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William Keith Original Tonal Oil Painting Flock of Sheep by a Pond Landscape
Located in Tustin, CA
Original oil on canvas, tonal-style landscape painting by listed, deceased, famous artist, William
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Barbizon School Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
"Speeding" Impressionist Natural Tonal Painting
By Paul Sprohge
Located in Houston, TX
Green natural tonal impressionist painting of a landscape that is titled "Speeding". The painting
Category
1960s Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Deep Tonal Abstract Expressionist Textured Painting
By Paul Sprohge
Located in Houston, TX
Deep tonal abstract expressionist painting. The hues are mostly reds and deep greens. It is framed
Category
1960s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"SOS" Contemporary Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting
By Henry David Potwin
Located in Houston, TX
painting is signed and is enclosed within a dark mahogany and black frame.
Dimensions without Frame: H 10
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Valley Sunrise Tonal Study
Located in Denver, CO
Valley Sunrise Tonal Study, 2021
This painting is currently unframed but will come with a frame
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Panel, Oil
Red Landscape, Geometric Abstract Landscape Painting, Tonal Interior Art
By Miles Cole
Located in Deddington, GB
indication of how a piece may look
Red Landscape is an original painting by Miles Cole. This work is made up
Category
2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 1.58 in
Tonal Stripes with Yellow
By Jennifer Hornyak
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Montreal.
Hornyak is known for her vivid and distinctly textured paintings that blur the line between
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Tonal Lillies - Landscape Painting - American Modern Art By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
florals have a fluid flowing design. Perfect for a minimalist decor.
Tonal Lillies - Landscape Paintings
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 40 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
Bull and Cow American Landscape, Tonalism, Cattle painting, Utah, Idaho
By Marty Ricks
Located in Houston, TX
16 x 20. Marty Ricks is known for his Tonalism paintings that have been done in the USA and around
Category
2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in
1940’s French Tonal Abstract Signed Oil Still Life Objects superb quality
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil on board
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches
Provenance: private collection, France
Condition: The
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Cubist Colorado Red Tonal Landscape
By Norman Baasch
Located in Houston, TX
Warm toned cubist Colorado cityscape of geometric buildings and trees by artist Norman Baasch in 1968. Signed and dated by artist. The canvas is not framed.
Category
1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Study of a Young Woman', Tonalism
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Initialed lower right, 'A.F' (American, 20th century) and painted circa 1940.
A tonalist study of a young woman with bobbed brown hair, shown gazing to the viewer's left and painted...
Category
1940s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Gray Tonal Abstract Expressionist Oil on Canvas Cityscape by Louis M. Ponderoso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gray tonal abstract oil on canvas by Louis M. Ponderoso (New York, 1938-1997) depicting an
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 20 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Dark Tonal Surrealist Mask Still Life with a Fish
By Norman Baasch
Located in Houston, TX
Dark surrealist painting of masks and fish. The painting is signed by the artist and dated. The
Category
Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"November" Bruce Crane, Tonalism Landscape Autumn Scene, American Impressionism
By Bruce Crane
Located in New York, NY
Bruce Crane (1857 - 1937)
November
Oil on canvas
25 x 30 inches
Signed lower right
Robert Bruce
Category
Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ca. 1935 Atmospheric Tonal Farm Scene by Artist Joseph Lane
Located in Chicago, IL
An atmospheric, tonal farm scene by artist Joseph Lane. Image size: 25" x 30". Framed size: 29
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Verdant Summer Landscape, " Olive Parker Black, Tonalism, Female Artist Stream
By Olive Parker Black
Located in New York, NY
Olive Parker Black (1868 - 1948)
Verdant Summer Landscape
Oil on canvas
20 x 30 inches
Signed
Category
Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunset View, Abstract Oil Painting
By Jenn Williamson
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ethereal, meditative, peaceful, intuitive, clouds, water, land, oasis, tonal, abstract, nature, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Buddha Head Vase, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ceramic, flower, vase, budha, head, vertical, tonal, still life, flora, realism, oil painting, grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vase & Spouted Ewer with Handle, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Asian, Chinese, oilpaint, realism, ceramic, flower, vase, tonal, still life, realism, oil painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Prunus Vase with a Dragon, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flora, realism, oil painting, greyPrunus Vase with a DragonGuigen ZhaOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Unforgotten (oil painting monochrome vintage couple hat portrait earth tones
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
unspoken.
