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Barn Owl portrait - contemporary realistic animal bird wildlife oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
Working in oils in a traditional representative style and also incorporating precious metal leaf into some of my more decorative pieces, developing my own unique approach to mixed me...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Spring Lapwing - bird wildlife contemporary oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
working professionally since 1993 specialising in detailed portrayals of wildlife from both Britain and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Oystercatcher, Low Tide - bird wildlife contemporary oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
working professionally since 1993 specialising in detailed portrayals of wildlife from both Britain and
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
American Wildlife, 48 x 60 Oil Painting, Animal Painting, American Artist
Located in Houston, TX
which is an Oil Painting.
Joan Breckwoldt paints contemporary figures and landscapes in oil.
"I have
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kingfisher Study - contemporary realistic animal wildlife bird oil painting
By Clive Meredith
Located in London, GB
Working in oils in a traditional representative style and also incorporating precious metal leaf into some of my more decorative pieces, developing my own unique approach to mixed me...
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sunglare - original lion oil painting Contemporary wildlife Art 21st Century
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Sunglare" by Catherine Ingleby is framed & ready to be displayed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pair of European Oil on Canvas Paintings of Wildlife
Located in Essex, MA
Each depicting animals including a fox and squirrel, rabbit and birds in a landscape. In ebonized wood frames.
Category
Antique 18th Century European Paintings
Materials
Canvas
"Horseshoe Crab on Light Blue" oil painting, hyperrealism arthropod sea wildlife
By John Morfis
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A life size trompe l'oeil oil painting of a dried horseshoe crab. The background is painted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Quagga
s Secret, landscape, skyscape, zebra, rhinoceros, wildlife, gold metallic
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
with black lines. Alexis paints figurative wildlife oil paintings, both small and large scale, with
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée
Contemporary Realist Wildlife Painting
Puffin
by Ben Waddams
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Puffin' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife Bird oil painting. With such incredible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
WILDLIFE LOVE
By Angel Rivas
Located in CÓRDOBA, ES
Painting made by DarIa Kusto and Angel Rivas and signed by both
Shipped rolled in a tube, without
Category
2010s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Permanent Marker
Transcendent - 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
Mid 20th Century Modernist;
Meadow Landscape with Wildlife
Expressionist oil
Located in Frome, Somerset
Landscape with Wildlife' circa 1950-60.
oil on canvas 33cmx41cm
gallery frame 40cmx48cm
Wild flowers in a
Category
1950s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Elegance - Wildlife Animal Colour Interior landscape painting Contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
This original Nathan Neven artwork uses the subject matter of wildlife in joyful sense. Using
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wildlife Collection: Pocket Badger, Original Painting, Animal Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Wildlife Collection: Pocket Badger is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Thunder - original wildlife rhino nature animal oil artwork Contemporary modern
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting "Thunder" by Catherine Ingleby is framed & ready to be displayed.
Catherine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
"Love Triangle", Robert Fobear, Oil on Canvas, Realism, Wildlife, Forest, Bird
By Robert Fobear
Located in Dallas, TX
"Love Triangle" is an original oil on canvas and measures 40x30 inches. This forest painting
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Quagga
s Secret (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife landscape, Africa, rhino
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Quagga's Secret (2019) oil on panel, nature, wildlife landscape, Africa, plains zebra, rhino, Mount
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Foil
Wild Roses Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 4, impressionist landscape painting
By Claire McConaughy
Located in New York, NY
Claire McConaughy’s paintings are celebrations of the act of painting. They are neither squarely
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"TURKEY TROT" TEXAS WILDLIFE
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Acrylic or smooth brush oil
"Turkey Trot"
Castroville, Texas native Robert Quill Johnson is known for his
Category
20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Kingdom of Pride - interior wildlife abstract expressionism oil paint modern
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
The original contemporary cityscape interior painting by Nathan Neven is painted on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"QUAILS AND CACTI" TEXAS WILDLIFE
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil
"Quails and Cacti"
Castroville, Texas native Robert Quill Johnson (1927-1980) is known for
Category
20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Piccadilly - landscape wildlife cityscape contemporary expressive abstract art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
In this surrealist painting by Nathan Neven, a group of ostriches inhabit the legendary square of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Early Morning" Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma Desert Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Pastel-toned abstract impressionist desert landscape by German artist Fred Darge. This painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"TURKEY TIME" TEXAS WILD TURKEY AT FEEDER RANCH HUNTING WILDLIFE CASTROVILLE ART
Located in San Antonio, TX
: 25 x 15.75
Frame Size: 33 x 19.75
Medium: Oil on Board
"Turkey Time"
Castroville, Texas native Robert
Category
20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Golden Dragonfly Lobster Claw Vessel
By Sharles
Located in Loveland, CO
lives of flowers, fruit, parrots, and small wildlife. His oil paintings and sculptures share similar
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Wildlife Oil Painting by Edward Sotello
Located in Pasadena, CA
Impressive in skill and in scale, this painting is reminiscent of prehistoric paintings of animals
Category
1960s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tiger Inside - cityscape landscape interior wildlife oil painting contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, drawing and painting everything around him.
With His strong desire to make his dream come true to become
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Unusual Sunday - original London cityscape wildlife oil painting -modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
to the narrative of the painting.
