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Large English Post Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Street Scene Washing Line
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Back Streets
English School, indistinctly signed
signed and dated 1985
oil painting on board
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Distinguished Man in Red Polo Neck Sweater, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Medium: oil on board, unframed and double sided image.
Board : 18 x 15 inches
Provenance: private
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American Abstract Expressionist Thick Impasto Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American abstract oil painting by Joachim Probst (1913 - 1980). Oil on canvas. Signed
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique American Modernist Finely Painted Interior Scene Portrait Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
- 1980). Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed. Lovely detail and in excellent ready to hang condition.
Category
1930s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lady in the Arboretum, Original Figurative Oil Painting (1980)
Located in Soquel, CA
Lady in the Arboretum, Original Figurative Oil Painting (1980)
A beautifully rendered painting of
Category
1980s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 29 in D 2 in
African Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting by Zacharia Mbutha Kenya 1980
Located in Portland, OR
African contemporary oil on Panel figurative painting by Zacharia Mbutha, Born 1949, Kenya.
A
Category
1980s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lielupe. 1980. Cardboard, oil. 51x66 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Lielupe. 1980. Cardboard, oil. 51x66 cm
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Sea. 1980. Canvas, oil, 50x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Sea. 1980. Canvas, oil, 50x70 cm
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Boats. 1980. Canvas, oil, 70x70 cm
Contrasting landscape with boats in cubistic style in red and
Category
1980s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1980’s French Surrealist Oil Painting Abstract Figurative Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1989, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on canvas
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sea, 1980. Cardboard, oil, 56x68 cm
Located in Riga, LV
known for his oil paintings, but he also worked extensively and interestingly in watercolour. In 1994
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Seascape - Oil Paint by Michele Ricciuti - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Seascape is a modern artwork realized by Michele Ricciuti in 1980.
Mixed colored oil painting on
Category
1980s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22.84 in W 26.78 in D 0.04 in
1980’s French Surrealist Huge Oil Painting Nude Sculpture in Green Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris, 1980’s French Surrealist painter
Abstract Surrealist Figurative nude work
oil on
Category
1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
George Godsell - 1980 Oil, North Street, Blaenavon
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil scene showing North Street in the Welsh province of Blaenavon. The painting
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rocky seashore. 1980, cardboard, oil, 48x66 cm
By Edgars Vinters
Located in Riga, LV
Rocky seashore. 1980, cardboard, oil, 48x66 cm
Edgars Vinters (1919-2014)
Edgars Vinters is
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Anton Sipos California Harbor View Original Oil Painting c.1980
By Anton Sipos
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anton Sipos (American, b.1938) California Harbor View Original Oil Painting c.1980
Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 39.25 in W 49.25 in D 2 in
Seated. 1980. Oil on board, 56x45 cm
By Meilerts-Krastins Ludmilla
Located in Riga, LV
Seated. 1980. Oil on board, 56x45 cm
Woman act
Ludmila Meilerte (1908 – 2008) - Painter
1940
Category
1980s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Keith Barrett - 1980 Oil, Stump
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking abstract study of a tree stump in a desolate forest. The artist uses vivid colours to capture the scene, bringing the tree branches off of the canvas in bright yellows and...
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge 1980's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Nude Model Man in Top Hat
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Nu Aux Voiles Bleus'
by Henri Fuss (French, 1930-1985)
signed, dated and titled
oil on canvas
Category
1980s Modern Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Winter landscape. 1980. Oil on cardboard, 24x32.5 cm
By Edgars Vinters
Located in Riga, LV
Winter landscape. 1980. Oil on cardboard, 24x32.5 cm
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 9.45 in W 12.8 in D 0.04 in
Black Sunflower and Distant Meadow, Oil on Canvas Floral Abstract Painting, 1980
By John Hitchens
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Black Sunflower and Distant Meadow, Canvas Painting by John Hitchens b 1940, 1980
Additional
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980's Oil on Canvas Impressionistic Beach Scene Painting, Framed & Signed
Located in Plainview, NY
This is an oil on canvas painting depicting a group of people, seaside. The gilt frame is finely
Category
1980s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 16 in D 2 in
Old Town. 1980, oil on cardboard, 37x47 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Old Town. 1980, oil on cardboard, 37x47 cm
Dzidra Bauma (1930)
Dzidra Bauma works in watercolor
Category
1980s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
Huge 1980's French Abstract Figurative Colorist Original Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on canvas, framed.
framed: 26.25 x 38.75 inches
canvas: 23.75 x 36.25 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26.25 in W 28.75 in D 1 in
Rustic Cottage - Oil on Plywood by Franco Viola - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Rustic Cottage is an original painting, realized in 1980 by Franco Viola.
