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Collie Dog with Kittens Antique English Victorian Dog & Cat Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Collie Dog with Kittens English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 22 x 30 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cats - Oil Paint by Giancarlo Martelli - 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Cats is an original oil painting on canvas realized by Giancarlo Martelli (Novara, 1926) 6x75x85
Category

1960s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cats, Oil Painting
By Gary Leonard
Located in San Francisco, CA
animal, fantasy, animals, people, representational, oil painting, blue, brownCatsGary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil

Cats, Oil Painting
Cats, Oil Painting
H 40 in W 30 in D 1.37 in
Cats, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, observation, exhibit, animal, figure, animals, people, realism, oil painting, orangeCatsJesse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cat and G" oil, acrylic, spray paint & Metallic Paint on canvas, 2020, 24x34"
By Ceravolo
Located in Southampton, NY
This original oil and acrylic painting on canvas is in Ceravolo's world famous Urban Pop style
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Spray Paint, Acrylic, Canvas, Oil

"Blue Cat, " Oil painting
By Stephanie Buer
Located in Denver, CO
Stephanie Buer's (US based) "Blue Cat" is an oil painting that depicts a white exterior wall with
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sitting cat. Oil painting. Who doesn't know cats? They appear to be the best antidepressant
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Cheshire Cat, Oil Painting
By Jesse Aldana
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, greenThe Cheshire CatJesse AldanaOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist More Art

Materials

Oil

Tom Cat by Orovida Pissarro - Cat oil painting, 1961
By Orovida Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Tom Cat by Orovida Pissarro (1893-1968) Oil on canvas 51 x 61 cm (20 ¹/₈ x 24 inches) Signed and
Category

1960s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Black Cats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I did a Kickstarter project where I painted 100 cat portraits. The end result was to paint three
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cat - Who Are You, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsA calico cat displays its endearing charm. Painted in a realist style, artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cow Cats, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I did a Kickstarter project where I painted 100 cat portraits. The end result was to paint three
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Oil Painting - The Cat's Meow
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical oil on paper painting of a tabby cat resting on a rug and backed by large abstract cat
Category

1940s Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Cow Cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
I did a Kickstarter project where I painted 100 cat portraits. This is one of those paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Easter cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Easter composition with eggs, plants and a cat. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lardy Cat. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
paintings will add a pop of form and colour to the wall and warm any space they occupy. Oil on canvas
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cat on the Ledge, Impressionism, Oil, Feline, Texas Artist, Cats, Interior
Located in Houston, TX
The cat in the painting is Tink. Tink was Cheri Christensen's studio cat. Cat on the Ledge in an
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Antique Painting of Playing Cats Oil Paint on Wooden Panel
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Cute painting of playing cats. The painting dates from circa 1910-1920, presumably French. The
Category

Vintage 1910s French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood

French Antique Painting of Playing Cats Oil Paint on Wooden Panel
French Antique Painting of Playing Cats Oil Paint on Wooden Panel
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H 14.97 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in
"Picasso's Mirror with Cat, " Oil Painting
By Louis Recchia
Located in Denver, CO
Louis Recchia's (US based) "Picasso's Mirror with Cat" is an original, handmade oil painting on
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cuddling Cats - Animal Oil Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
the cats to life. Cuddling Cats - Animal cat painting , Oil Paint By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

DIFFERENT TIME (cat. ref. m1126)- Oil painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Padworny
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Paint on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas of 16 by 20 by 3/4 in. ::::: Title
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black Cats, Oil Painting by Tetiana Lukianchenko, 2022
Located in Zofingen, AG
Tetiana Lukianchenko - Black cats (2022) The inspiration for this work was the idea to recreate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Kitten - Cat - French School Oil Painting 21th
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait Kitten - Cat Animal portrait. - Cat - Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Acrylic

Kerstin McGregor (1962-2012) - 2008 Oil, The Cat
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully bold and colour study of a cat by Kerstin McGregor. Signed and dated. On canvas on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kerstin McGregor (1962-2012) - Contemporary Oil, Cat Fight
Located in Corsham, GB
An original work by contemporary artist Kerstin McGregor (1962-2012)., depicting two young cats in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cat in the Grass, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dwayne Wolff
Located in Yardley, PA
Lucky cat on grass :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Girl with a Cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tanya Grabkova
Located in Yardley, PA
This oil painting is a mix of Pop Art and Expressionism style. It is depicted girl holding cat. The
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude with Cat, Oil on Board, Figural, Interior
Located in Wiscasset, ME
"Nude with Cat" by R. Walker is a charming portrait of a woman and cat posed by a window.
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Moon Cat (2017) Oil & metallic foil on panel, tiger and cat, black, silver, pink
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Moon Cat" (2017) by Alexis Kandra Oil and metal leaf on panel, figurative painting Wildlife
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Silver

"The Amur Leopard" - Endangered Big Cat Oil Painting
By Lindsey Kustusch
Located in Denver, CO
Lindsey Kustusch's "The Amur Leopard" is an exquisite handmade original oil on wood panel artwork
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Girl with Cat oil painting by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
Girl with Cat (1935) Oil on canvas 38" x 26" 42 ½" x 30 ½" x 3 ½" framed Signed and dated "1935 H
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Spooky" Black cat illustration painted by Walt Disney Studios artist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Norma Haviland (1925-2022) "Spooky" Black cat illustration painting by one of the many talented
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The coral cat mask, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
From a series of imaginary surreal tribal masks. Oil on thick paper, 50 x 60 cm, 2021. :: Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hide and Seek, 1880 Oil on Canvas, Kittens in Basket, Cats, Cat, Kitten, Pet
By August Laux
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
", circa 1880 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" Housed in a 3" Period Ornamented Frame with a 1" Liner. Overall
Category

