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Abstract Vibrant Oil Painting Japanese American Artist Denver Colorado
By Homare Ikeda
Located in Surfside, FL
traditional Japanese scroll painting. Another reference to his birthplace is Ikeda's use of the four symbolic
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

MASATOYO KISHI 1966 LARGE Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Japanese/American
By Masatoyo Kishi
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
PAINTING IS IN OUR NYC SHOWROOM Masatoyo Kishi (Japanese/American, 1924-2017) "Opus No. 66-H-3" 1966 Oil
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese cherry. Original oil painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
“Japanese cherry“ is a painting that pays homage to the natural beauty and timeless elegance of
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Japanese Peasant Worker Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5109 Japanese peasant worker Set in custom wood frame Signed lower right Image size 23.5x19.5
Category

1940s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woodlands in Japan [ Shinjuku Gyoen] Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Hazel Thomson
Located in Yardley, PA
painting also Fir Trees. This is an impressionist painting of a forest in Japan, on a late afternoon where
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Falling Leaves. Old Kyoto, Japan., Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kyoto, Japan.Stanislav SidorovOil painting on stretched canvasFinished black edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreams about Japan, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary abstract painting,oil canvas. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Lilly Pond oil Landscape Painting #2
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3250 Lilly pond oil on canvas set in a rapped canvas with painted edges. No need for a frame
Category

Early 2000s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

My Japanese model railroad collection, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This is my collection of Japanese model railroad trains that I painted from the internet
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreams about Japan 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary abstract painting,oil canvas :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Floral - Landscape Painting - Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Floral painting with a japanese sensibility inspiring peace and tranquility Japanese Floral
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting Winter in Sapporo Japan
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5168 American Impressionist landscape ouil painting Image size 18x23" Gilt frame
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Modern Abstract 'Some Things of Value' Oil Painting
By Yoshio Minomura
Located in Surfside, FL
Minomura gained his diploma from the department of fine arts at the Nihon University in Tokyo in 1969. He has exhibited at the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Oil - Japanese Garden
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful and impressionistic scene of a Japanese garden. Flowers fill the garden in front of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Mystery Japanese Frame" (2024) by Delton Demarest, Original Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Delton Demarest's "Mystery Japanese Frame," completed in 2024, is an oil on panel artwork measuring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Portrait of a Young Woman as a Japanese Geisha, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Cousineau
Located in Yardley, PA
known as a Maiko. She is holding a Japanese Umbrella. :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Fauvist Colorful Oil Painting Chinese Ceramic Jars with Fan and Apple
Located in Surfside, FL
Yoshio Aoyama (Japanese, 1894-1996) "Nature Morte". Oil on canvas. 1981. Signed 'Aoyama' (upper
Category

1980s Fauvist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dancing in Teal Waters" Colorful Japanese Koi Fish & Water Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic portrayal of Japanese Koi fish jubilantly depicted with movement and enthusiasm
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pond Life" Colorful Japanese Koi Fish & Water Lily Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic portrayal of Japanese Koi fish jubilantly depicted with movement and enthusiasm
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese cup with lemon, original still life oil painting by Tim Snowdon
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
Original artwork by Tim Snowdon Japanese cup with lemon, oil on linen, 35cm x 41cm, 2022 A part of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Rising Sun" Japanese Flag POP, Minimal, 23K Gold Leaf /Oil Red and Gold Painting
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
addition to oil paint, but not always. With its depiction of a graphically idealized Japanese flag
Category

2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Hiroshi Honda Signed Japanese American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and very engaging original oil on canvas painting my Japanese American artist Hiroshi
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Japanese Theater Blue Dancing Figurative Expressionist Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3311 Abstract Figurative Painting Set in a hand painted wood frame Image size 12x15"
Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Landscape Painting on Gilt Wood Panel
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4013 Hand painted Japanese wood panel on gold leaf panel
Category

