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"Pebble Beach, RI", Rhode Island shoreline where cliffs meet waves
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 Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waves in the sky over Thunersee / Impasto fine art. Impressionism style.
Located in Zofingen, AG
her oil paintings are created by a palette knife in the unique and remarkable style of mosaic painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Bass Rocks" Josephine Reichmann, Impressionist Surf, Luminous Waves, Seascape
Located in New York, NY
Josephine Reichmann
Bass Rocks
Signed lower right
Oil on canvasboard
14 x 16 inches
Reichmann was
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Vesper - Contemporary Abstract Blue Burgundy Red Undulations Curve Waves, 2019
By Margaret Neill
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary abstract painting in oil on canvas with undulating lines in shades of blue
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wave Form II (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century)
By Hannes Grosse
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hannes Grosse
Wave Form II (Wellenform)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 1971
Size: 33.46 x 33.46 x
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Wave Form I (Wellenform) (Triangle, Wavy, Modern, Mid-Century)
By Hannes Grosse
Located in Kansas City, MO
Hannes Grosse
Wave Form I (Wellenform)
Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Year: 1971
Size: 33.46 x 33.46 x
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
"Dove" Original semi-abstract acrylic painting. Large . Vertical.
Located in Oslo, NO
In this painting, I embraced the tactile depth of relief printing with the fluidity of acrylics and
Category
2010s 85 New Wave Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Impressionist Seascape with Crashing Waves and Distant Lighthouse on Rocky Coast
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Les
Signed: Yes
Size: 20.5 x 19 inches (height x width)
Oil painting on cardboard, unframed
Condition
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Series "Ocean Waves 6" - 3D black and gold textured
Located in Vienna, AT
universal and timeless sentiment that connects us all. It's more than just a painting; it's an embodiment of
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Series "Ocean Waves 7" - 3D black and gold textured
Located in Vienna, AT
universal and timeless sentiment that connects us all. It's more than just a painting; it's an embodiment of
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
BY THE SEA II - Seascape / Realism / Greece / Beach / Crashing Waves
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Ioanna Stefou.
Ioanna Stefou (b. 1981, Lamia, Greece) is a painter based
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Gray Mist - Blue Green Teal Abstract Geometric Patterns Stripes Waves, 2023
By Gabe Brown
Located in Kent, CT
Contemporary abstract painting in oil on linen mounted on panel with carefully ordered patterns
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil, Panel
A Moment of Storm - Hawaiian Seascape, Ocean Waves, Marine Art, American Artist
Located in Oslo, NO
Hawaiian landscape · plein air study · ocean · wind · waves · spray · impressionism · texture
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Korean Contemporary Art by Sa Hara - Wave of Still-Life 251113
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Sa Hara is a Korean artist born in 1975 who lives and works in Seoul, South Korea
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Granite Wave, landscape of western desert scene with mountains
By Matt Smith
Located in Rockport, MA
"The Granite Wave", a beautiful example by well-known and highly regarded artist: Matt Smith. This
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
"Crashing Waves at Sunset" William Formby Halsall, Dramatic Pink Sunset Seascape
Located in New York, NY
William Formby Halsall
Crashing Waves at Sunset
Signed lower right
Oil on canvas
18 x 30 inches
Category
1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape with Sunrise - Contemporary Sea Landscape Ocean Waves Morning Sky, 2024
By Thomas Sarrantonio
Located in Kent, CT
In this contemporary oil painting on linen, a peaceful seascape view is luminous in early morning
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Windy Shoreline French Coastal Scene with Cliffs
Green Rolling Waves Normandy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Haudricourt" (Normandy)
by Guy Pichon (French 1933-2007)
oil on canvas, unframed
inscribed verso
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,418 Sale Price
20% Off
Breaking Waves, Hawaii
, Association of Honolulu Artists, Vincent Price, O
ahu
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
being congratulated by actor Vincent Price after her oil painting, titled “Intrigue,” won first prize at
Category
1960s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Crashing Waves and Rocky Shoreline Coastal Landscape La Vielle Brittany France
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Coastal Landscape
signed by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
size: 22.5 x 13 inches
oil painting on board
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Seascape at Sunset Waves Rolling onto a Sunlit Shoreline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil Seascape at Sunset
by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
signed oil painting on board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,369 Sale Price
20% Off
Waves and their Shadows, Bauhaus Geometric Patterns in Black, Primary Tones Hue
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
This abstract geometric acrylic painting is a vibrant and playful composition that draws
Category
2010s Neo-Constructivist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
ST BARTH Vivid Realistic Beach Scene with Rocks and Waves
By Fabio Aguzzi
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Realism
Subject: Landscape
Medium: Oil
Surface: Canvas
Country: Italy
Dimensions: 31 3/4" x
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sailing the Waves, Waldemar Schlichting, Berlin 1896 – 1970, German, Signed
Located in Knokke, BE
Sailing the Waves
Schlichting Waldemar
Berlin 1896 – 1970
German Painter
Signature: Signed bottom
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Waves 09.27.22" contemporary american impressionist seascape w custom frame
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A close study of the warm September waves on Long Island.
Framed Dimensions: 9.5 x 16.5 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Coastal Scene with Crashing Waves Seagulls in Flight and Vibrant Ocean Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Crashing Waves
signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 1999
oil painting on canvas
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Playing with the Waves in the Morning Storm. Winter, North Shore, storm
Located in Oslo, NO
This painting was created in the heart of Hawaii’s winter storm season, on the North Shore of Oahu
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring on Côte d
Azur , Marine, seascape. Sunset, skyline, turquoise waves
Located in Vienna, AT
computers and phones may differ from the original painting colors.
