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"Presque Isle (Day 44), September 15, 2020" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Primary Hughes' (US based) "Presque Isle (Day 44), September 15, 2020" is an oil painting that
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Presque Isle (Day 46), September 22, 2020" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Primary Hughes' (US based) "Presque Isle (Day 46), September 22, 2020" is an oil painting that
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Presque Isle (Day 43), September 10, 2020" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Primary Hughes' (US based) "Presque Isle (Day 43), September 10, 2020" is an oil painting that
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jocelyne Hoffelt "Abstraction " 2020
By Jocelyne Hoffelt
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Abstraction - 2020 - oil painting / canvas frame - 40 X 60
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Large French Contemporary Modernist Oil Painting Figures Playing on Sunny Beach
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Beach Games Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020) oil painting on textured canvas 29 x 24
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

20th Century French Post Impressionist Oil Golden Light Autumn Trees Landscape
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Golden Light Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020) oil painting on canvas 26 x 21 inches. All
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dan Wuthrich "Annabelle Lee" Abstract Expressionism Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
"Annabelle Lee" a figurative expressionism oil painting by Dan Wuthrich (American, 1935-2020). Oil
Category

20th Century American Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Paint

Zinnia, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
painting - Created in California, USA - Professional grade oil paints on archival-quality natural cotton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas

Hellebore, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
: - This is a hand painted, original painting - Created in California, USA - Professional grade oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Reverberation 02, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Reverberation 04, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Yarrow 04, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
Artist Commentary: I create abstract paintings that distill the light, the intense colors, and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Empyrean #5, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
is a hand painted, original painting - Created in California, USA - Professional grade oil paints
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Empyrean #3, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
, original painting - Created in California, USA - Professional grade oil paints on Wood Panel - Wood Panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Achillea 02, Abstract Oil Painting, 2020
By Usha Shukla
Located in Boston, MA
hand painted, original painting - Created in California, USA - Professional grade oil paints on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Wave - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 70x50 cm. Realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Space - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm. Realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bicycle - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Original oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova 70x50 cm. is recreates the atmosphere of the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Veronica - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 50x70 cm. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Deers - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 70x50 cm. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Memory Landscape no7 - Oil Absrtact Painting, 2020
By Hsu Tung Lung
Located in London, GB
An upcoming exhibition of oil paintings by Hsu Tung Lung at the Shanghai Oil Painting Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Memory Landscape no3 - Oil Absrtact Painting, 2020
By Hsu Tung Lung
Located in London, GB
An upcoming exhibition of oil paintings by Hsu Tung Lung at the Shanghai Oil Painting Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Memory Landscape no7 - Oil Absrtact Painting, 2020
By Hsu Tung Lung
Located in London, GB
An upcoming exhibition of oil paintings by Hsu Tung Lung at the Shanghai Oil Painting Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden, 2020, oil on canvas, figurative painting
Located in Izmir, TR
bound by one's senses and materialism. Materialism is shown by also patterns in the paintings. The two
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Informal Painting - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Fermo in 2014. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the lower
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Informal Painting -Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Fermo in 2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed and dated on the back by the artist
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Happy Flowers - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova 70x50 cm. Meant to create the happy feeling that any
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small Cosmos - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 40x40 cm. Realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elf's garden - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm. Realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorful Roses - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 70x50 cm. realized In 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Big Butterfly - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm., realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rocky Mountains - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 50x70 cm. , realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lilac Bouquet - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 50x70 cm. , realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Orange Buttefly - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm. , realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Icy Mountains - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 60x80 cm. , realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Red Sailboat - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm., realized in 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Afternoon Beach - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 100x40 cm. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Rhododendron - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 40x40 cm. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lemon Tree - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova 70x50 cm, created to bring the feeling of the real alive
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ellipses - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back: olio su tela
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nel Verde - Oil Painting by Alessandra Casciotti - 2020
By Alessandra Casciotti
Located in Roma, IT
colored oil painting on canvas with decorative fabric applications. Good conditions. Decor your wall
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Island Vintage Paperback" 2020 Original Oil Painting 12"x16"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This original oil painting by Megan Eisenberg is of the classic vintage paperback "The Island" by
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Zahir & Batin, 2020, oil on canvas, figurative painting
Located in Izmir, TR
bound by one's senses and materialism. Materialism is shown by also patterns in the paintings. The two
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small White Roses - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 60x25 cm. Realized In 2020. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Acid Composition - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand-signed overleaf: olio su tela 20
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Revolution" -- Abstract Landscape oil painting by Elliott Green 2020
By Elliott Green
Located in New Orleans, LA
oil paint on linen. Elliott Green was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 and has been making paintings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Rose in Dew - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas by Elena Mardashova, 70x70 cm. Excellent condition.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geometric Shapes - Oil Painting 2020 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Geometric Shapes is an original oil on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Hand-signed on
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Ball - Oil Painting 2020 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
The Ball is an original oil on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Hand-signed on the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Informal Blue - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Violent Violet - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
in 2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back: G. Lo
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Moroccan Sink" Original oil Painting 2020 12"x12"
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Moroccan Sink" is an original oil painting made using high quality oil paints on 3/4" cradled
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Five Shapes - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
2018. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back: G. Lo Fermo
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Field of Pink Flowers - Oil Painting by Elena Mardashova - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Oil painting on canvas realized by Elena Mardashova, 70x50 cm. Realized in 2020. Excellent
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spirale by Dario Campanile, Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting, 2020
By Dario Campanile
Located in Naples, FL
For most of his artistic career, Dario Campanile, painted in a hyper-realistic style, where his imagery closely followed the crisp lines of photography. Recently, Campanile broke out...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Underworld by Dario Campanile, Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting, 2020
By Dario Campanile
Located in Naples, FL
For most of his artistic career, Dario Campanile, painted in a hyper-realistic style, where his imagery closely followed the crisp lines of photography. Recently, Campanile broke out...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Xevi Solà Oil Painting, circa 2020, Spain
Located in Girona, Spain
Xevi Solà Oil Painting. Very decorative Oil Painting called “Jereth”. Signed. 2020, Spain
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Xevi Solà Oil Painting, circa 2020, Spain
Xevi Solà Oil Painting, circa 2020, Spain
H 46.5 in W 35.8 in D 1.6 in
Untitled, Oil on Canvas, 2020
Located in Boston, MA
inches Medium: Oil on canvas Year: 2020 Price: 2200.00 Aquil Copier is a painter who has dedicated his
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Brian's Flowers, 2020, oil on canvas, floral still-life oil painting
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
Craddock’s floral paintings are loci for memory, spanning more than a decade and various dwellings
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Black Ideogram - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020. Original oil painting on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on the
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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2020 Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 2020 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 Contemporary style, while we also have 122 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a 2020 oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right 2020 oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black and beige. Finding an appealing 2020 oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Giorgio Lo Fermo, Thomas Sarrantonio, Stuart Dunkel, Kyle Orlando and Dario Campanile each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large 2020 oil painting can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 5 high and 5 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a 2020 Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a 2020 oil painting we offer is $2,465, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $31,250 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right paintings for You

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 2020 Oil Painting
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 5, 2022
    Yes, 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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