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"Saffron Effulgence". Contemporary Buddha oil painting with gold leaf
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin has an affinity with Buddhism and his stunning representations of Buddha are a product
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Klau "Buddha"
By Klau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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"BUDDHA",
Oil painting on canvas, signed lower right
Category
20th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Buddha Head Vase, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>The Buddha Head VaseGuigen ZhaOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Buddha statue Khmer Smile, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Yue Zeng
Located in Yardley, PA
Ancient statue of Khmer Smile in Cambodia. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Buddha, Pale Peach Roses, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Carol Steinberg
Located in Yardley, PA
Serene and meditative setting, beauty and Buddha. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cracked Buddha. Contemporary Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
even the seemingly eternal Buddha.
Sax Berlin is creating the Great 108 Buddhas series. The number 108
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" oil painting at historic site in Thailand
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand
Framed Dimensions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Buddha with Wings" contemporary abstract painting, oil and tar on linen, framed
Located in Nyack, NY
"Buddha with Wings", contemporary abstract painting by artist Martha Lloyd.
Framed dimensions:
H
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Tar, Oil
Golden Buddha: Oil and Gold Leaf on Canvas
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
this piece the Buddha reveals himself to himself."
Sax Berlin is creating the Great 108 Buddhas series
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
John Voss - 1997 Oil, Buddha And Camellia
Located in Corsham, GB
trompe-l'œil. The surrealist still life shows a Buddha, its golden surface crumbling to revela black
Category
1990s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
BUDDHA'S RAINBOW
By Janet Jennings
Located in Fairfield, CT
Oil on linen
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Tathagata: Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Tathagata - a Pali or Sanscrit word used primarily by Siddartha Gautama Buddha to refer to himself
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974) - Framed Oil, Stone Buddha
Located in Corsham, GB
Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974), Oil on board. Still life of a stone Buddha head, positioned
Category
Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Buddha Revealed; Huntington Gardens
By Peter Adams
Located in Pasadena, CA
Acquire by the gallery directly from the artist
UNFRAMED:16" x 12" FRAMED:22.5" x 17.75" x 1"
Exhibited
California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill, "Lights, Camera, California: S...
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
The Buddha Of Peace. Contemporary Figurative Mixed Media Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
, thus leading to The Peace Buddha, a perfect match of creative magic and spirituality.
Pure Gold, White
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Silent Conversation with Buddha
Located in Zofingen, AG
Silent Conversation with Buddha" - Original Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas
This evocative oil
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Still Life with Buddha and Pomegranates - Painting by Bruno Croatto - 1944
By Bruno Croatto
Located in Roma, IT
In this work we find the image of the Buddha and several pomegranates, symbolizing fertility.
The
Category
1940s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in
Portrait of a Buddha
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Manuel Pardo (1952-2012). Portrait of a Buddha, 1985. Oil on canvas, 16 x 24 inches. Unframed
Category
1980s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stop and Go Buddhas
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's "Stop and Go Buddhas" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a realistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Betty with Bowl and Buddha, 2005
By Robert Jessup
Located in Atlanta, GA
where he taught painting in the College of Visual Arts and Design from 1991 to 2018. His work is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Study of a Statue of Buddha, Japan
By Lilla Cabot Perry
Located in Milford, NH
A fine small oil study of a Buddha in Japan by American artist Lilla Cabot Perry (1848-1933). Perry
Category
Early 1900s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - Buddha with Aloe and Flowers
By James McCracken
Located in San Francisco, CA
This oil on board is by James McCracken (1875-1967). It is a lush, exotic composition, depicting a
Category
1940s Art Deco Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"Buddha" Text: Metta Karuna Prayer, Acrylic on Canvas
By David Hollier
Located in San Francisco, CA
“Buddha” is a unique acrylic on canvas by David Hollier. Hollier masterfully paints image using
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Acrylic
"Gallimaufry" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Charlie Brown, Buddha, Gnome
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Aaron Bohrod
Gallimaufry, 1989
Signed on the right
Oil on gesso panel
14 x 11 inches
Aaron
Category
1980s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Seeking Advice from the Buddha - Figurative in Pastel on Paper
By Michael William Eggleston
Located in Soquel, CA
Seeking Advice from the Buddha - Figurative in Pastel on Paper
Brightly colored figurative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Futurist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Laid Paper
H 27 in W 33 in D 0.25 in
'Young Woman', Mid-Century Chinoiserie Portrait, Laughing Buddha, Tea Ceremony
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'Sanchez Palacio' (Latin-American, 20th Century) and dated 1950.
