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Tête de Femme Blonde by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Portrait painting
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in London, GB
-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) Oil on canvas 26.1 x 19 cm (10 ¹/₄ x 7 ¹/₂ inches) Signed upper right, Renoir
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vue prise des Collettes, Cagnes by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Landscape painting
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in London, GB
Vue prise des Collettes, Cagnes by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) Oil on canvas 28 x 45.7 cm (11
Category

1910s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Renoir's Boathouse with Silhouettes, " Oil Painting
By Louis Recchia
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Renoir's Boathouse with Silhouettes" is an original, handmade oil
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Au Bord De La Rivière By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pierre-Auguste Renoir 1841-1919 French Au bord de la rivière (Along the River) Oil on canvas
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nude On The Rocks early 20th Century circle of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
By Auguste Renoir
Located in Blackwater, GB
Nude On The Rocks, early 20th Century by A K Maxwell - circle of Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Auguste Renoir"s last student: portrait of Renoir"s son painting
By Lucien Boulier
Located in Norwich, GB
If something about this painting seems familiar, it is for good reason! Dating from circa 1905-10
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Confidences - Painting After Pierre Auguste Renoir. - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
. Mixed colore oil painting. Includes frame: 70 x 7 x 57 cm The artwork is from one of the most famous
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Intermission (Ballerina) /// Impressionism Degas French Ballet Renoir Figurative
By Pal Fried
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
left Circa: 1940 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Framing: Recently framed in a gold Louis XV
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

Les Lithographies de Renoir - Rare Book - 1951
By Auguste Renoir
Located in Roma, IT
the cover of a book on his work. The frontispiece is a portrait of Auguste Renoir by himself. An oil
Category

1950s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper

"Sunset Sail"
Located in Warren, NJ
Alexandre Renoir “sunset sail” original painting on canvas. In good condition .
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sunset Sail"
"Sunset Sail"
H 19.5 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Hortense (Ballerina) /// Impressionism Degas French Ballet Renoir Figurative Art
By Pal Fried
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Circa: 1940 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Framing: Framed in a light gold Belgian gold Louis
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

GIRL IN PROVENCE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by all the beautiful women in Renoir's paintings :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life in the Manner of Renoir, Signed Alberti
Located in Larchmont, NY
Untitled (Kitchen Still Life), 20th century Oil on canvas 11 1/8 x 15 3/4 in. Framed: 17 x 21 1/2 x
Category

20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Nude, Voluptuous Model, Oil Painting
By Marie Louise Garnavault
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist Nude, Voluptuous Model, Oil Painting By French artist Garnvault, 20th Century Signed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Woman's face oil on canvas painting
By Ramon Pichot i Soler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Pichot Soler (1924-1996) - woman's face - Oil on canvas Oil measures 27x22 Frameless Ramon
Category

1960s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lavandières au bord du Loup
By Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Located in London, GB
stamped 'Renoir' (Lugt 2137b; lower right)
Category

1910s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cadaques Spain seascape oil on canvas painting
By Ramon Pichot i Soler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramon Pichot Soler (1924-1996) - Cadaques - Oil on canvas Oil measures 50x65 Frameless Ramon
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Surrealist Abstract, Yellow, Original Oil Painting
By Sophie Danielle Rubinstain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Surrealist Abstract, Yellow, Original Oil Painting By French artist, Sophie Danielle
Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Le Chapeau Épinglé (2e planche).
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
had established in earlier paintings. The current lot is based on an 1893 oil and pastel painting
Category

18th Century Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Henri-Georges Bréard, Self-Portrait, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
supplier of artists’ materials. Numerous artists were serviced here including Auguste Renoir, Henri Fantin
Category

1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fiery Abstract, Orange Colour, Original Oil Painting
By Sophie Danielle Rubinstain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Fiery Abstract, Orange Colour, Original Oil Painting By French artist Sophie Danielle Rubinstain
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harlequin, Circus Performer Modern French Oil Painting
By Pierre Bosco
Located in Surfside, FL
; his paintings are presented among those of Marie Laurencin, Picasso, Signac, Pissarro, Renoir and
Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950s Black & White Ink Drawing Olive Tree Renoirs Garden Cagnes Sur Mer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Renoir's Garden, Cannes Sur Mer Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Ink

''Landscape Miniature Movement'', Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature Autumn', Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

