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Kites - Red, Blue and Orange Vertical Abstract Painting
By Gian Berto Vanni
Located in New York, NY
Gian Berto Vanni's "Kites" measures 47" x 33" inch. The medium is oil on canvas. The painting is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
10:50 AM, Study (Small Vertical Cityscape Painting of Williamsburg, Brooklyn)
By Robert Goldstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas board
10 x 8 inches unframed, 12.5 x 10.5 inches framed
This small, vertical
Category
2010s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vertical City
By Alexandra Pacula
Located in New York, NY
Polish-born, New York-based artist Alexandra Pacula (b. 1979) paints works exploring the dynamic energy of cities at night. Pacula simulates the city’s turbulent nocturnal energy wit...
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silence in Portals, Blue Abstract Vertical Resin Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
masterful colorist, Watson’s paintings are a carefully balanced orchestra of color. She creates energetic
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Pastel, Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Warmth by Nancy Franke, Framed Vertical Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Nancy Franke
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Warmth' is a small framed figurative Impressionist oil on linen board painting of vertical format
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Board
Colorful Nude Portrait of Red Devil Vertical Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract figurative smiling red devil figure wearing black and white stripped socks. Signed by artist in the lower left corner.
Dimensions Without Frame: H 26.25 in. x W 6.75 in.
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Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
My Darling Indigo by Lorraine Christie, Vertical Impressionist Painting
By Lorraine Christie
Located in Atlanta, GA
'My Darling Indigo' is a vertical Impressionist oil on canvas painting created by Irish artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Under Deep, Abstracted Vertical Landscape, Oil on Canvas, yellow, blue
By Dale Najarian
Located in Riverdale, NY
Dale Najarian, Untitled Vertical Landscape, Oil on Canvas, 36x18. This is a water filled landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rippling Waters by Allison Chambers, Framed Vertical Landscape Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Rippling Waters' is a framed abstract landscape oil on canvas painting of medium size, created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sister Time, Angela Nesbit Framed Vertical Impressionist Figurative Painting
By Angela Nesbit
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Sister Time' is a figurative medium size framed Impressionist oil on canvas painting created by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Girl" Small Vertical Framed Painting of Little Girl
By Nancy Franke
Located in Atlanta, GA
began painting as a child in Pennsylvania, studying under Glenn Brougher, a noted watercolorist. She
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Board
"Forty XXX #2" Abstract Red and Purple Vertical Painting
By McKie Trotter
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract red and purple vertical striped painting titled "Forty XXX #2" by McKie Trotter. The piece
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Poised,
by Geri Eubanks Large Vertical Realist Figure Painting
By Geri Eubanks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This large figurative painting by American painter Geri Eubanks in the realist style; similar to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Italian Alpine Door" Contemporary Impressionist Vertical Oil of Italian Alps
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Italian Alpine Door" is an beautiful oil painted on location in the Italian Alps by Maria Bertran
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wistful Moment by Sherrie Russ Levine, Vertical Landscapr Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherrie Russ Levine is an artist noted for her paintings that capture the play of light and color
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wistful Moments by Sherrie Russ Levine, Vertical Landscapr Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherrie Russ Levine is an artist noted for her paintings that capture the play of light and color
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Burning Off by Sherrie Russ Levine, Vertical Landscapr Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherrie Russ Levine is an artist noted for her paintings that capture the play of light and color
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Comes Soon. Landscape, impressionism, oil, winter, trees, vertical, large
Located in Oslo, NO
blue sky!"
"In my artwork I used oil painting to capture the vibrant threshold between winter and
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long Vertical Pollock Style Green And Red Oil On Board Abstract Painting
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Long Pollock style abstract painting.
Category
Vintage 1980s Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
6:20 AM (Large Vertical Cityscape Painting of Brooklyn, NY)
By Robert Goldstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on linen
40 x 30 inches unframed
43 x 33 inches framed
This large vertical cityscape oil
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
#23 Vertical detailed painting of black Chuck Taylors
By Santiago Garcia
Located in Edgartown, MA
Vertical detailed painting of black Chuck Taylors.
The work of Santiago Garcia explores the
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Dime, Pre-Dawn: Large Vertical Cityscape Painting of Industrial Brooklyn
By Robert Goldstrom
Located in Hudson, NY
Oil on canvas linen, framed
40 x 30 inches unframed
43 x 33 inches framed
This large, vertical
Category
2010s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Vertical Abstract #5
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
Dynamic abstract exressionist painting by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Les
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Masonite
Vertical Abstract #4
By Leslie Luverne Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
years. He is known for his plein air watercolor paintings and abstracts. Les studied at the Minneapolis
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
"Populous City Vertical"
By Julio de Diego
Located in Southampton, NY
Oil on masonite painting by Julio De Diego. Signed lower left and dated 1943. A view of New York
Category
1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Sunlit Dining Room by Laura Shubert, Vertical Impressionist Interior Painting
By Laura Lacambra Shubert
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Sunlit Dining Room' is an Impressionist oil and acrylic on canvas painting of vertical format
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Composition" Modern Pink, Blue, Yellow, and Gray Abstract Vertical Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern pink, blue, yellow, and gray abstract painting by artist Catherine Gensonnet
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Tidal Water by Millie Gosch Vertical Impressionist Framed Landscape Painting
By Millie Gosch
Located in Atlanta, GA
oil on canvas painting. Framed inside an elegant gilded ornate frame, this Impressionist plein air
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ile Perot, vertical, abstract, Green, Yellow, White, Hi-gloss, painting
By Marie Danielle Leblanc
Located in Riverdale, NY
Ile Perot is an abstracted painting filled with green and yellow. It is oil and pigment on wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Pigment
English Framed Vertical Oil on Canvas Dog Painting in the Manner of Landseer
By A. V. Hadley
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English large framed vertical oil on canvas painting from the early 20th century signed A.V
Category
Early 20th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Color Field 619 (Contemporary Vertical Landscape Painting in Blue
Orange)
By Tracy Helgeson
Located in Hudson, NY
"Color Field 619", painted by Tracy Helgeson in 2022
18 x 14 x 2 inches, oil on wood panel
Ready to
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Gateway, Indigo Blue, Peach, Purple, Light Green Vertical Abstract Painting
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
for adventure.”
