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Laurie Pace Abstract Horses Signed Contemporary Western Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary western oil painting on canvas depicting horses by Texan artist Laurie Pace. Signed
Category
20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
H 24 in W 36 in D 75 in
Western Oil Painting by Ruth Wilcox
By Ruth Wilcox
Located in Water Mill, NY
Western still life oil painting by listed artist Ruth Wilcox-Soho Location.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Antique Western Oil Painting Arizona Abanded Mining Camp 1930
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6021 Antique oil of an abandoned Arizona mining town
Framed Signed verso
Image size 17.5x23.5
Category
1930s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Posse Original Western Oil Painting by Russ Vickers
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
industry in Los Angeles, painting western genre in his spare time. In 1970, he took the correspondence
Category
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Approach of a Rider, Western Oil Painting by Noel Daggett
By Noel Daggett
Located in Long Island City, NY
Approach of a Rider
Noel Daggett, American (1925–2005)
Date: 1980
Oil on Canvas, signed
Size: 30 x
Category
1980s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stage Coach Colorado Mountain Landscape, Vintage Western Oil Painting, 1960s
By Alfred Wands
Located in Denver, CO
This vintage oil on canvas painting by Alfred Wands (1904-1998) depicts a classic western scene of
Category
20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 29.5 in W 35.5 in D 1 in
Oil Painting of a Banana Tree in Blossom
Located in Chicago, IL
fine artist according to Thai classical principles and then learned Western oil painting techniques
Category
20th Century Thai Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Western Lands, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, landscape, nature, realism, oil painting, pinkWestern LandsOlena NabilskyOil painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Western Iris, Oil Painting
By Jay Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
, rock, nature, flora, realism, oil painting, greenWestern IrisJay JensenOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Inwardness #102292" - non-objective painting
By Zhou Peng
Located in Atlanta, GA
(Spirit-resonance and Life-movement)—and Western oil painting—Color and Color Tone, Light and Shadow, and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Western Church in Amsterdam., Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
That is famous vertical of Amsterdam, Western Church, located at Prinsengracht, close to Anna
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Western Travellers, Signed Victorian Oil Painting, Horses
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
left hand corner
Oil painting on wood panel, framed
Framed size: 8 x 14 inches
Wonderful portrayal of
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8 in W 14 in D 1 in
Western Landscape, American Western Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jalal Gharbi, Tunisian/American (1920 - 2005) - Western Landscape, Year: circa 1970, Medium: Oil
Category
1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Western Promise". Large Contemporary Seascape Oil Painting
By Penny Rumble
Located in Brecon, Powys
and one can see how at home she is reflected in her fabulous paintings.
Oil on canvas, signed and
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Field - A Western USA landscape oil painting
By Ayline Olukman
Located in New York, NY
An oil painting featuring a typical western USA mountains. The oil painting is based on a
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paper, Cotton Canvas, Oil, Laid Paper, Stretcher Bars, Photograp...
