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English Bucket Shape Hat Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th Century English hat box of tan painted canvas with leather strapping and handle, and
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Brass

Unique Ice Bucket by Piero Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a wonderful period ice bucket in a striking combination of black, red and anodized gold lid
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal

Wood Water Bucket with Wrought Iron Bands
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Asian Chinese wood water bucket with wrought iron bands. Early handmade water well wood
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Iron

Piper Heidsieck Red Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An aluminum 1970s champagne red ice bucket manufactured in France for the Piper-Heidsieck champagne
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1930s American Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Aluminum

Georgian Red Leather Fire Bucket, England, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique red leather fire bucket with elaborate hand-painted British insignia, body having a
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Tole Ice Bucket with Brass Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage painted and decorated Italian toleware ice bucket with brass handles. Signed MADE IN
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Bucket
Located in Pomona, CA
joints together. Hand painted floral made this bucket a unique hand made piece of art. You can use it as
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Brass Champagne Bucket vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Champagne Bucket vienna around 1920s Wood handles white painted Brass polished and stove
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Domaine Chandon Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An aluminum 1970s champagne ice bucket cooler manufactured in France for the "Domaine Chandon
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1960s French Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Aluminum

French Vintage Domaine Chandon Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An aluminum 1970s champagne ice bucket cooler manufactured in France for the "Domaine Chandon
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1960s French Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Aluminum

French Vintage Domaine Chandon Champagne Ice Bucket Cooler
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An aluminum 1970s champagne ice bucket cooler manufactured in France for the "Domaine Chandon
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1960s French Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Aluminum

Charming Turnwright s Toffee De-Light Tin, Sweet Bucket, Shop Display
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a lovely piece, an authentic sweet shop container in the form of a bucket with a swing
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1930s English Rustic Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Tin

Miroslav Navratil Bucket Chair in Bone White Block Shop
By Vertex, Miroslav Navratil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Saarinen-style Miroslav Navrátil bucket chairs with cutouts, manufactured by Vertex. Newly upholstered in
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Fabric

Signed DV 1991 Folk Art Bucket, Basket, Waste Basket
Located in Miami, FL
Funky decorative signed DV 1991 Folk Art metal bucket or waste bucket. Makers mark underneath.
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1990s American Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Zinc

19th Century Antique Chinese Red Wooden Wedding Bucket / Box
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique wooden wedding water bucket from Zhejiang, China. It has over 120 years history and still
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Wooden Bucket with Red Interior and Brass Accents
Located in South Salem, NY
the bucket was later painted in a bright red. Ca.1870.
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19th Century British Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Spectacular Set of Four Steve Chase Lamb Suede Bucket Chairs
By Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a multi million dollar desert estate, a set of 4 bucket chairs made in the softest "blush
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1980s American Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Suede, Wood

Red Vintage Metal Fire Bucket Waste Basket or Trash Can
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Red Hand-Painted Fire Bucket Waste Trash Basket With Handle, American, circa 1960's
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Sheet Metal

Mid-19th Century French Brass, Bronze and Porcelain Coal Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
bronze mounts and a hand painted blue and white porcelain handle, the oblong bucket stands on a round
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Mid-19th Century French Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage French Champagne Wine Bucket Floor Stand, Powder-Coated Orange
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Orange Colored Champagne Wine Bucket Stand, France Freshly powder-coated in what we call Hermes
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1960s French Art Deco Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Italian Black Toleware Bucket Bin Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Elegant and versatile black metal container featuring an image of a French carriage. This sturdy piece with two handles looks wonderful standing alone or functional holding newspaper...
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal

Largest Antique Firewood Bucket / Planter with British Crest God and My Right
Located in Lisse, NL
fading of the original paint makes this decorative and practical to use bucket look even more authentic
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Early 20th Century European Country Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique 19th Century English Leather Fire Bucket, circa 1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique 19th century English leather fire bucket, circa 1880s Handmade fire bucket with hand
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Late 19th Century English Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Leather

Portuguese Glazed Ceramic Pineapple Pot with Lid or Ice Bucket, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 1960s. It can be used for sugar cubes, small ice bucket or to fill it will candies or other small
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Majolica, Pottery, Ceramic

Leather Fire Bucket with Initials E.C, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A fine leather fire bucket with red painted initials E.C and the number 12, circa 1880. Dimensions
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1880s British Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Leather

French Navette Form Tole Fuel Bucket with Foliage and Nautical Scenes Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
French Navette form tole fuel bucket with foliage motif, oval nautical scenes, and the original
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1830s French Louis Philippe Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal, Iron, Tin

Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Chateau Margaux Winery Floral Urn
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Chateau Margaux Winery Floral Urn. Direct from
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1890s French French Provincial Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Metal

