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Set of 4 Capriccio Landscape Paintings
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Set of 4 capriccio landscape oil on board paintings from the area of Florence
Category

18th Century Baroque Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Crossing the ford Capriccio Baroque Landscape 18th century Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
eye can see. This painting is a prime example of capriccio, a style popular during the Baroque era
Category

Late 18th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Shepherds Cattle in Capriccio Landscape 17th century Old Master Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
period, showcasing the artist's skill. Antique oil painting on canvas, unsigned, solid gorgeous 19th
Category

17th Century Dutch School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Parisian Capriccio
By Pierre Bergian
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pierre Bergian expresses his fascination for architecture through his paintings by exploring space
Category

2010s Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Paint Oil on canvas Landscape Italy Art18th Century Capriccio Architectural
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Nicola Viso (active in Naples in the first half of the 18th century) Architectural capriccio with
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Architectural Capriccio with Herds Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
Circle of Nicolaes Berchem (1620, Haarlem - 1683, Amsterdam) Architectural capriccio with herds
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas

U Street Capriccio
By Jacob Kainen
Located in Boston, MA
Signed lower left: "Kainen". Inscribed verso: "U Street Capriccio/ Jacob Kainen 1967/ 24x30".
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Capriccio Architectural Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Landscape Italy Roma
By Pierre-antoine Demachy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Pierre-Antoine Demachy (Paris 1723 - 1807) Architectural capriccio oil painting on canvas 92 x 70
Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Capriccio Painting of Architectural Ruins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th-century Italian capriccio painting. Mounted in a beveled gilt wood frame, the oil on canvas
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian George II Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Framed Italian Capriccio Oil on Canvas
Located in Essex, MA
Well painted with scene of ancient ruins. In a carved gilt wood frame.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Framed Italian Capriccio Oil on Canvas
Framed Italian Capriccio Oil on Canvas
H 25.75 in W 29.74 in D 2.25 in
Alberto Carlieri, Painting with Architectural Capriccio
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
) The large and very interesting oil on canvas painting depicts an architectural capriccio with the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Italian Capriccio Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Landscape With Ruins
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Grand Tour style framed oil painting of an Italian Capriccio landscape with ruins Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Italian Capriccio Framed Oil on Canvas Painting of Landscape With Ruins
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Grand Tour style framed oil painting of an Italian Capriccio landscape with ruins Italy
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood, Canvas

Coastal Landscape Capriccio Saeys Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th century Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
coastal view at sunset and figures oil painting on canvas 60 x 91 cm., With frame 75 x 104 cm. The
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ghisolfi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Architectural Capriccio Art
By Giovanni Ghisolfi (Milan 1623 - 1683)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Giovanni Ghisolfi (Milan 1623 - 1683) Architectural capriccio with ruins of an Ionic temple Oil
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chelsea Capriccio - original surreal London cityscape painting- contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
photography until in 2015 he discovered the technique of oil painting on black and white photography, at last
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Pencil

18th Century by Antonio Stom Architectural Capriccio Oil on Canvas_
By Antonio Stom
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Antonio Stom (Venice c. 1688 - 1734) Architectural Capriccio oil on canvas, cm. 88 x 113 - with
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

18th Century Architectural Capriccio Gaetano Vetturali Landscape Oil on Canvas
By Gaetano Vetturali (Lucca, 1701-1783)
Located in Sanremo, IT
Oil painting on canvas measuring 85 x 110 cm without frame and 103 x 126 cm with frame depicting a
Category

Late 18th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Venetian Capriccio', Gondolas, Basilica of St. Mark, Campanile, Modernist Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
resolution.) A vibrant oil on canvas of Venice showing gondolas on the lagoon and a view beyond towards
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Italian Capriccio Framed Oil on Canvas Paintings of Landscape With Ruins
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Grand Tour style framed oil paintings of an Italian Capriccio landscape with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Antique Grand Tour Italian Capriccio Framed Oil on Board Painting of a Landscape
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Grand Tour or Neoclassical style framed oil painting of an Italian Capriccio landscape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Grand Tour Italian Capriccio Framed Oil on Board Paintings of a Landscap
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Grand Tour or Neoclassical style framed oil paintings of an Italian Capriccio
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Paintings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

