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"Three Monkeys (Triptych), " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's (US based) "Three Monkeys (Triptych)" is a set of three oil paintings that depict a
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Monkey on Horseback - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Realism
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
Tomasz Bielak born in Lublin in 1967. He graduated of The Academy of Fine Arts, Painting and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" contemporary oil painting tropics
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Monkey Island, Portland, Jamaica 03.23.2021" by Nelson H. White, is a small scale oil painting of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Reunited (monkeys orangutans iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
iceberg. keywords; americana, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dreamer (monkey gorilla iceberg arctic surrealist oil painting light blue)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, surrealism, monkey, iceberg, vintage, oil painting, animal painting, strangeness, contemporary surrealistic
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkey Around- original contemporary art, realistic oil painting, modern artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
enchantment. “Monkey Around” is more than just a painting—it’s a celebration of the boundless possibilities
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early 20th Century Original Danish Oil Canvas Painting of Monkeys
By Carl Gustav Herslev
Located in Atlanta, GA
An original oil on canvas painting depicting various species of monkeys by Danish artist
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna
By Alexis Kandra
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sichuan Forest (2019), oil painting, ecosystem, animals, panda, monkey, fauna "Sichuan Forest" by
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Foil

Monkey with a Cigarette I - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting
By Tomasz Bielak
Located in Salzburg, AT
The artist Tomasz Bielak loves animals, but especially monkeys. He often portrays her. Old photos
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Pink Monkey - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

American Neo Expressionist Woman with Monkeys Abstract Modernist Oil Painting
By Robert Beauchamp
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting on heavy art paper sight: 22 3/4 x 29 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 23 1/4 x 30 1/4 x 1 1
Category

20th Century Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Arredo Urbano Oil Painting Rome Italy Portrait Monkey Surrealistic In Stock
By Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arredo Urbano Oil Painting Rome Italy Portrait Monkey Surrealistic In Stock Giovanni Tommasi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkeying Around - Animal Painting by Marc
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
nature. Monkeying Around - Animal Paintings - Conceptual Art By Marc Zimmerman This masterpiece is
Category

2010s Conceptual Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Monkey Shock" - Oil Painting with Silver Leaf featuring a Primate and Sparrows
Located in Denver, CO
Michele Kortbawi Wilk's "Monkey Shock" is a 2021 oil on canvas with silver leaf, spanning 24 x 24
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Park “Young Hunter & Monkey” Oil Painting Ex Christies Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
Henry Park (English, 1816-1871). An adorable antique English school painting of a young child
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Monkey Time #2 - Animal Painting By Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
. Monkey Time #2 - Animal Painting - Oil on Canvas By Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful
Category

2010s Conceptual Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monkey Parliament
Located in Manchester, GB
Monkey Parliament III (Hors Commerce) 2022 56 x 80 cm Gilcee print on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Happy Monkeys - Oil on Canvas by Anastasia Kurakina - 2019
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Happy Monkeys is an original artwork realized in 2019 by Anastasia Kurakina. Original oil painting
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro - Animal painting
By Orovida Pissarro
Located in London, GB
The Monkey Killer by Orovida Pissarro (1893-1968) Oil on canvas 76 x 101 cm (29 ⅞ x 39 ¾ inches
Category

1960s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Face Monkeys
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
One of Beth de Loiselle’s favorite subjects, an animal painting, "White Faced Monkeys" captures a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey Business
By Xavier Cugat
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Monkey Business" is an oil painting on canvas board by noted Spanish artist
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey Business
Monkey Business
H 16.1 in W 14.25 in D 1.5 in
Blue Monkey_2023_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_Animal Portrait_Blue
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Blue Monkey" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 18 in. ; 25.5 x 19.5 in. Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

Monkey Puzzle II
By Rick Lewis
Located in Greenwich, CT
Monkey Puzzle II Oil On Canvas 12" x 9" I am a visual artist whose work investigates small and
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

