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"The Poppy Field 07.2021" contemporary impressionist oil paint red wildflowers
By Nelson H. White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
American Impressionist painter Nelson Holbrook White. Frame Dimensions: 19 x 27 inches Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Notre Dame Paris France Martin Yeoman Landscape Painting Impressionist Oil Paint
By Martin Yeoman
Located in Pollenca, Illes Baleares
Martin Yeoman is regarded as one of the most gifted painters to emerge from the Royal Academy Schools in the late 1970s. His work is both painterly and poetic, and largely influenced...
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Parisian Cafe Street Scene" 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Paint Canvas
Located in New York, NY
oil with a pallet knife, with impasto paint, and then by using subtle brush strokes with a wide color
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Parisian Cafe Street Scene" 20th Century Post-Impressionist Oil Paint Canvas
Located in New York, NY
busy Cafés in the streets of Paris portrayed in the distance. The artist mostly used oil with a pallet
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Parisian Street Scene Arc de Triomphe" Post-Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Arc de Triomphe busy street scene from the 20th Century with much life. The artist mostly used oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Parisian Street Scene" Impressionist Oil Paint on Canvas of a Paris Cafe Framed
Located in New York, NY
busy Parisian street from the 20th Century with much life. The artist mostly used oil with a pallet
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1890's French Impressionist Oil Painting Studio Portrait of a Nude Lady Model
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Studio Model French Impressionist artist, circa 1890's oil on canvas: 27.5 x 16.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Impressionist Oil Rural Landscape at Dusk
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape British Impressionist School, second half 20th century oil painting on board , unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beautiful French Impressionist Oil Lady Reading in Flower Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist work Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 25.5 x 21 inches Provenance: private
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Ducks Swimming in Pond Contemporary English Impressionist Oil Painting
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swimming Ducks English Impressionist, 21st century oil on board, unframed board : 8 x 10 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Antique French Impressionist Signed Oil Sludgy Green River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tranquil River Landscape French Impressionist School, antique signed with monogram lower corner oil
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed English Impressionist Oil Painting Figure in Windswept Landscape Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Windy Landscape English Impressionist artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Signed Oil Provence Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
landscape Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 23.5 x 20 inches canvas: 21.75 x 18
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Impressionist Signed Oil, Girl Picking Flowers in Meadows
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed lower left Title: 'Janine a la campagne' Medium: oil
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Golden Color Lake Landscape Beautiful French Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Golden colors Medium: oil painting on
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hague School, Antique Dutch Impressionist Signed Oil Farmyard Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 17.25 x 22.25 inches canvas: 13 x 15 inches Provenance
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

English Impressionist Oil Painting Country Church in Rural Landscape
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Church British School, late 20th century oil painting on board, unframed board
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Portrait of Elegant Lady on Beach
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady under Parasol, the beach in the distance English School, Impressionist
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage British Impressionist Oil Painting Tiny House on Coastal Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: British School, latter part of the 20th century Title: The Coastal House Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large French Impressionist Vintage Oil Painting Golden Yellow Sunlit Pathway
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: The Golden Sunlit Pathway Medium: oil painting
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage English Impressionist Oil Painting Artist Painting by Estuary Boats
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
member of the Arun Art Society. Title: Artist at his easel Medium: oil painting on wooden panel
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Venice Canal with Gondolas Impressionist Oil Painting Turquoise colors framed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, late 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 16 x 18 inches board: 11 x 14 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Garden Lake Landscape with Bridge over Water Signed Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mira Oficijalska (Hungarian) dated 2007 signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 19 inches
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century American Impressionist Oil Colorful Garden Landscape View
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: American School, mid 20th century Title: Garden Landscape view Medium: oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Carlingford Lough, County Down Ireland, Vintage Irish Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, Greencastle County Down, Ireland Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 13.75 x 18.25 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Figure by Wispy Trees
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wispy Trees in the Landscape English Impressionist artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cottages in Golden Harvest Field Signed & Dated 2008 Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mira Oficijalska (Hungarian) dated 2008 signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 19 inches
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century French Post-Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Provencal House
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: signed oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed: 23.5 x 29.5 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large 19th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Bearded Man
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Bearded Man French Impressionist artist, late 19th century oil on canvas, framed
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large French Impressionist Oil after Manet Figures Sitting by Boats on River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Impressionist, after the earlier work by Manet (see verso). Title: Figures
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original French Impressionist Signed Oil Provencal Valley Old Town Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Provencal Village French School, signed lower corner circa 1950's oil painting on canvas:20 x
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Very Large French Impressionist Signed Oil Old Stone House & Gardens Blaze Color
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: Impressionist study of an old stone farmhouse and surrounding flower gardens, beautifully painted with a blaze
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920's English Impressionist Oil Painting Yellow Flowers in Blue & White Vase
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Flowers in Blue Vase English Impressionist early 20th century signed oil on board, unframed
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930'S FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST SIGNED OIL - BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS ON WINDOW SILL VIEW
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Title: Still Life of Flowers on a window sill, looking outside. Medium: oil painting on canvas
Category

