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"Bird, " Oil Painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Bird" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a common gray and brown
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Two Birds" Oil painting
By Nick Leibee
Located in Denver, CO
Nick Leibee's (US based) "Two Birds" is an oil painting that depicts a red and yellow bird, both
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Cassiopeia. Contemporary Bird Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
“Cassiopeia” . Here is the fleeting whispered flight of a swallow through the purples and dark pinks of a deeply shaded garden pathway. Mysterious and magical, it touches upon our fa...
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Hunt Slonem, Multi-colored Bird Oil painting, 'Finches'
By Hunt Slonem
Located in White Plains, NY
'Finches' by Hunt Slonem, 2022. Oil on canvas, 48 x 48 in. This painting features Slonem's
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hunt Slonem Colorful Bird Oil Painting 'Now and Again'
By Hunt Slonem
Located in White Plains, NY
Available at Madelyn Jordon Fine Art. 'Now and Again' by Hunt Slonem, 2023. Oil on wood, 10 x 8 in
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Boy Feeding Birds, Oil Painting by Ben Benn 1946
By Ben Benn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Benn, Polish/American (1884 - 1983)
Title: Boy with Doves
Year: 1946
Medium: Oil on
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Modernist Exotic Tropical Flowers and Red Bird Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6005 Vintage oil painting of an exotic plumed bird set in a bed of colorful flowers.
Canvas set
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Birds - Oil painting on canvas by Jean Pierre Gouysse - 1972
Located in Roma, IT
oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the lower right margin
Jean Pierre Gouysse (1954
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 21.46 in W 17.92 in D 0.08 in
Hunt Slonem, "Finches Tues", 31x26 Colorful Textured Bird Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
Renowned artist Hunt Slonem's "Finches Tues" is a 31x 26 colorful white background oil painting on
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique American Impressionist Flower Garden Signed Landscape Bird Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very interesting and finely painted 1928 American impressionist landscape painting. Oil on canvas
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17 in W 21 in D 2 in
Mid-Century Modern Abstract Bird Oil Painting in Yellow, Orange, Green & Black
Located in Denver, CO
This captivating untitled abstract oil on canvas painting by renowned artist Henriette "Yetti
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34.75 in W 28.75 in D 1.5 in
The Fugue of Birds - Oil painting Canvas Colors White Red Blue Brown Green
By Danielle Le Bricquir
Located in Sofia, BG
"The Fugue of Birds" is a painting by the French artist Maestro Danielle Le Bricquir.
Through her
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Danielle Le BricquirThe Fugue of Birds - Oil painting Canvas Colors White Red Blue Brown Green, 2019
H 51.19 in W 38.19 in D 0.79 in
Summer Sheep By Natalie Bird
Located in Deddington, GB
original
Oil on board
Image size: H:14 cm x W:18 cm
Sold Unframed
Please note that insitu
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Five Bird Rule, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, friends, woman, women, trio, animals, people, surrealism, oil painting, beigeFive Bird Rule
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Bath, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Robert LeMar
Located in Yardley, PA
Bird bath surrounded by flowers. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
1990s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird paradise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Welcome to my gallery of original flower arrangements made with professional oil paints. My
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Bath. Original oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
combinations convey the unbridled joy of birds as they swim in the water.
The composition is decided with the
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bird paradise, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
sending, the painting will be covered with a protective varnish :: Painting :: Photorealism :: This piece
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Bird Painting titled "Cockatoo"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
animal portraits, mostly in birds and fish. Later on in his painting career, he moved to New York City
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Antique British Oil Painting Seascape Coast Scene Shipwreck Landscape Horses
Located in Portland, OR
. Bird, circa 1870.
This very attractive oil on canvas painting depicts a coastal scene with a team of
Category
1870s English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Birds' Eye View, Painting, Oil on Other
By Bronle Crosby
Located in Yardley, PA
A curated collection of a variety of eye-catching birds' eggs. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flower and Bird I, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, animals, modern , oil painting, orangeFlower and Bird IGuigen ZhaOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Flower and Bird II, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, modern , oil paintingFlower and Bird IIGuigen ZhaOil painting on stretched
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Colorful Bird Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3623 Oil on artist board set in a vintage frame
Image size 7x10"
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Colorful Bird Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3623 Oil on artist board set in a vintage frame
Image size 7x10"
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bird Woman, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nathalie Gribinski
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting created 1n 2001. Part of the series "Original Tourlicoulis". Created with oil markers on
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Chickens and Birds' an oil painting
By Jef Louis van Leemputten
Located in St. Albans, GB
Jef Louis Van LEEMPUTTEN
Oil on canvas
Painting Size: 14 x 19" (36 x 49cm)
Outside Frame Size: 21
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch School Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fire Bird." Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
In front of the swirling maelstrom Fire Bird sits dispassionately awaiting transformation into his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Pink Bird Series - Pink", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Pink Bird Series - Pink" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Bird of Paradise, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Carlos Bruscianelli
Located in Yardley, PA
birds of paradise that I will paint. The work will be varnished and ready to hang. :: Painting
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Two Shore Birds - realism oil on canvas painting - bird nature
By Willard Dixon
Located in Burlingame, CA
Two Shore Birds - is an Iconic marsh beach scene featuring two shore birds at the water's edge. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 40 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
Love Birds. Large Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
With beautiful, warm tones and generously applied oil paint Paul Wadsworth creates stunning
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
English Oil Framed "Changing of The Guard Buckingham Palace "
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3031 Buckingham Palace Band, oil on board displayed in a black wood frame, signed lower left by
Category
1970s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.25 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Oil Painting of Cockatoo Bird on Branch