"Monkey Nuts" Contemporary Abstract Green and Pink Toned Animal Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Contemporary abstract painting by local Houston artist Tod Bailey. Currently featured in the show
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey With Fruit Blossoms_America Martin_Oil/Acrylic/Canvas_AnimalPortrait_Pink
By America Martin
Located in 326 N Coast Hwy. | Laguna Beach, CA
America Martin "Monkey With Fruit Blossoms" Oil & Acrylic on Canvas 24 x 24 in. ; 25.5 x 25.5 in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Edmond Louis Maire (French, 1862-1914) A Monkey Still Life Painting, 1904
Located in New York, NY
Edmond Louis Maire (French, 1862-1914) A Monkey Still Life Painting with Fruits and Flowers, 1904
Category

Early 20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

A monkey in green Julien Wolf Contemporary art painting expressionnist animal
By Julien Wolf
Located in Paris, FR
OIl paint on canvas Hand-signed on the back by the artist “At first glance, we are invited to a
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dimitri Likissas - Happy Monkey
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Pop Oil Enamel Paint on Canvas I consider each colored dot to be like a person. You and me
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Monkey- Original hyper realism Still life-wildlife paintings- Contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
a world of playful delight. This original oil painting, executed in the style of contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Primate Family, dark, abstracted monkeys, oil on panel w red, disrupted realism
By Audrey Anastasi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ABOUT the artist: Audrey Frank Anastasi is a prolific feminist artist, working in painting, drawing
Category

2010s American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

The Duke giving orders, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
south coast of Thailand. Her Oil Paintings?. are vibrant, eye-catching and packed with a sense of fun
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monkey Parliament
Located in Manchester, GB
Monkey Parliament II (Hors Commerce) 2022 56 x 80 cm Gilcee print on Hahnemuhle Museum Etching
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Oil

Distressed Thai Painting of Temple Dancer and Buddhist Monkey God, circa 1950
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monkey God, recognized in both Hindu and Buddhist religions for his strength and extraordinary feats. Oil
Category

Vintage 1950s Thai Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jean Thomas (1923-2019) "monkey with camembert" large oil on canvas 1949
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jean Thomas (1923-2019) "monkey with camembert" large oil on canvas signed and dated 1949 origin
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Portrait of a Monkey with Wine Jug, Zacharias Noterman (Bel. Fr. 1824-1890)
By Zacharias Noterman
Located in SANTA FE, NM
humoristic paintings and etchings of monkeys engaging in human activities. The monkeys in the scenes are
Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Beautiful Portrait of a man with his White Monkey
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

White Tiger Opera - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Animals, Leopard, Panther, Fishes, Foxes, Monkeys, Turtles, Octopuses, Flowers, Underwater Plants
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Two Monkeys
By Lynn Gertenbach
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting event. That same year she received an award from the Oil Painters of America, and was awarded
Category

Late 20th Century American Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink

Two Monkeys
Two Monkeys
H 17 in W 22.5 in D 0.01 in
Black Queen, White Queen - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Animals, Leopard, Panther, Fishes, Foxes, Monkeys, Turtles, Octopuses, Flowers, Underwater Plants
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Photorealist oil painting by Cesar J. Santander, Two Toy Banks
By Cesar J. Santander
Located in White Plains, NY
painting features a finely detailed monkey and clown piggy banks rendered in rich colors of red, yellow
Category

1980s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

"Guardians & Butterflies" Multicolor Background Oil Painting on Canvas w Birds
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
marks represent the "Eye of Hanuman" based on the Hindu Monkey God which is one of the most celebrated
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Noah's Ark", Monkeys in Trees w. Crocodiles, Richard DeTreville 1924 San Mateo
By Richard DeTreville
Located in Soquel, CA
-scale vertical painting of Macaques monkeys in the trees above a lake teeming with crocodiles by Richard
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Charming Image in Still Life Fashion of a Monkey with Various Fruit
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A charming image in still life fashion of a monkey with a melon, peaches, plums, grapes, cherries
Category

