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Victorian Impressionist Street Scene
By Marcy Masterson
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
Italian Neo-Classic Landscape of Roman Arch
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) vertical landscape oil painting of an architectural Roman
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Gold
Spring Cycling in Yellow, Oil Painting
By Warren Keating
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sports, oil painting, greySpring Cycling in YellowWarren KeatingOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
English Victorian Landscape of Tall Trees on a Road
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian black framed oil vertical landscape painting on board with 6 tall trees by road
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Italian Neo-Classic Landscape of Gazebo Garden
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19/20th Cent) style gilt framed square oil vertical landscape painting of
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Paint
Insomnia, Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Acrylic Painting Pink Brown Vertical
By Irena Chrul
Located in London, England
'Insomnia' is a beautiful contemporary abstract oil and acrylic painting on canvas by well-known
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
MATING SEASON - vertical abstract painting on canvas
By Andrei Petrov
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Andrei Petrov
Title: Mating Season
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 48 x 30 inches
Unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pierced Vertical
By Paul Feiler
Located in London, GB
Signed, titled & dated verso
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Capacon Large Vertical Abstract Painting with Black, Blue and White
By James Brooks
Located in Brookville, NY
Signed on the lower right side. It has the original strip frame from the Museum exhibition at the Portland Museum of Art 1983. Illustrated in the catalog, page 35 illustration #40
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Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Cremora Tower" 2014 large Cuban oil / canvas Books and Violin LARGE vertical
By Ernesto López Sao
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental large still life painting of a violin on a stack of books in a hyper realist manner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled (Cream / Pink Vertical)
By Susan Vecsey
Located in New York, NY
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Guild Hall Museum, East Hampton, New York
Grand Hyatt, Presidential Suite, New York
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Paint
Tulips in a Gray Vase (Vertical)
By Melora Griffis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This painting is stretched on wood stretcher bars. It is not pristine and "precious" - a little bit
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gene Davis Original Oil Pastel Drawing Vertical Stripes Lines Signed Modern Art
By Gene Davis
Located in Bloomington, MN
images are exquisite color field renderings. Like the one here of vertical multicolored stripes, which
Category
1980s Op Art Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
On That Note
, abstract vertical and horizontal strokes in greens and yellows
By Claire Seidl
Located in New York, NY
On That Note, an expressionistic abstraction of vertical and horizontal strokes in greens and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vibrant Red Parrot Tulips Reach Up to The Sky in Dramatic Vertical Still-Life
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
Beth de Loiselle's floral still-life oil painting, '"Parrot Tulips in the Sky," captivates viewers
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dance- Abstract Seascape Painting
By Nedret Andre
Located in Newburyport, MA
Large vertical abstract seascape, original oil painting on panel titled Dance. A summery palette of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large abstract modern vertical painting titled ‘Wildhorse’
By Michele Zuzalek
Located in Washington, DC
Large vertical original modern abstract painting.
Titled "Wildhorse"
This original mixed media
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Varnish, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Graphite
Large 1970s French Oil Panting in Red, Yellow and Blue by Jean-Pierre Pericaud
By Jean Pierre Pericaud
Located in New York, NY
Large-scale oil painting with vertical red, yellow and blue stripes on canvas by Jean-Pierre
Category
Vintage 1970s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Abstract White Floral MCM 1965 25 5/8 x 18 1/2 inches Modern Still Life
By Bernard Lorjou
Located in Dallas, TX
Vertical, abstract, modern oil painting of white flowers with blue background. Broad brushstrokes
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Rag Paper
19th Century Hand-Painted Trumeau Mirror
Located in Nashville, TN
mirror and the oil painting sit vertically in a simple giltwood frame. There has been some stretching to
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood
"Night moths" Vertical oil painting . Floral composition
Located in Oslo, NO
and oil, weaving a dance of moths amidst blossoms that shimmer in the twilight. Every petal and wing
Category
2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Tethys" vertical oil painting of a brunette woman diving in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
Vertical oil painting of a brunette woman diving in turquoise water.
Water has been the backdrop
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sailing" vertical oil painting of a sailboat on the water with clouds behind
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
Vertical oil painting of a sailboat on the water with clouds behind.
“People sometimes ask me how
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Lighthouse" Vertical oil painting of a lighthouse with pink clouds and blue sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
Vertical oil painting of a white lighthouse with blue sky and pink clouds.
