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"Fragment" oil painting on wood, 162x97 cm
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
that guided me to the realization of this painting.
A kind of mural that crumbles little by little and
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fragments, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bronle Crosby
Located in Yardley, PA
Sunlit dew drops define fragments of a spider's web seen against a maroon and green and cream
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lilac Fragments: Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Phillip Alder
Located in Brecon, Powys
Phillip has used acrylic instead of oil on this abstract expressionist painting. Giving a bolder
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid-Century Modern Geometric Abstract Oil Painting - Fragmented Dwellings
Located in Bristol, GB
FRAGMENTED DWELLINGS
Size: 38.5 x 51.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on paper
A bold and brilliantly
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Paper
H 15.16 in W 20.28 in
Fragments. Contemporary abstract expressionist oil painting vibrant color palate
By Alysha Grace Marko
Located in New York, NY
the common representations seen in her work
“Looking in the mirror of painting myself is a way to
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Abstract Painting: 'Fragment'
By David Mellen
Located in New York, NY
David Mellen’s paintings orchestrate a complexity derived both from an intricate style and equally
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Abstract Composition - Rock Fragment - Danish 1961 Abstract art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb Scandinavian abstract art oil painting is by Danish artist Borg Herman Hansen. It was
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Fragmented Roses" (2019) By Jon Doran, Original Oil painting
By Jon Doran
Located in Denver, CO
Jon Doran's (UK based) "Fragmented Roses" is an oil painting created in 2019 and it depicts white
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Mid Century Modern Vintage Original Landscape Oil Painting -Horizon in Fragments
Located in Bristol, GB
HORIZON IN FRAGMENTS
Size: 57 x 72 cm (including frame)
Oil on canvas
A bold and rhythmic
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern Abstract Urban Landscape Oil Painting - Fragments of the City
Located in Bristol, GB
FRAGMENTS OF THE CITY
Size: 50 x 66.5 cm (including frame)
Oil on board
A captivating mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fragmented Memories
By Johnathan Ball
Located in Toronto, ON
37" x 60"
Original - Oil and Acrylic on Canvas
Hand Signed by Johnathan Ball
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
'Fragmented' - Colorful Red and Brown Contemporary Abstract Painting
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
Steven H. Rehfeld (American, 1954)
'Fragmented' 2005
Oil paint, pencil, canvas, stretcher bars
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Pencil, Stretcher Bars
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Fragment of Connection
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This painting captures a fragment of a coffee bean. The warm, earthy palette evokes a sense of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Remains and fragments - XXI Century, Contemporary Figurative Nude Oil Painting
By Jan Szczepkowski
Located in Warsaw, PL
Poland. For over 30 years, the gallery has been presenting contemporary paintings, graphics, drawings
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragment. Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media on Canvas Painting
By Patricia McParlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
Patricia McParlin, is an award winning British artist who lives and works in Wales. She studied at The University of Wales and The West Wales School of the Arts.
She has recently b...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Fragments Of Poetry And Silence No. 39 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Fragments Of Poetry And Silence No. 39 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Informed by a
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments Of Poetry And Silence No. 39 (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Fragments Of Poetry And Silence No. 39 (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Informed by a
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragment, abstract expressionist mid-century painting, Cleveland School artist
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
Mention, Painting - 1977
Canton Art Institute, Fall Shows
Honorable Mention, Oil - 1969
Best in Show, Oil
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fragmented Abstract 410
By Harry James Moody
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Harry Moody is originally from Germany and is now a Los Angeles-based abstract painter. He received his formal art training at the Frankfurt Stadel Fine Art Academy in Germany. Mood...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"House in Fragments"
By Tobias Musicant
Located in Lambertville, NJ
recent death of this artist, a small but powerful body of Modernist paintings has been discovered. These
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Fragments of Stars #5
Located in Toronto, ON
24" x 30" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #2
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #1
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #4
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
2010s Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Stars #3
Located in Toronto, ON
12" x 12" Unframed
Original - Oil on Canvas
Hand Signed by Mariko Ando
2023
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments of Poetry and Silence 45 (For Pablo Neruda) (Abstract Painting)
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Fragments of Poetry and Silence 45 (For Pablo Neruda) (Abstract Painting)
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Half Portrait in Orange, Modern Fragmented Portrait, Oil on Metal, Fine Art
By David Crismon
Located in Dallas, TX
"Half Portrait in Orange" (2015) by David Crismon
Oil on black galvanized metal 34 x 27 inches
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 27 in D 2.5 in
Fragment 2 (dreamy woman portrait face painting on wood, soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment" by Rudolf Kosow is a compelling painting that intricately uses the medium of wood to
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 0.99 in
Jørgen Larsen, Denmark, Oil on Canvas, "Fragment-Florence", 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jørgen Larsen, Denmark. Oil on canvas. "Fragment-Florence". Strong orange palette, 1960s.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Fragment 7 (dreamy woman neck skin female figurative painting soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment 7" by Rudolf Kosow is a deeply evocative miniature painting on wood that portrays the
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 0.99 in
Fragment 8 (dreamy woman back skin female figurative painting soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment 8" by Rudolf Kosow is an evocative miniature painting on wood, capturing the elusive
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 7.09 in W 7.09 in D 0.99 in
Fragment 9 (dreamy woman back skin female figurative painting soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment 9" by Rudolf Kosow is a striking miniature painting that employs a minimalist yet
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.99 in
Fragment of a sea wave
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this painting, I sought to capture the essence and vitality of the sea. With each
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Fragment 10 (dreamy woman back skin female figurative painting soft Earth tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
"Fragment" by Rudolf Kosow is a deeply introspective miniature painting on wood that subtly plays
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.99 in
Universal Fragments Untitled No.1
Located in Pampilhosa da Serra, PT
Nikki Hill Smith
2022
Oil on canvas
214 x 152 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
French Aubusson Painting Framed with an 18th Century French Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century French Aubusson floral painting framed with an 18th century French fragment.