Late 19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nine Lives VIII", cat painting, oil on canvas
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This piece titled "Nine Lives VIII" is an original artwork by Katherine Fraser and is made of oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman with Yellow Cat, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Naoko Paluszak
Located in Yardley, PA
This is one of my "Dear Milton" Series. This series is inspired by the works of Milton Avery and my tribute to his works. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an offi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

THIS TOO WILL COME (cat. ref. m1037) - Oil paintin, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By David Padworny
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Oil Paint on Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas of 20 by 16 by 3/4 in. THIS TOO WILL COME
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Raven Strategy, Cat, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Boris Serdyuk Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cat & Bird_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Cat & Bird" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Cow Cats
By John Kilduff
Located in Santa Monica, CA
From a series of cats painted by the artist includes one of his own cats.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cow Cats
Cow Cats
H 48 in W 60 in D 2 in
White Cat, Fashion Art Oil Painting by Erik Freyman
By Erik Freyman
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 80's style Art Deco oil painting of a fashionable lady petting her precious cat by contemporary
Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Board, Oil

Year of the Cat. Oil on canvas, 90x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Year of the Cat. Oil on canvas, 90x70 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage American School Precisionist Cat Portrait Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage American School cat portrait painting. Cubist / Precisionist style Oil on canvas
Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Studio interior with black cat" Oil cm. 76 x 66 1983 Oil
By Gleb Savinov
Located in Torino, IT
Black Cat,Cat,yellow Gleb SAVINOV (Kharkiv prov., Ua 1915 – St. Petersburg 2000) Gleb
Category

1980s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ice Cat
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Ice Cat, oil paint, holographic foil, domestic cat, figurative, animal, grid
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Oil

Ice Cat
Ice Cat
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
Trojan Cat, surrealist, fantasy, whimsical, cat
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
*ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet
Category

1980s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cat Aesthetics
By RU8ICON1
Located in Jersey City, NJ
"Cat Aesthetics" by RU8ICON1 is an oil painting on canvas, from 2021. It is a figurative panting
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cat Aesthetics
Cat Aesthetics
H 16 in W 16 in D 1.5 in
French School - Portrait Kitten - Cat - Oil Painting 21th Post Impressionist
Located in Zofingen, AG
Portrait Kitten - Cat Animal portrait. - Cat - Technique: oil, acrylic, and ink on old book pages
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Oil, Acrylic

"Abundance Mentality" Oil on canvas, cats, balloons, party scene
By Katherine Fraser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oil on canvas. This piece measures approximately 54" x 70" and is shipped in the pictured wooden frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mad Cat Cabaret
Located in London, GB
Mad Cat Cabaret Painted with the help of the lovely and beautiful Mad Cat Burlesque. One of a
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mad Cat Cabaret
Mad Cat Cabaret
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 1.19 in
Original Framed Oil Painting of Woman With Cat
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage original oil painting in a wooden frame. Subject is a lady in blankets with a
Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Black Cat
By Ryan Morse
Located in Denver, CO
Black Cat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Oil, Panel, Paper

Black Cat
H 10 in W 8 in
Walking with a cat. 2019. Oil on canvas, 45x55 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Walking with a cat. 2019. Oil on canvas, 45x55 cm Dagnia Cherevichnik (1974) Born in 1974 in Riga
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sleeping Cats" Original Oil Painting by Robert White, Frameless Display
Located in Encino, CA
“Sleeping Cats,” an original oil on canvas by Robert K. White, is a piece for the true collector
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tricks - Original Oil Painting, Anthropomorphic Scene with Cat and Seagull
By Wendy Vaughan
Located in Chicago, IL
in the cat's garment. This artwork is framed in dark wood with painted gold inset. Wendy Vaughan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Serval Cat
By Frank Wootton
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 20 x 24 inches Framed size: 27.5 x 31.75 inches Signed lower right
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serval Cat
Serval Cat
H 27.5 in W 31.75 in
Valentine Cat (double Hearted Cat) bright sunny color cat romantic greens
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
oil on masonite with a natural birch frame glossy finish
Category

1990s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Selfportrait with persian cat - Contemporary figurative colourful oil painting
By Hanna Bakuła
Located in Warsaw, PL
. Eibisch, A. Kobzdej. In 1981 she moved to New York and settled down on Manhattan. She painted, designed
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"My Crazy Cat, " Oil on Canvas signed by Joseph Rozman
By Joseph Rozman
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"My Crazy Cat" is an original oil painting by Joseph Rozman. The artist signed the piece on the
Category

1960s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Schrodinger’s Cat
Located in Burlingame, CA
'Schrodinger’s Cat' narrative oil on canvas painting byTamera Avery, whose contemporary oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paint Cat For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil paint cat for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Impressionist version. If you’re looking for an oil paint cat from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paint cat for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. An oil paint cat from John Kilduff, Alexis Kandra, Arthur Heyer, Vera Barnett and Maud Lewis — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Oil Paint Cat?

The price for an oil paint cat in our collection starts at $120 and tops out at $131,900 with the average selling for $2,797.

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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.

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Questions About Oil Paint Cat
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Andy Warhol did paint cats. Before reaching the height of his success, he lived in a New York apartment with his mother and 25 cats. He would paint his cats in his spare time. Find a collection of expertly vetted Andy Warhol pieces from some of the world’s top reputable sellers 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 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
    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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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