"Unusual Sunday" is a framed and signed original piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Leopard in the Jungle-original realism wildlife oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
.
Artist biography:
Ashley Davies is a British wildlife painter whose passion for oil painting is deeply
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Tiger and Eagle- original interior surreal wildlife oil painting-modern art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
wildlife and interior design intersect. At the center of the painting stands a majestic tiger, its powerful
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sway with me - original city interior wildlife oil painting contemporary modern
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
passions were growing, drawing and painting everything around him.
With His strong desire to make his dream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Le Vie in Chateau - cityscape landscape royal wildlife oil painting contemporary
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
passions were growing, drawing and painting everything around him.
With His strong desire to make his dream
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Shattering Dawn
Photorealistic Painting of a deer in woodland greenery
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Shattering Dawn' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting. With such
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Goldfinch
Painting of a english small bird on a branch, red, yellow
green
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Goldfinch' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a Goldfinch bird on a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Watcher
Photorealist painting of a barn owl on a tree stump nature, wild
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'The Watcher by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of an English Barn Owl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Follow the Leader
photorealist painting of two grouse birds flying, grey/black
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Follow the leader' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife oil painting of a two black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Geese in the Water
By Gary Miller
Located in Loveland, CO
Goose in the Water by Gary Miller
Traditional Americana Wildlife oil painting of Canada Geese in
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
The Boss (American Bison)
By Gary Miller
Located in Loveland, CO
The Boss (bison) by Gary Miller
Wildlife oil painting of an American Bison in a prairie
12x16
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
"Reflection: Barn Owl" - Original Oil Painting, Wildlife Art
Located in Denver, CO
the barn owl, framed within a 10 x 10 inch oil on aluminum surface. This unique artwork, enclosed in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Metal
Geese out of Water
By Gary Miller
Located in Loveland, CO
Geese coming out of the Water by Gary Miller
Traditional Americana Wildlife oil painting of Canada
Category
2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oil
Contemporary Realist Wildlife Bird oil painting
Kingfisher
by Ben Waddams
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Kingfisher' by Ben Waddams is a Contemporary Realist Wildlife Bird oil painting.
Ben Waddams is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mid-20th Century Oil / Canvas Wildlife Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-20th century oil on canvas wildlife painting. The painting is in excellent vintage condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Paintings
Materials
Paint
Fox - wildlife portrait study figurative oil painting artwork
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
This original painting by Catherine Ingleby depicts the majestic beauty of a fox. The artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Board
The Silver Spoon - original realism oil painting-contemporary wildlife art
Located in London, Chelsea
her exquisitely detailed Trompe L’Oeil oil paintings that merge wildlife with imaginative still life
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Peekaboo - original still life realism oil painting wildlife 21st Century
By Henk Jan Sanderman
Located in London, Chelsea
The original painting is framed, signed and ready be displayed. The hyper-realistic style of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
454. Portrait - original realism wildlife portrait oil painting-contemporary art
By Paul Jansen
Located in London, Chelsea
. The textured, tactile quality of his paintings further enhances this, as Jansen works with oil paint
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Finding Wisdom - expressive surreal wildlife animal interior modern oil painting
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
, creating a dreamy imitation of an interior space. This painting is a playful escape from reality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Banana Business - original modern oil painting - London Cityscape - wildlife art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
"Banana Business" by NATHAN NEVEN is an intriguing oil on canvas that humorously captures the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waltz Around the Room - original wildlife elephant interior oil painting modern
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
The original contemporary wildlife interior painting by Nathan Neven is painted on canvas. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Puffin Bird Wildlife Pocket Painting, original painting, still-life, contemporar
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Pocket Puffin Wildlife Collection is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Welcome in the Desert-ORIGINAL photo realism wildlife tiger oil painting-Art
Located in London, Chelsea
surreal and intriguing scene within the arid expanse. This original realism wildlife painting, rendered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orangutan and the World of His Emotions.Wildlife Animal Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
the world of my art! I am an artist, and each of my oil paintings is a unique creation filled with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Impressionistic Seascape Ocean Painting Michael Budden Wildlife Birds Skimmers
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
an oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Night Prowler - animal painting original wildlife contemporary Art
By Catherine Ingleby
Located in London, Chelsea
The original wildlife painting by Catherine Ingleby is painted on deep edge canvas & ready to be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Wildlife Collection: Pocket Hedgehog, Original Painting, Animal Art
By Dani Humberstone
Located in Deddington, GB
Wildlife Collection: Pocket Hedgehog is an original oil painting by Dani Humberstone as part of her
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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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
- 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. - 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 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, 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.
- 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, 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. - 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.
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The Real World Portraitist of “The Gilded Age,” Season Three
Only the best painter could suit the calculatedly extravagant Bertha Russell.
See Kent Monkman’s Magical Realist Take on Frontier History
With a solo show at the Denver Art Museum and a commission from the Met, the Cree Canadian painter has become an international sensation.
Yale’s Trove of British Art Is Back on View in a Refreshed Louis Kahn Building
After a two-year closure, they Yale Center for British Art opens its doors again, with all sorts of changes to its building and programming.
At 89, Artist Lucio Pozzi Is Reaching New Career Heights
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.