“People sometimes ask
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Carpet of summer" Vertical oil painting. Impressionism .Floral . Nature.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this piece, I've poured my soul into capturing the vivacity of nature's own tapestry. Using oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Ceremony (Abstract Geometric Vertical Oil Painting in Yellow, White
Blue)
By Anthony Finta
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract Geometric oil painting on canvas in bright yellow, sky blue, and white - inspired by
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
High Wire, Large, Abstract Vertical Oil Painting, White, Yellow, Orange, Green
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
This vertical abstract painting is composed of thoughtfully combined sections of various textures
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Glide" vertical oil painting of a male diver with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Glider" vertical oil painting of a man diving with turquoise background
By T.S. Harris
Located in Edgartown, MA
In her paintings, Tracey Sylvester Harris presents a dazzling, iconic vision of the female form
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Window Seat (Geometric, Lyrical Abstract Vertical Oil Painting in Yellow
Blue)
By Anthony Finta
Located in Hudson, NY
Geometric, Lyrical Abstract oil painting on canvas in bright yellow, sky blue, and white - inspired
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
"Dawn
s Early Light" Vertical oil painting of Edgartown Lighthouse at Sunrise
By Rob Brooks
Located in Edgartown, MA
neighborhood corner store, Rob Brooks offers us a visual journey from the real to surreal. Rob Brooks paintings
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
TGIF, Large, Abstract Vertical Oil Painting in Red, Orange, Green, Yellow, White
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
, Springfield, OH, to name a few. She lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.
This vertical abstract painting is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Sunset Over Edgartown" vertical oil painting of pink and purple sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
into the harbor, observing it from every angle. In this painting I chose a vertical format, what I call
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Three Five, Large Abstract Vertical Oil Painting, Blue, Mint, Green, Brown
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
This large, vertical, abstract painting is composed of thoughtfully combined sections of varying
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Sunset Perfection" vertical oil painting of a tree with colorful pink sky
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Catamaran" vertical oil painting of bright blue sky and clouds over sailboat
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Adam and Eve, 1980s Abstract Figurative Painting, Vertical Oil Painting, 30 x 48
By Edward Marecak
Located in Denver, CO
Oil painting on foam core titled "Adam and Eve" by Denver artist Edward Marecak (1919-1993) from
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Ellie" vertical oil painting of a black and white cow with back lighting
Located in Edgartown, MA
University of Washington. Cheri studied oil painting and drawing intensely for three years with Ron Lukas, a
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Dreamer 5" vertical oil painting of a woman swimming down in turquoise water
By Elizabeth Lennie
Located in Edgartown, MA
northern Ontario and the aqua waters of the Caribbean. I work with oil paint on canvas, layering thin
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pines by the Sea" vertical oil painting of trees with teal ocean behind
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pink Sailboat" vertical oil painting of pink sky over a boat at sunset
By Larry Horowitz
Located in Edgartown, MA
“People sometimes ask me how I start a painting. Starting a painting is easy. I just put down two
Category
2010s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Lanterne Rouge" vertical oil painting of a nautical red metal and glass lantern
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Oil Painting of Game in Gilt Wood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vertical oil painting of gun and game in hand carved gilt wood frame.
Category
20th Century Unknown Paintings
English Victorian Landscape of a Lake by Mountains
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style gilt framed vertical oil painting of a vertical landscape with mountain
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Purple Flowers and Eggs" oil painting, contemporary impressionism, still-life
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Purple Flowers and Eggs" is a small, vertical, oil painting, painted directly from life, using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Quiet Morning, Don Hatfield Framed Vertical Interior Scene Oil Painting, 2010s
Located in Atlanta, GA
vertical oil painting is signed lower right. With its introspective mood and lovely palette, this American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Ethereal San Francisco Landscape
Located in New York, NY
This commanding vertical oil painting, by an unknown artist, offers a cinematic look down a San
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Vertical Landscape - Contemporary Oil Painting, Polish artist
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Poppies
By Amy Florence
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Poppies" is a vertical, oil painting, painted directly from life, using classical techniques. A
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Identity
, Large Vertical Abstract Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Identity' is a vertical abstract impressionist landscape painting created by American artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large vertical abstract oil painting - Garden - architectural neutral form
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil Painting, item is negotiable in the "make an offer" button. Inquire for more pictures.
Drawing
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Palmetto, Large Vertical Framed Palmetto Oil on Canvas Painting
By Kelli Kaufman
Located in Atlanta, GA
cohesive collection of oil paintings inspired by insights Kaufman gained during travels of the last year
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Marisol
, Petite American Impressionist Vertical Oil on Canvas Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Marisol', is a small American Impressionist oil on canvas painting created by Geri Eubanks in 2017
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vertical Minimalist Bookshelf Painting – Neutral Oil on Canvas, Framed Modern
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
books.
Perfect for minimalist, Scandinavian, or wabi-sabi interiors, this framed vertical painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Quiet Evening Glow - contemporary vertical landscape countryside oil painting
By Glynne James
Located in London, GB
framed in a white wooden tray frame - 56 x 26 cm
Working with oil paint on canvases of all
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fresh Day - contemporary vertical people colourful landscape oil painting
By Julia Whitehead
Located in London, GB
Julia currently works primarily with oil on (mostly) large canvas. Her work focuses on figurative
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Through the Trees: Large Monochromatic Turquoise Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Richard Britell
Located in Hudson, NY
monochromatic abstract blue landscape oil painting on canvas
vertical oil painting, 86 x 48 x 1.5
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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The 1stDibs Guide to Types of Abstract Art
Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.
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.