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"Sound 0096" Contemporary Urban Abstract Oil Painting of Photorealistic Lips
By Roh Jae-soon
Located in New York, NY
A breathtaking oil painting depicting lips in motion with a photorealistic style that brings the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sound 6609" Contemporary Urban Abstract Oil Painting of Photorealistic Lips
By Roh Jae-soon
Located in New York, NY
A stunning oil painting depicting a beautiful woman's lips. It is done in a photo realistic style
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Contemporary figurative textured oil painting urban cubist city colorful signed
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This painting is one of the series of cubist cityscapes that the Peruvian artist Ernesto Gutierrez
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Urban Patterns-Village St. FREE SHIPPING/Cont.USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Village Street", part of Urban Patterns, bold, textured and Black & White Oil. Panel custom
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century Modern Vintage Swedish Abstract Cityscape Oil Painting -Urban Blocks
Located in Bristol, GB
URBAN BLOCKS
Size: 48 x 63.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A striking mid-century abstract
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Urban Patterns, 9-Panel, FREE SHIPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
"Urban Patterns 9-panel" Polyptych, part of Urban Patterns, bold, textured and Black & White Oil
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
City Peril. Mid-Century American Urban Scene Oil Painting of Crime.
Located in Marco Island, FL
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This painting is executed in oil paint on masonite board. It is signed by the artist in the lower right
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vintage Artist’s Self Portrait Oil Painting - Urban vs Rural Social Commentary
Located in Baltimore, MD
's date.
The painting is oil on masonite and measures 18" x 24". It is in very good, cleaned
Category
1950s American Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH OIL PAINTING - URBAN CITY VIEW STREET
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Urban Street View"
by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013)
oil painting on board, inscribed
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"South Shore Line" by Stephanie Buer, Original Oil Painting, Urban Graffiti
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Denver, CO
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Stephanie Buer, now based in Portland, had spent over a decade observing the urban landscapes in Detroit, MI
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Contemporary Urban Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas - Blend 17 - Blended Cities
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
maze of the world.
The Blend series of paintings, feature opposing interpretations of forms, ranging
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Oil
The St Paul
s Shoe Shuffle- urban, landscape, oil painting, London, Street
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Back Gardens Original Oil Painting 20th Century Urban Landscape British Art
By Alice Headley Neave
Located in London, GB
Alice Headley Neave
1903 - 1977
Back Gardens
Oil on canvas, signed lower left
Image size: 19 x 15
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
“Abstract" Collection Colorful Street Art Abstract Urban Art Oil Painting Canvas
By J.M. Robert
Located in New York, NY
to create paintings that mimic the flash of a beautiful burst of energy seen in an instant and
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Mixed Media, Oil
"Urban Party" (2006) By Zoa Ace, Original Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Urban Party" is an original, handmade oil painting on canvas that was created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cloud Cave
Monochromatic Urban Landscape by Marc Barker, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This oil painting by Marc Barker features the skyline of an urban landscape with predominant sky
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Urban Patterns-24in x 24in FREE SHIPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Part of the Urban Pattern Series. Strong Pattern, Textured, framed ready to hang. Free Shipping
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paris, Early 20th Century Urban Oil
By Herbert James Gunn
Located in London, GB
Sir Herbert James Gunn, RA, PRP
1893 - 1964
Paris
Oil on canvas, signed lower right
Image size
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sprawl No. 10 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sprawl No. 10' oil painting wood panel by artist Ryan Reynolds. The work is from Reynold's "Sprawl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood
After The Shower-Mid-Century Street Scene Oil Painting. Realist Urban America.
Located in Marco Island, FL
known for his regionalist paintings in oil and watercolor of everyday landscapes and people. In 1933, he
Category
1940s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sprawl No. 11 / architecture abstract city oil painting urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Sprawl No. 11' oil painting wood panel by artist Ryan Reynolds. The work is from Reynold's "Sprawl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Urban Legend (Large Contemporary Abstract Painting)
By Guy Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
first. In my paintings, I use a variety of media - nearly always oil and acrylic, but often wax
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
"Ronnie Scotts" Fifth St - London realism urban landscape oil painting Original
By Peter Brimelow RIBA
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting by Peter Brimelow is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The dark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
London Costmongers, Urban 20th Century English Oil
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Mary Adshead
1904 - 1995
London Costmongers
Oil on canvas
Image size: 30 x 36
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Patterns - 5-panels FREE SHIPPING/Cont. USA, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
room mock-ups the painting is shown is often not in proportion and may show larger. This is a visual
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape, "Crépuscule" by Miloje Todorovitch, 1960
By Paul Klee
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape, "Crépuscule" by Miloje Todorovitch, 1960
Wonderful and
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape by Joseph RAUMANN, France 1960s
By Eugène Louis Boudin
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Modern Oil Painting, Urban Landscape by Joseph RAUMANN, France 1960s.
Picturesque scene of a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Confecció - Urban Street Scene, Original Painting, Framed
By Keiko Ogawa
Located in Chicago, IL
questions.
