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French 20th Century Vibrant Geometric Abstract Vertical Moody Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$559 Sale Price
20% Off
Luz Social- figurative vertical, woman with light, dark blue
Located in Miami, FL
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Social Flota- Blue figurative vertical, blonde woman in black
Located in Miami, FL
Painting: Oil on Canvas
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lost in thoughts", contemporary female portrait, vertical, gray, green, beige
Located in Oslo, NO
An oil portrait of a young woman in profile, who appears to be lost in thoughts. The subject is
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Expression (Blue Hortensia), flowers, blue, expressive, vertical, hortensia
Located in Oslo, NO
This striking oil painting features a vibrant arrangement of white chrysanthemums and blue
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cerulean - Ivory and Gold - Can be Horizontal or Vertical
Located in New York, NY
Abstract painting. Acrylic and oil on Acrylic mounted on metal. Finished with enamel to prevent
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Les Danseuses" The Dancers, Vertical Abstract in Earthtones
Neutrals
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Subdued contemporary abstract oil painting on wood by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
$2,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Angel II. Mystic/symbolistic portrait, vertical, dark colors, medium size.
Located in Oslo, NO
painting: delicate, tender brushstrokes on the skin, capturing the softness and elegance of the portrayed
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Buddhist Novice from a Tibetan Monastery. Children, portrait, child, vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
monastery or go on a three-year retreat."
The painting is painted with oil acrylic and oil paints on canvas
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
In garden. Impressionism, fruits, still-life, vertical, blue
Located in Oslo, NO
This work of art is an expressive still life created in oil on canvas. It is characterized by
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
I. Cahue Vertical Bottom of the Sea original abstract acrylic canvas
By Isidro Cahue
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
bottom of the sea- original abstract acrylic canvas painting
Artwork by Spanish artist ISIDRO CAHUE
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Brokpa. Portrait of a girl in national dress, vertical, India.
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "Brokpa" is another portrait from the artist's series "Children of the World".
Before
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
View of the Alps in the Evening. Vertical, Switzerland, mountains, evening
Located in Oslo, NO
The painting "View of the Alps in the Evening" (canvas, oil, 30x40 cm) is not just a landscape from
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Portrait of a Woman (Cher), 1990s Vertical Female Figurative
Located in Soquel, CA
Delicate portrait of a woman with flowing hair in soft, feminine tones and neutral background by an unknown artist. Signed "Chris" lower right. Presented in a peach colored painted w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$719 Sale Price
20% Off
Roadside Eucalyptus Trees, Mid Century Vertical Landscape by Jon Blanchette
By Jon Blanchette
Located in Soquel, CA
Roadside Eucalyptus Trees, Mid Century Vertical Landscape by Jon Blanchette
Gorgeous mid-century
Category
1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Masonite, Oil
View from the Art Studio. Vertical landscape, impressionism, winter, nature, cat
Located in Oslo, NO
"Yesterday I was still admiring the paintings of the great impressionist Claude Monet, and today I
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ledge, still life oil painting, interior, window, architecture, cityscape, plant
By Francesca Reyes
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Medium scale vertical contemporary still life oil painting of interior, the artist studio window
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sola Puig Still-life Flowers. original impressionist canvas Vertical
By Joan Sola Puig
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
still life. jug of flowers. original impressionist oil canvas painting. framed
Sola PUIG, Joan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"British Summer", 2025, still life, vertical, vibrant, flowers, fruit, modern
Located in Oslo, NO
"British Summer" is a vibrant oil painting that captures the essence of summer holidays at artist's
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cityscape in France, " Franz Priking, Large Vertical Modern French Town Scene
Located in New York, NY
Franz Priking (1927 - 1979)
Cityscape in France, n.d.
