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"In the Andalusian Desert" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "In the Andalusian Desert" is an oil painting that depicts the
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
"Morning in the High Desert" Oil Painting
By Natasha Isenhour
Located in Denver, CO
Natasha Isenhour's "Morning in the High Desert" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Soft Evening of the Desert, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
DesertSuren NersisyanOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesVarnished and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Robert Alott, 1850-1910 Oasis in the Desert oil painting .
By Robert Alott
Located in New York, NY
strokes, Alott skillfully emulates the desert haze in oil paint. Formerly belonging to the Brooklyn
Category
Late 19th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 10.5 in W 15.5 in D 4 in
"Desert's Crown" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Zhaoming Wu's "Desert's Crown" is an original, handmade oil painting.
Category
Early 2000s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil on canvas on wooden stretchers, signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Desert Rain" is a stunning large abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas popular US artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Darlings, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sheila Tajima
Located in Yardley, PA
I believe some of the most delicate and beautiful flowers bloom in the desert. The cactus flowersâ
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert tower, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil on canvas on wooden stretchers, signed on the front. Certificate of authenticity
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Living, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air oil on panel paint in New Mexico :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Color, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original New Mexico landscape oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Jambalaya, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jeff Ferst
Located in Yardley, PA
exhibit. The painting is about the animals and plants of the US southwest desert. In the work you can see
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Bloom
By Tina Lincer
Located in Troy, NY
The wonderful oil on canvas painting shows a vibrant landscape with three desert flowers in the
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Studio
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
This oil painting on canvas features geometric habitats in a modernist style glowing in the desert
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1910's "Desert Landscape" Oil Painting
Located in Arp, TX
Attrib. Ralph Davidson Miller 1858-1945
"Desert landscape"
c. 1910s.
Oil on canvas
34"x24" unframed
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Dessert
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
This oil on canvas painting has a warm palette. The piece contrasts a cold ice cream in a parfait
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Desert - Surreal Rural Scene, Hyper-realistic Original Oil Painting
By Christopher Klein
Located in Chicago, IL
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Christopher A. Klein
Desert Desert, 2024
oil on panel
24h x 18w in
60.96h x 45.72w cm
CK0025
Christopher A
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Purple Desert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dan Louth
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by the beautiful scenery seen on a drive from Utah to Wyoming :: Painting :: Abstract
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Modernist Oversized Oil painting "Quiet Desert Tranquility"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5207 Oversized Modernist Oil painting on rapped canvas of a desert landscape
Signed Robert Yaumola
Category
1970s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Farm, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rajasthani Desert Home Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
paintings are sumptuous in texture and complex in technique; building layers of paint into almost three
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Starlit Desert Sky, Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The adventures of the desert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Everything is dry, we are excited. This is my desert adventure. Original oil on canvas on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 35.4 in D 0.8 in
"Urban Desert", contemporary, landscape, pink, orange, black, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
a desert of artificial light, concrete, and asphalt, is painted in oil with a heightened color
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Morning Desert, landscape oil painting, ready to hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape painting
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Georgia In Her Desert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Beer
Located in Yardley, PA
have given her one of her own landscape paintings for a background. I saw her retrospective in
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Eye, Abstract, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium
Category
2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
"Flame In The Desert" Large Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Sax Berlin has created this enigmatic, metaphysical imagining of the legendary Desert Flame in this
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
"Desert Moonrise", landscape, gestural, orange, blue, purple, oil painting
By Catherine Picard-Gibbs
Located in Natick, MA
the artist exploring southwestern regions of the United States. This gestural oil painting on gallery
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Desert Horizon I, Original Signed Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Desert Horizon I, Original Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting
12" x 16" (HxW) Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Oil
H 12 in W 16 in D 0.1 in
Desert Horizon II, Original Signed Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Desert Horizon I, Original Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Painting
16" x 12" (HxW) Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paper
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.1 in
Desert View, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 45 in D 1 in
Desert View, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 21.5 in W 37 in D 0.8 in
Desert View, Landscape Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14 in W 18 in D 0.8 in
Desert mountain landscape, painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Desert mountain landscape painting. Oil on artist board. 12 x 24 unframed, 18 x 30 framed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Desert Break" - Contemporary Realist Oil Painting of a Woman, 2025
Located in Denver, CO
Serge Marshennikov’s "Desert Break" (2025) is a striking oil painting on linen that exemplifies his
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Moon, Abstract and colorful oil painting, red background
By Toni Franovic
Located in Dallas, TX
and painting field work at the same Academy of Fine Arts (Legrad, Brač, Hvar, Mljet...).