keywords; monochrome, black and white, tonal, surrealism, portrait, oil painting, earth tones
Category
2010s Tonalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Way Back To The Sea, Helen Robinson, Original Red Coastal Painting, Skyscape Art
By Helen Robinson
Located in Deddington, GB
atmospheric oil paintings represent impressionable moments in her life, mostly inspired by her love of travel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Helen RobinsonWay Back To The Sea, Helen Robinson, Original Red Coastal Painting, Skyscape Art, 2021
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 1.38 in
Tonalist Hills and River
Located in Hillsborough, NC
The technique of American Tonalism is evident in this oil painting on canvas from the early 20th
Category
20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Spring Petunias II, Oil Painting
By Nicole Lamothe
Located in San Francisco, CA
affection, purchased from her local florist or handpicked in her garden. Each of Nicole's oil paintings
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Across the Marsh, Tonalism- Oil Landscape Painting
By John D. Neubauer
Located in Newburyport, MA
Across the Marsh, an original, signed Oil Landscape Painting on canvas by John D. Neubauer captures
Category
2010s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Illia Barger, "Zoe" floral painting, tree peony, tonal study in white
By Illia Barger
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Focusing on the effects of color and light Illia Barger's floral paintings are a meditation on tone
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 66 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Before the Altar
By Charles Edward Chambers
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A haunting and epic large scale finely detailed and tonally impacting oil on canvas painting by
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Oil
Neutral Tonal Large Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Large neutral yellow tonal landscape painting signed by Qwen Ryan. The work is framed in a wooden
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Primary Tonal Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Dick Wray
Located in Houston, TX
Red, green and blue tonal abstract expressionist painting with various swirls and geometric shapes
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Earth Tonal Geometric Abstract Painting
By Carlos Kunte Obando
Located in Houston, TX
1960's geometric abstract painting by artist Carlos Kunte Obando with accents of red, yellow, and
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mountain" Deep Tonal Abstract Impressionist Painting
By Paul Sprohge
Located in Houston, TX
Deep tonal impressionist painting of a landscape with a mountain. The painting is framed in a gold
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24.75 in W 24.75 in D 1.5 in
Tonal Landscape
By Bruce Crane
Located in Milford, NH
A fine tonal landscape by American artist Bruce (Robert Bruce) Crane (1857-1937). Crane was born in
Category
Early 20th Century Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Zebra For Sale #2" Minimal Tonal Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Green, white and hot pink tonal minimal painting. The painting is framed in a green frame that
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Zebra For Sale #1" Minimalist Tonal Painting
By Matthew Reeves
Located in Houston, TX
Green, white and hot pink tonal minimal painting. The painting is framed in a green frame that
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blue, Green and Purple Tonal Landscape Painting
By Oris Robertson
Located in Houston, TX
Blue, green, and purple tonal painting of a landscape in the style of David Adickes. Painting is
Category
1970s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Untitled Warm Tonal Cubist Fish Painting
By Lamar Briggs
Located in Houston, TX
Modern warm tonal cubist style fish painting by Lamar Briggs. The work is signed by the artist in
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"The Torments of Cupid" Surrealist Blue Tonal Painting
By Benjamin Sepulveda
Located in Houston, TX
Blue tonal surrealist painting of a cupid sitting on clouds with various religious iconography
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 61 in W 62 in D 1 in
Large Neutral Tonal Geometric Textured Modern Abstract Painting
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Houston, TX
Modern large textured geometric abstract painting. Brown, white and black tonal textured gestural
Category
1970s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 37 in W 37 in D 1.5 in
"In Search of Self" Red Expressionist Tonal Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Red, orange, and yellow tonal painting with a checkered style floor or blanket that calls to
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Spring Yellow Tonal Painting with Doves and Flowers
By Lamar Briggs
Located in Houston, TX
Spring themed painting with yellow tones. The work has two doves perched on a branch with flowers
Category
1970s Naturalistic Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Angel and Asteroids" Surrealist Blue Tonal Figurative Painting
By Benjamin Sepulveda
Located in Houston, TX
Blue figurative surrealist painting of a woman sitting on asteroids. The painting has a religious
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 64 in W 80.5 in D 1 in
"The Violin" Still Life Red Tonal Surrealist Painting
By Benjamin Sepulveda
Located in Houston, TX
Red tonal surrealist painting of a violin with a rosary. The work is signed, titled and dated by
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique 1880’s American Tonalism Impressionist Sunset Landscape Painting
By Bruce Crane
Located in New York, NY
and oranges in the sky and the painting.
