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Jack Laycox Mid Century "Tug Boats" Oil Painting c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jack Laycox Mid Century "Tug Boats" Oil Painting c.1960
Original oil on panel
Dimensions 36" wide
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 36 in W 44 in D 2 in
Harbor Boats, Oil Painting
By Sherri Aldawood
Located in San Francisco, CA
, shadow, water, oilpaint, impressionism, seascape, oil painting, blueHarbor BoatsSherri
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Sunset Boat - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 50x60 cm., realized in 2022.
Excellent condition.
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Landscape with river and boat oil painting seascape
By Vladimir Ksieski
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
great Spanish artists: Solana, Zuloaga, Regoys, Picasso ... His paintings are wrapped in a disturbing
Category
2010s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Sunrise Landscape with Boats - Oil Painting Russian School - 1861
Located in Roma, IT
Sunrise Landscape with Boats is an original painting probably realized by an artist of the Russian
Category
1860s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.51 in W 25.6 in D 0.4 in
Atmosphere - Modern Expressive Landscape, Seascape, Sailing Boat Oil Painting
Located in Salzburg, AT
.
The sculptural aspect of painting is clearly recognizable in Wimmer’s works. By focusing on form and
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 47.25 in W 31.5 in D 0.79 in
Surrealist Bulgarian French Israeli Riviera Scene Boats Oil Painting
By Pincas Moreno
Located in Surfside, FL
MORENO PINCAS
Bulgaria, b. 1936
Moreno Pincas emigrated to Israel in 1949. He studied at the Avni Art Institute in Tel Aviv from 1958 to 1960 and in 1960 obtained the First Prize of ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Winter Boats Oil Painting by Michael Budden Winter Boat Yard NJ
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Winter at Beaton's Boat Yard is an oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.75 in W 22.75 in D 2.5 in
Sulla Riva. landscape, sea, morning, light, boats, oil painting, impressionism.
Located in Oslo, NO
"On the Shore"
This oil painting depicts vibrant, colorful fishing boats resting on the sandy
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
French Impressionist Dotty Glow of Lighthouse and Boats Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lighthouse Glow
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 15 x 18 inches
Oil painting on board, unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Charming Harbour Scene with Colourful Boats Oil Painting
By Fanch Lel
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Charming Harbour Scene
by Fanch Lel (French b. 1930)
Size: 8.5 x 10.5 inches
Oil painting on
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Glimpse of Coast with Boats - Oil Painting Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Glimpse of coast with boats is an interesting original oil painting on zinc, realized in the first
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13.78 in W 17.84 in D 0.52 in
Antique American Modernist Seascape Framed Summer Nautical Boat Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Impressive early American modernist seascape oil painting. Framed. Oil on canvas. Image size
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15 in W 23 in D 2 in
Surrealist "Le Parasol" French Riviera Scene, Paddle Boats Oil Painting
By Pincas Moreno
Located in Surfside, FL
MORENO PINCAS
Bulgaria, b. 1936
Moreno Pincas emigrated to Israel in 1949. He studied at the Avni Art Institute in Tel Aviv from 1958 to 1960 and in 1960 obtained the First Prize of ...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Matthew Jay Russell, "Harvest Moon", Serene Black Seascape Boat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Harvest Moon" is a 40x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring an empty
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
High Tides-original abstract seascape sunset boats oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
tranquility. The painting is awash with deep, velvety hues of magenta and crimson, contrasted with emerald
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Seascape Fishing Boat Oil Painting by Award Winning Artist Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Days End, Pt Pleasant
oil/canvas
25 x 30 image unframed, 31 x 36 framed
This painting was started
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Matthew Jay Russell, "Low Tide", 36x60 Maritime Coastal Boat Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Low Tide" is a 36x60 oil painting on canvas by artist Matthew Jay Russell, featuring a moored
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Berry's Bay (20.11.18) - Large Original Maritime Boat Oil Painting on Canvas
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original coastal painting by Sally West features textured impasto boats floating in a serene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pittwater, Lucinda Park Study 2 (15.4.20) - Original Maritime Boat Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
viewers into a moment of quiet coastal reflection.