19th C. English School Oil Painting on Canvas of Capriccio and Cow Landscape
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine quality 19th century english school landscape painting. Oil on canvas depicting capriccio
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Mediterranean Capriccio, Oil on canvas by Abraham Storck, circa 1680
By Abraham Jansz Storck
Located in Paris, FR
« A Mediterranean capriccio » Oil on canvas by Abraham STORCK With an appraisal by René Millet
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Capriccio by the Lagoon, Venice
By Francesco Guardi
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas
Category

18th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Capriccio by the Lagoon, Venice
Capriccio by the Lagoon, Venice
H 12.01 in W 21.46 in D 0.79 in
Capriccio landscape painting by TONI BORDIGNON (1921-), in the Old Master style
Located in Gent, VOV
A twentieth-century Italian landscape painting in the convincing style of the Old Masters, framed
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Architectural Capriccio with Figures, XVIIIth century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil painting on canvas. Neapolitan school of the eighteenth century. The scene, located near the
Category

18th Century Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Capriccio and characters at the water's edge
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Molded frame in wood and gilded plaster 66 x 76.5 x 4 cm
Category

19th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Capriccio and characters at the water's edge
Capriccio and characters at the water's edge
H 21.46 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in
Circle of Alessandro Salucci, 17th Century Italian Oil on Canvas 'Capriccio'
By Alessandro Salucci
Located in Kinderhook, NY
17th-century Italian Baroque oil on canvas 'capriccio' painting in the manner of Alessandro Salucci
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

A Mediterranean harbour scene in a Capriccio landscape
By Adriaen van der Cabel
Located in Taunton, GB
A Mediterranean harbour scene with figures and ships before a Capriccio landscape. Oil on Canvas In
Category

17th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

capriccio with biblical scene painted by Giovanni Ghisolfi
By Giovanni Ghisolfi
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Ghisolfi (Milano, 1623 - 1683), attr. Capriccio con scena biblica Olio su tela, cm 50X74
Category

17th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Alberto Carlieri, Capriccio with Christ and the Adulteress, Oil on Canvas
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
very beautiful painting, made in oil on canvas, represents an architectural whim with in the foreground
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18thc Oil Painted Capriccio Landscapes in the manner of Jean-Honoré Fragonard
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in Savannah, GA
These two extraordinary 18th century oil on canvas paintings are done in the style of the French
Category

Antique 1770s French Rococo Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Exquisite Pair of 17th Century Capriccios by Viviano Codazzi
Located in London, GB
VIVIANO CODAZZI (c. 1603-1672) A Pair of Architectural Cappriccios Oil on Canvas 24 x 28 7/8 inches
Category

1640s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Architectural whimsy with Roman ruins, column and ancient arches.
Located in Firenze, IT
Capriccio architettonico con le rovine romane, colonna ed archi antichi. Anno 1718. Olio su tela
Category

Early 18th Century Italian School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Architectural Capriccio of Roman Ancient Ruins with Figures
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Architectural Capriccio of Roman Ancient Ruins with Figures. Italian, 18th century large painting
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A 17th c. Italian school, Capriccio with the Colosseum, circle of V. Codazzi
Located in PARIS, FR
A capriccio with the Colosseum in Roma 17th century Italian school Circle of Viviano Codazzi (1604
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Capriccio Jeremias August Urlaub Clock Picture Germany
Located in Epfach, DE
Capriccio from Jeremias August Urlaub, born 1784 in Hanau, death 1837 in St.Petersburg belongs to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

18th Century, Roman Architectural Capriccio Attributed to Francesco Chiarottini
Located in IT
Francesco Chiarottini (1748-1796) Roman Architectural Capriccio Oil on glass, cm 52 x 67 without
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Glass

Italian Painter of 1700 "Capriccio with classical ruins and figures"
Located in Cesena, FC
"capriccio with classical ruins and three figures" Oil on canvas cm 140 x 95 The sets of this pictorial
Category