Keiko Ogawa
Confecció
oil and acrylic on canvas
37.50h x 26.75w in
95.25h x 67.94w cm
KEO016
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
white mink, oil painting of urban scene, w snow, music reference in shadow
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Palimpsest
Located in Zofingen, AG
is immersed in a state of presence, an experience of being in the urban fabric woven from time
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Village - Urban scape Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Canvas, Oil Paintings, urban scape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Lunch, Urban Still Life Contemporary Art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara Harutyunyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
To Shinjuku : Urban Sojourn
By Ryoko Watanabe
Located in PARIS, FR
2011, Unique Artwork
Oil on Canvas
70 9/10 × 42 1/2 in - 180 × 108 cm
The artwork and signed by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Ease (Contemporary colorful Impressionist cityscape, original oil)
Located in Maricopa, AZ
effect. This original painting is created with multiple layers and is a unique composition of a city
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$2,070 Sale Price
55% Off
"Urban Renewal"
Located in Astoria, NY
Katherine S. Kirkman (American, XX-XXI), "Urban Renewal", Oil on Masonite, signed lower right
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
$650 Sale Price
45% Off
Urban cityscape
Located in Douglas, Isle of Man
Lionel Lindsay or Charles Bryant and the Impressionist oil paintings he made on each of these trips sold
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Ordeal - Urban Gray Geometric Squares: Oil on Canvas
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
relationship with the paintings.
This painting is a work from Brian Neish’s mini-series "Grey Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pang - Urban Grey Geometric Squares: Oil on Canvas
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
relationship with the paintings.
This painting is a work from Brian Neish’s mini-series "Grey Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geobond - Colorful Authentic Urban Map Currency Painting
By Fabio Coruzzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with his perspective on urban environments, Fabio states: "I wish that each painting I make should be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Ink, Graphite
Urban scene
Located in Genève, GE
Oil on canvas signed lower right
This work presents an urban scene bathed in light. A busy street
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,566
Patched Front. Original Urban American Street Scene Painting.
Located in Marco Island, FL
everyday life during his long career.
This painting is executed in oil paint on masonite board. It is
Category
1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
La Chitarra - Urban Street Scene, Original Painting, Framed
By Keiko Ogawa
Located in Chicago, IL
questions.
A dog waiting, a woman walking into a shop and a serene invitation in this urban scene by Keiko
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Lev Mezhberg, Urban Winter Landscape, Oil on Canvas Painting, 2003
By Lev Mezhberg
Located in New York, NY
Signed and dated in the bottom right corner “L.M.03”
Dimensions:
Height: 28 inches (70cm)
Width: 40 inches (100 cm)
Lev Leonidovich Mezhberg (Ukrainian/American, 1930-2007) w...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Urban Retreat
By Stephanie Peek
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Urban Retreat', 2021 is 50 x 50 inches. By focusing on a single subject, the artist immerses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Summer Flat - urban life with dog - oil on canvas
By William Rushton
Located in Burlingame, CA
People gathering at an urban city flat are depicted in this multi color oil on canvas painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cotton Canvas
Benet 16 "Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting
By Benet Sarsanedas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting.
B. Sarsanedas Planella was born
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Urban Painting on Canvas by Manuel Roberto
By Manuel Roberto
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
he taught Cartoon Drawing at the Boynton Beach Art Center. He has now been
painting in numerous
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Urban Bourbon
By David Leonard
Located in Fairfield, CT
The primary subjects of my paintings are 21st century man's working monuments, which represent our
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$5,200 Sale Price
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Francky Criquet - NOT TITLE /urban - oil on canvas - 95x148cm
By Francky Criquet
Located in Stienta, IT
This artwork is realized with oil paints on vertical 95x148 cm Alcantara canvas.
The thickness of
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"State Ave. Stretch" – Oil on Wood Panel, Urban Realism Scene
By Brad Davis
Located in Denver, CO
Brad Davis’s "State Ave. Stretch" is an oil painting executed on wood panel, measuring 30 x 30
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Benet 16 "Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting
By Benet Sarsanedas
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
"Barcelona" - Original Cancas. urban landscape acrylic painting.
B. Sarsanedas Planella was born
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Shapes, Memphis Style Patterns, Original Painting, Urban Glitter, Red
Located in Barcelona, ES
new formats, including painting, urban art, and ceramics. As an inherently perfectionistic individual
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Red Glider
, Large California Modernist oil, Modesto Urban Landscape, Airplane
By Keith Longcor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
painting is displayed on the wall behind the Keith Longcor in the accompanying photograph.
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"No Zoning" Contemporary Pastel Toned Abstract Urban Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned abstract urban landscape painting by Texas-based artist Michael J
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Train Stopped" Contemporary Pastel Toned Hyperrealist Urban Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary pastel toned hyperrealist urban landscape painting of a train at a stop light by Texas
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ocean View, California
, Pasadena Art Institute, Hollywood, Urban Modernist Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, 1980'.
A substantial oil showing an ocean view looking across a park toward the deep blue waters of
Category
1980s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1964 Modern Urban street Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mystery mid century oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1964. I cannot decipher signature, if anyone
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
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You are likely to find exactly the urban oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an urban oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right urban oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and blue. Finding an appealing urban oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Angela Wakefield, Gregory Frux, John Grande, Michael Budden and Enrique Santana each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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The average selling price for an urban oil painting we offer is $3,500, while they’re typically $365 on the low end and $141,564 for the highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About Urban 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024The artist associated with Urban Realism and American Scene painting is Edward Hopper. Throughout the early 20th century, he created paintings of New York City that captured the feelings of isolation associated with urban life. His best-known works include Nighthawks, Automat, Chop Suey and Office at Night. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Edward Hopper art.
- 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.
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