120x120x4
Oil on canvas
2024
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
"Emeralds" photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on Northeast U.S
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Emeralds" is a photorealist contemporary seascape of waves crashing on the Northeastern U.S. coast
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Series "Ocean Waves - 9" gold leaf, black abstraction 3D, textured, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
Series "Ocean Waves" is a powerful series of three-dimensional abstract paintings that captures the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
From the series French Riviera-2 - seascape horizon blue, waves, skyline
Located in Vienna, AT
captured the sea's vast beauty through the interplay of acrylic, oil, and enamel, blurring the This
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Light blue sea- Turquoise water and ocean skyline, blue seascape, waves
Located in Vienna, AT
the tranquility, while the textured strokes echo the rhythmic whispering of waves. It is an invitation
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
French 20th Century Blue Wave Over Orange Roof Town Coastal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Expressionist Composition
by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
signed oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,176 Sale Price
20% Off
Series "Ocean Waves - 10" gold leaf, black abstraction 3D, textured, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
Series "Ocean Waves" is a powerful series of three-dimensional abstract paintings that captures the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
"Sun Catcher" ocean wave crashes on the shore, seaspray in the foreground
By Janine Robertson
Located in Edgartown, MA
residential installations throughout New England.
Eventually I changed my focus to landscape painting in oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Metal
Northern California Coastal Santa Cruz County Ocean Waves 1950 Plein Air
Located in Soquel, CA
Northern California Coastal Santa Cruz County Ocean Waves 1950 Plein Air
Santa Cruz Sandstone
Category
1950s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
A New Day over the Ocean. Ocean, winter storm, big waves, Oahu, seascape
Located in Oslo, NO
force of nature."
The painting is done in oil on American linen canvas, using professional Italian and
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Golden Seascape with Waves Crashing onto Rocks at Sunset by 20th Century Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Golden Seascape with Waves Crashing onto Rocks at Sunset by 20th Century Irish Artist, Mattie Waugh
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Splash" woman in swim cap and swim suit dances into the wave
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the Master’s palette
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Little Girl Running from Waves, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post
By Sarah S. Stilwell Weber
Located in Fort Washington, PA
, innocence, and freedom. The dynamic composition of Running from Waves, showing gentle surf playfully
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Calm azure sea shore, Côte d
Azur , Marine sky line, ocean waves
Located in Vienna, AT
In this painting, I have channeled the serenity of the sea, capturing the tranquil horizon where
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Series "Ocean Waves - 4" gold leaf black abstraction in 3D, textured, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
Series "Ocean Waves" is a powerful series of three-dimensional abstract paintings that captures the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Series "Ocean Waves - 6" gold leaf black abstraction in 3D, textured, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
Series "Ocean Waves" is a powerful series of three-dimensional abstract paintings that captures the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Series "Ocean Waves - 8" gold leaf black abstraction in 3D, textured, minimalism
Located in Vienna, AT
Series "Ocean Waves" is a powerful series of three-dimensional abstract paintings that captures the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Being Rocked by the Waves of the Sea - Paint by Alberto Gallerati - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on canvas realized by Alberto Gallerati (b. 1945) in 1970s.
Hand signed.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Coastal Seascape with Lighthouse Markers and Crashing Waves
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
inches (height) x 9.25 inches (width)
Oil painting on card, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil
$476 Sale Price
35% Off
1960s "Ode To The West Wind" Nan Auldin Original Oil Painting, Framed and Signed
Located in Monrovia, CA
wave's intenser day".
This Beautiful Oil Painting By NAN AULDIN Is Signed By The Artist.
This Piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
UNTITLED
By Louisa Chase
Located in New York, NY
fantastical landscape
Category
1980s 85 New Wave Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$32,000 Sale Price
46% Off
Splash, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, wave, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueSplashGeorge PeeblesOil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Woody Blues, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, expressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueWoody BluesGeorge PeeblesOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Realistic Seascape, "Beyond"
Located in San Diego, CA
is a gorgeous oil painting depicting waves at Blacks Beach. The artist uses very detailed brushwork
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Big Sur Coast, Vintage 1970s Panoramic Pacific Seascape by John Zaccheo
By John Zaccheo
Located in Soquel, CA
painting of waves crashing along the rocks on the coast of Big Sur, California by John Zaccheo (American
Category
1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Heaven, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, water, ocean, waves, wave, cloud, dune, expressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueBlue
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Water on the Rocks - 1930
s Abstracted Landscape
By Leslie Bruner Wulff
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous painterly landscape oil painting of waves crashing against the rocky shore near a cave by
Category
1930s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Coastal Dance, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueCoastal DanceLisa ElleyOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Monterey Magic, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
, water, impressionism, seascape, oil paintingMonterey MagicLisa ElleyOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Fun Fetch, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animals, representational, oil painting, blueFun FetchJeff FlemingOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
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Find the exact wave oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 63 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a wave oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right wave oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, blue, brown and beige. A wave oil painting from Annie Wildey, Deborah Freedman, Iryna Kastsova, Jean Soyer and Todd Kenyon — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, you can find a small wave oil painting measuring 4 high and 0.1 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 120 across to better suit those in the market for a large wave oil painting.
How Much is a Wave Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a wave oil painting in our inventory may begin at $300 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,400.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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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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