1950s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

The Japanese, 1970. Oil on canvas, 100x70 cm
By Jadviga Zjilvinska
Located in Riga, LV
themes: landscapes, portraits, flowers and sacred painting. Her works have lyricism and inner harmony. In
Category

20th Century Fauvist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Motif, 2018., oil on canvas, 85x90 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Japanese Motif, 2018., 85x90 cm Abstract composition. Nugzar Avtandilovich Kahiani was born in
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Koko Fukazawa, Japan, Oil on Canvas, Arrangement with Fruits
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Koko Fukazawa (1903-1993), Japan. Oil on canvas. Arrangement with fruits. Mid-20th century. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Japan in Gold - Okurimono - Oil Paint by Simona Zecca - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
oil colours. Il dipintoThe painting is signed on its back and it comes with certificate of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Bridge Monet's Waterlily Pond Giverny Signed French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed and inscribed verso framed : 20 x 27 inches canvas: 15 x 22 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monet's Waterlily Pond Giverny Japanese Bridge, Vintage French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
pond at Giverny, with the Japanese footbridge. Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed and
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Japanese Bridge Monet's Waterlily Pond Giverny, Signed Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bridge, Monet's waterlily pond at Giverny. Medium: oil painting on board, framed Size: framed: 14.5 x
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Bridge Monet's Waterlily Pond Giverny, Signed French Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Japanese Bridge, Monet's Garden at Giverny overlooking the waterlily pond. Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Geometric Abstract', Japanese Mid-century Oil, Saitama, Hanno City, Iwasawa
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'K. Miyoshi' for Kazuo Miyoshi (Japanese, 20th century) and painted circa 1960
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Tea Garden
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
artists who followed in Moore’s footsteps by traveling and painting in Japan. During the late-nineteenth
Category

Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Amithaba, Kenji Yoshida, nihonga paintings, gold silver copper leaf Japanese
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Amithaba, nihonga paintings, gold silver copper leaf cobalt Japanese Yoshida gold leaf, silver
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

"Tengu" (2023) by Rhonda Libbey, Original Painting, Japanese Mythical Creature
Located in Denver, CO
Rhonda Libbey's "Tengu" is an original, handmade watercolor painting that depicts a Japanese
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Revelation, Kenji Yoshida, Nihonga, painting, Japan, Paris, gold, silver, black
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Revelation, Kenji Yoshida, Nihonga, painting, Japan, Paris, gold, silver, black
Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Abstract Contemporary Painting on Canvas by Japanese artist, Red Lightning
By Yukari Edamitsu
Located in New york, NY
Red Lightning, 2018 by Japanese woman artist Yukari Edamitsu is a 40" x 30" oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Abstract Painting on Canvas by Japanese Woman Artist, Yellow Cloud
By Yukari Edamitsu
Located in New york, NY
Yellow Cloud, 2016 by Japanese woman artist Yukari Edamitsu is a 48" x 36" oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Farm
By Robert McIntosh
Located in West Hollywood, CA
County Museum in 1948. "Japanese Farm", is an original oil on panel, signed, dated 1937, with an image
Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Japanese warrior"
Located in Edinburgh, GB
geometry and fluid abstraction. A lone samurai, inspired by the aesthetics of Japanese theater, stands
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colorful Painting on Japanese Washi Paper, Chasing Butterflies by a.muse
By a.muse
Located in New york, NY
flitting in between fields of green, pink, and yellow wavy lines of colors. The 30" x 20" acrylic, oil
Category

2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Abstract Contemporary Painting on Canvas by Japanese Woman Artist, Spring Field
By Yukari Edamitsu
Located in New york, NY
30" oil painting on canvas, is the landscape (outer world) in contrast with the artist's inner
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Spitz puppy
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've captured the playful essence of a joyous Japanese Spitz puppy
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese Spitz puppy
Japanese Spitz puppy
H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Reflection, Contemporary Photorealist Painting of Japanese Figure & Vervet Skull
By Matthew Bober
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Reflection 2015 Oil on Panel 9" x 12" unframed 15" x 18" framed Photorealist oil painting of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Oil On Canvas Still Life With Flowers And Japanese Satsuma Porcelain
Located in Gavere, BE
"Oil On Canvas Still Life With Flowers And Japanese Satsuma Porcelain" Painting very rich in colors
Category