1930s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Room with a View over a Garden Orchard, Original English Impressionist Oil
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil painting on canvas, framed. framed: 22.5 x 22.5 inches canvas: 19.5 x 19.5 inches depth: 1.5
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960s English Impressionist Oil Young Lady slumped in chair
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artists Model English artist, c. 1960s oil on board 16 x 12 inches provenance: private
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Vintage French Post-Impressionist Oil Table Interior & Onions
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: J.Darras, French 20th century, signed Title: Still Life Medium: oil painting on
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Antique Painting - Autumnal Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Hendon Fields Medium: oil painting on
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large 20th Century French Impressionist Oil St. Tropez Coastline Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, beautiful garden terrace with flowers Medium: oil painting on board, framed framed: 29.5 x 51 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Vintage French Post-Impressionist Oil Grapes & Fruit - Amazing Greens
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to a basket, beautiful deep shades of green colors. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Post Impressionist Oil after Cezanne Houses in Winter Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Post Impressionist, after the earlier work by Paul Cezanne Title: Winter
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Antique Painting Landscape - Through The Valley
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Valley Landscape Medium: oil painting
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century French Cubist/ Post Impressionist Oil Red Roof Houses in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, Post-Impressionist/ Cubist style, circa 1940's period. Title: Red
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French Post-Impressionist 20th Century Oil Painting on Canvas Green L/S
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Post-Impressionist school, 20th century Title: titled verso, beautiful
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Autumnal Landscape Large Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Autumn Landscape by P. Bellenger, French 20th century impressionist painter signed oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Impressionist Antique Painting - Thatched Farm Barn In Hendon England
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Farm Barn Medium: oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Antique Painting - Grand British House Through The Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: British House In Hendon Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century French Impressionist Oil Painting Lush Green Woodland Dappled Light
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Allier (France) by P. Bellenger, French 20th century impressionist painter signed oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid 20th Century French Impressionist Landscape Lovely Green Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French School, mid 20th century landscape oil painting on wood panel, unframed double sided
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreamy French Impressionist View from Window over Green Garden Landscape oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Impressionist early 1900's, most likely an unfinished sketch hence not
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Impressionist Antique Painting - Figure In A Beautiful Open Field Track
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, early 20th century Title: Hendon Fields Medium: oil painting on
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large 1930's French Impressionist Signed Oil - Avenue of Green Wispy Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Impressionist oil painting on canvas. The painting depicts this incredible range of green colors - green with
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Silence, Cornelis Kuijpers, Oil paint/canvas, Impressionist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
, in addition to oil paintings, made many drawings and watercolors. Although he painted many genres, he
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunflowers in Vase 1950's English Impressionist Signed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunflowers in Vase English Impressionist artist, mid 20th century indistinctly signed oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sun Scorched Spanish Hill Top Perched Village, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Spanish School, signed and dated Title: Sun Scorched village Medium: signed oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seated Lady under Tree in Woodland Antique Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: German School, circa 1900, signed Title: lady in Woodland Medium: oil on board
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

River Landscape Shimmering Light Framed English Oil Painting on Canvas
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
British School, impressionist artist, 20th century Oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 15.5 x 19
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Woman fishing, Édouard Gelhay, Oil paint/canvas, Impressionist
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
. Gelhay painted portraits and landscapes. Both in oil and pastel, in the typical impressionist style. From
Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century English Oil Painting - Rural Church in Harvest Field Landscape
By English Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist: English Impressionist Title: The Parish Church Medium: oil painting on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Green Trees in Coastal Landscape Signed Swedish Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swedish School, signed & dated 1989 oil on canvas, framed dated 1989 framed: 26 x 22 inches canvas
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Impressionist Oil Paint For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate impressionist oil paint for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Post-Impressionist version. If you’re looking for a impressionist oil paint 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. If you’re looking to add a impressionist oil paint to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Finding an appealing impressionist oil paint — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vahe Yeremyan, Richard Szkutnik, Maria Bertran, Michael Budden and Marc Dalessio each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small impressionist oil paint measuring 0.4 high and 0.4 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 336 across to better suit those in the market for a large impressionist oil paint.

How Much is a Impressionist Oil Paint?

A impressionist oil paint can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,265, while the lowest priced sells for $5 and the highest can go for as much as $1,200,000.

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?

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.

Questions About Impressionist Oil Paint
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Impressionist paintings are located in museums around the world. The largest collection of works from the period is at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Many of Monet's paintings are in the Musée Marmottan Monet, also in Paris. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Impressionist art.
  • 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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