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"Conversations" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Conversations" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Conversation" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Conary's "The Conversation" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a folding
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
CONVERSATION : oil painting on canvas
Located in New York, NY
the series of subway paintings were chosen by ArtOnLink to appear on kiosks throughout New York City
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
An important conversation, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
How do you talk on the phone? In what position? Does the topic of conversation and the interlocutor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In Silent Conversation II" Oil Painting
By Deb Komitor
Located in Denver, CO
Deb Komitor's (US based) "In Silent Conversation II" is an oil painting that depicts blue tinted
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation, Surrealist Oil Painting by Juan Garcia Ripolles
By Juan García Ripollés
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Juan Garcia Ripolles, Spanish (1932 - )
Title: Conversation
Year: 1970
Medium: Oil on
Category
1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation-original expressive oil painting- contemporary impasto artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
ecosystem? Conversation is a painting that captures the beauty of connection, whether among animals or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 1.97 in
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
“Good Conversation” - Colorful Abstract Oil Painting Blue + Green + Purple
Located in Gilroy, CA
"Good Conversation," by Emily May, is a contemporary abstract oil painting done during an artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Mid Century Modern Figurative Oil Painting - Crimson Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
CRIMSON CONVERSATION
Size: 51 x 64 cm (including frame)
Oil and gouache on board
A bold and
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board, Gouache
Conversation, figurative, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan
Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Academic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation, Abstract Figurative Art, 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, Acrylic, Color Pencil, Oil
Conversation. Oil on canvas, 160x130 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Conversation. Oil on canvas, 160x130 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation 3 - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Sea View, Realism, Beach
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey
"Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Conversation Piece
Located in Spokane, WA
with this tradition, therefore this painting depicts a moment of conversation among elders in a rural
Category
Early 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Conversation" is a 53.5in x 67.25in original oil painting on canvas by Katherine Fraser in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Victorian Tavern Scene Three Gentlemen in Conversation Over Drinks Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Condition: overall very good condition
Description:
This intriguing oil painting portrays a lively and
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Iris conversation
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Iris conversation is a painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. This piece
Category
1990s Fauvist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation
By Judith Berry
Located in Montreal, Quebec
reaffirm the action of painting.
This show is an interrogation of my materials, methods, subjects and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
Conversation #2. Oil on canvas, 144x125 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Conversation. Oil on canvas, 144x125 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation. 2019. Oil on canvas, 82x75 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Conversation. 2019. Oil on canvas, 82x75 cm
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"The Conversation", oil painting, art history, collage, cubism, ideas discussion
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"The Conversation" is an oil painting on canvas measuring 54" tall by 54" wide, and a key artwork
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Hard-Edge Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Green conversation oil/canvas, 90x70 cm, 2021
By Igor Maikov
Located in Riga, LV
Igor Maikov (1966)
Education:
1981 - 1984 The Art Academy of Latvia
1973 - 1983 Salaspils Primary and Secondary School
Exhibitions:
1994 - Group Exhibition «Rol-Art», Latvia
...
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Intelligent conversation"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Anatoly Kost "Intelligent conversation"
2014 y. Canvas.Oil. Painting
Flat: 55/50 cm Framed: 59/54
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Silent Conversations
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
Silent conversations
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Challenging Conversations
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Challenging Conversation" by the talented artist Abdullateef Salaudeen is a compelling exploration
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Dinner Conversation', Oil on Linen, By Robert Bonaparte
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 25" x 24" oil on linen painting of a dinner conversation at a table with a man and woman is an
Category
1980s Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 25 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
The Conversation
By Tim Craighead
Located in Mill Valley, CA
nonobjective painting. Both serve as a matrix for what are essentially autobiographical works. Craighead is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Alkyd
Fine 17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Two Topers in Deep Conversation
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Topers in Deep Conversation
Dutch School, mid 17th entury
circle of David Teniers (Dutch 1610-1690
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
'The Conversation Piece', oil on canvas by Tarkay
By Itzchak Tarkay
Located in St. Albans, GB
memorable, so powerful, and so refreshing.
