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Two Suns, stitched canvas urban landscape abstraction
By Cecilia André
Located in Brooklyn, NY
again. The colorful oil paintings play with geometric form, line that create an imagined lanscape. Here
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Massive Drip-Painted Floral Abstract Art
Shadow Color
Urban Expressionism
By Jimmi Toro
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
, Urban, Abstract, Expressionist. Original painting on wood/board (in stock, available to ship worldwide
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Zoetic - Drip-Painted Abstract Feminine Art, Urban Expressionist Female Portrait
By Jimmi Toro
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
, Gray and Red. Style/Genre described as Contemporary, Urban, Abstract, Expressionist. Original painting
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil, Board
Drip-Painted Portrait Art
Live High II
Man/Woman Artwork, Urban Expressionism
By Jimmi Toro
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
/ Male Female Artwork / Urban Expressionist Painting / Gender Identity Art / Modern People Decor
Style
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Abstract Bison Painting
Heading Back to the Summer Pasture
Modern Wildlife Art
By Janice Sugg
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
. Original oil painting on canvas (in stock, available to ship worldwide.) Janice Sugg specializes in
Category
2010s Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Charles Blondin Painting, The Entry of Biron Market at Clignancourt Flea Market
By Charles Blondin
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Blondin is known for its oil paintings depicting urban landscapes of Paris. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Photorealist night landscape, "Bedford Before BBQ"
By Stephen Fox
Located in Binghamton, NY
"Bedford Before BBQ" is a Photorealist urban landscape. The oil on panel painting depicts the
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Porsche 997/Draycott Place
By Luis Perez
Located in London, GB
Original hyperrealist urban landscape oil painting by Luis Perez.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Powerful - New York Cityscape urban oil painting artwork modern hyperrealism
By Michael Steinbrick
Located in London, Chelsea
The Original landscape Painting by Michael Steinbrick is painted on deep edge stretched canvas. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Industrial Brooklyn (Modern Urban Oil Painting of Close-Up on City Buildings)
By Patty Neal
Located in Hudson, NY
oil paint on panel
12 x 12 inches
This modern cityscape oil painting is painted on wood panel
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Mid Century Modern Abstract Geometric Oil Painting by Urban Couch, Minnesota Art
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage abstract geometric painting by Urban Stanley Couch (1927-2007). Oil on canvas, circa 1974
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Leman Lake" Geneva Swiss by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 42x55 cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 54x68 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shore of Leman Lake by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 32x54 cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 47x69 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Shore of Leman Lake by Harry Urban - Oil on wood 32x54 cm
By Harry Urban
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame.
In perfect condition,
The frame measures 47x69 cm
Urban Harry
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Urban Interior, " Oil Painting
By Zoa Ace
Located in Denver, CO
Zoa Ace's (US based) "Urban Interior" is an original, handmade oil painting.
About the Artist:
"My
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sundown in Urban Jungle, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches * This painting is one of the my Urban Forest in series
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Forest 16 Sundown, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 30 x 30 x 1.5 inches This painting is inspired by several elements such as
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting urban city scene contemporary figurative painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
figurative oil painting captures the lively and cozy atmosphere of an evening scene outside a bar in Rome
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Small urban painting vibrant city scene original oil painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, this oil painting centers on a vibrant red awning that commands attention amidst a palette of cooler
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Purple Sundown", Contemporary Urban Landscape, City, Sunset, Oil Painting
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Franklin, MA
Chris Plunkett’s "Purple Sundown" is a 24 x 36 x 2 inch oil painting on cradled wood panel and is
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Urban Motif, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Peter Tovpev
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
engaging oil painting that will add some flair to your home décor? Look no further than "Urban Landscape
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sunrise Over the City", oil painting, cityscape, urban landscape, bold
By Chris Plunkett
Located in Franklin, MA
Chris Plunkett’s “Sunrise Over the City” is a 24 x 24 inch oil painting that is part of an ongoing
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Streeterville - Chicago Neighborhood, Urban Landscape, Original Oil Painting
By Enrique Santana
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooftops and skyscrapers are the focus of this urban landscape by Santana entitled "Streeterville
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Air Street, Piccadilly - Architecture urban night cityscape oil painting modern
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting by Michael Alford is framed and is ready to be displayed. The artist is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Rue du Renard, Original Oil Painting, Paris, Urban, Beaubourg
By Raphaël Renaud
Located in AIX-EN-PROVENCE, FR
Work : Original Oil Painting, Unique Work, Handmade Artwork, . Ready to Hang.
