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"Sacred Heart, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Aixa Oliveras' (US based) "Sacred Heart" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category
2010s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
"My Magical Mystery Tour Heart" Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Saturday Night Fever Heart" Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Let the Good Times Roll Heart" Oil Painting on Wood with White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
Heart Strings, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Heart Strings" is a soft and dreamy minimalist abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bleeding Hearts, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tom Furey
Located in Yardley, PA
Title: Bleeding Hearts, Medium: Oil on Linen, Size: 11 x 14". I have been thinking of paintings
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Tyson's heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
among athletes. Original oil painting, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The canvas is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ocean's Heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Just look into Ocean's Heart. Contemporary art textured with a brush and a palette knife
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Judy Hintz Cox
Located in Yardley, PA
Gallery wrapped and signed on the side. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
In My Heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jo Beer
Located in Yardley, PA
. She asked that if I paint her, could I please call the work 'In My Heart' as a tribute to her husband
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heart of Candles, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, religious, still life, realism, representational, oil painting, brownHeart of Candles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heart of Candles, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, religious, still life, realism, representational, oil painting, brownHeart of Candles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fiery Heart Poppy, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, primitive, oil painting, orangeFiery Heart PoppyPamela HokeOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heart Of The City, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Olga Mihailicenko
Located in Yardley, PA
Authenticity. Painted on canvas with the highest quality oil colors. This painting will be professionally
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Your Open Heart, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Miller
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil On Canvas Inspired By Natural Elements, Life, Love And Dreams. My Abstract Paintings Are All
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heart of Gold - Gold Leaves, Oil Painting
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paintings contemplate geometric spaces and their relationships to each other. Using oil paint, wax medium
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Warm Hearted"
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - "Warm Hearted"
Medium: Oil on board, unframed
Size
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 4.25 in W 3.25 in D 1 in
"Heart Felt" Heart Shaped Diamond Dust Turquoise Bunny Oil Painting White Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
housed in a wonderful white heart shaped frame. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Glass, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel
2024 Contemporary British Abstract Oil Painting - Light Hearted Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
LIGHT HEARTED CONVERSATION
Oil on board
Size: 39 x 39 cm (including frame)
A striking contemporary
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 15.36 in W 15.36 in
J'aime Mon Cheval with Indigo Hearts, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Valerie Vescovi
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a new series of paintings that got started a while ago and I just kind of stored them away
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 48 in W 12 in D 0.8 in
Open Hearted (Candice O). Contemporary Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
these latest paintings from Sax Berlin arrive as I was starting to delve into Prof. Estes book Women Who
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Xin (Oil Painting, Symbolist, Heart, Contemporary Pop, Surreal, ~40% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
artist and designer. Her works in visual arts concentrate on ceramic sculpture and oil painting. Her
Category
2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"My Juicy Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Sunset Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting w Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
Home is where the Heart is - Katharina Husslein Impasto Oil Landscape Painting
By Katharina Husslein
Located in DE
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This one-of-a-kind oil painting is signed by Husslein on the back. The painting is ready to hang and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 59.06 in D 1.19 in
"My Starburst Heart" Multicolor Gold Contemporary Oil Painting & Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
with art pieces, tables lined with oil paint tubes, backgrounds for hearts, and new and worked-on
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
"My Electric Heart" Contemporary Multicolored & Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
floater frame. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
American Abstract Expressionist Artist Melissa Meyer Oil Painting Flaming Heart
By Melissa Meyer
Located in Surfside, FL
MELISSA MEYER (American, b. 1946),
''Bleeding Heart'', 1982,
Oil and wax (encaustic) on canvas
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wax, Oil
"My Magnetic Heart" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting & White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
with art pieces, tables lined with oil paint tubes, backgrounds for hearts, and new and worked-on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
"Glass Heart", abstract, reflections, oranges, purples, oil painting, 2010
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
Marcia Wise's 'Glass Heart' is a 24 x 12 inch abstract oil painting of a small glass heart-shaped
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Abstract Composition with Heart Jay Milder Rhino Horn Oil Painting
By Jay Milder
Located in Surfside, FL
mystical beliefs of the Kabbalah, are recurring themes in Milder’s paintings which are presented as
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Westside Watchdawg : The Golden Hearted". Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
offers this piece in tribute to all those anonymous watchdawgs.
Oil and acrylic on canvas
Category
2010s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Light in the Heart' Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: 1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Light in the Heart' Abstract
Artist: Elvic Steele
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Turquoise Mini Heart" Turquoise & White Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 4.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in
"My Noir Mini Heart" Black & White Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 4.75 in W 3.75 in D 0.5 in
Heart Thromb (Abstract painting)
By Emily Berger
Located in London, GB
Heart Thromb (Abstract painting)
Oil on wood panel - Unframed.
She layers paint in gestural
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
"My Playful Heart" Contemporary Oil Painting on Wood White Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Cartier Heart" Blue & White Contemporary Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Glass
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
"Bitter Sweet Symphony" Colorful Hearts Abstract Acrylic & Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
acrylics and oils in these works. Shaoul’s “My Heart Collection” is a vibrant and energetic display of love
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper
"My Blueberry Heart" Blue Contemporary Pop Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Old School Heart" Multicolor Gold Contemporary Oil Painting & Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
with art pieces, tables lined with oil paint tubes, backgrounds for hearts, and new and worked-on
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
"My Strawberry Fields Forever Heart" Multicolor Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Cloud White Heart" White Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Memory Lane Heart" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Dreamy Blue Heart" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Tequila Sunrise Heart" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Pink & White Heart" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
"My Dream Come True Heart" Contemporary Multicolor & Gold Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or medium-sized
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
H 30 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
"My French Kiss Heart" Contemporary Oil Painting Framed with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 2 in
"My Cipriani Heart" Yellow Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.75 in
"My Purple Diamond Heart" Diamond Dust Oil Painting with Floater Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Glass
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in
"My Diamonds are Forever Heart" Contemporary Monochrome Pop Oil Canvas Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Mixed Media
"My Free at Heart" Contemporary Multicolored & Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
floater frame. An ideal gift to spoil yourself or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
"My Purple Diamond Heart" Purple Contemporary Oil Painting with Antique Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Glass, Acrylic
H 19.25 in W 19.25 in D 1.5 in
My Heart is beating too Fast - Contemporary geometric abstraction - Oil Painting
Located in DE
connections to her oil paintings.
Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 51.19 in D 1.19 in
1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Candle In The Heart ' Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category
Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"My Petit Sunny Heart" Yellow Pop Art Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"My Petit Lime Green Heart" Pop Art Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"My Petit Orange Kiss Heart" Pop Art Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"My Petit Grape Heart" Purple Pop Art Contemporary Oil Painting with Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
or someone you love, this stunning original oil painting brings style and grace to any small or
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
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Heart Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact heart oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 39 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a heart 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. Adding a heart oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, beige, brown, gold and more. Finding an appealing heart oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Cindy Shaoul, Yvonne Coomber, Chloe Hedden, Ford Crull and Stephen Basso each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Heart Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a heart oil painting we offer is $1,676, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $219,194 for the highest priced.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
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Questions About Heart Oil Painting
- 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 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.
- Why did Jim Dine paint hearts?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Jim Dine painted hearts because he was a self-described romantic artist. He embraced the heart because he believed it was a shape with boundless possibilities and a complex meaning. He explored relationships of color, texture and composition through the heart.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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 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.
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