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
animal portraits, mostly in birds and fish. Later on in his painting career, he moved to New York City
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Animal Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Antique Oil Painting on Boards of Birds and Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming 19th Century oil painting on boards cut to the shape of the painting depicting two parrots
Category
19th Century Victorian Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Black Miracle", contemporary, bird, hand, green, acrylic, oil painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Sargent Walker's "Black Miracle" is a 12 x 12 inch acrylic and oil painting on wood panel. A small
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
The Lonely Bird Still Sings, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
A seagull in the surf at the beach. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Morning, abstract painting, original art, landscape art
Located in Deddington, GB
Bright morning By Natalie Bird [2023]
original
Oil on board
Image size: H:30cm cm x W:40cmm cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.4 in
Girl with a dead bird., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
for today. This is the first painting in 40 days. I'm trying to work. No strength, no words
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Bird in the Flatiron District, Oil Painting
By Keith Thomson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, surrealism, realism, oil painting, beigeLarge Bird in the Flatiron District
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn on the Common, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
:
Original painting
Oil paint on board
Complete size of unframed painting: 24 H x 30 W x 1 D cm
Sold
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Sparkle on the loch, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on board - 3mm MDF. Scotland. Varnished, unframed
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Oil on Board
24 H x
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
"Grand Manan" Harrison Bird Brown, Maine Landscape, Hudson River School Seascape
By Harrison Bird Brown
Located in New York, NY
Harrison Bird Brown (1831 - 1915)
Grand Manan
Oil on canvas
12 x 20 inches
Signed with initials
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Walk to the sea, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
catching and the colours intense.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Original painting
Oil paint on board
Complete
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.4 in
Contemporary Portrait Of A Bird Man. Oil Painting On Canvas "Bird Man"
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
Oil painting of a fantastic bird on canvas in green, blue and yellow tones. This small-sized
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 14.97 in D 0.4 in
"Masks We Wear, to Transform", Bird with a Bird Mask Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
3rd Version's "Masks We Wear, to Transform" is an oil painting depicting a black bird wearing a
Category
2010s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Spring Green Landscape, Surrey Hills, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
Located in Deddington, GB
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Spring Green Landscape, Surrey Hills by Natalie Bird [2024]
Original painting
Oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.14 in
Meadow herb, Scottish borders, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Pink floral
Located in Deddington, GB
Meadow herb, Scottish borders by Natalie Bird, oil on board painting in an impressionist style. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 9.45 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Countryside Walk, Impressionist Style Landscape Painting, Rural Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Original oil on linen covered board. Painted in the summer of 2022 during the heatwave in Devon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
The world of birds. Jackdaw Barbara., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
this picture, like all my other paintings using completely traditional methods. With the help of oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 63 in W 2 in D 35.4 in
Bird and Sunshine, Oil Painting by Miriam Bromberg
By Miriam Bromberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Miriam Bromberg, American XXth
Title: Bird and Sunshine
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed l.l
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Hojas pájaro" - Bird Leafs, oil painting, landscape, nature
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
organic strokes that draw the silhouette of these leaf-birds beings, the artist uses an ink brush with oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Break From Flight, " Oil painting Featuring a bird
By Morgan Cameron
Located in Denver, CO
Morgan Cameron’s (US based) “Break From Flight” is an oil painting on panel that depicts a bird
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Dance with the Birds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nathalie Gribinski
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting is telling a story. There are a lot of different characters. There are birds
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Bird - Contemporary Abstract Expressive Oil Pastel Painting
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in
"Danny’s Bird Pile, " Oil on Canvas - Figurative Painting
By Lindy Chambers
Located in Houston, TX
paintings are vibrant compositions of color. She works in two distinct palettes, one bright the other
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Birds on a Wire, Bird Paintings, Oil , Emerging Artist, Chilean Artist, Nature
Located in Houston, TX
These are three bird paintings by Chilean artist Viviana Ovanda.The framed size on the first 2 is 9
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"First Fall", Contemporary, Chickadee, Bird, White, Oil, Acrylic, Painting, 2017
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Sargent Walker's "First Fall" is a soft black, white and gray painting in oil, acrylic, birch bark
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel, Graphite
Still Day By The Loch, Scotland, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Green art
Located in Deddington, GB
Bird [2023]
Original painting
Oil paint on paper
Complete size of sheet: 29.7 H x 42 W x 0.1 D cm
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 11.7 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
"Goldfinch with Sunflower", green, yellow, finch, bird, acrylic, oil painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s "Goldfinch with Sunflower" is part of a series of oil and acrylic paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
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Bird Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of bird oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Contemporary, Abstract and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made 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 bird oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, gray, black, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Michael-Che Swisher, Hunt Slonem, Magdalena Nałęcz, Jessica Pisano and Jamel Akib are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. If space is limited, there are small bird oil paintings measuring 1.38 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 101 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.
How Much are Bird Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for bird oil paintings we offer is $2,951, while they’re typically $42 on the low end and $165,000 for the highest priced.
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 Bird 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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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