Antique French Paper-Mâché Bucket in a Beautiful Ochre Color, 1stdibs New York
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful French Paper-Mâché bucket, in a gorgeous shade of ochre. No visual damage, nor any
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1910s French Country Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Composition

Coalport John Rose Teacup Trio, Gilt Briar Pattern on Bucket Shape, ca 1810
By John Rose, Coalport Porcelain
Located in London, GB
in about 1810, which was the Regency era. The set is potted in the bucket shape with a "French
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1810s English Regency Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Porcelain

19thc Blue Painted Miniature Furkin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc blue painted furkin or sugar bucket is such a cute small scale size and great later blue
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Antique Nautical Themed Painted Metal Fireplace Log Holder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique painted metal fireplace log holder bucket. The bucket has a lovely nautical theme; the
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Tôle, Metal

Amazing 1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass and Goatskin Ice Bucket By Aldo Tura
By Atelier Tura, Aldo Tura
Located in Aci Castello, IT
modern hand-painted goatskin and brass ice bucket by Aldo Tura is a unique and collectible piece of art.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Brass

Yellow Drip - Colorful Abstract Figurative Sculptural Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
narrative of this composition by dripping buckets of paint from their perch at the top of the artwork. These
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2010s Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Bronze

"Ranch Hand" Contemporary Black White Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
, Pete's first masterpiece was accidentally created at age 10 when he spilled a bucket of paint while
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2010s Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Cowboy" Contemporary Sepia Grey Toned Western Cowboy Portrait Painting
Located in Houston, TX
bucket of paint while trying to ride his bicycle. Critics later called this "The Great Spill of '72
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2010s Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Black Drip - Colorful Abstract Figurative Sculptural Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
artist used acrylic paint, bronze figures, and buckets to compose this artwork. This artwork combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Bronze

Black Drip II - Colorful Abstract Figurative Sculptural Contemporary Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this composition by dripping buckets of paint from their perch at the top of the artwork. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Bronze

Haint Blue Smudge - Original Contemporary Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Created with acrylic paint, aluminum figures, ladders, and buckets on a 36 x 48 inch wood panel • Combines
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Bronze

Yellow and Blue Make Green - Tall Modern Abstract Figurative Sculptural Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches deep > Created with blue and yellow acrylic paint, string, bronze figures, and bronze buckets
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
connected by a horizontal bar. Years of use have weathered the bucket's green painted finish with inimitable
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Politeness (The Virtues) - Limited Edition, Art, 21st Century, YBA, Giclée Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
ladder, throwing paint, mixing big buckets, chinking them on the canvas from far away - all that energy
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Giclée

Loyalty (The Virtues) - Limited Edition, 21st Century, YBA, Colors, Giclée Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
climbing up a ladder, throwing paint, mixing big buckets, chinking them on the canvas from far away - all
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Giclée

Loyalty (The Virtues) - Limited Edition, 21st Century, YBA, Colors, Giclée Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
climbing up a ladder, throwing paint, mixing big buckets, chinking them on the canvas from far away - all
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Giclée

Loyalty (The Virtues) - Limited Edition, 21st Century, YBA, Colors, Giclée Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
, Brush Stokes, Paint, Glossy, Limited Edition. Heni Editions Catalogue Number: H9-7 Laminated Giclée
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Giclée

Honour (The Virtues) - Limited Edition, 21st Century, YBA, Colors, Giclée Print
By Damien Hirst
Located in Zug, CH
into it. It's a lot, you , know, of climbing up a ladder, throwing paint, mixing big buckets, chinking
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Giclée

The Virtues Loyalty , Limited Edition Cherry Blossom Landscape
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
ladder, throwing paint, mixing big buckets, chinking them on the canvas from far away - all that energy
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2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Laminate, Panel, Giclée

Pennsylvania Yellow-Painted Bucket Bench
Located in New Hope, PA
A Pennsylvania country pine bucket bench featuring an early chrome yellow paint decoration over
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1840s American Folk Art Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Pine

19th Century Black Painted Bucket with Metal Handles and Hinges
Located in Chamblee, GA
Qing Dynasty Black Painted Bucket with metal handles and hinges. Half of the top of bucket is
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19th Century Chinese Folk Art Used Paint Buckets

19th c. American Bench in Original Paint
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted bucket bench with mortise and tenon construction, and a nice early silhouette to the legs
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19th Century American Used Paint Buckets

Rustic Low Painted Bucket Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic low wooden bucket bench painted grey, the paint is original which boasts original rustic
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Early 20th Century Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Rustic Brown Painted Bucket Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic wooden bucket bench, painted brown. The paint is original which adds to the rustic charm.  
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Early 20th Century Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