Antique 1730s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Italian Baroque Landscape After Magnasco Large Capriccio with Ruins
By Alessandro Magnasco il Lissandrino
Located in Milan, IT
A Baroque Capriccio with ruins and figures, an early 18th century Italian painting showing an
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster, Giltwood

Fishing on the Lake of Love I, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Music of the Spanish colonies. The shells of sea clams play capriccio on the strings of the rigging
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian 19th Century Grand Tour Capriccio in the Manner of Panini
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in Montreal, QC
Italian 19th century Grand Tour oil painting on canvas in the manner of Giovanni Panini depicting a
Category

Antique 1880s Italian Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Italian Landscape with Temple of Sibyl, Tivoli - Italian Old Master oil painting
By Giovanni Paolo Panini
Located in London, GB
This stunning Italian Capriccio Old Master landscape oil painting is attributed to circle of
Category

18th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arcadian Italian Landscape - Old Master 17thC French oil painting herdsman sheep
By (Attributed to) Gaspard Dughet
Located in London, GB
A delicate oil on canvas landscape capriccio of an Arcadian landscape with figures and sheep and
Category

17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gondolas on a Venetian Canal - French Victorian art oil painting Venice Italy
Located in London, GB
This fabulous vibrant French Victorian Venetian landscape oil painting is by noted artist Germain
Category

19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ships Heading to Sea - Dutch 17th century Old Master marine art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This fantastic Dutch Old Master marine oil painting is by noted Dutch marine artist Abraham Storck
Category

1670s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rare 19th Century French Doors with Capriccio Oil Painting and Chinoiserie Verso
Located in Dallas, TX
Truly a one-of-a-kind set of architecturals, these French doors feature a lovely capriccio oil
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Doors and Gates

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of Swiss 18th Century Baroque St. Oil on Oak Paintings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
paintings by Christian Stocklin. Each Architectural Capriccios painting depicts superb finely detailed ruins
Category

Antique 18th Century Swiss Baroque Paintings

Materials

Oak, Giltwood, Paint

Architectural Landscape Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Old master Italian Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Veneto, 1720 - Rome, 1778) Fancy architectural view with arches, sculptures and fountains Oil on canvas
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coastal See Landscape Antoniani Paint 18th Century Old master Oil on canvas Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
figures Oil on canvas 56 x 138 cm. - framed 71 x 153 cm. Excellent condition This fine coastal view, of
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

View Venice See Giudecca Guardi 18/19th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Church oil on canvas 34 x 42 cm. - framed 40 x 50 cm. Expertise dott Federica Spadotto The beautiful
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Francesco Battaglioli (Venetian painter) - 18th century landscape painting
By Francesco Battaglioli
Located in Varmo, IT
characters. 83.5 x 114.5 cm without frame, 98 x 130 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in
Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
pair of paintings by Giovanni Domenico Gambone (1720 – 1793) depicts an architectural capriccio with
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century By Vincenzo Re Christ Healing a Paralytic Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
lately as head designer at Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. The work is an example of a typical capriccio
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century By Vincenzo Re The Pool of Bethesda Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
lately as head designer at Teatro di San Carlo in Naples. The work is an example of a typical capriccio
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
painting knew some representations of Orpheus and combined them here in a kind of capriccio. Moreover, one
Category

17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

After Pieter van Bloemen Oil on Canvas Hunting & Ruins Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
School of Pieter van Bloemen (Flemish, 1657-1720) oil on Canvas "Hunting & Ruins Scene". The
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood

Two scenes showing a fish market in front of a town - Mathijs Schoevaerdts
Located in Gent, BE
Oil on canvas Dimensions: 38 x 67 cm Schoevaerdt's specialty was combination landscapes, in
Category

17th Century Flemish School Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Painting Capriccio For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oil painting capriccio you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 5 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect oil painting capriccio may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting capriccio 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, beige and more. Creating an oil painting capriccio has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Giovanni Ghisolfi, Alberto Carlieri, (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), Abraham Jansz Storck and Arthur Devis are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Oil Painting Capriccio?

The average selling price for an oil painting capriccio we offer is $9,479, while they’re typically $1,736 on the low end and $239,450 for the highest priced.
Questions About Oil Painting Capriccio
  • 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.

  • 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.