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"Finn McWhiffle" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
paintings in person and spending time with my cats and husband. I love COLOR and DETAILS and SECRETS and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Lady Aurora" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
paintings in person and spending time with my cats and husband. I love COLOR and DETAILS and SECRETS and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
California Contemporary Art Marti Somers Figurative Abstract Whimsical Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
principal at Artefact Design in
Palo Alto. But ultimately turned to painting. She opened Studio Believe in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
Hercules, Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
"Hercules, Guardian of the Weak" is a stunning oil painting by Michele Mikesell. Her animal-human
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
A most verdant spring - Whimsical green and pink abstract painting
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
In this oil creation, I've swirled hues of green with delicate pinks to encapsulate the rebirth and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Thelefus in the Wilds", Oil on canvas, whimsical pop art animal
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Saint Edmund", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Bastet", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art master - framed
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"An Adventure for Toby" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
(because I love it!), look for creative opportunities with EVERYTHING, love looking at academic paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Pernell Pickleford at Home" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
creative opportunities with EVERYTHING, love looking at academic paintings in person and spending time with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Jean-Louis from Paris" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
at academic paintings in person and spending time with my cats and husband. I love COLOR and DETAILS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Whimsical Oil Portrait on Canvas by Albert Radoczy
By Albert Radoczy
Located in Pasadena, CA
his career, his drawings and paintings depicted women with images ranging from realistic to whimsical
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Linc Thelen framed abstract whimsy blue painting - Whimsical Dream. In stock.
By Linc Thelen
Located in New York, NY
Linc Thelen's paintings fuse his classical training with a modern perspective. His work encompasses
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Psychi 8 - The Soul, oil paint on paper, black contemporary whimsical butterfly
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical original butterfly painting on watercolor paper, currently floated on
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Monoprint, Oil
Tu Shen, Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Daughter of Ra", Oil on canvas, mysterious, whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"Rabbit Rabbit", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
"The Blessing", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art portrait master
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an iconographical departure
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Psychi 7 - The Soul, oil paint on paper, black contemporary whimsical butterfly
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical original butterfly painting on watercolor paper, currently floated on
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Monoprint, Oil
"A Merry Band of Sorts" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
!), look for creative opportunities with EVERYTHING, love looking at academic paintings in person and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
Modern Pastel Whimsical Geometric Abstract
By Leila McConnell
Located in Houston, TX
Large pastel-colored Leila McConnell Abstract Painting from the 1970s. The painting is framed in a
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1910 Whimsical Folk Painting of Kitchen Utensils Coming to Life
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1910 whimsical folk painting, oil on canvas of kitchen utensils coming to life.
Category
Vintage 1910s Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Framed Mid Century Oil Painting of a Pelican
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage oil painting on board of a pelican executed in a unique naive style with flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Whimsical Oil on Wood Man Smoking a Cigar by Jeanne Lorioz
By Jeanne Lorioz
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical charming acrylic on wood by the noted French artist Jeanne Lorioz. It depicts a man
Category
1990s French Paintings
Whimsical oil on board nude woman and the devil by Rhoads 1967
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A whimsical oil on board signed Rhoads 1967 of a devil with three nude woman. It is technically
Category
Vintage 1960s American Paintings
Materials
Board
Jenny - Whimsical Cat Portrait with Big Eyes, Surreal Figurative Art
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
oil on board and framed in a 6x6 inch wooden floater frame. With its elongated features, expressive
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Whimsical 19th cty oil of of troll or ogre being helped by elves
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice whimsical oil on canvas of a troll or ogre being helped by two elves working on his feet
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
I awoke in the glade - Dreamy whimsical abstract botanical landscape
By Jennifer L. Baker
Located in Silverthorne, CO
for the light.
...
