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Trafalgar Square-original surreal wildlife cityscape painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
city. The painting features two elephants gracefully strolling towards the famous lion statues
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Playground Bywater -original sureal cityscape wildlife painting -modern artwork
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
urban background contributes to the narrative of the painting.
"Playground" is a framed and signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Reflected Flamingos, Original painting, Animal art, Tropical, Wildlife, Blue
Located in Deddington, GB
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Additional information:
Original painting
Oil on Canvas
Signed by artist
Sold framed
Framed size: 104 H x 184
Category
2010s Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
New Horizons - Bird Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Garden, Botanical, Animal
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis is a prize winning, UK based artist who has exhibited across south and central England. He graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, where his l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lost Horizons - Bird Painting, Wildlife, Nature, Garden, Botanical, Animal
By Mike Ellis
Located in London, GB
Mike Ellis is a prize winning, UK based artist who has exhibited across south and central England. He graduated in 2002 with a First Class Honours degree in Illustration, where his l...
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
On the Prowl - original impressionism African wildlife paintings - modern Art
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
painting by Catherine Ingleby. This original oil on canvas artwork masterfully captures the essence of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sleek City Swimmers-original New York Cityscape-wildlife painting-contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife painting, the artist seamlessly blends the natural beauty of marine life with the dynamic energy
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Afternoon Drink", Robert Fobear, Oil on Linen, Wildlife, Forest, Bear, Creek
By Robert Fobear
Located in Dallas, TX
"Afternoon Drink" is an original oil on linen and measures 30x46 inches. This realist painting is
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Wildlife of the Southwest, Large Painting by Bill Wiman 1978
By Bill Wiman
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Bill Wiman, American XXth
Title: Wildlife of the Southwest
Year: 1978
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Category
1970s Photorealist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Attacking Cheetah /// African Wildlife Safari Big Cat Animal Portrait Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: Wildlife
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1990
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Reference: No
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"First Flight, Two Weeks", Robert Fobear, Original Oil, 60x40, Wildlife, Eagle
By Robert Fobear
Located in Dallas, TX
"First Flight, Two Weeks" is an original oil on linen painting by Texas Artist Robert Fobear and
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Live it Up-original surreal contemporary wildlife interior painting- modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
abstract expressionism with a playful composition. In this oil on canvas creation, two ostriches and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
452. Out of the Darkness - original realism wildlife painting - contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
metaphor for awakening, innocence, and the unknown.
This remarkable oil on canvas is now available through
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Snow Geese", Larry Fanning, Original Oil on Canvas, 30x60, Realistic Wildlife
Located in Dallas, TX
"Snow Geese" By Larry Fanning is an ideal paintings for the wildlife lover. Five white snow geese
Category
1990s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bachman
s Warbler (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife birds, flowers, tree
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black metal foil on wood panel measuring 10" x 8" x
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Realist Leopard Portrait Wild Cat Painting from British Wildlife Tiger Artist
By Pip McGarry
Located in Preston, GB
wildlife artists, Pip has an international reputation for his oil paintings of big cats and African game
Category
2010s Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paint, Cotton Canvas
$7,348 Sale Price
70% Off
Gyr Falcons (2019) Oil
metal leaf on panel, wildlife birds landscape skyscape
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Gyr Falcons" (2019)
by Alexis Kandra
Oil and metal leaf on panel, figurative painting
Wildlife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Mark Making (2019) oil on panel, nature art, wildlife landscape, cave animals
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Mark Making (2019) oil on panel, nature art, wildlife landscape, cave animals, cave art
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
The Leopards
by Byron Z. Tripp - Large Striking Wildlife Leopard Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
from Cupertino, CA, merges his architectural expertise with a profound passion for painting. Raised in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Two Hunting Dogs in a Field- Realistic Mid-Century Wildlife Painting, 1953
By Lynn Bogue Hunt
Located in Marco Island, FL
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Medium: Oil on Board
Frame: Gilt Frame with Decorative Elements and
Category
1950s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Monkey- Original hyper realism wildlife-still life paintings- Contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers into a world of playful delight. This original oil painting, executed in the style of contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wood Thrush (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife birds, tree, nest, branches
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Wood Thrush" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black metal foil on wood panel
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Reflections of the Jungle /// Big Cat Tiger India Asia Wildlife Animal Painting
By Adolf Sehring
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
"
Series: Wildlife
*Signed by Sehring lower right
Circa: 1995
Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Category
1990s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Quiet Observer, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Words that describe this painting: textured, fox, wildlife, portrait, animals, contemporary, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gentle Curiosity, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: textured, deer, fawn, wildlife, portrait, animals, contemporary, oil painting, brown
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Riley Coyote, Oil Painting
By Karen Barton
Located in San Francisco, CA
: textured, coyote, wildlife, dog, portrait, animals, contemporary, oil painting, beigeRiley
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dancing 1, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: roseate spoonbill, bird, water, waterweed, reflection, wings, wildlife, animals, realism
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Not Listening, as Always!, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
this painting: bird, forest, wildlife, animals, realism, oil painting, brownNot Listening
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"GUADALUPE ROMANCE" WILDLIFE AXIS DEER FAMILY TEXAS RIVER
By Luke Frazier
Located in San Antonio, TX
Alaska.
Frazier's paintings have been exhibited at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Outdoor Wildlife
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wildlife
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
signed
pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Watercolor
$328 Sale Price
20% Off
Grande Place-original cityscape wildlife animal architecture-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
evocative piece.
