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Vintage American Modernist Abstract Framed Original Minimalist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 42 in W 36 in D 2 in
Korean Abstract Minimalist Oil Painting LA Woman Artist MInimalism Jae Hahn
By Jae Hahn
Located in Surfside, FL
Textured oil on canvas
Hand signed verso
20 x 16 inches
Jae Hahn is a Korean-born artist living
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Mid Century Modern New York Geometric Abstract Framed Minimalist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 34 in W 46 in D 2 in
Mid Century Modern New York Geometric Abstract Framed Minimalist Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Acrylic on canvas, lain to board. Framed
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 49 in W 25 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Geometric Minimalist Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Huge Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Geometric Abstract Minimalist Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract, minimalist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Vintage American Minimalist Mid Century Modern Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract minimalist oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed verso.
Category
1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 25 in W 31 in D 2 in
Minimalist Taos New Mexico Female American Artist Vertical ONE oil Painting
By Joan Watts
Located in New York, NY
Mexico. This is a minimalist oil painting on canvas
Joan watts
1990s
Oil on canvas
30x20 sight
Signed
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 20 in W 30 in D 1.5 in
Minimalist Oil on Paper by Doug Ohlson 1936-2010 American
Located in Dallas, TX
An original Minimalist oil painting on paper by Doug Ohlson, 1936-2010. Doug Ohlson was an American
Category
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Paper
Vintage American School Signed Modernist Minimalist Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
simplicity and subtlety.
Crafted with meticulous precision, this minimalist oil painting exudes a sense of
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 18 in W 24 in D 2 in
Mirage, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Mirage" is a soft and atmospheric minimalist abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blind Faith, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Blind Faith" is an abstract expressionist minimalist oil painting on canvas by popular Zatista
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil
Schism, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
the two shades of blue shapes depict the breaking up of a whole." With her clean, minimalist oil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Discourse, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
clean, minimalist oil paintings, Shyun reveals artistic visual imagery inspired by elements of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Epiphany, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Breakthrough, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Resistance, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Insight, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Knowledge, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sanctuary, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense observer, I am interested in mythology and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Splendor, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
brilliant day in a field of flowers."She explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Enlightenment I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gravitas II, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Gravitas I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Letting Go I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Letting Go II, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsShyun explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Kompromat No. 2
By Sally Smith
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary:
This minimalist oil painting is created with oil paint and charcoal made from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Charcoal, Oil
Minimalist Abstract Painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful abstract Minimalist painting by unknown artist. Dated 1977. Oil on canvas measures 36 x
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Minimalist painting on paper
Located in New York, NY
Lyman Kipp
Minimalist painting on paper, 1970
ink roller and oil paint on paper
Signed and dated by
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Ink
Negation Scratch #6, Female, Minimalist, Oil, Figurative, Statement, Painting
By Jeffrey Palladini
Located in Riverdale, NY
Negation - Scratch #6, Oil and Charcoal on wood panel by San Francisco artist Jeffrey Palladini
Category
2010s Minimalist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Oil, Wood Panel
Huge 8' California Minimalist Abstract Expressionist LA Color Field Oil Painting
By Peter Lodato
Located in Surfside, FL
Minimalist, Blurred, Striped, California Art, Oil Painting, Contemporary Art, Architecture's Effects
Category
Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Tilted Quadrilateral, " Minimalist Tan Contemporary Geometric Oil Painting
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Tiled Quadrilateral," Oil on Linen, 28 x 20 Inches, is a Minimalist, elegant geometric
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Faith - Original Minimalist Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil
Antique American Framed Abstract Expressionist Minimalist Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 38 in W 33 in D 2 in
The Upend, Oil, Monochromatic, minimalist, black, Textured, painting, movement
By James Austin Murray
Located in Riverdale, NY
The Upend is a monochromatic, textured oil painting by James Austin Murray. It is an all black oil
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel
Odysseus - Large Original Minimalist Figurative Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s original oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Absence I, Minimalist Contemporary Oil Painting by Liana Vassalou
By Liana Vassalou
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Liana Vassalou, Greek (1948 - )
Title: Absence I
Year: 1979
Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed
Category
1970s Conceptual Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue My Mind, Original Abstract Minimalist Painting
Located in Boston, MA
this painting, you'll notice a smooth blend of deep blue and turquoise hues that gently sweep towards
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 39.3 in W 31.4 in D 1.4 in
Gold Minimalist Painting by Paul von Ringelheim
By Paul von Ringelheim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Paul von Ringelheim, Austrian/American (1933 - 2003)
Title: Untitled - Gold Minimalist
Year
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage American New York School Minimalist Abstract Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
School Minimalist Abstract framed oil painting, dating back to the pivotal year of 1967. This work
Category
1960s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17 in W 25 in D 2 in
Vintage Signed Abstract Expressionist Framed Minimalist New York Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century abstract painting. Signed. Framed.