He is a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 39.38 in W 47.25 in D 0.79 in
Desert View Landscape Impressionism Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Painting, "Desert Apparition"
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a one of a kind original abstract painting by Southern California artist, Daniel Ketelhut
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert View, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang, Impressionism
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Landscape, Impressionism Original oil Painting,
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Along The Backroads - Vibrant Textural Desert Mountain Landscape Oil Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inspiration from art history and flower photography.
This large one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas is 39.5
Category
2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
French Surrealist Oil Painting Figurative Scene Male Nudes in Desert
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Abstract
French School
oil painting on board
painting: 20 x 24 inches
condition: overall
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Signed Surreal Southwest Modernist Desert Cactus Original Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist surreal landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas, circa 1940. Signed
Category
1950s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20 in W 28 in D 2 in
Canyon View, Desert, Landscape, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43 in W 56 in D 1 in
20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting - Pink Tree In Desert
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
rediscovered again.
Title: Pink Tree
Medium: oil painting on artist paper, unframed
Size: 10.75 x 8.25
Category
20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Desert Beach Dune Western American Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist desert beach dune oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1940. Unsigned
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in
Desert Mind - Large Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
painting could be, and throughout high school, she was mentored by artist and teacher Herold Witherspoon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Mixed Media, Oil
1930's Palm Springs Desert in Spring Landscape Original Oil Painting
By Helen Wannop
Located in Soquel, CA
1930's Palm Springs Desert in Spring Landscape Original Oil Painting
Gorgeous oil painting of Palm
Category
1930s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars
H 18 in W 22 in D 2 in
Sublime Naturalistic Desert Landscape Painting
By William Hoey
Located in Houston, TX
Sublime desert landscape painting was done in a naturalistic style. The work is signed by the
Category
20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Male Bikers in Desert - Huge French Surrealist Oil Painting Figurative Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Figurative Abstract
French School, signed 'Andres'
dated 1972
oil painting on board
overall size
Category
20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
19th Century Orientalist oil Painting of a Desert Scene by González Manso
Located in London, GB
19th century Orientalist oil painting of a desert scene by González Manso
Spanish, 1893
Panel
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 11.23 in W 13.39 in D 2.37 in
"Phone Home" - Oil Landscape Painting With Desert, Power Lines, and Distant Hous
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison’s "Phone Home" (2024) is a captivating original oil painting that immerses viewers in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Summer in the High Desert" Original Oil Painting of a Landscape & Jackrabbit
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
," an original 2023 oil painting on a 30 x 60 x 1.50-inch wood panel. This expansive piece, unframed yet
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Lizardman Rides the Desert Dolphin Rain or Shine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Anita Clearfield
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract, colorful, semi-figurative painting -- oil with charcoal :: Painting :: Abstract :: This
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 60 in W 34 in D 1.5 in
Once in the desert. original painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Once in the Desert
This unique artwork celebrates the beauty and powerful character of nature. It
Category
2010s Pop Art Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Andrea Bonfils - Layered Desert, Painting 2018
By Andrea Bonfils
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Layered Desert
Oil and encaustic
Size: 36" x 36" with silver floater frame
Using
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
Orientalist Oil Painting of Bedouins in a Desert by Alphons Leopold Mielich
Located in London, GB
Orientalist oil painting of Bedouins in a desert by Alphons Leopold Mielich
Austrian, c.1900
Canvas
Category
Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.11 in W 47.64 in D 1.58 in
Desert Evening Rune - Large Abstract Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
painting could be, and throughout high school, she was mentored by artist and teacher Herold Witherspoon
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Sedimentary Rock, Strata" Desert Landscape Painting
By George Shackelford
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous oil painting of sedimentary rocks forming layered strata in a desert scene done in red
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 29.75 in D 1 in
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Find the exact desert oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect desert oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right desert oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many interesting desert oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Vahe Yeremyan, Agnieszka Kozień, Jim Woodson, Dyana Hesson and Reginald Pollack are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Desert Oil Painting?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a desert oil painting in our inventory may begin at $200 and can go as high as $550,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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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 Desert Oil Painting
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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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