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"Brunch at Extra Virgin" Oil Painting of a Plein Air Street NYC with Figures
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts an impressionistic Plein Air scene of Brunch at Extra Virgin in the West
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virgin River, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original contemporary impressionism Virgin River in Zion oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Virgin Mary oil on canvas painting
By Luis Sagasta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
works by the artist in Galeria Arco Romano de Medinaceli Soria. His paintings can be found in numerous
Category

1990s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Brunch at Extra Virgin" Colorful Impressionistic Restaurant Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
, American impressionist Cindy Shaoul’s oil paintings depict the much-loved locales and hotspots of
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Virgin Mary and child Jesus oil on board painting Christ
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Lloveras Feliu (1922-2014) - Virgin Mary and child Jesus - Oil on panel Oil measurements
Category

1950s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Nursing Virgin - Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
colored oil painting on metal board Fair conditions due to the time (some stains diffused). Incudes
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baroque Italian painter- 17th century figure painting - Virgin - Oil on panel
Located in Varmo, IT
. Antique oil painting on wood, in wooden frame. Condition report: In good condition of the wooden support
Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Painting early 18th venitian PIAZZETTA Oil canvas Virgin Mary reading a book
By Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
Located in PARIS, FR
formats and in a tight framing, and several Virgin Mary readin a book. We can compare our painting to the
Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Virgin in Adoration - 17th Century Italian Old Master Religious Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Virgin in Adoration Medium: Oil on canvas Painting size: 15.5 x 12 inches (39.5 x 30.5 cm) Frame size: 21
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1600's Flemish Old Master Oil Painting The Virgin & Child Mastertpiece Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
), oil painting on canvas canvas: 37 x 30 inches provenance: private collection, Paris, France condition
Category

Early 17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Cardinal Painting the Virgin Mary
Located in St. Albans, GB
This painting by Henri Brispot stands out amongst many pieces that he ever painted. It was sold in
Category

Late 19th Century French School Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Shapoval Ivan Leontyevich Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Peruvian Bolivian Colonial Painting Virgin Oil on Canvas 19th C
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th painting of the Virgin del Castillo's South American Peru or Bolivia school 19th
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Signed Edwin Austin Abbey oil painting of the Virgin and Child with saints
By Edwin Austin Abbey
Located in Larchmont, NY
Original Edwin Austin Abbey (American, 1852-1911) oil painting of the Virgin and Child with saints
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

17th Century Virgin of the Assumption Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century Virgin of the Assumption Oil on canvas, 93 x 81 cm Frame, 110 x 97 cm
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Green Virgin
By Hattakitkosol Somchai
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Hattakitkosol Somchai, Thai (1934 - 2000) Title: Green Virgin Year: 1970 Medium: Oil on
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virgin and Child, Oil Painting in Carved Gilded Frame, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
Very fine 19th century oil painting of the Virgin and Child, oil on canvas, in a massive carved and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Giltwood

Cuzco School Oil Painting of the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with this oil-on-canvas painting from the end of 18th century representing the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Virgin Mary (Valoszinu Sodo Szuz Maria) - Figurative landscape painting
Located in East Quogue, NY
Figurative surrealist still life landscape painting of the Virgin Mary by contemporary Hungarian
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Religious Painting Praying Virgin
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the late 17th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a religious
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Virgin with Child - Painting by Theodor Mathon - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Mathon (1606-1676) in the 17th century. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas depicting the Virgin Mary
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century Antique Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Virgin with Child, 1720
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the first half of the 18th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting
Category

Antique 1720s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Flower Garland Virgin Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italy
By Giovanni Stanchi
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
FLOWERS WITH PORTRAIT OF THE VIRGIN Rome, First half of the Seventeenth century oil on canvas, cm. 73 x
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil on Canvas Religious Italian Painting Virgin with Child, 1680
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the late 17th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a religious
Category

Antique 1680s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Early 17th Century Tuscan School Oil Painting on Canvas 'Virgin and Child'
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this magnificent oil painting on canvas endearingly the Virgin Mary gently caressing
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Antique Italian Religious Painting Virgin of Sorrows
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Virgin of Sorrows, of excellent pictorial quality. Oil on canvas framework recently restored and relined
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Religious Painting Virgin with Child
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the late 18th century. Virgin with child in Byzantine style of great
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Religious Painting Virgin with Child, 1630
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting a religious
Category

Antique 1630s Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Baroque Italian painter - 17th century figure painting - Virgin Child
Located in Varmo, IT
Maître italien (XVIIe siècle) - Madone des Douleurs avec couronne d'épines. 99 x 74 cm sans cadre, 107 x 83 cm avec cadre. Peinture ancienne à l'huile sur toile, dans un cadre en b...
Category

Late 17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Travelling Oil on Canvas Painting of Virgin Mary 'Cusco, Peru'
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 18th century painting of Virgin Mary, painted for a Spanish Colonial travellers, most
Category

Antique 18th Century Peruvian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting of the Virgin Mary 'Cusco, Peru'
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A fine early 19th Century painting of the Virgin Mary in prayer between two saints, painted in the
Category

Antique 19th Century Peruvian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Virgin Apparition to Saint Hyacinth
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Antique Italian painting from the 17th century. Artwork oil on canvas depicting a religious subject
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century by Mexican Maestro Virgin of Solitude Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Marian title “Virgin of Solitude” belongs to the Hispanic colonial tradition and represents the great
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rococò Venetian painter - 18th century figure painting - Virgin child - Italy
Located in Varmo, IT
with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame. Condition report: Lined canvas
Category

