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Distant Rain, Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Distant Rain" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting an atmospheric landscape
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
After Rain, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, representational, oil painting, greenAfter RainNikolay RizhankovOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Rain, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, blueEvening RainFaye Vander
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Columbia Rain" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Scott Conary's "Break" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts light breaking through
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Before the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Before the RainOlena NabilskyOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fire and Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, travel, oil painting, pinkFire and RainYangzi XuOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Rain, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ripples, leaves, nature, animals, nature, realism, oil paintingIn the RainGuigen Zha
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer. After Rain., Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
Summer. After Rain.Nikolay RizhankovOil painting on stretched canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Music of the Rain, Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, walking, foliage , landscape, travel, realism, oil painting, orangeMusic of the Rain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Evening Rain, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, expressionism, valley, oilpaint, expressionism, landscape, oil painting, greyEvening Rain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Wacker Drive in the Rain, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Wacker Drive in the RainYangzi XuOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Walk in the Rain, Oil Painting
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, greenA Walk in the RainNick SavidesOil painting on stretched linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Rain" -- Oil Painting by Alexander Stolin
Located in New Orleans, LA
designing and painting projects for the Louisiana film industry. Stolin’s technically proficient and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Manhattan Midtown Rain, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
, facade, impressionism, people, travel, oil painting, blueManhattan Midtown RainOnelio
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Italy, Garden, Coming Rain, Oil Painting by Ian Hornak
By Ian Hornak
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ian Hornak, American (1944 - 2002)
Title: Italy, Garden, Coming Rain
Year: 1970
Medium: Oil
Category
1970s Photorealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pine Trees in the Mountains, After the Rain, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
RainSuren NersisyanOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
H 36 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Contact Painting Twins Abstract Expressionist Diptych OIl Painting Rainer Gross
By Rainer Gross
Located in Surfside, FL
Rainer Gross (American, b. 1957)
"Neal Twins" (in two parts)," 2000,
Oil diptych painting on panel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
"Rain King" Oil Painting
By Shelli Langdale
Located in Denver, CO
Shelli Langdale's "Rain King" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine figure
Category
2010s Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Christmas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Christmas day ... This painting will bring positive vibes to anyone no matter you are adult or
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
BROADWAY RAIN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 36 x 36 x 1.5 inches When I walking down Broadway from 57th street, light rain
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
April Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
April rain ! People walking on soft rainy day, this time it is 42nd street walking toward
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Desert Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Desert Rain" is a stunning large abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas popular US artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fried Fish, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
inspired me to paint they , because the look already ready painting they have so much colors )) :: Painting
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seven apples, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
green field with house and sun. Colorfull painting will bring any place positive vibes )) :: Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fried fishes, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Fried fishes , well done )) :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
My pomegranates, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Still life with pomegranets at the back ground of beach. :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
White day, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
In front is and old town and back is sea with ship :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enjoy figs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
.. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Winter, snow, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One winter day :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Autumn Rain, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, palette knife, season, abstract, oil painting, orangeAutumn RainJanet HamiltonOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Prague. Rain., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
(ATTENTION ACTION! If you order two paintings third you will get like a gift. The third painting I
Category
2010s Romantic Paintings
Materials
Oil
AFTER RAIN, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
AFTER RAIN. Alexandrina's painting is guided by her all-consuming passion to share with the
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Rain on Windshield", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "Rain on Windshield" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Before rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Landscape painting with sunny fields and rainy clouds in the background. Studio painting done after
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Figs Still Life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
I took much time to paint this nice artwork but with the result i am proud)) :: Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Heavy with Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
Heavy with Rain - 2023 - Oil on Cradled Board –18 H x 24 W x 1.5Inches and ready to hang The
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Before the Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting landscape with mountains and clouds, painted in the style of impressionism, realism
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Summer Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tanya Grabkova
Located in Yardley, PA
The original oil and acrylic painting "The Summer Rain" , created in 2017. This modern artwork
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Oil
Before the rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
good in any room: bedroom, dining room, living room. Used high quality materials. Oil painting on
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
My usual still life, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
with lovers and keys which i putted stay at my family s home when i moved to Germany. :: Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
painted in the style of impressionism art, art of realism. The painting shows an evening river with a
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain at Night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Thong Le
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting on canvas :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Golden Rain. Expressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Carolyn Miller
Located in Brecon, Powys
'Golden Rain'
Acrylic and marble plaster on canvas board
50x50 cm
I create the picture first in
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Roasted fish head and tail, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting very good for kitchen, restaurant or if just like eat fish or may be you are fisher
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fried fish in lemon juice, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
they )) Painting started in 2013 and painted it with big pauses more times and finished it in 2018
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rain Effects, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original plein air oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
And are there growing pomegranates?, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
, another one in very big city etc. )) In my paradise i want there have pomegrante trees )) :: Painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.7 in W 27.6 in D 0.8 in
After The Rain, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
After The Rain - 2023 - Oil on Cradled Board –16 H x 16 W x .75 Inches and ready to hang
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Glowing after Rain, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original contemporary impressionism oil on panel painting create after observation how rain change
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Raining cats and dogs, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
An oil painting depicts numerous cats and dogs flying amidst a large, lush gray cloud against a
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Long waiting rain, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original plein air sky and landscape oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
A Gentle Rain (Rovinj, Croatia), Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, beigeA Gentle Rain (Rovinj, Croatia)Faye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
This paintings brings to mind the steamy ground fog after a summer rain. Or you could look at it
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Forest road in rain, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting captures the road bordered by vibrant green trees, using a palette dominated by
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
In the Rain 3, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the Rain 3Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
After the Rain (Piazza Navona), Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, beigeAfter the Rain (Piazza Navona)Faye Vander VeerOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings
Materials
Oil
Ebenezer Stream - After Rain, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, stream, river, sky, abstract, landscape, oil painting, greenEbenezer Stream - After Rain
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Driving in the Rain II", Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Dianne L. Massey Dunbar's (US based) "Driving in the Rain II" is an original, handmade oil
Category
2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
374 Raining Twilight, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Anne B Schwartz
Located in Yardley, PA
Small contemporary oil painting with beautiful soft, warm colors found right before sunset
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Broadway Rain and Night Walkers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Chin H Shin
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on Canvas 40 x 30 x 1.5 inches This Painting is inspired by a moody rainy day in
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Rain Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the rain oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a rain 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 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a rain 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, black, brown, beige and more. Creating a rain oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Pauline Ziegen, Paul Manes, Michael Steinbrick, Angela Wakefield and Chin H Shin are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Rain Oil Painting?
A rain oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,801, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $280,000.
Finding the Right Paintings for You
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.
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Questions About Rain Oil Painting
- 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
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The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.
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Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.
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Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.