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rigby, "Navajoe and Britannia Brent Reef Challenge Cup", 40x60 Boat Oil Painting
By Adrian Rigby
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
royalty. This painting depicts a neck-and-neck race between the two giants off the coast of Dover, England
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Leaving Sag Harbor by Boat" oil painting, seascape of powerboat sepia tone
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting by American Painter Carl Bretzke. This waterscape was painted en plein air in Sag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Marina in the French Riviera" Post-Impressionist Sea Shore Boats Oil Painting
By Lucien Adrion
Located in New York, NY
attention to detail with many boats situated along the marina. There are palm trees and buildings placed in
Category
Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Calm Summer Lakeland Landscape w Green n Lonely Boat Oil Painting 19th century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Signed “Henning Ö” lower right for unidentified professional Scandinavian painter, oil painting of
Category
1870s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
H 14.4 in W 17.3 in D 2 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Marine Oil Painting Boats Stormy Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fishing Boats in Rough Seas
English artist, mid 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
Canvas: 21 x
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas
English School, 18th century
oil on thick wood panel, unframed
panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Boat" 50.0 X 60.0 CM / 19.6 X
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Boat" 50.0 X 70.0 CM / 19.6 X
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
fantastic "something". The artist called his painting "The Boat", but everyone will see something of his own
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sail boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Seascape with a sail boat? painted by oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lobster Boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Julia Greenway
Located in Yardley, PA
The lobster boat is moored for the evening in the Harbor at North Haven ME. The reflections reveal
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats haven, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Mediterranian landscape with he old haven with boats. Studio painting done after the plain air on
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Waiting boats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Two boats at the lake, waiting for passengers. Studio painting done after the plain air on the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat House, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein Air painting of a boat house on a lake. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat Trip, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Two young women sit on the bow of a small boat. Painted on a fine textured, professionally
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil Painting of Cubist Boats
By Chester Dixon Snowden 1
Located in Houston, TX
Seascape view of a boat dock. Painting is in a cubist style with neutral tones. The artist uses
Category
1950s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Feather Boats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pastor's lake boats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting depicts a picturesque scene with the boats gently docked in calm waters. Surrounding
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
White Boat Emerging, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting is oil on linen and is self framing. So, there is no need to to purchase a frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Boat Moored, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Shawn Nelson Dahlstrom
Located in Yardley, PA
boat moored in river on Cape Cod :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Boat Dock, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Thong Le
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting on canvas; an image of a floating marketplace and the boats coming to dock there
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fishing Boats Moored, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat at Sea, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016)
Signed by the artist
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats at the dock, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Evgeny Chernyakovsky "Boats at the dock" 60.0 X 75.0
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Landscape with a boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting. Landscape with a boat. A saturated palette of greenery, water, boats on the shore, forest
Category
2010s Photorealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats at the lake, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Boats at the lake. Alla prima oil painting with few final touches when dry. Beautiful weather with
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Viking Village Scallop Boats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
NJ. I love boats of all type, and was attracted to the grouping of Scallop Boats and the reflections
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat at the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on canvas plain air painting of a boat at the sea. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
couta boats from front, Painting, Oil on Other
Located in Yardley, PA
This is from a group of paintings of Couta Boats. This one was painted looking at them head on
Category
2010s Pre-Raphaelite Paintings
Materials
Oil
Harbour Boat, Inishbofin, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting En Plein Air, Inishbofin, Co Galway :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Life Guard Rescue Boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
Lifeguard rescue boat on the beach. Framed and ready to hang. 3" Plein Air espresso frame is black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boat Ride: Bright Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting
By Alysha Grace Marko
Located in New York, NY
Boat Ride is a contemporary figurative oil painting by American artist Alysha Marko. It features
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats at Sea, Stylised Pointillist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fabulous nautical themed oil painting. A view of a harbour, with four beautiful sail boats anchored. Take a
Category
Mid-20th Century Pointillist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Suli Hu Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Boat"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Boat
Medium: Oil on canvas
Size: 19.5 x 23 inches
Frame: Framing options available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Oil Painting of Venetian Fishing Boats.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wondefully vintage oil painting of venetian fishing boat in fauvist style, circa 1970. Unsigned
Category
1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Paper, Oil
THE RED BOAT, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vincent Zambrano
Located in Yardley, PA
life. Out of the pin of the horizon line I marvel at the speed The Red Boat was coming towards us. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Boats on Lake Monroe, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
of the gentle evening wind. Painting water is a favorite subject of mine. Great attention to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
the boat from the floodgate, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nikolai Kraneis
Located in Yardley, PA
a boat after sunset, in the background parts of a floodgate, sky reflections with a red lamp
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 23.6 in W 23.6 in D 0.5 in
Sports boats oil on board painting seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed Adolfo Perez
Frame size 42x50 cm.
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Dog in the boat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White dog sitting in the old boat at the river. Alla prima oil painting with few toches when dry
Category
2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionistic Marine Oil Painting Michael Budden Resting Boats
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
A plein air oil painting on canvas by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.25 in W 30.25 in D 1.25 in
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Boat Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of boat oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Impressionist, Contemporary and Abstract versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th 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 boat oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Vahe Yeremyan, Michael Budden, Tom Swimm, Henri Duhem and Carylon Killebrew took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small boat oil paintings measuring 4 inches across are available.
How Much are Boat Oil Paintings?
Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — boat oil paintings in our inventory begin at $185 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,775.
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Questions About Boat 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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- 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 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 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, 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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