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Oil on Canvas Painting of Student, Signed Christian Pram-Henningsen, 1881
Located in Round Top, TX
Original oil on canvas painting by Christian Pram-Henningsen (Denmark 1846-1892). Subject is a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

John Nesbitt (1831-1904) - 1881 Oil, Silver Birch By The Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
A picturesque lake scene in oil, showing a bank covered in ferns and several large silver birch
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Village Scene with Horses Watering 1807-1881
By Edward Charles Williams
Located in Lincoln, GB
Edward Charles Williams 1807-1881 Village Scene with Horses Watering Oil on Canvas 75cms by 120cms
Category

19th Century Paintings

Materials

Oil

Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959) Study for "Under Sail" Oil Paint on Board Painting
By J. Duncan Gleason
Located in San Francisco, CA
Duncan Gleason (1881 - 1959) Study for "Under Sail" on board the ship Bohemia Oil paint on board
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

1880's, Italian Oil Paintings
By Franz Auguste Rezia
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautifully painted, mated pair of signed 19th century, oil-on-board, Italian, atmospheric
Category

1880s Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Hugo Figge (1881-1956) - 1949 Oil, Suited Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming portrait of a man in a suit and bowtie by German artist Hugo Figge. The man has a relaxed but confident expression and his fine dress gives the impression of importance. S...
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Painting by Elisee Maclet '1881-1962'
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Houston, TX
Elisee Maclet (1881-1962) Very well listed French artist. Studied in Paris, was influence by many
Category

Vintage 1930s French Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil on canvas by Eugene Verboeckhoven & Alexander Daiwaille (1796-1881)
By Eugène Verboeckhoven
Located in Uppingham, GB
Oil on canvas by Eugene Verboeckhoven (1796-1881) & Alexander Daiwaille (1818-1888) Landscape with
Category

1870s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Concertgebouw, 1881, Amsterdam, Netherlands, original oil by American artist
By Joseph Crilley
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Amsterdam - Concertgebouw" is a small, treasured oil on board painting by American impressionist
Category

Early 2000s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Painting of a Young Lady Signed Salvatore Postiglione, Italy, '1812-1881'
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautifully painted oil on canvas of a young lady signed by the artist Salvatore Postiglione. An
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

E. Janin (1881-1962) - German School Early 20th Century Oil, Swiss Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A considerably large oil study of a dramatic Swiss landscape, painted with stunning views across a
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fanny Mearns (fl.1870-1881) - 1880 Oil, The Bosom Of The Family
Located in Corsham, GB
A heartwarming oil interior scene by the British painter, Fanny Mearns. The scene shows the rustic
Category

19th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Eduardo Flo Guitart (1881-1958) - Fine, Large 1911 Oil, Girl with Chick
Located in Corsham, GB
beautifully done, giving the scene a serene feel. The painting is well presented in a substantial contemporary
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hugo Figge (1881-1956) - Framed 1944 Oil, Lady with a Gold Cross
Located in Corsham, GB
A joyous portrait of a lady wearing a floral hat and long black dress by German artist Hugo Figge. The sitter has been caught with a gentle smile, staring directly at the viewer. For...
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

E. Cremer Still Life Painting of Fruit a Chinese Ginger Jar, Etc Antique C 1881
Located in London, GB
An original large late 19th century oil on canvas still life of Fruits Nuts and Early Objects by
Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of a harvest
By Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
frame which is in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Beekeeper's Daughter oil painting by Henry Bacon
By Henry Bacon
Located in Hudson, NY
Signed and dated "Henry Bacon 1881" lower right. Provenance: private collection About this artist
Category

1880s Hudson River School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil Painting Pair by Alfred Montague "Near St.Lo" "Abberville"
By Alfred Montague
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting Pair by Alfred Montague "Near St.Lo" "Abberville" exhibited 1832- 1883 Townscene and
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Giuseppe PALANTI (1881-1946)
Located in London, GB
A very nicely executed Oil painting on canvas. Signed in the lower right by Giuseppe Palanti. This
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass

Giuseppe PALANTI (1881-1946)
Giuseppe PALANTI (1881-1946)
H 29 in W 23 in D 4 in
Antique Oil Painting, Dog Portrait, 19th Century, signed and dated.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique oil painting, dog portrait, 19th century, signed and dated. Dimensions
Category

19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

William Henry Pigott, Highland Cattle Beside A Loch, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by British artist William Henry Pigott (1835-1901) depicts a
Category

1880s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Painting en plein air - Impressionist Figure in Landscape Oil by Charles Angrand
By Charles Angrand
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated oil on canvas by French impressionist painter Charles Theophile Angrand. This
Category

1880s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Large Victorian Signed Scottish Oil Painting Figures by Loch & Mountains
By Charles Leslie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: by Charles Leslie (British 19th century), signed and dated 1881 Title: The
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th century Danish vintage painting by Asta Nielsen-Fritsch (1881-1972)
Located in Ebberup, DK
This is an exclusive original oil on canvas painting from 1928 by Asta Nielsen-Fritsch. It is
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Paint

View Of VALLDEMOSSA, MALLORCA , 20th Century LEO GESTEL (1881-1941)
Located in Blackwater, GB
View Of VALLDEMOSSA, MALLORCA , 20th Century LEO GESTEL (1881-1941) Early 20th Century view of
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Tableau Vue des environs de Saillans par Léon Bernard EYMIEU signé et daté 1881
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Painting, oil on canvas, representing an animated landscape in the vicinity of Saillans in the
Category