''Landscape Miniature Snow', Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Abstract Mountains, Stylised Scene, Colourful Oil Painting, Signed
By Sophie Danielle Rubinstain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Mountains, Stylised Scene, Colourful Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Sophie Danielle
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Beekeeper's Daughter oil painting by Henry Bacon
By Henry Bacon
Located in Hudson, NY
stylistic affinities to Winslow Homer and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. For many years, he exhibited paintings at
Category

1880s Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Abstract Geometric Oil Monotype Painting 1966 Chelsea Hotel
By Rene Shapshak
Located in Surfside, FL
Pierre Renoir), London, Bruxelles, emigrated to South Africa in 1932 or 1934, lived in Johannesburg (47
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil, Monotype

Woman and flowers oil on board painting Ramón Pichot
By Ramon Pichot i Soler
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramón Pichot Soler (1924-1987) - Woman and flowers - Oil on panel Oil measures 33x41 cm. Frameless
Category

1970s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

''Low Tide'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Flowering Poplars'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''September Morning'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature Lilac Sky', Contemporary Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0721''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0920''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0420''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

''Landscape Miniature 0220''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0621''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 1020''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0421''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Landscape Miniature 0321''Contemporary Dutch Landscape Miniature Oil Painting
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Low Tide'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Bords du Loing by Alfred Sisley - Oil, landscape painting
By Alfred Sisley
Located in London, GB
by Alfred Sisley (1839-1899) Oil on canvas 46.1 x 55.7 cm (18¹/₈ x 21⁷/₈ inches) Signed and dated
Category

1890s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Children Playing in a Field" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Children Playing in a Field" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Modernist Surrealist Architecture Landscape Oil Painting Lazzaro Donati
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
outside Italy by artists like Rembrandt and Renoir.” In fact, in certain of his larger paintings with
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Italian Modernist Surrealist Woman Colorful Oil Painting Lazzaro Donati
By Lazzaro Donati
Located in Surfside, FL
Lazzaro Donati (Italian, 1926-1977) Oil on board. Colorful woman. Hand signed upper right. signed
Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Daughter Reading to Mother - British 1900 Impressionist portrait oil painting
By Philip Wilson Steer
Located in London, GB
This most charming oil painting is attributed to the circle of noted British Impressionist artist
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

''February'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in February
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''January'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in January
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Sunset'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape in April
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

''Autumn Announces Itself'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Reverie - Neo-Impressionist Nude Figurative Oil Painting by Georges Lemmen
By Georges Lemmen
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled oil on board nude circa 1905 by Belgian neo-impressionist painter Georges Lemmen
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Bateaux a Carnac" Impressionist Marine Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
By Yolande Ardissone
Located in New York, NY
artist Yolande Ardissoner. Ardissoner was mostly known for her playful and sophisticated paintings
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

''Silent Autumn Afternoon'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Georgia" Figure wearing Chanel Wedding Dress Oil Painting Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso. Art measures 14 x 11 inches Inspired by
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

''Flooded Waal River'', Contemporary Dutch Oil Painting of a Landscape
By Frank Dekkers
Located in Utrecht, NL
sources of inspiration. Like 19th century painters as Monet or Renoir he takes his easel, panel and oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Town's Church" Post-Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical landscape of the town's church and gas station with an old pick
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Connecticut Seascape" Post-Impressionist Costal Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a whimsical seascape of a Connecticut town with the village houses and
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Woman - Blue - British Edwardian Impressionist art oil painting
By Philip Wilson Steer
Located in London, GB
. Essex Collection. Condition. Oil painting on canvas, 25 inches by 20 inches approx unframed and in
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official count of how many Pierre-Auguste Renoir paintings there are, but he created a vast body of work. Estimates place the number around 4,000. On 1stDibs, discover an array of authentic Renoir paintings from top sellers around the world.
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    Bal at Le Moulin de la Galette is probably Renoir’s most well-known painting, but he has created many works of art that are considered masterpieces. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a well-known French painter and part of the Impressionist movement before breaking off and working on more formal paintings and portraits. Shop a selection of Renoir pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    Pierre-Auguste Renoir was a French Impressionist who painted thousands of masterpieces which are still beloved today. One of his paintings, “Au Moulin de la Galette,” sold for $78.1 million in an auction held in 1990.
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    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
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    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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    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
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    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
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    The 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, 2024
    Yes, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.

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