yet whimsical paintings.
Berry’s practice is engendered by a surrealist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Borneo Burning Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Holly King was born in Montreal and has a BFA from Laval and an MFA in visual art from York University. She currently teaches at Concordia University. Her photographs have been shown...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Blindspots Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Holly King was born in Montreal and has a BFA from Laval and an MFA in visual art from York University. She currently teaches at Concordia University. Her photographs have been shown...
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Encounter Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 84x60 in
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The themes visited in this show stem from a desire to extend the vocabulary of my painting while
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cote d
Azur French Impressionist Signed Oil Mid 20th Century Rocky Coastline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Rocky Coastline, South of France
by L. Descatoire (19th-20th century) French School
signed oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Djerba, Été 2007 Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Unframed, 58x79
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
reappearances as there are losses of self.
By juxtaposing the paintings of three series the exhibition suddenly
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Polka Dot Dandy Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Unframed, 54x54"
By Renée Duval
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Quebec. Renée's work was included in the canadian painting survey publications Carte Blanche Vol 2
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Encounter Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 84x60 in
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Oil Painting
The Water Table
on Canvas, 60x84\", Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
![Abstract Oil Painting
The Water Table
on Canvas, 60x84\", Unframed](https://a.1stdibscdn.com/judith-berry-paintings-the-water-table-for-sale/a_476/a_76518321614712798981/The_Water_Table_master.jpg?width=240 "Judith Berry - Abstract Oil Painting
The Water Table
on Canvas, 60x84\\", Unframed")
Pink Roses, 15x12" oil on board, unframed
By Lu Haskew
Located in Loveland, CO
Pink Roses by Lu Haskew
Oil 15x12" image size
Still Life Painting
This painting is unframed
Category
Early 2000s American Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small Yellow City Painting, Abstract Oil on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Wooden Moat, Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
The Sticks Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Adam Gunn’s painting practice began with a desire to subvert the traditional still life genre
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
The Altar Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Adam Gunn’s painting practice began with a desire to subvert the traditional still life genre
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Large Oil Painting on Paper - Color Code II - unframed
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a beautiful bright vibrant of yellows and golds, with pale blues and silvery grays - oil on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
La Renne Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed, 48x36
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
KWG # Hors-Sol Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Hédy Gobaa combines photography and painting in his production. In 2018, he defended a doctoral
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Small Other Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The themes visited in this show stem from a desire to extend the vocabulary of my painting while
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Tilleul 02 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 48x36
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
paintings.
Gobaa uses digital editing to create the abstractions, what he calls the “realistic illusions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lys 03 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 48x48
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
paintings.
Gobaa uses digital editing to create the abstractions, what he calls the “realistic illusions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Œillet 02 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 30x40"
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
paintings.
Gobaa uses digital editing to create the abstractions, what he calls the “realistic illusions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Buisson 02 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, 30x40
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
paintings.
Gobaa uses digital editing to create the abstractions, what he calls the “realistic illusions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Au Revoir Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I made these paintings in response to a prediction for a change in the colour of the sky and oceans
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Outskirts Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed, 12x36
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Vomiting Figure Abstract Painting, Oil on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Episode Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed, 49x11
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mismatch Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed, 48x11"
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Stick Excursion Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Abstract, 2010s, Unframed
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Water Vessel Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
King’s interpretation of nature’s struggle takes the shape of small-format oil paintings, which
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Arid Storm Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, 2010s, Unframed
By Holly King
Located in Montreal, Quebec
King’s interpretation of nature’s struggle takes the shape of small-format oil paintings, which
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Deep Down Abstract Painting, Oil on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
My painting practice began with subverting the idea of a still life to create an absurd experience
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Antique French Impressionist Oil Sketch Old Boats Moored on Riverside under Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boats under the Trees
French Impressionist, late 19th century period, unsigned
oil on board
board
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meat #1: Contemporary Still-Life Oil Painting, Unframed, 2010
By Bevan Ramsay
Located in Montreal, Quebec
factors inform our response to meat. Translating these images into photorealistic paintings, Ramsay began
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Trevor Waugh, Rose Bouquets, Contemporary Framed Still Life Flower Painting
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Rose Bouquets, Trevor Waugh
Original Unframed Oil Painting
Oil Paint on Canvas
Size: H 76.2cm (30
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Modern Oil Colourful Still Life with Fabrics Bottles and Picture Frames
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
in France, this unframed oil painting exemplifies Nicod’s mastery of tone, contrast, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
$641 Sale Price
40% Off
19thC. French Oil Ladies Praying to Madonna Statue South of France Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
on canvas, unframed
Painting: 29 x 22.5 inches
Colours: Blue & warm tones of grey, green, brown
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,754 Sale Price
20% Off
flowering tree, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "flowering tree" 50.0 X 70.0 CM
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Sticks 2 Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Contemporary, Unframed, 2010+
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Adam Gunn’s painting practice began with a desire to subvert the traditional still life genre
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
In The Sticks, Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010- Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Adam Gunn’s painting practice began with a desire to subvert the traditional still life genre
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Scream Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed, 9x9 in
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The themes visited in this show stem from a desire to extend the vocabulary of my painting while
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Œillet 03 Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas, 2010s, Unframed, Large Size
By Hédy Gobaa
Located in Montreal, Quebec
paintings.
Gobaa uses digital editing to create the abstractions, what he calls the “realistic illusions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
So Long, Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood Panel, Circa 2010, Unframed
By Adam Gunn
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I made these paintings in response to a prediction for a change in the colour of the sky and oceans
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century
signed
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas: 17 x 24 inches
Category
Early 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
$1,534 Sale Price
20% Off
Tiny Lariat Abstract Oil Painting on Wood Panel, 2010s, Unframed, 9x9"
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
I think of my paintings primarily as landscapes. Recently, these landscapes appear to be more
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid Victorian Portrait of a Lady Seated in a Chair Original 19th Century Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady
English School, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 16 x 13
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
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Unframed Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact unframed oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect unframed oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right unframed oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. A unframed oil painting from Vahe Yeremyan, Cindy Shaoul, Hunt Slonem, Kate Salenfriend and Harry James Moody — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large unframed oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.04 high and 0.04 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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The price for a unframed oil painting in our collection starts at $1 and tops out at $1,950,000 with the average selling for $2,586.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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?
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Questions About Unframed Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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