Bruce Crane
Oil on canvas
Signed lower right
Titled verso
Category
1880s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Earth Tonal Textured Architectural Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Earth tonal architectural scene painted in an expressionist style. The painting has a textured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Orange Tonal Abstract Triptych
By William Anzalone
Located in Houston, TX
Orange tonal interior painting looking out or through an open window. The work is on three
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled Modern Geometric Blue Tonal Abstract Still Life Painting
By Paul Maxwell
Located in Houston, TX
Blue Tonal modern geometric abstract still life painting with Paul Maxwell's signature 'grid' style
Category
1950s Modern Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29 in W 23 in D 2 in
Yellow Tonal Cubist Abstract Landscape
By Robert Rogan
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow tonal cubist abstract landscape with hints of browns and greys. The work is signed by the
Category
1960s Cubist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Impressionist Abstract Purple Tonal Landscape
Located in Houston, TX
Majestic abstract painting by Texas artist David Adickes that is reminiscent of a colorful
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"In the Middle of it All" Pink, Blue and Purple Tonal Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract pink, blue and purple tonal painting with a white circle. Painting is mixed media with
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
H 48.5 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
Warm Tonal Floral Still Life
By Frank Freed
Located in Houston, TX
Yellow and red tonal floral still life with roses. The work is signed and dated by the artist. It
Category
1950s Naturalistic Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
"An Allegory" Red Tonal Abstract Impressionist Landscape
By Richard Stout
Located in Houston, TX
Red toned abstract impressionist landscape by Texas artist, Richard Stout. This painting depicts a
Category
1980s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 51 in W 81.5 in D 2.5 in
Mrs. Bailey's Cow, Tonalism, fiery landscape, Utah artist, Cows
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. Mrs. Bailey's Cow was painted
Category
2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
"Take the Fork in the Road" Burnt Orange Tonal Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Earth-toned abstract expressionist painting with mainly brown tones. There is a textured bevel to
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Yellow Trees in the Valley, Tonalism, fiery landscape, Utah artist
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings.
His fiery landscapes attest that
Category
2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Boats Near An Inlet, " Olive Parker Black, Female Artist, Tonalism Landscape
By Olive Parker Black
Located in New York, NY
Olive Parker Black (1868 - 1948)
Boats Near An Inlet
Oil on canvas
12 x 24 inches
Signed lower left
Category
Early 20th Century Barbizon School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Cottages , Tonalism, Utah artist, Landscape, SW ART 21 Artists under 31
Located in Houston, TX
that this character trait does not carry over into his oil paintings. The Four Cottages is an oil
Category
2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Path to the Lake, " George Smillie, Hudson River School, Tonalism Landscape
By George Henry Smillie
Located in New York, NY
were well-known to European Americans. An oil painting by George Smillie of Half Dome in Yosemite sold
Category
Late 19th Century Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Grass after the Rain, Tonalism, SW ART 21 under 31 Artist, Utah artist,
By Fredrick Stephens
Located in Houston, TX
Stephens strives to capture the awe of simplicity.
Fredrick’s paintings reflect his deep connection to
Category
2010s Tonalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 24 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Five Pots with Orange by Jonquil Williamson original still life painting
By Jonquil Williamson
Located in London, GB
with a limited palette for tonal harmony
Original oil painting on canvas in white painted wood frame
Category
2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.53 in W 33.47 in D 1.97 in
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Tonal Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of tonal oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Abstract, Contemporary or Expressionist 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 long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Tonal oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Fredrick Stephens, Benjamin Sepulveda, Melisa Taylor Metzger, Paul Maxwell and Paul Sprohge are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and acrylic paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Tonal Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for tonal oil paintings we offer is $2,500, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $13,000 for the highest priced.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract paintings, landscape paintings, still-life paintings and other original paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs.
Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel.
Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Tonal Oil Paintings
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 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, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs 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, 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.
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