The focal point of the painting, the majestic lions, is rendered with expressive
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Permafrost by Alexis Kandra, wildlife, animals, landscape, ecological, nature
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Permafrost" by Alexis Kandra is an original oil painting with black and gold foil measuring 48
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Wood Panel
"African Elephant Walking, " Spencer Hodge, Safari Wildlife Animals, Realism
Located in New York, NY
Spencer Hodge (British, b. 1943)
African Elephant Walking
Oil on canvas
38 x 50 1/2 inches
Signed
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Homesteaders, Woodpeckers Nesting in Pine Tree – Forest Wildlife Landscape Art
Located in New York, NY
Woodpeckers industriously carve a home into an old pine. Painted in oil on aluminum, the work balances natural
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
RESCUER WITH OWLS, RABBITS,
A FERAL GOAT - Contemporary Realism / Wildlife
By Patricia Traub
Located in New York, NY
animals, prompting reflection on issues of wildlife conservation, the food chain, and the close bond
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Two Peas in a Pod, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, representational, oil painting, greenTwo Peas in a PodJo GalangOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serengeti Dawn - Jan Coutts, Wildlife, African, animals, elephant, rain, silver
By Jan Coutts
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
In Serengeti Dawn, a lone elephant moves steadily across the open plains, its two large tusks glinting softly in the filtered morning light. This solitary figure captures the quiet d...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Silver
Explosion, Implosion (Piranhas in the Amazon River) (WildLife Art Animal)
By Andre Von Morisse
Located in Cody, WY
The painting is comprised of two horizontal canvases bolted together.
This work is part of earlier
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Wildlife Art of Cozy Animal Retreat on Oval Convex Wood
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Step into the world of "Enchanted Barnyard," a captivating Antique Wildlife Art Oil Painting
Category
Early 20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Zebra Mare And Foal African Wildlife Scene Safari Californian Artist Sculptor
By Douglas Van Howd
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
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Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Nevada born and Californian based wildlife artist
Category
Late 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Serengeti Trio -Jan Coutts, Cheetah, Wildlife, Gold, African, animals, Sprinting
By Jan Coutts
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Serengeti Trio by Jan Coutts. A striking creation with mixed media including gold Leaf, depicts one of Coutts's most treasured subjects to paint - the Cheetah. The fastest land anima...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Winter Cardinal, Contemporary Wildlife Art Print with Remarque hand painted mat
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
derived in a variety of ways. I'm a responder. I respond to light, color, design, etc and I love painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Offset
Edgy Dawn - Jan Coutts, Wildlife, blue, African, animals, zebra, rain, silver
By Jan Coutts
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Edgy Dawn by Jan Coutts. A glimpse of two Zebra in a moment as they journey through the Savannah during the wet season in Africa. The wet season for zebras is a time of migration, bi...
Category
2010s Outsider Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Blue Jay Floral, Contemporary Wildlife print with Remarque d hand painted mat
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
responder. I respond to light, color, design, etc and I love painting both outdoors on location and in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Offset
So British-original photo realism animal-bulldog oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
captured in a single scene. This original wildlife painting, executed in oil on canvas, celebrates the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$2,738 Sale Price
20% Off
Adirondack Octagon Moose Painted Table
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
eight original wildlife oil paintings on skirt. Measures: 46" x 46" x 28" H.
Period: Contemporary
Category
2010s American Tables
Materials
Wood
$9,200 / item
Undamaged - original still life oil painting - contemporary realism artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
subjects to life on canvas.
As a realist painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Lime Light - original oil painting - contemporary still life realism artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of wildlife, capturing everything from native
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Gold Allure - original oil painting - contemporary still life realism artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of wildlife, capturing everything from native
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Traditional Interior Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit
Candle by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
magnificence of the English countryside along with accurate depictions of wildlife. This original oil painting
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
Autumn Forest Original Oil Painting by Greg Parker
By Greg Parker
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
North Idaho artist. Oil on canvas; 24" x 36". Fantastic wildlife painting. Cisco's featured artist
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
"Montana Landscape with Felled Elk" Original Oil Painting by John Fery
By John Fery
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
items original western Fine Art wildlife paintings elk john fery landscape new item oil paintings
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Paintings
Materials
Paint
Mine-original realism wildlife sculpture-oil painting-Artwork-contemporary Art
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
town in the middle of Holland. In his studio he renders oil paintings, as well as casting sculptures in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bountiful – original realism contemporary fruit painting for sale
Located in London, Chelsea
painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of wildlife, capturing everything from native
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Strawberry Deuce – original realism contemporary fruit painting for sale
Located in London, Chelsea
painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of wildlife, capturing everything from native
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Just Peachy – original realism contemporary fruit painting for sale
Located in London, Chelsea
subjects to life on canvas.
As a realist painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Ora d’Oro – original realism contemporary fruit painting for sale
Located in London, Chelsea
subjects to life on canvas.
As a realist painter, Sarah specializes in highly detailed oil paintings of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
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Wildlife Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of wildlife oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Expressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the wildlife oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, brown, beige and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Catherine Ingleby, Henk Jan Sanderman, Michael Budden, Nathan Neven and Robert Fobear produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
How Much are Wildlife Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — wildlife oil paintings in our inventory begin at $496 and can go as high as $35,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,709.
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 Wildlife 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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