The oil
Category
Antique 18th Century French Aubusson Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Fragments of poetry and silence no. 42
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas.
Informed by a variety of different cultures, Ostovany feels a connection to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments Of Poetry And Silence No. 39
By Yari Ostovany
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas - Unframed
Informed by a variety of different cultures, Ostovany feels a connection
Category
2010s Color-Field Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragment of a lawn of dandelions 50X70
Located in Zofingen, AG
In creating this piece, I reveled in the play of light and shadow amongst the vibrant dandelions and ethereal seed heads, capturing nature's fleeting beauty. With each brushstroke, I...
Category
2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Landscape Fragment II" Abstract 1960 Mid-Century Modern
By Boyer Gonzales Jr.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Boyer Gonzales Jr. (1909-1987) Austin Artist Image Size: 18 x 24 Frame Size: 19 x 25 Medium: Oil
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19 in W 25 in D 3 in
Armenian Contemporary Art by Kamsar Ohanyan - Rust Fragment
By Kamsar Ohanyan
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Kamsar Ohanyan is an Armenian artist born in 1991 who lives and works in Yerevan
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.78 in W 7.09 in D 1.19 in
Visionary Surrealist Totem Abstract -- Fragment Under Grey Sky
By Clayton Anderson
Located in Soquel, CA
"Landscape #10 (Fragment Under Grey Sky)" on verso. Signature embossed into lower left edge of paper
Category
1970s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil
H 23.13 in W 18.13 in D 1.88 in
"Small fragments of light" cm. 30 x 40 2024
By Luisa Albert
Located in Torino, IT
graduated with a degree in Illustration.
She began to study painting with Ottavio Mazzonis who has continued
Category
Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kofron Fragment Hexentanz w. Decapitated Mans Head Oil on Canvas, Germany c 1940
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1940s by the German relatively unknown artist Franz Kofron. The fragment has been cut out of a larger
Category
Vintage 1940s German Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 14.18 in W 11.42 in D 0.6 in
"Dream Fragment 5". Surreal Wall Sculpture, Polymer Assemblage on MDF
By Inés Silvalde
Located in FISTERRA, ES
Part of the Dream Fragments series, this wall-mounted sculpture by spanish artist Inés Silvalde
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Plaster, Oil, Acrylic, Fiberboard
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 2.56 in
French Contemporary Art by M.-P. Autonne - Fragment d’Éternité
By Marie-Pierre Autonne
Located in Paris, IDF
Acrylic & oil on wooden panel
Marie-Pierre Autonne is a French artist born in 1960 who lives
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel
H 48.04 in W 59.85 in D 1.78 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Dong Ya-Ping - The Fragments Magnetic
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on linen
Dong Ya-Ping is a Chinese artist born in 1974 who works & lives in Beijing, China
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 23.63 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
'Temporal Fragments' Colorful Mixed Media Contemporary Abstract By S. Rehfeld
By Steven H. Rehfeld
Located in Carmel, CA
story. The composition is characterized by its fragmented geometry, where triangles, squares, and lines
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil, Mixed Media
Fragment, Still Life, Botanical Patterned Green, Yellow Fabric, Wooden Table
By Brett Eberhardt
Located in Kent, CT
softened by use. Eberhardt’s humble interiors, lushly described in oil paint, depict the well-loved
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 2 in
Portal
Located in Basel, BS
A whimsical oil painting where fragmented forms and symbolic barriers converge, reflecting the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Fragment, trompe l'oeil painting
By Ron Rizk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Blue Fragment, 2003
oil on panel
30 x 40”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Perle Fine, Fragment, oil on canvas, 1950
By Perle Fine
Located in New York, NY
painting presents a geometric landscape in blue, white, and yellow that mimics an urban design similar to
Category
1950s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragmented
By Ilya Shkipin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ilya Shkipin employs mixed-media impasto technique to interpret the spectrum of emotional response through amorphous imagery. He depicts intense emotion from a journalistic perspecti...
Category
2010s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Feminine fragment by Ger
Located in MADRID, ES
"Feminine Fragments"
Evoke a a sense of delicacy captured as figurative traditional Mexican oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragmented Dislocation
By Stephen Thorpe
Located in Plumpton, GB
Born in Margate, England 1981. Thorpe lives and works in London.
Thorpe’s work reveals a meticulous and intensely vivid exploration of the inner life as the only true retreat from th...
Category
2010s Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fragments II
By Mitch McGee
Located in London, GB
(40" x 40 inches)
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Materials:
Acrylic & Oil Stain On Layered Birch
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Wood, Birch, Oil, Acrylic
Urban Fragments
By Pamela Staker
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago. She holds a BFA in Painting from the University of Illinois. Her work has been featured in over
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Charcoal, Oil, Acrylic
The knitted fragment, Oil and wax on canvas
By Enrique Martínez Celaya
Located in London, GB
before abandoning physics for art. He attended the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture, and earned a
Category
2010s Post-War Figurative Paintings
Materials
Wax
Dutch Fragments
By Ron Rizk
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Trompe-l'œil oil on wood panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Loop: Fragment No. 5
By Amy Ellingson
Located in Bozeman, MT
while asserting the humanness of painting. I design my work on the computer, and the translation from
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil
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You are likely to find exactly the fragment oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 7 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a fragment 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right fragment oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, beige and blue. A fragment oil painting from Yari Ostovany, Scott Naismith, Gian Berto Vanni, Phillip Alder and Susan Angharad Williams — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.
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A fragment oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,000, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $29,500.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
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