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Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Different No.3
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
realistic technique known for paintings. The other is to use an oil painting knife for carving on the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Gray sky, Marine, Seaside, Oil on canvas, Semi-abstract, Blue, Impressionism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
mood.
The use of an oil painting knife adds texture and dynamism to the artwork. The cloudy sky in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 0.79 in
Scream Abstract Oil Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
soul for the peace in Ukraine. Impasto painting created with palette knife and creates a special
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 16.54 in W 23.23 in D 0.71 in
Spring Blossom Painting Flowers Original Art Impasto Oil Painting Palette Knife
Located in Zofingen, AG
author's signature.
My oil painting, created with a palette knife, with thick layers of paint. The
Category
2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fish Expression Oil Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art Original
Located in Zofingen, AG
Marine life painting will be a good addition to your original oil painting collection. Fish art is
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.71 in
Emerald Coral Reef Painting Underwater Art Palette Knife Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Emerald Coral Reef Painting Underwater Art Palette Knife Original Oil Painting
🎨 Materials: Oil
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Xitang Water Town
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
. The other is to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the oil onto the canvas but
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Palette Knife Oil Painting of Fishing Boats
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palette Knife oil painting of fishing boats. A finely detailed oil painting, signed lower left
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
California Beach Painting Oil Original Art Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Bright California Seascape Oil Painting
Enhance your original oil painting collection with this
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 9 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
French Impressionist Mother and Child Figurative Palette Knife Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6006 A mother and child,figurative impressionistic style palette oil on canvas applied on
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 12.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Jewish Klezmer Musicians, Israeli Judaica Impasto Palette Knife Oil Painting
By Raoul Raymond
Located in Surfside, FL
Raoul Raymond was born in Bucharest, Romania in 1948 and he immigrated to Israel two years later.
In Israel, Mr. Raymond grew fond of the artist's palette, and at an early age, was...
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Win
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
who lives and works in Beijing, China. Jia works mainly with oil and acrylic in his painting. His
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Meditation No.2
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the oil onto the canvas but the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Dewy Grasses, Impressionism, Palette Knife, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alex Kalenyuk
Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Medium: Oil on
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Louisiana Parish Oil Painting Out in the Countryside Framed Palette Knife
Located in Houston, TX
ditch on his land in East Austin, painting an impressionistic work to the tune of Bach or Chopin or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.75 in
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Located in Zofingen, AG
Sardines Painting School of Fish Oil on Canvas Palette Knife Art Impasto
Artist draw her
Category
2010s Abstract Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.04 in
Midcentury Palate Knife Oil Painting of Notre Dame Cathedral
Located in Asheville, NC
This palate knife oil of Notre Dame Cathedral was done in the midcentury.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Knifed
Located in Denver, CO
Knifed, 2019
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Breeze of Summer
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the oil onto the canvas but the artist
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Lemons and a Knife by Laura Shubert, Petite Oil on Board Still Life Painting
By Laura Lacambra Shubert
Located in Atlanta, GA
'Lemons and a Knife' is a small Impressionist oil on canvas still life painting created by American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Abstract Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Fish Painting Coral Reef Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art by Olga Nikitina
Title: Fish Symphony
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 0.79 in
Forest Underwater Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
oil on canvas, palette knife technique, style underwater impressionism.
Olga is an artist and scuba
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Three Pears Modern Welsh Still Life Impasto Palette Knife Framed Oil Painting
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
inches ( 45cm x 37cm ).
Available for sale; this original oil painting is by the Welsh artist Gwilym
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17.72 in W 14.57 in D 1.38 in
"RIVER BEND" OIL ON CANVAS APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Canvas Applied by Palette Knife
"River Bend"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His list
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Last Hope Underwater Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
fighting for a life.