He painted for the sake of painting, not to make a political or
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ken Otsuka, "Quiet Conversation" 38x46 Rocky Ocean Shore Oil Painting on Canvas
By Ken Otsuka
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This serene piece, "Quiet Conversation", is a 38x46 oil painting on canvas by artist Ken Otsuka
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Autumn Leaves in Conversation: A Study of Vibrant Foliage British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Jill Jackson (British, contemporary)
Title: Autumn Leaves in Conversation
Medium
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Connected Conversations 2
By Farida Hughes
Located in Boston, MA
abstract mixed media style, and methods of mixing oil paint with resin, after many years of painting with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Crayon, Oil, Watercolor, Panel
Connected Conversations 1
By Farida Hughes
Located in Boston, MA
abstract mixed media style, and methods of mixing oil paint with resin, after many years of painting with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Oil Crayon, Oil, Watercolor, Panel
A Riverside Conversation
Located in London, GB
British School
Oil on Canvas
Image Size: 31 inches x 25 3/4 inches (79 x 65.5 cm)
Original gilt
Category
18th Century English School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Conversation 1, 2
Located in New York, NY
Oil Painting by Natalya Nesterova
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Conversation II
Located in Greenwich, CT
inspiration to begin a painting. Fidelity to the landscape, the figure, or the still life is relative, as she
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Conversation - Oya Bolgun - Abstract Painting - Mixed Media
Located in Carmel, CA
and express her emotions. Her passion for painting portraits and figures eventually evolved into a
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
H 48 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
An Evening Conversation
By Pruett Alexander Carter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Upper Left
Sight Size 36.50" x 26.50;" Framed 43.00" x
Category
20th Century Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Conversation With Myself
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
"Conversation With
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Conversation - XXI Century, Contemporary Figurative Painting, Mixed Media
By Olga Sazykina
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting under the direction of V. Nevzorov, then in the years 2013-2016 at the Faculty of Painting of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Figurative Portrait Painting - Afternoon Conversation
Located in Bristol, GB
AFTERNOON CONVERSATION
Oil on Canvas
Size: 44.5 x 44.5 cm (including frame)
A very pleasant mid
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Conversations- 21st Century Contemporary portrait Painting of a man
By Tania Rivilis
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
Tania Rivilis
Conversations
20 x 20 cm framed (included in price) 23 x 23 cm
Oilpaint on wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 1.19 in
Large Mid Century French Oil Three Figures Seated Picnic Conversation
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Deep in Conversation
by Pierre Georgeot (French mid 20th century)
oil on canvas, framed
framed: 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
A conversation. Oil, canvas, cardboard, 31, 5 x 27 cm
Located in Riga, LV
A conversation
Oil, canvas, cardboard, 31, 5 x 27 cm
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Cardboard
Conversation w/The Delivery Man, oil, 26x17, Lucca, Italy, Impressionism
By James Crandall
Located in Houston, TX
Conversation with the Delivery man was painted onsite in Lucca, Italy. The artists frequently
Category
2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 26 in W 17 in D 1.5 in
Attrib. Stuart Ray (1916-1985) - Framed Oil, Conversation After Supper
Located in Corsham, GB
Impressionist scene in oil. Presented in a painted wooden frame. Inscribed with the artist's name
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 14.18 in W 15.56 in
Silent Conversation with Buddha
Located in Zofingen, AG
Silent Conversation with Buddha" - Original Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas
This evocative oil
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Conversation by the Fence
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are offering a painting for sale by the Swedish artist Nils Andersson (1817–1865). This
Category
1840s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circle of David Wilkie (1785-1841) - Oil, Conversation By The Fire
By Sir David Wilkie
Located in Corsham, GB
This intimate genre painting depicts a domestic interior scene with two figures engaged in
Category
Early 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Conversation 1
Located in Natchez, MS
Another in a series of visually arresting still life's from Australian artist Louise Feneley. Exquisitely painted feathers and whimsical smiley face set on a background of the ubiqui...
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Conversation, Acrylic & Oil on Canvas by Contemporary Indian Artist-In Stock
By Sangeeta Singh
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
Sangeeta Singh - Conversation - 24 x 36 inches (Unframed Size)
Acrylic & Oil on Canvas, 2019
Born
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Conversations I Don't Recall (Large Contemporary Abstract Painting, Framed)
By Guy Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist's Statement: "This painting originally looked different, and though it had 22 saves on it
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Watercolor, House Paint
A Conversation by the Bridge
Located in St. Albans, GB
David Bates
A very traditional English oil painting by the highly collected artist David Bates.
It
Category
1890s Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Conversation at the Old Mill
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Image size: 12 x 16 1/2 inches (30.5 x 42 cm)
In this scene we see the in the
Category
19th Century French School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Conversation with the Moon Female Cuban Art oil /canvas Figurative Art 39"sq
Located in Houston, TX
"Conversation with the Moon" 39" x 39"
Oil on Canvas Cuban Artist Figurative Art
Therein lies the
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
A lady in conversation with a glove. 19th century oil on board. English school
Located in London, GB
A 19th century painting of a lady and a man in conversation.
In a quiet, sunlit drawing room, a
Category
19th Century English School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Georgian Contemporary Art by Ramaz Chantladze - Conversation
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas
Ramaz Chantladze is a Georgian artist was born in 1960 who lives and works in
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
"Conversations with Rauschenberg" Mixed Media Abstract Expressionist
Located in Carmel, CA
"Conversations with Rauschenberg" is a 48" x 36" tribute to dialogue and interplay within the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
H 48 in W 36 in D 1.5 in
Conversation in the Theater - Expressionist Figurative Abstract
By Jane Voitle Mellin
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and expressive large scale figurative abstract painting of two people conversing in a theater
Category
1970s Post-War Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 48 in W 49 in D 1.5 in
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Oil Painting Conversation For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting conversation for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil painting conversation may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting conversation is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and gold. Creating an oil painting conversation has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by John Evans, Danny McCaw, Elie Anatole Pavil, Yuri Krotov and Ekaterina Popova are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and canvas. A large oil painting conversation can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller oil painting conversation, measuring 6 high and 9 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Oil Painting Conversation?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil painting conversation in our inventory may begin at $530 and can go as high as $28,881, while the average can fetch as much as $3,089.
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Questions About Oil Painting Conversation
- 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 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 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. - 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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