Medium : Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Sicilian Wedding - contemporary urban Italian landscape colorful oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
framed in beige wood frame - framed measurements: 95 x 115 cm
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gondoliers - contemporary colorful Italian Venice urban landscape oil painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
framed in beige wood frame - 65 x 115 cm framed dimensions
1Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone o...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Original oil painting urban neighborhood scene in blue contemporary cityscape
Located in San Francisco, CA
Description:
Potrero at Blue Hour is a serene and atmospheric oil painting capturing the quiet beauty of a San
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Urban Landscape, colorful abstract modern oil painting with geometric drawing
Located in New York, NY
Urban landscape, an abstract geometric oil painting combining figurative drawing details that, a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Autumn in Prague original oil on canvas painting urban landscape
By Ramon Moscardo Fernandez
Located in Sitges, Barcelona
friendly paintings with a strong regional flavour of
traditional exteriors, cafés and bars in Barcelona
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Impressionist Urban European Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
This neutral-toned impressionist painting depicts an urban European landscape with boats and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Life in Town
Urban African Landscape Oil Painting by Ange Kumbi
Located in London, GB
'Life in Town', oil on board, by Ange Kumbi (circa 1990s). Over the last decade, there has been a
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
The Moziki Hotel
Urban African Landscape Oil Painting by Ange Kumbi
Located in London, GB
'The Moziki Hotel', oil on board, by Ange Kumbi (circa 1990s). Over the last decade, there has been
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Blossom in London - Impressionist oil painting modern flora landscape urban city
By Juan del Pozo
Located in London, Chelsea
This contemporary impressionist painting by artist Juan Del Pozo features a street vista adorned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Abstract Urban Landscape Oil Painting - Fragments of the City
Located in Bristol, GB
modernist painting that depicts a stylised urban landscape, characterised by a series of geometric forms
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Havard Benoit, "Germain BLVD, Paris" Urban City Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Side Street Paris", is a 40x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Benoit Havard
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chicago River at State Street - Rising Sun Urban Landscape Original Oil Painting
By Art Chartow
Located in Chicago, IL
Skyscrapers and the river running through this urban landscape are the focus of Art Chartow's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
La Rue Lokolela Kinshasa
Urban African Landscape Oil Painting by Ange Kumbi
Located in London, GB
'La Rue Lokolela Kinshasa', oil on board, by Ange Kumbi (circa 1990s). Over the last decade, there
Category
1990s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Whisky Portrait (Lime and Red)" - Large Urban Oil and Mixed Media Painting
By Pete Kasprzak
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the urban culture I see. I give my artworks depth and movement with carefully chosen brush strokes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Gesso, Photographic Film, Mixed Media
Freeway No. 7 / color abstract city oil painting cars urban realism
By Ryan Reynolds
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Freeway No. 7' oil painting on wood panel by artist Ryan Reynolds. The work is from Reynold's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"The Fan", urban Pop painting with Gopher, oil and acrylic on canvas, 58x52
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
original oil and acrylic painting on canvas titled "The Fan" is in his Urban Pop style, in which Ceravolo
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Urban Landscape - Oil Paint by Sirio Pellegrini - 1969
Located in Roma, IT
Urban landscape is an oil on board realized by Sirio Pellegrini in 1963.
Hand signed and dated
Category
1960s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Framed 20th Century Oil - Busy Urban Street Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
With impasto detail. Well presented in a gilt effect frame with canvas slip. Signed indistinctly. On canvas on stretchers.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maya Kabat, Urban Field 13, Oil on Canvas, 2015
By Maya Kabat
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Maya Kabat
Title: Urban Field 13
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Size: 36x36 inches
Year: 2015
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Rooftops
By Patti Mollica
Located in Westport, CT
urban landscapes of NYC provide Patti Mollica with endless opportunities to communicate the inherent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Fascination
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
texture to her oil paintings. The color spots partially blend into a fuller range of background tones and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Story
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, inspired me to paint for the rest of my life. I believe that paintings can reflect our desires for beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Jungle
Located in Atlanta, GA
. She remembers looking through books of painters and loved the way paintings transported her to a world
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Urban Life
By Ekaterina Ermilkina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, full of energy and happy. I like to afford pleasure to the people who love art like me. I use oil paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blended Cities - Contemporary Urban Landscape Painting - Blend 63
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
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Shadows on Kobra Mural, realist urban architecture painting
By Allan Gorman
Located in New York, NY
gallery exhibitions. He is the twice recipient of the Fellowship for Painting from the New Jersey State
Category
2010s Realist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Nightfall, Regent Street - contemporary impressionist artwork urban original oil
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
pleasingly create the impression of dazzling city lighting which emits from the urban features and accents
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Long Biên Bridge 7
Contemporary Painting of Urban Scene
By Le Quy Tong
Located in Rye, NY
‘Long Biên Bridge 7’ is a large contemporary cityscape oil on canvas painting created by Vietnamese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Outsider" - Oil on Canvas Urban Landscape With Suburban House
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s The Outsider (2024) is an original oil on canvas painting that juxtaposes the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stags - contemporary urban landscape colorful animal mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
framed in beige wood frame - 95 x 95cm framed measurements
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone on...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Flying Flamingos - contemporary colourful urban landscape mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
framed in beige wood frame - framed measurements: 75 x 75 cm
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
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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.
How Much is a Urban Oil Painting?
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
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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