For underwater painting Olga used oil on canvas, palette knife technique, style
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Original Oil Painting of Still Life with Melon Slices and Knife on a Plate
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Painting of Still Life with Melon Slices and Knife on a Plate
Artist: Roland
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 13 in W 16 in D 1 in
School of Red Fish Painting Impasto Palette Knife Art
Located in Zofingen, AG
Red Fish Painting Ocean Art Impasto Painting Palette Knife Art by Olga Nikitina
Title: Red Fish
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 33.47 in D 0.79 in
ANTIQUE FRENCH SiGNED FOULEY OIL PAINTING OF FLOWERS DONE WITH PALETTE KNIFE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique French oil panting of flowers which has been painted using a palette knife, signed Fouley
A very
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Pine
H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 3.75 in
Colorado Drive Impressionism Oil 8x 10 Panel Palette Knife Framed
Located in Houston, TX
in road in the USA. .There is the use of the palette knife which builds up a texture of the oil
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.75 in
Hurricane Point, Big Sur - Impasto and Pallett Knife Oil on Canvas
By Kathleen Murray
Located in Soquel, CA
Hurricane Point, Big Sur - Oil on Canvas
Seascape oil painting depicting Hurricane Point, Big Sur
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 24.5 in W 28.5 in D 2 in
Original Oil Abstract Still Life with Cheese Slices and Knife
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Original Oil Abstract Still Life with Cheese Slices and Knife
Artist: Roland Pichard
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.5 in W 13.25 in D 1 in
"FLORES" OIL ON PANEL APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE DATED 1962
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Panel Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 1962
"Flores"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 20 in D 3 in
KUNDALINI, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Pamela Ross
Located in Yardley, PA
KUNDALINI Original Painting on Canvas Brush and Knife Oil Original painting by master
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Atlanta, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Original colorful contemporary oil painting on canvas using knife palette technique, expressionism
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Tour
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
. The other is to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the oil onto the canvas but
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Panda, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gavin O'Donoghue
Located in Yardley, PA
and cool tones. The warm and cool tones help to create harmony and balance. This oil painting
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
"STILL COAST" OIL ON PANEL APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE FRAMED 33 X 38.75
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Panel Applied by Palette Knife
"Still Coast"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His list
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 30 in D 3 in
"FLOWERS" #800 OIL ON PANEL APPLIED WITH PALETTE KNIFE. DATED 1969
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil Applied by Palette Knife on Panel
1969
"Flowers" 800
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
"FLOWERS" #801 OIL ON PANEL APPLIED WITH PALETTE KNIFE. DATED 1969
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil Applied by Palette Knife on Panel
1969
"Flowers" 801
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His
Category
1960s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 17 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Still Life with Mozzarella, Sardines and Knife
By Amy Weiskopf
Located in Lincoln, MA
oil on linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kailua Escape, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of Kailua Beach in Hawaii. This painting depicts the sun
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Giverny Gardens, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting on canvas of the lovely gardens of Giverny, Monet's home in
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maui Afternoon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife seascape oil painting of Sugar Cove on Maui with a view towards the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magical Maui, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of upcountry Maui. This view from Paia looks toward
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Paragliding Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Turbulence Paragliding Painting Abstract Oil Painting
Oil Painting on cotton canvas, palette knife
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
"BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK" TEXAS OIL APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE FRAMED 33 X 45
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Canvas Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 1995
"Big Bend National Park" Texas
Biography
Jose Vives
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Field of Flowers Oil on Panel Palette Knife Mexican Artist 14 x 19 framed
Located in Houston, TX
known for using a pallete knife with deep strokes. You can see the thickness of the paint on his
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
H 9.5 in W 14 in D 0.75 in
Jack-Knifing The Lead Team
By Robert Elwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Left.
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
"FLOWERS" STILL LIFE OIL ON CANVAS APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE DATED 2001
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil on Canvas Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 2001
"Flowers"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Whale Painting Ocean Underwater Original Oil Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Oil Painting of Whale - Impasto Palette Knife Artwork on Canvas
Dive into the mesmerizing beauty
Category
2010s Expressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Subjective still life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
-green background. Written expressively with a palette knife. Oil painting on canvas. Artist's signature
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
New Zealand Summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife oil painting of a sunny summer day in New Zealand. The water surrounding
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SUNSET" COSTA BRAVA SPAIN OIL ON PANEL APPLIED BY PALETTE KNIFE FRAMED 39 X 49
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
Medium: Oil on Panel Applied by Palette Knife
Dated 1977-1978
"Sunset" Costa Brava Spain
Biography
Jose
Category
1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Night on the Great Wall
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
technique known for paintings. The other is to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Contemporary Art by Jia Yuan-Hua - Glorious Palace
By Jia Yuan-Hua
Located in Paris, IDF
for paintings. The other is to use an oil painting knife for carving on the surface of the oil onto
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
"FLOWERS" OIL ON PANEL APPLIED WITH PALETTE KNIFE SAN ANTONIO ARTIST (1919-2004)
By Jose Vives-Atsara
Located in San Antonio, TX
: Oil on Panel Applied by Palette Knife
"Flowers"
Biography
Jose Vives-Atsara (1919-2004)
His list of
Category
20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Purple Haze, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, textured, palette knife, abstract, oil painting, beigePurple HazeJanet HamiltonOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Secret Cove Beach, Maui, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An original palette knife seascape oil painting of Sugar Cove on Maui with a view towards the
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Maya Green, Dance Me To The End Of Love Oil on Canvas Palette Knife 12 x 12"
By Maya Green
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Collectible Piece. Dance Me To The End Of Love
The painting is oil on canvas and painted with a
Category
Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Still Life with Pears, Knife, and Glass of Water" American Folk Red Oil Paint
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
Still Life with Pears, Knife, and Glass of Water Oil on Panel, 9 x 14.5 Inches
Charlotte Gibbs
Category
2010s Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
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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.
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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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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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- 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).
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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.
- 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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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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.
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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.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
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