Mixed colored painting
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 0.08 in
Colored City - Oil on Canvas by Mario Martini 1980
Located in Roma, IT
1980.
Mixed media colored painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower margin.
The
Category
1980s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
J A MacKay - 1980 Oil, The Old Town Courtyard
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking impasto scene depicting a historical town courtyard and white painted, stone buildings by J A Mackay. Signed to the lower left-hand corner. On board.
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980's FRENCH EXPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - SIGNED & DATED - AMAZING MOVEMENT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
French School, 1980's
indistinctly signed lower corner
oil painting on thin
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 0.1 in
1980's FRENCH ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - SIGNED - AMAZING SHAPES & COLOURS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
French School, circa 1980's
indistinctly signed front corner
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 26 in D 0.1 in
Sun and Rain, 1980 - 20th Century Light Grey and White Seascape Oil Painting
By Richard Eurich
Located in Kingsclere, GB
and beach life.
Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, Eurich’s skill in painting was nurtured early on at
Category
Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Vanessa Bell II, Oil on Canvas Painting by Mark Lancaster, 1980
By Mark Lancaster
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Vanessa Bell II, Oil on Canvas Painting by Mark Lancaster 1938-2021, 1980
Additional information
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Vanessa Bell VII, Oil on Canvas Painting by Mark Lancaster, 1980
By Mark Lancaster
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Vanessa Bell VII, Oil on Canvas Painting by Mark Lancaster 1938-2021, 1980
Additional information
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Still Life. 1980. Oil on canvas, 100x92 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Still Life with asters and pears. 1980. Oil on canvas, 100x92 cm
Laimdots Murnieks (1922-2011
Category
1980s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mountain landscape with a village. 1980. Cardboard, oil. 49, 5x70cm
Located in Riga, LV
Mountain landscape with a village. 1980. Cardboard, oil. 49,5x70cm
In this work artist paid
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 19.49 in W 27.56 in D 0.08 in
1980’s French Surrealist Signed Oil Painting Abstract Shapes Composition
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tristan Fabris 1970's-80's, French Surrealist artist
Abstract Surrealist Figurative study
oil on
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"White Peonies" Oil cm. 70 x 60 1980
By Boris LAVRENKO
Located in Torino, IT
Flowers, Peonies, White
Boris Lavrenko (Rostov, 1920 – St. Petersburg, 2001)
Works by Boris Lavrenko can be found in various private collections in Europe, Japan, United States and...
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980's FRENCH ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST OIL PAINTING - SIGNED - BLURS OF COLOUR
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
French School, 1980's
signed lower right hand-side,
oil painting on card
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 25.5 in W 19.75 in D 0.1 in
20thC Modernist oil ' Dog in the Midday Sun' circa 1980
Located in Frome, Somerset
A fine 20th Century Modernist figurative oil painted by Christian Pedersen Bellinge (1897-1984)
oil
Category
1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Landscape with red figure" oil cm. 30 x 40 1980
By Boris LAVRENKO
Located in Torino, IT
Landscape
oris Lavrenko (Rostov, 1920 – St. Petersburg, 2001)
Works by Boris Lavrenko can be found in various private collections in Europe, Japan, United States and in the follo...
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Californian Oil Painting - Southern California Beach Pier Oil Painting
By Herbert Kornfeld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oil Painting on Canvas
40x30 in.
Original custom made wood frame
Signed
This is an oil painting of
Category
1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Little shop in the village" Oil 1980, Snow, Winter, white
By Boris LAVRENKO
Located in Torino, IT
Snow,Winter,White,Impressionist,Russian Art,shipping free
Boris Lavrenko (Rostov, 1920 – St. Petersburg, 2001)
Works by Boris Lavrenko can be found in various private collections ...
