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Bryant Park Carousel, Oil Painting on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a beautiful one-of-a-kind original painting. The piece ships ready to hang and is signed
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel Oil Painting on Canvas by J. Mamez
Located in Pasadena, CA
A painting of a woman riding on a carousel horse while holding out her white handkerchief to flow
Category

Vintage 1940s French Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Herbert Laurence Davidson “Young Boy on Carousel”, Oil Painting, 1960s
Located in San Francisco, CA
A poignant 1960s oil painting on canvas depicting a young boy on a stationary carousel by important
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas, Oak, Paint

Carousel, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The famous Carousel at Coney Island, my favorite ride!! I am a huge fan of carousels and the beauty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coney Island Carousel Carver 'Woodworker' , Large Oil Painting
By Donald Roy Purdy
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Wood carver, Circus Fair Medium: Oil Surface: Board Country: United States
Category

20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

White Horse Carousel, 1956 - Original Oil Painting On Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
White Horse Carousel, 1956 - Oil On Canvas Oil painting of an empty carousel ride, a single white
Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Carousel, Surrealist Oil Painting on Canvas by Richard Karwoski
By Richard Karwoski
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Karwoski, American (1938 - 1993) Title: Carousel Year: circa 1975 Medium: Oil on
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Carousel" - Carousel painting, Figures, American Impressionist in France
By André Gisson
Located in Rockport, MA
vibrant paintings that often depicted landscapes, city scenes, still lifes, and figures. His works were
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Merry-Go-Round”, Carousel Astrolabe Univers&Humanity Symbolist Oil Painting
By Andrée Bars
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
In this one-of-a-kind original oil painting, The artist's classical painting technique is refined
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique American Modernist Horse Carousel Animal Portrait Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Really impressive early American modernist painting. Oil on board. Framed.
Category

1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Carousel Bryant Park Contemporary NYC Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel Central Park Contemporary NYC Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel Central Park Contemporary NYC Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Carousel
Located in MADRID, ES
The Carousel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Carousel
H 35.83 in W 50.01 in D 1.58 in
Carousel Central Park Contemporary NYC Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
An oil painting on canvas panel by award winning contemporary artist Michael Budden that showcases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Sempach, LU
I painted a sketch of a carousel in winter in Tsaritsyno park in one session. There was a lot of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

Carousel
Carousel
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
The carousel
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Léonce FURT 1870-? The carousel Painting, oil on canvas Signed and dated 1904 Painting: 27 x
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The carousel
The carousel
H 14.57 in W 20.08 in D 3.15 in
The carousel by Gilbert Pauli - Oil on canvas 42x55 cm
By Gilbert Pauli
Located in Geneva, CH
himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His favorite theme is the
Category

1990s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pal Monostori-Moller 1943 Carousel
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This gem might be from his paintings of an amusement park in England. It is oil on canvas measuring 31
Category

1940s Paintings

Materials

Oil

El carrusel ('The carousel')
Located in Barcelona, ES
The painting is being offered with a work and authenticity certificate
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

El carrusel ('The carousel')
El carrusel ('The carousel')
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H 25.99 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
"Carousel", Henni de Korte, 23x27 in, Oil on Canvas, Classical Impressionism
Located in Dallas, TX
"Carousel" by Henni de Korte measures 23x27 and is available for $9500. It's a beautiful day at a
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Otto Henry Schneider Paris Carousel Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
also studied at Academie Julian in Paris, where this beautiful gem was painted. This oil on canvas
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel, original NYC realist landscape
By Michael Davis
Located in Spring Lake, NJ
meandering over to the cherished Michael Friedsam Memorial Carousel on East 65th Street! The Carousel draws
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses in Motion, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The glorious colorful carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn inspired this vibrant painting of the
Category

1990s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Carnival in Manchester, " Atmospheric, WPA-Era Painting with Carousel by Gernand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A celebration of 1930s America, full of atmosphere and color, this painting by John Gernand depicts
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

The Happy Inlaw, Oil Painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
The imagery of Maurice Kish (1895-1987), whether factories or carousels, reliably subverts
Category