Antique 1880s French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paint

Borge Christoffer Nyrop (Danish, b. 1881 - d. 1948) "Beach in Blush" painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Beach in Blush", - Depicting women on the beach. - Oil on Canvas , signed lower right
Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Arndt (1881-1978) Large Scale Mountain Landscape C.1951 Original oil on canvas affixed to
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plywood, Oil

Oil Figurative Painting of People Walking
By William Baxter Palmer Closson
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
George Fuller. He then went to Europe in 1881–1883, to engrave masterpieces for Harper's and is exhibited
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

American Impressionist Street Scene Oil Painting
By John George Brown
Located in Houston, TX
John George Brown American impressionist street scene oil painting. The painting is signed by the
Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

South Street, NYC, Oil Painting circa 1940
By Margaretha E. Albers
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Margaretha E. Albers, American (1881 - 1977) Title: South Street, New York Year: circa 1940
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frans Van Holder, 1881 - 1919, Belgian, 'Portrait Of A Young Woman In White'
Located in Bruges, BE
Frans Van Holder Ixelles 1881 – 1919 Geneva Belgian Painter 'Portrait of a Young Woman in White
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century townscape oil painting of Bruges
By Jacques François Carabain
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition having just been
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kirkcudbright Scotland - Scottish Victorian Impressionist landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This wonderful atmospheric Scottish Impressionist landscape oil painting is by much noted and
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of Girl
Located in Wilson, NC
Oil painting of girl, holding a black jack-in-the-box is English circa 1885, in gold leaf frame
Category

Antique 1880s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Wood

Oil Painting of Girl
Oil Painting of Girl
H 29 in W 25 in D 2.5 in
Historical genre oil painting of a couple eloping
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

François-Edme Ricois (1795-1881) View of Châteaudun castle and city in France
Located in BELEYMAS, FR
François-Edme RICOIS (Courtalain, 1795 - Mareil-Marly, 1881) View of Châteaudun Oil on canvas H. 65
Category

1840s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of figures harvesting
By Joseph Thors
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century pair of winter landscape oil paintings
By George Augustus Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Military WW1 oil painting of French & German Soldiers
By Paul Emile Léon Perboyre
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century coastal seascape oil paintings
By Walter Williams
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century pair of French townscape oil paintings
By Henry Schafer
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Historical genre oil painting of a royal messenger
By Arthur David McCormick
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
packets as well as producing a number of oil paintings which were used as promotional posters. Around
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Welsh Pembrokeshire Coastal Seascape - British Edwardian art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This atmospheric British Edwardian oil painting is by noted Welsh artist Alan Stepney Gulston
Category

1910s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Artist's Family Portrait - British American Impressionist art oil painting
By James Jebusa Shannon
Located in London, GB
This stunning British American Impressionist portrait oil on canvas painting is by Sir James Jebusa
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Normandy : Small Traditional Village - Oil Painting on Canvas - Signed
By Élisée Maclet
Located in Paris, FR
Elisée MACLET (1881-1962) Normandy : Small Traditional Village, c. 1920 Original oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Thomas Cooper Gotch, 19th Century Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas on board Image size: 7 x 5¼ inches (18 x 13.5 cm) Framed This portrait of Thomas
Category

1880s English School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of a Yorkshire river
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of a river glen
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
William Mellor British, (1851-1931) A River Glen Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 19 inches x 29
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of a Welsh river
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of 19th Century Yorkshire river landscape oil paintings
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of a Yorkshire river
By William Mellor
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
William Mellor British, (1851-1931) On the Wharfe, Bolton Woods Oil on canvas, signed & further
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Arts & Crafts Landscape Oil Painting
By Robert Cairns Dobson
Located in Rochester, NY
Tonalist landscape oil painting by Robert Cairns Dobson, American oil painting on academy board. In
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century landscape oil painting of a country track
By Joseph Thors
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of the River Thames
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
which is in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

20th Century French Post Impressionist Barn landscape Oil painting Signed
Located in Zofingen, AG
-XX. (1881-1970) Normandy He was member of the society of Normans painters. There are influence in his
Category

1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of Artist's Grandson - Edwardian Impressionist horse art oil painting
By James Jebusa Shannon
Located in London, GB
An original large oil on canvas/panel by Sir James Jebusa Shannon. The portrait dates to the
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Soldier's Farewell - Scottish Victorian art Interior portrait oil painting
By Robert Gemmell Hutchison
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish interior genre oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Robert Gemmell
Category

19th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century landscape oil painting of a village fair
By John Holland Senior
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
in King Street. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Soldier's Farewell - Scottish Victorian art Interior portrait oil painting
By Robert Gemmell Hutchison
Located in London, GB
This lovely Scottish interior genre oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Robert Gemmell
Category

19th Century Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

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1881 Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1881 oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, Old Masters and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. 1881 oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, beige and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Harry Humphrey Moore, Harry Moore, Claude Raguet Hirst, Charles Leslie and Alessandro Castelli are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and canvas.

How Much are 1881 Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for 1881 oil paintings we offer is $5,334, while they’re typically $327 on the low end and $156,273 for the highest priced.
Questions About 1881 Oil Paintings
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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, 2023
    Because 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, 2022
    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

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.