1920s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Vie, by Kenji Yoshida, Nihonga, Japanese, painting, silver, black, red, gold
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Kenji Yoshida Nihonga Japanese painting silver black red gold Gold leaf, Silver leaf and oil paint
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Lake Side: Copy of Kuroda Seiko's Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing a remarkable oil painting on linen canvas, meticulously reproduced to capture the
Category

20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Wood

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas of Japanese Figures by Francis Neydhart
By Francis Neydhart
Located in Dallas, TX
A realistic oil on canvas of a person with umbrella bowing to a monk standing on steps by artist
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Japanese Girl Promenading
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
traveling and painting in Japan. During the late-nineteenth century, other American painters investigated
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Japanese cup with limes, still life painting by Tim Snowdon
Located in BUNGENDORE, AU
one of three original paintings featuring the same Japanese cup. The other paintings are Japanese cup
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

The Japanese Corner
By Elliott Daingerfield
Located in New York, NY
that time, Daingerfield’s work had consisted primarily of genre paintings and interior scenes, but
Category

19th Century American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Still Life with Imari Bowl', Paris, Japanese Woodblock, Post-Impressionist Oil
By Victor Isbrand
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
dramatic, Post-Impressionist still-life showing a group of items including a fluted, Japanese porcelain
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Exquisite Antique Still Life, Japanese Figures, Oil on Canvas by Caroline Pitkin
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a spiritually inspired oil painting by noted American artist Caroline W. Pitkin. The
Category

1890s Aesthetic Movement Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese meadow daisies 40X30
Located in Zofingen, AG
"In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of impressionism to capture the
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese pond in spring
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this vibrant oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the essence of a serene springtime
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Japanese pond in spring
Japanese pond in spring
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Composition - Japanese Abstract French
By Jun Dobashi
Located in London, GB
Signed and Dated Oil Painting on Canvas size: 93 x 75 cm / 36.6 x 29.5 in Additional Information: This
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

La Vie #71, Yoshida Kenji, nihonga painting, silver gold copper leaf cobalt, Japan
By Kenji Yoshida
Located in Santa Fe, NM
La Vie #71, Yoshida Kenji, nihonga painting, silver gold copper leaf cobalt, Japan Yoshida was
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Children with Tortoise
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
painting in Japan. During the late-nineteenth century, other painters investigated Japanese themes too, but
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Yoshio Minomura Signed Abstract Oil and Ink on Canvas Painting
Located in Indianapolis, IN
An oil on canvas painting by the Japanese artist Yoshio Minomura (born 1947). This abstract work
Category

20th Century Japanese Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Oil Paintings Japanese For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oil paintings japanese is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Abstract, Contemporary or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil paintings japanese that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and gold. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Nan Hass Feldman, Miori Odamaki, Kenji Yoshida, Harry Moore and Harry Humphrey Moore produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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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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Questions About Oil Paintings Japanese
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Japanese paintings have many names, based on their style. Works produced after 1900 are known as Nihonga and combine traditional techniques with modern themes. Sumi-e are traditional Japanese ink paintings, while Ukiyo-e are figure and landscape paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese screen painting is the art of creating byōbu, or Japanese screens. Byōbu vary in subject matter and style. The screens are free-standing, portable and decorated with symbolic images or calligraphy. It is common to find byōbu in pairs with at least two panels. Shop a selection of byōbu on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese painting is called “nihonga”. This style of painting is characterized by a reduced color palette, a lack of shadows and simple expression. Works in this style are often created with mineral-based paints on scrolls and screens and depict landscapers, women and scenes from Japanese history and culture. You’ll find a wide range of nihonga art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil 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, 2024
    To 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An 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, 2024
    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, 2022
    A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2021
    Any 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

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