"Rising" (2025) by Derek Harrison, Original Oil Painting, Western
Located in Denver, CO
"Rising" by Derek Harrison (US based) is an original oil painting that depicts a western couple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Antique Western Impressionist Landscape Monument Valley Arizona Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large American impressionist landscape painting of Monument Valley. Oil on canvas. Apparently
Category
1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 43 in D 2 in
Texas Fall Landscape Oil on Canvas Western Painting by Don Warren
By Don Warren
Located in Austin, TX
By Don Warren
24" x 36"
Oil on Canvas
Framed Size: 34" x 44"
Autumn Landscape in the Texas Hill
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Light-original modern landscape abstract oil painting-contemporary Art
By Kate Salenfriend
Located in London, Chelsea
. This original abstract landscape painting, rendered in oil on canvas, is a testament to Salenfield's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Kate SalenfriendWestern Light-original modern landscape abstract oil painting-contemporary Art, 2024
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 1.58 in
Western Travellers Antique Signed Victorian Oil Painting, Horses c.1890s
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
left hand corner
oil painting on wood panel, framed
framed size: 8 x 14 inches
Wonderful portrayal of
Category
19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique Western River Crossing Equestrian Landscape Oil Painting circa 1910
By Clarence Rowe
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
6012 to River Crossing Equestrian painting, a 1910"s black and white oil on canvas , signed lower
Category
1910s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carl J. Smith Western Landscape with Cattle & Windmill Oil on Board Painting
By Carl J. Smith
Located in Austin, TX
This serene Western landscape painting by Carl J. Smith features a dry open landscape with a creek
Category
20th Century Post-War Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940s Western Mountain Landscape Oil Painting – Snowy Peaks, American West
By Turner Messick
Located in Denver, CO
This original oil painting by Turner B. Messick (1878–1952) captures a serene Western mountain
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Turner Messick1940s Western Mountain Landscape Oil Painting – Snowy Peaks, American West, circa 1940
H 14.5 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Vintage American Impressionist Western Forest Aspen Grove Original Oil Painting
By Kenn Erroll Backhaus
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American impressionist landscape "Aspen Grove" by Kenn Erroll Backhaus (Born 1951). Oil on
Category
1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Native American Portrait, American Western Art Oil Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
: Oil on Canvas, Size: 30 x 24 in. (76.2 x 60.96 cm), Description: An unfinished oil painting of a
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Waters Original Oil Painting by Greg Parker
By Greg Parker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Original oil on canvas painting by Greg Parker. 18" x 24". Unframed. Painting portrays a trout
Category
2010s American Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antique Western Oil on Canvas Painting Native American "The Captive" 1901
By Frank Paul Sauerwein
Located in Portland, OR
A large American Western, Native American oil on canvas landscape, by Frank Paul Sauerwein (1871
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36 in W 50 in D 2.75 in
Enthroned, Oil Painting
By Jan Fontecchio Perley
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting: pronghorn, antelope, deer, prairie, wildlife, west, western, impressionism, animals, western, oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
White Western Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Western Horse Oil 50H x 72W"
Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas.
Stretching is free upon Request
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 50 in W 72 in D 0.2 in
White Eagle , Native American Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
White Eagle depicts a Native American Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William Kalwick
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sacred Place , American Plains Indian, Oil Painting , Texas Artist, Western Art
Located in Houston, TX
Sacred Place depicts a Native American Plains Indian in this oil painting by Texas artist, William
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ancient Highway, trompe l'oiel, oil painting, ruins, road, western landscape
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Ancient Highway, trompe l'oiel, oil painting, ruins, road, western landscape
Helen Stanley’s
Category
1990s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Antique American School Desert Beach Dune Western American Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist desert beach dune oil painting. Oil on board, circa 1940. Unsigned
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 21 in W 29 in D 2 in
Large Jack Balas Contemporary Modernist Horse Enamel & Oil Painting Western Art
By Jack Balas
Located in Surfside, FL
cowboy western landscapes that have come to define much of his work. Balas began producing paintings of
Category
1990s American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Enamel
1920s Colorado Western Landscape Oil Painting, Blue Sky, Buttes, & Mountain Art
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
This original 1926 signed oil painting by 20th cenutry artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968
Category
1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Western Reverie
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting signed by the Artist on the lower left corner.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Boho Original Western Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho original oil painting. A chic western country side in pale neutral colors
Category
Late 20th Century North American American Classical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Wyoming Clouds, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cloudscape, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting, blueWyoming CloudsSteve Boggs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
Western Sunset
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
An original painting signed by the Artist lower right.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early Western Scene Oil Painting Signed David Swing 1939
By A. David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting signed & dated by David Swing born 1892. Swing had a studio in Pasadena
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Ready the Horses, American Western Art Oil on Canvas Painting by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
on Canvas, Size: 24 x 30 in. (60.96 x 76.2 cm), Description: An oil painting of Cowboys preparing
Category
1970s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"It's a Trap" Oil on canvas 30x24 Western cowboy POP art Southwest painting
Located in Southampton, NY
the artist Matt Straub. We at the gallery have been excited about the Pop Western paintings of Straub
Category
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Good the Bad and Ugly (oil painting monochrome man cowboy western hat)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
keywords; surrealism, portrait, oil painting, earth tones, figurative painting, strangeness
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.79 in
Rare California or Western Mining Town Oil Painting by Listed Artist M Treadwell
Located in Baltimore, MD
This rare and unusual landscape painting shows a broad view of a mining town and its setting in the
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Carl J. Smith "Home on a Prairie" Western Monochromatic Oil on Board Painting
By Carl J. Smith
Located in Austin, TX
painting invokes a memory-like atmosphere.