Oil on canvas
46 x 32 inches
Signed and dated
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
American Abstract Pop Art Oil Painting
Located in Queens, NY
American modern vertical abstract Pop Art style oil painting of 2 nude silhouetted figures rendered
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Brainiac III Abstract, Large-Scale Vertical Abstract in Neutrals, Black
White
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Large-scale vertical abstract of brains in a neutral color palette of black & white by Bay Area
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
El Capitan and the Merced River - Yosemite - Mid Century Vertical Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Serene landscape of athe Merced river and El Capitan by California Artist Marjorie Russell (20th Century). A calm river winds through the bottom portion of the composition, framed on...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Orange mood. Still life with flowers, vertical, ready to hang, impressionistic
Located in Oslo, NO
"Orange mood - that's how I decided to call this plein air still life painting." said Anna
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Memory of So Beautiful A Day (Red Abstracted Landscape Oil Painting)
By Richard Britell
Located in Hudson, NY
70 x 40 x 1.5 inches
vertical, monochromatic red landscape oil painting on canvas
This large
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
When the World Is a Monster (Contemporary Pastel Vertical Grid, Blue Pink Green)
By Anthony Finta
Located in Hudson, NY
Contemporary Abstract Painting of grid in pastel blue, grey, white, green and pink
"When the World
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Tide Goes Out: Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Blue, Grey, Green, Beige
By Jenny Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Vertical abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in earthy shades of sky blue and Payne's
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Blue harmony", vertical, blue, still life, blue flowers, modern still life
Located in Oslo, NO
the painting. The piece is signed by the artist on both the front and back, ensuring its authenticity
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Still life with green apples, medium size, blue, fruits, flowers, vertical
Located in Oslo, NO
Still life with green apples is painted in the style of modern impressionism. The painting is
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Becoming 2 - Lush blue and silver vertical abstraction of a galaxy in formation
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
of the sine wave, propagates throughout this series connecting each painting to a harmonious whole
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Wax Crayon, Acrylic
French 18th Century Framed Still-Life Oil Painting with Bouquet and Parakeet
Located in Atlanta, GA
molding, this French 18th century still-life oil on canvas painting of vertical format, will enliven any
Category
Antique 18th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Thinking
Figurative Expressionist Portrait Painting
By La Ba Quan
Located in Rye, NY
‘Thinking’ is a medium size vertical expressionist figurative oil on canvas painting created by
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Arms Crossed
Figurative Expressionist Painting
By La Ba Quan
Located in Rye, NY
‘Arms Crossed’ is a medium size vertical expressionist figurative oil on canvas painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
French Framed Still-Life Oil Painting Depicting a Bouquet of Flowers, circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Napoleon III's reign, this vertical oil on canvas painting features a lively bouquet of pink and red
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
"Hibiscus II" - Vertical flower painting, oil and encaustic on canvas.
By Mark Gaskin
Located in Miami, FL
which his painting surfaces are purposefully distressed – conjures the textures of prehistoric cave
Category
1990s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil
What Do I know of This Place 5 (Abstract Expressionist Painting on Canvas)
By Jenny Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Vertical, abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in stone blue, dusty peach, green and black
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
What Do I know of This Place 1 (Abstract Expressionist Painting on Canvas)
By Jenny Nelson
Located in Hudson, NY
Vertical, abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in blue, stone blue, green and midnight
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Victorian Roses Painting
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian gilt framed vertical oil still life painting of roses flowers in beige vase
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Palms, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, bluePalmsGeorge PeeblesOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Winter Lights / abstract realism, minimalism, calm monochrome
By Anne Subercaseaux
Located in Burlingame, CA
Lights', shades of grey are at play in the 18 x 24 inch vertical oil on canvas painting.
Anne
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composicion #23
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Mid Century vertical abstract expressionist oil painting by Panamanian artist Antonio
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Emotional
By La Ba Quan
Located in Rye, NY
‘Emotional’ is a large expressionist figurative oil on canvas painting of vertical format created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Pleasant Moment, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pond, vertical, ripple, impressionism, animals, oil painting, bluePleasant MomentAndres
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
After Baby Diary
By Dang Thao Ngoc
Located in Rye, NY
colors and powerful treatment, this large vertical figurative oil on canvas painting will be a strong
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Willow
By Darius Yektai
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Willow, is a vertically oriented oil painting on canvas, with a layer of resin poured and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil, Canvas
Night Light, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, woods, vertical, expressionism, nature, oil painting, blackNight LightGeorge Peebles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Blue Mirage, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: woman, female, figure, figurative, calm, dress, vertical, expressionism, people, fashion, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Warm Moments, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, vertical, warm, impressionism, people, fashion, oil painting, orangeWarm MomentsGary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
The Palm, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, impressionism, vertical, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueThe Palm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
October Maple, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fall, season, tree, nature, expressionism, oilpaint, sky, cloud, vertical, expressionism, nature, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Day Off, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
, people, fashion, oil painting, yellowDay OffGary LeonardOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Me Time, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, vertical, oilpaint, impressionism, animals, oil painting, purpleMe TimeAndres Lopez
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Looking for Sunshine, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, wildlife, pair, duo, vertical, impressionism, animals, oil painting, orangeLooking for Sunshine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Bunny Seahorse Couple, Oil Painting
By Kat Silver
Located in San Francisco, CA
, surrealism, oil painting, blueBunny Seahorse CoupleKat SilverOil painting on cradled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist More Art
Materials
Oil
Victorian Impressionist Street Scene
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Impressionist style vertical lendscape gilt framed oil painting of street with
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
English Victorian Landscape of Stream and Trees
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian carved gilt framed oil painting of vertical landscape of stream with birds and
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
English Victorian Landscape of Mountains and Stream
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style gilt framed oil painting of vertical landscape with mountains and stream
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
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Vertical Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vertical oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Abstract and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Vertical oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Geri Eubanks, Gabe Brown, Stephen Cimini, Lalani Nan and Josette Urso are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Vertical Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for vertical oil paintings we offer is $3,600, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $35,500 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Vertical Oil Paintings
- 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. - 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 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 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 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.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 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.
- 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, 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. - 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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With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words
The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.
The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name
This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.