Category
1950s Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 32 in W 29 in D 0.75 in
Korean Contemporary Art by Soonnam Kim - New Symphony No. 24: Buddha with Lotus
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Soonnam Kim is a Korean artist born in 1969. Kim studied painting at Changwon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Buddha figure , oriental idols, pottery, when spring comes by Hovsep Pushman.
By Hovsep Pushman
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Titled When spring comes. A 20th-century American oil painting on board signed lower left. It
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Xia FuNing - See Buddha
By Xia FuNing
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Xia Fu-Ning is a Chinese artist born in 1962 in Nanjing. He was a professor in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Loving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece.
"Buddha said….the practice of
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
Loving Kindness. Contemporary Mixed Media Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
produces another masterpiece for Buddha collection. Sensational piece.
"Buddha said….the practice of
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
Quinne buddha oil painting figurative with gold leaf by René Romero Schuler
By René Romero Schuler
Located in Paris, FR
essentially intimate.
Her oil paintings where the raw material is expressed in deep colors give substance to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
René Romero SchulerQuinne buddha oil painting figurative with gold leaf by René Romero Schuler, 2019
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Feel Buddha figurative oil painting with gold leaf by René Romero Schuler
By René Romero Schuler
Located in Paris, FR
essentially intimate.
Her oil paintings where the raw material is expressed in deep colors give substance to
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 1.58 in
Buddha Kit
By Paula Wilson
Located in New York, NY
Unique piece
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Ausadhi Badhai (Medicine Buddha) Large Scale Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Very striking large-scale oil painting on canvas laid down on Masonite with gilt background
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Masonite
Buddha and Bamboo
By Peter Rocklin
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel
30 x 30 cm
Materials
Oil, Panel
Buddha with Vases
By Frank Myers
Located in Graton, CA
scenes. His early paintings show a strong sense of realism handled in a bold and expressive brush stroke
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Tibetan Thanka, Five Buddha Families and Avolokiteshvara (Chenrezig)
Located in Graton, CA
Here you have a beautiful 19th century Tibetan Thanka with the "Five Buddha Families" and
Category
Late 19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Still life with statuettes of the Buddha and Thai temple
By Denys George Wells
Located in London, GB
life, which is the clearest demonstration of Maurice Denis’s famous remark, that "… a painting – before
Category
1930s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.49 in W 25.4 in
"Saffron Buddha", contemporary buddha painting, oil on canvas
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
The Saffron Buddha was created using the proportions of Tibetan sacred geometry. It reflects Sax
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue Crystal Maitreya. Contemporary Buddha Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
. Berlin has a deep spiritual connection to Buddhism and representations of various Buddhas form a large
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Buddha
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
An astonishingly evocative classical portrayal of Buddha from Master Painter Sax Berlin. Shimmering
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Gopil Buddha
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Oil on canvas from The Buddha Series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reclining Buddha
Located in Zofingen, AG
version of the Reclining Buddha in Ayutthaya.
The Monks do much good work here in Thailand, and if you
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Masks and Buddha
By Arthur K. Silkman
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original modern oil painting by American artist Arthur K. Silkman (1919 - 2005) depicting a
Category
1940s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
If You Meet the Buddha on the Road
By Brad Overton
Located in Park City, UT
Overton's latest artwork features an eclectic mix of paintings which come out of a deliberate
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Silver Buddha
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin is creating the Great One Hundred & Eight Buddhas. The number has sacred meaning for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
We Will Attain Peace: Mixed media Buddha painting by Sax Berlin
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
accomplished Buddhist painting. A treasure for an Emperor".
Berlin's Buddhist art is much acclaimed by both
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Roger Mouly, Young Man, Still Life With A Buddha On Reverse
By Roger Mouly
Located in Paris, FR
life with a Buddha
Oil on canvas painted both sides
Signed and dayed 1938 (?) on the reverse bottom
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Antique Oil on Linen Blue Medicine Buddha Painting
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a large scale beautiful oil on linen canvas painting of the blue or medicine Buddha. The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings
Materials
Linen
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Buddha Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact buddha oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for a buddha oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right buddha oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes black, gold, brown and blue. Creating a buddha oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Sax Berlin, Mary Titus, David Hollier, Nan Hass Feldman and Eva Hoffmann are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Buddha Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a buddha oil painting we offer is $2,300, while they’re typically $676 on the low end and $23,660 for the highest priced.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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