20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Brass Ring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The Carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn, a timeless treasure! So many memories of this beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreaming Of The Fair. Large Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
The figure is dreaming of the magic one finds at the fair. There floats a carousel with horses and
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clown, Modernist Oil Painting on Board WPA Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
and carousel horses and riders that he did in the 30s and 40s. The artist uses a vibrant color palette
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Berry's Bay (20.11.18) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Janet Crawford, "Shimmering Sunlight", 24x20 Equestrian Landscape Oil Painting
By Janet Crawford
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Shimmering Sunlight", is a 24x20 oil painting on canvas featuring two
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yesterday's, Surrealist Horse Rider, Architectural Ruins Modernist Oil Painting
By Samuel Brecher
Located in Surfside, FL
American artist Samuel Brecher (active NY, 1897-1982) Oil on Canvas, Signed lower right ‘S. Brecher
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Paris City Scene, Portrait Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: French Paris Scene Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: United States The
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clown, Early 20th Century Playful Oil Painting on Board
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
and carousel horses and riders that he did in the 30s and 40s. The artist uses a vibrant color palette
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Flower Study 3 (9.9.16) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Natives For Blueys (16.11.16) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flower Study 1 (16.5.17) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pittwater, Study 5 (27.11.15) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Janet Crawford, "#3", 16x20 Equestrian Portrait Oil Painting on Canvas
By Janet Crawford
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "#3", is a 16x20 oil painted portrait of a dark brown horse dressed in a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Janet Crawford, "Saddle", 20x16 Equestrian Horse Tack Oil Painting on Canvas
By Janet Crawford
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Saddle", is a 20x16 outdoor still life oil painting on canvas featuring a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Organ Grinder with Parrot Modern Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Organ grinder with parrot Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Proud Chimney Sweep Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Klezmer Musicians Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size includes artist decorated
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Three Klezmer Musicians Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Klezmer Musicians Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size includes artist decorated
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stella Day (6.3.17) - Original Textural Floral Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Preacher Rabbi "Der Maggid" Judaica Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Hasidic Rabbi preaching in Synagogue Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pittwater Snappermans Study 1 (3.12.18) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Whimsical Judaica Shtetl Shadchan Matchmaker Oil Painting WPA Jewish Folk Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Fiddler on the roof, Shtetl matchmaker Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Fiddler on the Roof Modern Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Fiddler on the roof Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Around East River, NYC Bridge, City Scene Oil Painting WPA Era 1940s
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Marine Landscape Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: United States
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cuban Art Abstract Oil Painting Latin American Ramon Carulla Surrealist Folk Art
By Ramon Carulla
Located in Surfside, FL
Ramon Antonio Carulla (Cuban, born 1936). Oil paintings on paper. Titled "When Dreams Become
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Pittwater, Lucinda Park Study 2 (15.4.20) - Original Oil Painting
By Sally West
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What makes Sally West’s original oil paintings so recognizable is the combination of texture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dance of the In laws Wedding Scene Judaica Shtetl Oil Painting WPA Jewish Artist
By Maurice Kish
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Jewish Wedding Mechutanim Medium: Oil Surface: Board, size includes artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carousel
Located in New Rochelle, NY
Daniel Tavares considers his oil paintings part drawing and part painting. His artwork is a visual
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil, Paper

Carousel
Carousel
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.2 in
Ross Foster - Framed 20th Century Oil, The Fairground
Located in Corsham, GB
, with traditional carousel visible in the background. The painting is signed to the lower left. Well
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harold Landaker (1892-1966) "April Showers" Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Harold Landaker (1892-1966) "April Showers" Charming Parisian scene with carousel & Eiffel Tower
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Canal in Paris. 1994, canvas, oil, 70x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Canal in Paris. 1994, canvas, oil, 70x70 cm Margarita Levin (1945) - artist, teacher of painting
Category

1990s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Elizabeth's Hat", Oleg Turchin, Figurative, 58x63 in, Baroque Hat Series, Oil
By Oleg Turchin
Located in Dallas, TX
"Elizabeth's Hat" by Oleg Turchin is a Figurative Surrealism original oil on canvas painting
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Maurice Kish 20th century genre painting
By Maurice Kish
Located in Larchmont, NY
Framed Maurice Kish (American, 1895-1987) Genre painting of a man carrying water buckets Signed
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

I'm Sorry
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Very fun painting by artist, Ekaterina Bokotey, a graduate of the prestigious Repin Academy in St
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Carousel Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the carousel 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 4 Abstract versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect carousel oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a carousel 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 brown, black, gray, blue and more. There have been many interesting carousel oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Michael Budden, Ellen Bradshaw, Luigi Cagliani, Nicolai Cikovsky and Howard Danelowitz are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Carousel Oil Painting?

A carousel oil painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

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?

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Questions About Carousel Oil Painting
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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

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

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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