Antique Early 1800s Paintings

Israeli Oil Painting Ruth Schloss Child, Doll, Wagon, Kibbutz Social Realist Art
By Ruth Schloss
Located in Surfside, FL
Large magnificent colorful Ruth Schloss oil painting of a child with a wagon with a doll or a baby
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monumental Oil on Canvas Bar Backsplash Painting
By Paul Gauguin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Nice quality and signed bottom right corner by 2 artists. Painting has monkeys and several Tropical
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Dutch 17th Century Oil on Wood Painting in the Manner of Frans Francken
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Dutch 17th century Oil on Wood painting in the manner of Frans Francken. The painting
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Oracle, Contemporary Art Photorealist Memento Mori Oil Painting by Matthew Bober
By Matthew Bober
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oracle 2016 Oil on Panel 9" x 12" unframed 16 1/2" x 19 1/4" framed Taxidermy monkey head sits
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Surrealist Magical Realism India Jungle Snake Man Turquoise Blue Parrots Monkey
By Peter Rodulfo
Located in Norfolk, GB
, Rodulfo’s daily practice of painting oil or acrylic on canvas celebrates place and his place in it
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Mid 19th Century Oil Painting Dogs by Joseph Stevens
By Joseph Stevens
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An oil painting of two rustic dogs fighting over a piece of food. It is painted on an oak panel
Category

Antique 1850s Belgian Beaux Arts Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Oak, Pine, Paint

Mid 19th Century Oil Painting Dogs by Joseph Stevens
Mid 19th Century Oil Painting Dogs by Joseph Stevens
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H 16.15 in W 18.51 in D 2.76 in
Dog Painting: "Portrait of a Chihuahua with Red Bow" Zacharias Noterman ca 1870s
By Zacharias Noterman
Located in SANTA FE, NM
scenes with monkeys engaging in human activities (the so-called singeries), as well as in paintings of
Category

1870s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Monumental Singerie 18th Century Whimsical Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Singerie (monkeys imitating human behavior) 18th century whimsical painting in the style
Category

18th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Van Den Bossche Alexander The Great Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
2024) - see photo details -. Oil painting on canvas 120 x 162 cm. - In gilded frame 135 x 176 cm
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Painting, ‘Animal Scene’ by William Hunt
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century oil on canvas animal scene of a resting dog alongside a monkey grasping a bone. Housed
Category

Antique 1860s Irish Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Case of the Mythical Monkey, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
difference in their gaze. "I enjoy a hint of mystery and intrigue in my paintings," says artist Linda
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Encaustic

"Making Firends", Galina Pshenitsina, Post-War, Figurative, Oil/Canvas, 37x44in.
Located in Dallas, TX
the Art College in Ryazan. This piece is a stunning figurative painting Titled "Making Friends". This
Category

Early 2000s Post-War Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jungle Fantasy with Exotic Bird - Landscape Painting - Conceptual Art By Marc
Located in Carmel, CA
, Conceptual Art, Oil On Canvas, Oil Paintings, Jungle Paintings, Modern Art
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Heading Home - Sunset - Symbolist Figure in Landscape Oil by Edmond Aman-Jean
By Edmond Aman-Jean
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed symbolist figure in landscape oil on original canvas circa 1890 by French painter Edmond
Category

1890s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
painting, Orpheus is accompanied by a small monkey playing a viola da gamba. This is an iconographic
Category

17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Untitled, Oil on Acrylic Board, Black, Blue, Green by Indian Artist "In Stock"
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
across the monochromatic background of a large oil painting. One would like to think that the small
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board

The temptation of St Anthony. Oil on canvas. 17th c., after David Teniers II
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Madrid, ES
desert, becoming a subject frequently represented in art (as can be seen in this oil painting). He is
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings

Materials

Other

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The average selling price for an oil painting of monkey at 1stDibs is $4,600, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $16,542 for the highest priced.
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  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
  • 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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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

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

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How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.