Early 18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virgin and Jesus Child
Located in MADRID, ES
SHOOL OF GRANADA (17th century) Virgin and the Jesus Child Oil on board 44,4 x 33,3 cm. 87 x 67
Category

17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Virgin and Jesus Child
Virgin and Jesus Child
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.76 in
Baroque Italian painter - 17th century figure painting - Holy Family - Virgin
Located in Varmo, IT
Italian master (17th century) - Holy Family with St. John the Baptist. 66 x 99cm. Oil on canvas
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Italian painter - 19th century large figure painting - Virgin child
Located in Varmo, IT
with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. Condition report
Category

Late 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Gotich style Florentine painter - 19th century figure painting - Virgin Child -
Located in Varmo, IT
Florentine painter (19th century) - Madonna with Child on a gold background. 77 x 58 cm. Oil on
Category

Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Spanish School Early 17th Century Oil Painting of Christ and the Virgin Mary
Located in London, GB
An early 17th century painting in oil on canvas from the Spanish School depicting the Lamentation
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Paint

Religious painter (Italian school) - Early 19th figure painting - Virgin Madonna
Located in Varmo, IT
frame. Ancient oil painting on canvas, in an ancient carved and gilded wooden frame (small breaks
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Kpm Painting on Porcelain Vestal Virgin with Oil Lamp Goddess of the Hearth
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Toledo, OH
Hand painted on porcelain of a vestal virgin with oil lamp the goddess of the hearth. Stamped K P M
Category

20th Century European Other Paintings

Materials

Porcelain

Virgin of Guadalupe, Oil on Copper, 18th Century
Located in Mexico, DF
Virgin of Guadalupe with flowers and appearances of the Virgin to Juan Diego, oil on copper, 18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century North American Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Other

Spanish Colonial Cuzco School Madonna Virgin Mary Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and Child, or Virgin Mary. Oil on canvas Cuzco school painting with a desirable aged patina having
Category

Antique 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

17th Century Italian Old Master Oil - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: canvas: 21” x 16” (53.3 x 40.8cm) Provenance: private
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Virgin with child
By Peter Paul Rubens
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil on panel 17 century
Category

17th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Wood Panel

Virgin with child
Virgin with child
H 46.07 in W 34.65 in D 0.79 in
Virgin and child
Located in MADRID, ES
Venetian oil on panel end of 15 century
Category

15th Century and Earlier Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel

Virgin and child
Virgin and child
H 10.04 in W 7.88 in D 0.79 in
Virgin and angels
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil on panel. Flemish 17 century. Louis de Caullery
Category

16th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel

Virgin and angels
Virgin and angels
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 0.99 in
17th Century By Cerrini Virgin with the Child and angels Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
the famous iconography of "The Virgin with the Child and Angels". We can have a look to the Virgin and
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virgin and angels
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil on panel. Flemish 17 century. Louis de Caullery, auction house provenance, sold like Louis de
Category

16th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel

Contemporary Oil of Antique, Rustic Porcelain Christian/Catholic Virgin Mary
Located in Fort Worth, TX
paintings, prints, and sculptures. Exhibiting throughout Texas and the United States, his work has been
Category

2010s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

17th Century Italian Madonna /Virgin Mary Oil on Canvas
Located in Doha, QA
Magnificent Italian 17th century Portrait of Virgin Mary measures 52 x 68 cm without the frame
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas

17th Century Italian Madonna /Virgin Mary Oil on Canvas
17th Century Italian Madonna /Virgin Mary Oil on Canvas
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H 26.78 in W 20.48 in D 1.19 in
17th Century By Domenico Maria Canuti Assumption of the Virgin Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Expertise by Prof. Micaela Lipparini.
Category

17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Holy Family Italian School Virgin and Child Oil on Canvas Blue Purple White
Located in Sanremo, IT
Delicate and caring Madonna with child, oil on copper, measuring 23 x 16 cm without frame and 32 x
Category

Mid-18th Century Italian School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 16th Century, Oil on Canvas
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on canvas painting of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. In
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

The Coronation Of The Virgin, 17th Century
By Guido Reni
Located in Blackwater, GB
Italian School Old Master depiction of the coronation of the Virgin, oil on panel. Stunning composition of
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

2016, Bente Ørum Painting "The Fox and The Virgin"
By Bente Ørum
Located in Knebel, DK
Contemporary, naturalistic oil on canvas painting by the Danish painter Bente Ørum, 2016
Category

2010s Danish Other Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Flower Still-life Virgin Trevisani Stanchi Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century
By Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746)
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Flower garland with a portrait of the Virgin Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746) and
Category

18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spanish Colonial, Virgin Mary, Original O/C Painting, XVIII Century
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary Original Oil on Canvas Painting XVIII Century DETAILS Original
Category

Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Calla Lily, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
, classical, oil painting, greenCalla LilyJo GalangOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

16 century Virgin and child
Located in MADRID, ES
Oil on panel Flemish painting
Category

16th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel

16 century
Virgin and child
16 century
Virgin and child
H 9.45 in Dm 9.45 in
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Virgin Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact virgin oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a virgin oil painting 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. Adding a virgin oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Creating a virgin oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Peter Adams, (After) Sandro Botticelli, Jeronimo Crus, Domenico Puligo and Etienne Ret are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Virgin Oil Painting?

The price for a virgin oil painting in our collection starts at $650 and tops out at $345,000 with the average selling for $5,585.
Questions About Virgin Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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