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"Parisian Ballroom Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting an interior Balloon Scene in Paris with figures dancing. A truly
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Masquerade Parisian Street Scene Figures" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Paris of people going to a from a masqurade
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Figures in Venice by the Canal" Impressionist Scene Oil Painting on Wood Board
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting Figures near the canal in Italy. As an Italian Impressionist
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Parisian Restaurant Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Restaurant Scene in Paris with a waiter and customers. A truly
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Cafe with Figures and Boat" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in France by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Carnival with Children in a Carousel" Small Impressionist Oil Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a carnival scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Parisian Flower Market with Figures" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a market scene in Paris during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Parisian Park Scene on the Water
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a park scene in Paris, France. Cagliani was known for his
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Figures by the Water with Sailboats" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene in Lombardy, Italy by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Parisian Flower Market with Sail Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Flower Market with figures in Paris during spring by Luigi
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Figures by the Cafe with Sailboats" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures and horse and carriage
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Figures by the Cafe with Sailboats" Impressionist Scene Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Courtyard Scene with a cafe of figures in Lombardy, Italy by
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Cafe Scene with Flowers and Sail Boats" Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a park scene in Paris during spring by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Parisian Market Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a market-place scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil Painting – Whimsical Musicians Trio – Signed, Gold Frame
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This charming original oil painting on canvas depicts a delightful trio of childlike musicians
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Parisian Carnival with Children in a Carousel
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a carnival scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Picnic Scene in the Countryside
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
Unicornelia - figurative whimsical oil contemporary painting, realistic, framed
Located in Dallas, TX
Carrie Pearce was born in Peoria, IL in 1969. She has been drawing and painting for as
long as she
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
The Park Stroll - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $800 or $950
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Flying Boy - whimsical, colorful original oil painting - expressive
figurative
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe.
It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard
Peter Pam - figurative whimsical oil contemporary painting, realistic, framed
Located in Dallas, TX
Carrie Pearce was born in Peoria, IL in 1969. She has been drawing and painting for as
long as she
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"Parisian Carnival with Children
Carousel" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a carnival scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Parisian Seashore Scene with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Cafe near the lake with boats and figures done in
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Parisian Street Scene with Figures
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, Board
"Parisian Cafe Scene and Carriage" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Cafe scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical Animal Oil Painting Peaceable Kingdom Circus Jungle Animals
Clown
Located in Surfside, FL
marble, painting, textile tapestry and jewelry design. His works are in many private collections in the
Category
1980s Post-Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Venetian Masquerade" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene
Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going to a from a masquerade
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"In Good Company" Oil Painting by Claudia Griesbach-Martucci, Whimsical Frog
By Claudia Griesbach-Martucci
Located in Denver, CO
Claudia Griesbach-Martucci's "In Good Company" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Parisian Interior Scene with Figures" Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting an interior of a grand room Scene in Paris. Figures are situated
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Whimsical French Folk Art, Naive, Oil Painting Madeline Marie Christine Clavier
By Madeline Christine Clavier
Located in Surfside, FL
teenager and began to study painting. Her work quickly developed into whimsical paintings of poetry and
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tane by Mikesell, Oil on canvas, red pop figurative whimsical painting realistic
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
travels along a general vein of the universal human experience. This particular group of paintings is an
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Whimsical Antique Oil Painting Woman with Owl Sitting on the Moon Gorgeous Frame
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical antique oil painting of a woman sitting on the moon with an owl by her side. What a
Category
1880s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Edward Lupper (1936-2016) Whimsical Illustration Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward Lupper (1936-2016) whimsical illustration painting of animals in a hot air balloon by listed
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"#12" Homage to Tom Brady Painting 23 Karat Gold Leaf/Oil POP Elegant Whimsical
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
sometimes incorporate 23 karat gold leaf in addition to oil paint, but not always. This very whimsical yet
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Whimsical Textured Blue Tonal Still Life Painting
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical still life painting in deep blue tones with highlights of yellows and lighter blues. The
Category
1960s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whimsical Fields, Contemporary landscape painting, Nature, Meadow, Yellow art
Located in Deddington, GB
Whimsical Fields no. 1 is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe. This work is sold
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Three Virgins, Whimsical Surrealist Key West Conch Republic Painting
By Van Eno
Located in Surfside, FL
and backdrops, posters and playbills for Key West's community theaters. His detailed paintings
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Saint Ketchup, Whimsical Surrealist Key West Conch Republic Painting
By Van Eno
Located in Surfside, FL
and backdrops, posters and playbills for Key West's community theaters. His detailed paintings
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Laboratory , colorful whimsical fantasy work
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Lucas Loves You" - Whimsical Animal Portrait, Oil on Paper (2025)
Located in Denver, CO
EVERYTHING, love looking at academic paintings in person and spending time with my cats and husband. I love
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper
"Nouvel Air" (abstract, whimsical, blue clouds, custom framed painting on linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
NOUVEL AIR
2022
Whimsical free forms of abstract shapes – fresh and energetic. White and dark
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Dye, Oil, Acrylic
"The Navigator - Saint Brenda", Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art
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
"La Mascara", 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
“Mother and Child” Pastel Abstract Painting of Monkeys in a Whimsical Forest
Located in Houston, TX
Sycamore or a Ghost Gum tree) in a whimsical forest. Painting has a blush pearl finish that adds to the
Category
20th Century Abstract Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Laelaps, Oil on canvas, whimsical pop Dog with blue background and red spots
By Michele Mikesell
Located in Dallas, TX
Laelaps is an oil on canvas, whimsical pop Dog with blue background and red spots.
MICHELE
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Butcher, colorful whimsical food charcter
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oil on canvas
*ABOUT Stephen Basso
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are
Category
1990s Folk Art Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Owl 12 - Red Eirene, Painting on paper, gold and blue contemporary whimsical
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical original Owl painting on watercolor paper, currently floated on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Monoprint, Oil
The Master of Things, Oil on canvas, mysterious and whimsical pop art 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
Owl 13 - Red Zoe, oil paint on paper, gold and blue contemporary whimsical Owl
By Apostolos Chantzaras
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical original Owl painting on watercolor paper, currently floated on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper, Monoprint, Oil
Hound with Carrot, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
: dog, pet, whimsical, animal, animals, representational, oil painting, brownHound with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Great whimsical outsider artist oil on board of an owl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. This oil on board we date to the 1950's based on the frame, board and recollection of the original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Board
Classic Martini, Oil Painting
By Pat Doherty
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Words that describe this painting: cocktail, alcohol, drink, olives, martini, whimsical, still
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red by Albert Radoczy Oil Painting on Canvas
By Albert Radoczy
Located in Pasadena, CA
Colorful and Whimsical little oil painting on canvas.
Albert Radoczy was a master at exploring the
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pop Art Whimsical Cartoon Oil Stick Drawing Baby Charlie Sculpture Soho Artist
By David Stoltz
Located in Surfside, FL
summer residency in Maine with the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in 1964. From 1966 to 1968
Category
1980s Pop Art Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Crayon
diptych of Whimsical Fields and Hill View no. 2 Contemporary Landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
Whimsical Fields no. 1 is an original oil painting by artist Alexa Roscoe. This playful landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Stepping Out - In Chanel" Impressionistic Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil on canvas painting depicting a fashionable woman "Stepping Out" in New York in
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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.
How Much is a Whimsical Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a whimsical oil painting in our inventory may begin at $425 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
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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.
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.
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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.
- 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 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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