1950s Hand Painted Bucket Purse + Slingbacks
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Incredible 1950s hand painted peep toes + matching handbag. 1 of a kind, ultra rare matched set
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1950s American Used Paint Buckets

Double Bucket Bench
Located in Hudson, NY
rare double bucket bench 'pit saw' lumber forged nail construction original red painted surface
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19th Century American Used Paint Buckets

Materials

Wood

Buckets
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Q'ing Dynasty golden painted buckets (one available)
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19th Century Used Paint Buckets

African Hand Painted Giraffes Bucket Bag
Located in Berlin, DE
This unique one of a kind unknown African brown bucket leather bag futures hand painted giraffes on
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20th Century Central African Used Paint Buckets

Louis Vuitton Orange Monogram Canvas LV Paint Can Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Louis Vuitton LV Paint Can Bucket Bag is a luxury fashion accessory. It features the iconic LV
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2010s Italian Used Paint Buckets

Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Limited Edition Hand Painted Lambskin Medium
By Chanel
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag Limited Edition Hand Painted Lambskin Medium featured
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21st Century and Contemporary Used Paint Buckets

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Used Paint Buckets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used paint buckets is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used paint buckets was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and animal skin. Used paint buckets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of used paint buckets to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian used paint buckets are of considerable interest. Aldo Tura, Bing Grøndahl and Miroslav Navratil each produced beautiful used paint buckets that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Paint Buckets?

Prices for used paint buckets start at $71 and top out at $30,300 with the average selling for $955.
Questions About Used Paint Buckets
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    Ice buckets are used for holding ice cubes or cold water. They can also be filled with ice to keep wine and other drinks chilled. Shop a variety of vintage and antique ice buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Leather fire buckets were used in the earliest days of fire fighting in the 17th and 18th centuries before metal buckets became more common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Leather buckets were used as fire extinguishers, and were generally found in pairs. There would be a large linen bag rolled up inside for one to quickly pack belongings. Water from any nearby water source would be brought in these buckets to extinguish the fire. You can find an assortment of leather fire buckets from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    KAWS uses acrylic paint for many of his works. The artist has said in the past that he has custom paints produced for him by the company Golden. When painting his figurines, KAWS uses a technique that makes the brushstrokes virtually invisible. Find a variety of KAWS art on 1stDibs.
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    A scroll painting is painted on a roll of paper or sometimes silk and unrolled for viewing. A scroll painting is art primarily created in East Asia. Scrolls come in two formats: handscrolls or hanging scrolls. Shop scroll paintings on 1stDibs.
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    You 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.
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    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Acrylic paint is best on ceramic paints because, as long as it's coated with a protective glaze, will last forever. It's also dishwasher-safe.
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    Watercolor painting techniques include dry brush on dry paper, wet brush on dry paper and wet brush on wet paper.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Joan Miró used a variety of symbols in his paintings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, metal engravings and murals. Some of the motifs that the Catalan modernist most frequently repeated include hair, eyes, feet, stars and planets. Female and avian forms, along with bright colors and the theme of Catalan pride, are also recurring elements in his work. Shop a range of Joan Miró from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
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    The best type of paint to use on tile is a special epoxy paint or designated tile paint that allows the paint to securely stick to the tile, while being durable and washable. Painted tiles can add a pop of color or serve as a way to update your space. Browse a range of tiles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use a number of different types of paint on countertops.. However, some recommend acrylic paint as it can provide the hard surface needed for high-use areas.
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    Two types of paint, oil and acrylic, are the most commonly used mediums on canvas. Acrylic is adored for its quick-drying properties, while others prefer oil paint for its thick, luscious consistency.
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    Richard Estes uses more than one kind of paint. His photorealistic compositions typically begin with acrylic underpaintings. Once Estes has an outline to work from, he usually paints with oils over top. Among his most famous works are Salzburg Cathedral, Telephone Booths and People's Flowers. Find a selection of Richard Estes art on 1stDibs.
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    The paint that Alec Monopoly uses is typically spray paint. The American artist also incorporates varnishes and epoxies into many of his paintings. In addition, he is well known for utilizing stencils when producing his works. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Alec Monopoly art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
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    Pierre Soulages has been using acrylic paint since 2004. Soulages favors acrylic paint due to its fast-drying properties, making it ideal for artists who like to work quickly. Acrylics are also easily attached to most bases while leaving a vivid pigmentation. Browse a selection of Pierre Soulages artwork on 1stDibs.
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    The paints that Patrick Nagel used were acrylic paints. For his base, Nagel typically chose board or canvas. He also produced a number of serigraphs or screenprints over the course of his career. Find a range of Patrick Nagel art from some of the world's top galleries and dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.