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980's French Modernist Abstract Figurative Oil Painting of Reclining Nude
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
:
This stunning mid-century modern oil painting portrays a reclining nude figure in an abstract style
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
1980's British Modernist Oil Painting Nude Lady Reclining in Chair
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Nude Model
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat on the river bank. 1980. Oil on cardboard, 54x41 cm
By Alfejs Bromults
Located in Riga, LV
Boat on the river bank. 1980. Oil on cardboard, 54x41 cm
Alfejs Bromults (1913.3.IV - 1991.11.I
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Cardboard
H 21.26 in W 16.15 in D 0.04 in
‘Piano Lesson’ abstract Oil Painting
By Virginia Campbell
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
‘Piano Lesson’
By artist 'Virginia Campbell', 20th Century
Signed and dated '1980' verso
Oil
Category
1980s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Robber", Surreal, Figure, Green, Red, Blue, Oil, Monotype, Mixed Media, 1980
Located in Natick, MA
“Robber” by artist Mary Spencer is a 22.5 x 30 inch surreal mixed media painting on paper with
Category
1980s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Monotype
1980's French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting Thick Impasto Sludgy Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist French painter, signed and dated verso
oil on canvas
canvas: 19.5 x 29 inches
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boy Climbing Tree Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
-1997) oil on canvas depicting boy climbing tree looking at the bird nest in light blue and green colors
Category
1980s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
First furrow. 1980. Oil on canvas, 73x54 cm
Located in Riga, LV
First furrow. 1980. Oil on canvas, 73x54 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a family
Category
1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1980's French Oil Painting Venice Canal with Boats & Buildings Signed Dated
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Venice
signed by Georges Bordonave (French contemporary)
dated 1982
oil painting on board, unframed
Category
Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bouquet of tulips. 1980. Oil on canvas, 65, 5x54 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Bouquet of tulips. 1980. Oil on canvas, 65,5x54 cm
Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001)
Painter Born in a
Category
1980s Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25.79 in W 21.26 in D 0.99 in
1980's FRENCH ABSTRACT OIL PAINTING - SIGNED & DATED - AMAZING SHAPES AND COLOUR
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Abstract Composition"
French School, circa 1985
indistinctly signed lower corner
oil painting on
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.75 in W 25.5 in D 0.1 in
French 1980's Geometric Abstract Signed Oil Painting on Canvas Squares & Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 20 x 20 inches
condition: overall very good, a few minor
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"RBY" 1980 oil/canvas - Large Very colorful abstract yellow red blue green white
By Nancy Graves
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Signed, titled and dated verso 1980 (11–’80) "RBY"
oil on canvas
Provenance: Irving Galleries
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Campo Santo Stefano, Venice, Oil on Canvas Painting by Earl Haig, circa 1980
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Campo Santo Stefano, Venice, Oil on Canvas Painting by Earl Haig 1918-2009, circa 1980
Additional
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas
1980's French Cubist Modernist Signed Oil Painting Fashionable Lady in Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
15 inches
original oil painting
condition: very good and sound
provenance: all the paintings we have
Category
20th Century Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Dacha in winter oil cm. 61 x 80 1980 skis white snow
By Gleb Savinov
Located in Torino, IT
White, snow, skiing, winter, russia, dacha
GLEB SAVINOV (Charkev, 1915 – St. Petersburg, 2000)
Works by Gleb Savinov can be found in various private collections in Europe, Japan, ...
Category
1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
American Soccer Game, Dramatic 20th century Oil Painting, signed 1980's period
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
players
Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Framed: 24 x 37 inches
Canvas : 23.75 x 36.5 inches
Provenance
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Peaches" Oil cm. 60 x 56 1980
By Georgij Moroz
Located in Torino, IT
abroad.
1973: member of the Union of the Artists.
1980: exhibitions in Austria, Hungary, Japan.
1990
Category
1980s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
NANCY GRAVES “RBY” 1980 Large Colorful Abstract oil/canvas yellow red blue green
By Nancy Graves
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Signed, titled and dated verso 1980 (11–’80)
Provenance: Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, Florida
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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On 1stDibs, there are several options of 1980 oil paintings available for sale. Finding the ideal Abstract, Impressionist or Expressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a 1980 oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. Jean Krille, Reginald Pollack, Sergey Belikov, Reginald K. Gee and Leo Guida took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. Some 1980 oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.25 inches across, are available.
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Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — 1980 oil paintings in our inventory begin at $3 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,190.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
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Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
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Questions About 1980 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 1stDibs 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.
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