This piece measures 24" x 30" inches and is painted with oil
Category
20th Century Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
“Western Rhode Island”
By Charles Gordon Harris
Located in Warren, NJ
This is an original oil on board painting signed. overall good condition , board: 16 by 20 inches
Category
20th Century Paintings
Materials
Oil
Not so bad (cowboy hat western country vintage hat man oil painting light brown)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Rudolf Kosow’s Not So Bad is a haunting contemporary surrealistic oil painting that evokes the
Category
2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 0.99 in
Western Street
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Denver, CO
Stephanie Buer's "Western Street" is an original, hand made oil painting that depicts an abandoned
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
Gunslinger_ Billy Schenck_Oil/Canvas_ Portrait/Text/Pop Western
By Billy Schenck
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
paintings based on black and white movie stills of Hollywood Westerns. The single most influential artist of
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Glow
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Original oil painting on panel by artist Patricia McGeeney. Framed.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Western Avenue
By Tom Irizarry Studio
Located in Booklyn, NY
Western Avenue is a main street that runs north and south throughout Chicago. It goes through a
Category
2010s Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Resin, Oil, Pigment
Mid-century Western Cowboy Buffalo Signed Oil on Canvas Painting, Framed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Atomic Age cowboy & buffalo oil on canvas painting signed by the artist in its original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Western Scene
By Charles Damrow
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Western Scene" c.1960, is an oil painting on canvas by noted Western artist Charles
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Plowing Ahead", Robert Hagan, 101x58, Oil, Western, Impressionism, Buffalo
Located in Dallas, TX
western original painting by Australian artist Robert Hagan, you witness the raw beauty of two majestic
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Western Town
By Nicholas Wilton
Located in Park City, UT
NICHOLAS WILTON’s paintings are visual poems, informed by Nature and his personal experience of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Western Prospectors
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Soft Evening of the Desert, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cliff, mist, fog, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting, orangeSoft Evening of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
WESTERN LIGHT & SHADOW, Original Contemporary Realist Landscape Painting
By Jim Lamb
Located in Boston, MA
WESTERN LIGHT & SHADOW, Original Contemporary Realist Landscape Painting
24" x 40" x 1.25" (HxWxD
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
H 24 in W 40 in D 1.25 in
Western Scene
By Victor Olson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 20.00" x 29.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1940s Modernist Mountain Landscape Painting- Gunnison, Western Colorado
Located in Denver, CO
Charming 1940s modernist mountain landscape painting featuring a white farmhouse, outbuildings, and
Category
1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.75 in W 22.75 in D 1.75 in
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Western Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate western oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. Finding the perfect western oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right western oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. There have been many interesting western oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Lester Hughes, Dan Young, John Cook, Peggy Judy and Billy Schenck are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. 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 oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.
How Much is a Western Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a western oil painting we offer is $3,120, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $57,000 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?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by emerging artists and more today.
Questions About Western Oil Painting
- Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is much debate about what the main theme of Western painting is. Some art historians state that the theme is the representation of the human form. However, others argue that it is more about how artists perceive the world and choose to present it. Early Western art typically had religious or mythological themes. You'll find a large collection of Western 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between Eastern and Western landscape paintings is traditionally in how artists seek to represent natural settings. Over hundreds of years, Western artists strived to make landscape paintings more realistic by incorporating techniques like linear and atmospheric perspective. In the East, landscape artists focused more on showing the rich details that give natural environments their beauty rather than on making their works appear three-dimensional through perspective. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of landscape paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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