Brown’s paintings create a secret recipe for an inner landscape of the human
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Leaping Hare II by Karen Blair, Vertical Framed Contemporary Rabbit Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
flowers and trees also prevalent in the paintings and collages. There is constant tension between
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil, Board
Spring Field (Vertical Color Field Landscape Painting in Pink and Green)
By Tracy Helgeson
Located in Hudson, NY
Spring Field (Vertical Color Field Landscape Painting in Pink and Green)
30 x 24 x 2 inches, oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil
Blanes, Abstract, Vertical, Colorful, Hi-gloss finish, Wood Panel, Vertical
By Marie Danielle Leblanc
Located in Riverdale, NY
Blanes is a colorful abstract painting by Canadian artist, Marie Danielle Leblanc. It is Oil and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Varnish, Oil, Wood Panel, Pigment
"Winter on the Marsh" Large Vertical Framed Impressionist Low Country Painting
By Allison Chambers
Located in Atlanta, GA
recent painting trip to Provence with her sealed the deal as we watched her paint diligently and with a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Spring Eternal" Vertical Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Pinks 48x36
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Spring Eternal" 2024, 48" H x 36" W. Abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
Blue Vista, Vertical Abstract Painting in Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Pink
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This colorful oil painting on linen mounted on panel by Gabe Brown is composed of carefully ordered
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
"Spring Eternal" Vertical Acrylic, Oil Pastels, Pencils Abstract in Pinks 72x60
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"Spring Eternal I" 2024, 72" H x 60" W. Large-scale abstract painting consisting of acrylic, house
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, House Paint, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
Before You Thought Spring, Vertical Painting of Sandhill Crane Birds, Flowers
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
paint compositions which reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Another Ocean Metaphor, Black, Gray, Red and Blue Vertical Abstract Painting
By Janna Watson
Located in Kent, CT
Another Ocean Metaphor is a multicolored abstract painting set against a dramatic black background
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Gouache, Panel
Looking Right by Lesley Powell, Framed Vertical Nude Painting
By Lesley Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Without its frame, the painting measures 18 x 12 inches.
Lesley Powell paints in oils with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Cameo, Large Vertical Abstract Painting in Bright Mint Green, Blue, Orange, Red
By Josette Urso
Located in Kent, CT
This large, vertical, abstract painting is composed of thoughtfully combined sections of various
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waterfall, Vertical Landscape Painting of Rocks, Water in Green, Brown on White
By Francis Sills
Located in Kent, CT
In this vertical landscape painting on paper, a waterfall flowing over brown and gray boulders with
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Graphite
Saturday, Vertical Abstract Painting in Pink Coral, Mint Green, Teal Blue, Ochre
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
High Beam, Large Vertical Abstract Painting in Mint Green, Blue, Orange, Coral
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
Flowering Egret, Vertical Painting of Birds and Coral Pink Flowers, Green Leaves
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process, the artist arranges the pictorial space
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Take Five, Vertical Abstract Painting in Indigo Blue, Peach, Purple, Light Green
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This colorful oil painting on linen mounted on panel by Gabe Brown is composed of carefully ordered
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
Six Hits of Sunshine, Vertical Abstract Painting in Blue, Pink, Orange, Yellow
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This colorful oil painting on canvas mounted on panel by Gabe Brown is composed of carefully
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Flux, Vertical Abstract Painting in Blue, Pink, Green, Orange, Red with Icebergs
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This colorful oil painting on canvas mounted on panel by Gabe Brown is composed of carefully
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Blue Shift, Vertical Abstract Painting in Indigo Blue, Lilac Purple, Light Green
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
This large, colorful oil painting on linen mounted on panel by Gabe Brown is composed of carefully
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
That
s How the Light Gets In, Large, Vertical Abstract Purple and Green Painting
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in Kent, CT
Yolanda Sánchez's ...That's How the Light Gets In is a beautiful, large, abstract oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Hour, Bauhaus Vertical Painting in Yellow Tones, Green Arches Grid, Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
This series of abstract geometric paintings by Natalia Roman draws its inspiration from the sleek
Category
2010s Analytic Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Acrylic
"New Heights" Oversized Vertical Abstract Painting in Earth Tones, 96" x 72"
By Karina Gentinetta
Located in New York, NY
"New Heights", 2020, 72" x 96" acrylic, pencils and oil pastels on canvas by Argentine born artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Carbon Pencil, Color Pencil
Gilded Lily Vertical
, Abstract Contemporary Floral Oil with Gold Metal Leaf
By Ned Martin
Located in Westport, CT
.
Reclaimed aluminum printing plates have become Martin’s sole painting surface. He often leaves a bit of
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Still-life Paintings
Materials
Metal
Night Ferns, Vertical Painting, White and Red Bird with Flowers on Navy Blue
By Melanie Parke
Located in Kent, CT
compositions which reference lush clusters of time. Parke’s painting is a pleasure seeking process, the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Converse #70" Detailed Vertical Painting of Red and Blue Chuck Taylors
By Santiago Garcia
Located in Edgartown, MA
"Converse #70" Detailed Vertical Painting of Red and Blue Chuck Taylors
The work of Santiago
Category
2010s Still-life 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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 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.
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