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 2 in
Composition With 4 Squares - Contemporary Minimalist Oil Pastel Painting, Framed
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
the Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Signed American School Modernist Seashell Minimalist Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Interior Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 17 in W 21 in D 2 in
Already Gone - Minimalist Landscape Painting
By Mike Gough
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practice. Rooted in memories of his upbringing in Newfoundland, Gough’s paintings are autobiographical but
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Abstract textured panels, minimalist original oil paintings, charcoal/grey/white
By Svetlana Shalygina
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Uniquely textured black & white abstract paintings by Svetlana Shalygina with (4) 60" x 12" x 2
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage American Modernist Abstract Minimalist New York School Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American modernist abstract oil painting by Duayne Hatchett (1925 - 2015). Oil on board
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1975. Signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
5 Lines - 3 - Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Oil Pastel Painting, Framed
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19 individual
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in
5 Lines - 2 - Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Oil Pastel Painting, Framed
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19 individual
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in
5 Lines - 1 - Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Oil Pastel Painting, Framed
By Janusz Kokot
Located in Salzburg, AT
Art Institute. He practices painting and drawing. In the years 1988 - 2020 he organized 19 individual
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 0.79 in
Monumental Mid Century Modern Abstract Minimalist Sleek Design Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract mid century painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1973. Signed verso
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Mikhail Yakhilevich, Boating, 116x89 cm, oil on canvas, minimalist painting
Located in Jerusalem, IL
Mikhail Yakhilevich (Israeli, Russian)
Boating
116x89 cm
oil on canvas
Michael Yakhilevitz was
Category
1990s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Large Oil Painting Color field, Minimalist, Abstract Expressionist John Zinsser
By John Zinsser
Located in Surfside, FL
John Zinsser
(American, b. 1961)
Iron City, 1997
oil on canvas
signed John Zinsser, titled and
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Monochrome Vert, Large Minimalist Painting by Olivier Mosset
By Olivier Mosset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large scale monochrome painting by Olivier Mosset in a deep green color. Mosset became interested
Category
1980s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Darling - Minimalist Abstract Painting on Natural Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with a profound sense of purpose.
This striking abstract painting measures 18 inches high by 24 inches
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pencil
Vintage Modern Minimalist Signed Mixed Media Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho original oil on canvas. A chic mixed media with lots of surface texture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 28 in W 22.25 in D 1.75 in
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Minimalist Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs
You are likely to find exactly the minimalist oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 80 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a minimalist oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a minimalist 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. There have been many interesting minimalist oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Leszek Skurski, Marilina Marchica, Bernhard Zimmer, Jeffrey Palladini and Zsolt Berszán are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large minimalist oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller minimalist oil painting, measuring 4 high and 5.91 wide, may better suit your needs.
How Much is a Minimalist Oil Painting?
The average selling price for a minimalist oil painting we offer is $3,687, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $65,000 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, landscape and still-life 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 popular artists and more today.
Questions About Minimalist 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 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.
- 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 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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