This painting is an ode to rebirth. One of the most stunning aspects of surviving
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Pier Pals" whimsical portrait of two girls at the beach eating watermelon
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tiny Treats" Whimsical Swimmer Treating her Dog in front of Teal Camper
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Morning Gusts" Swimmer poses with whimsical red fish kite in front of ocean
By Fred Calleri
Located in Edgartown, MA
Singer Sargent, and aims in his paintings for an emotional reaction from the viewer. Calleri uses the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Vintage Oak Framed Oil Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical oil on board painting depicting a rural scene of a man rowing a small boat. A solid oak
Category
20th Century French Other Paintings
Materials
Hardwood, Oak, Paint
"Bremen Town Musicians (Brothers Grimm), " Aaron Bohrod Whimsical Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod (1907 - 1992)
Bremen Town Musicians (from the Brothers Grimm Folktale), circa 1960
Oil
Category
1960s American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Antique Irish Oil Canvas Fishing Maritime Painting William P Rogers Dublin 1870
By William P. Rogers
Located in Portland, OR
A good & whimsical oil on canvas painting by the Irish painter William P. Rogers (fl 1846-1872
Category
1870s Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French 19th Century Painted
Carved Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
whimsical oil painting is encircled with low relief carving and topped with a tied ribbon. Done in organic
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mercury Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Original Oil Painting by American Artist Irving Amen
By Irving Amen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1966 whimsical bicyclist original oil painting on board by American listed artist Irving Amen
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Framed Mid Century Oil Painting of a Pelican
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical vintage oil painting on board of a pelican executed in a unique naive style with flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Set of Four Oil on Canvas Race Horse Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of four whimsical oil on canvas race horse paintings with charming naive quality. All proudly
Category
20th Century American Sporting Art Paintings
Impressionist Still Life Oil and Gesso Painting on Board Signed on Verso Framed
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical impressionistic oil and gesso painting on board. Signed on verso Lisa H. This
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Vintage Italian Folk Art Painting on Canvas of a Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical Italian oil painting on canvas of a lion in a night sky with stars and a moon, executed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Circa 1930 Painting of a Curling Scene
Located in Surrey, BC
Whimsical oil-on-canvas painting of a curler. Artwork was found in Montreal, in its original frame.
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Paint
Folk Art Oil Painting, circa 1940s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming ,whimsical little Folk Art painting,Oil on board depicting,artist ,model and butler,,c
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Oil Painting of Water Birds
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical oil painting of water birds, signed by artist Betz.
The piece is beautifully framed in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Haitian Oil Painting on Canvas with Tigers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical oil painting on canvas with tigers and elephants in a stylized jungle setting, painted in
Category
20th Century Haitian Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Large Folk Art Oil Painting on Wood Planks, circa 1900-1920
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Whimsical oil painting of a pitcher and basin with floral background. The natural color planks with
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Paintings
Materials
Hardwood
Set of Six Naive Paintings of French Soldiers Playing Instruments
Located in Pasadena, CA
This set of 6 whimsical oil paintings feature soldiers dressed in Napoleonic style costumes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Empire Paintings
Materials
Metal
"Autumn Lake Scene" Swiss Post War Impressionist Oil Painting Trees by the Water
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a lake scene set in autumn. Done in an impressionistic style, we
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Moulin Rouge" French Impressionist Street Scene of Paris Oil Painting on Canvas
By Georges Guerin
Located in New York, NY
example of his impressionist works, with his love of landscape painting with figures. A whimsical oil
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Spring Field Scene with Woman
Flowers" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a woman in the field picking flowers. Done in a pointillistic
Category
Early 20th Century Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Canvas
Oil Painting on Panel Trompe L
oeil by Robert White
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A whimsical oil painting on Masonite of a table scape with wine carafe with colorful bird perched
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Masonite
"Picnic Park Scene near the Beach" 20th Century American Oil Painting on Canvas
By Suzanne Demarest
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a picnic park scene near a lake during the early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Cafe Scene with Figures" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a cafe scene in Paris during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Street Scene with Figures" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Promeneurs Sur Les Champs Elysees" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Claude Fossoux
Located in New York, NY
his love of landscape painting with figures. A whimsical oil painting depicting walkers on the Champs
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Cafe Scene with Figures" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Park with Ferris Wheel and Cafe in Paris, France by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Cafe Scene with Figures" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a cafe scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an Italian
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Figure Seated near Lakeshore" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Wood Board
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Figure seated at a restaurant cafe near the lakeshore in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
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Find the exact whimsical oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Pop Art and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect whimsical oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right whimsical oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, beige and blue. Finding an appealing whimsical oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Michele Mikesell, Stephen Basso, Ferija Tugrann, Apostolos Chantzaras and Aaron Bohrod each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.
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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.
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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.
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Questions About Whimsical Oil Painting
- What is a whimsical painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A whimsical painting may refer to a playful painting that is not unlike art found in children's books. When a painting is called “whimsical,” it is characteristically bright, colorful and fun. Find a variety of abstract and contemporary whimsical paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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The Italian-American’s 2020 abstract painting “The Hoe” personifies his “art of not knowing.”
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.