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18th Oil Painting Horses Feeding at the Stables
By James Seymour
Located in London, GB
James Seymour (1702–1752) Feeding Time in the Stables Oil on canvas 32 x 38 inches inc. frame
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century British Oil Painting Dusk Landscape Figures Boat & Lake
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dusk Landscape British School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed painting: 32 x 41 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Madonna & Child with Goldfinch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna & Child, with Goldfinch 18th century Italian School oil painting on canvas within
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Madonna & Child with Goldfinch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Madonna & Child, with Goldfinch 18th century Italian School oil painting on canvas within
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large 18th Century European Oil Painting Portrait of Noble Lady Lace Collars
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Noble Lady European School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 37.5 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century English Sporting Art Oil Painting Hunting Scene Riders & Horses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Fox Hunting Scene English School, 18th century oil painting on metal, framed painting size
Category

Late 18th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Fine 18th Century Italian Oil Painting Nude Figures in Classical Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Figures in Ancient Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil on panel, painting: 9 x 12
Category

18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian 18th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Merchant
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Venetian Gentleman 18th Century Venetian School oil painting on board, framed framed: 7.25 x 6
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Still Life Fruit Flowers & Jug
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Still Life of Fruit in Basket with other objects Italian artist, 18th century oil on
Category

18th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Flemish 18th Century Oil Painting Swans Frightened by Dog in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swans Startled by Dog Flemish Old Master, 18th century oil on bevelled wood panel, framed framed
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Berghers with Animals Sunset
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Close of Day Italian School, early 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 17 x 22.5
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shipping in Calm Waters, 18th Century Dutch Oil on Wood Panel, Man o War
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Shipping in Calm Waters Dutch School, 18th century oil painting on wood panel panel: 10 x 12.75
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Fine Georgian Oil Painting British Portrait of 18th Century Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman English School, late 18th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 23.5
Category

Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life with Dead Birds 18th Century Italian School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 16 x
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting Dead Game in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Still Life with Dead Birds 18th Century Italian School oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 17 x
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 18th Century Dutch Old Master Oil Painting Cattle & Sheep Ancient Ruins
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastoral Landscape Dutch Old Master, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 12 x 10 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas English School, 18th century oil on thick wood panel, unframed panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baby Born in Stable Interior Fine Dutch 18th Century Golden Age Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The New Born Baby (a version of the Nativity?) Dutch School, 18th century oil on canvas, framed
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mary & Jesus, 18th Century French Old Master oil painting on canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 18th century Title: Mary and Jesus Medium: oil on canvas, framed
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique British Oil Painting Portrait of William Shakespeare Fine Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of William Shakespeare British artist, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century English Aristocracy Portrait Mother & Child Stately Home oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, framed framed: 53 x 45 inches canvas: 48 x 40
Category

Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century French Rococo Old Master Oil Allegorical Nude Winged Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
(Rococo period) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 52 inches provenance: private collection
Category

18th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Journey, Late 18th English Oil Landscape
Located in London, GB
Oil on panel Image size: 5 1/2 x 8 inches (14 x 2o cm) Contemporary hand made frame A charming
Category

Late 18th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Large 18th Century English Sporting Painting Country Squire Hunting Horse & Dogs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Country Squire English School, 18th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 27.5 inches
Category

18th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Oil Still Life Classical Flowers Ornamental Setting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ornamental Flowers in a Classical Still Life Composition Italian School, circa 1780's period oil
Category

Late 18th Century Baroque Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Huge 18th Century English Oil Aristocratic Portrait of a Gentleman Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Aristocratic Gentleman British artist, first half 18th century oil on canvas
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Italian Old Master Portrait Painting 18th Century Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Venetian Gentleman 18th Century Venetian School oil painting on board, framed framed: 7.25 x 6
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse & Rider in a Landscape - 18th Century French Old Master Portrait Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful mid 18th century French Old Master oil on canvas depicting a horse and well dressed
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18/19-th Century French Antique Original Oil Painting on canvas, Rococo, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a fabulous Oil on canvas painting. French, late 18th to early 19th century. The
Category

Early 19th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine 18th Century English Aristocratic Portrait of a Lady Oval Canvas Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
as 'Anne of Chesterfield'. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 30 x 25 inches
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine French 1700's Rococo Old Master Oil Painting The Nativity Scene Bethlehem
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity French School, 18th century Rococo artist oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 22 x 17.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large 1700's Dutch Old Master Oil Painting The Nativity Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Nativity Dutch Old Master, early 1700's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 27.5 inches
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Pair of Battle Scenes - Oil Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Battle Scenes is an oil painting realized by an italian artist in 18th century. 110x85 cm
Category

18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fine Italian Old Master Oil Painting Angel & Saints Appearing to Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
dressed in a white ruff collar. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 22 x 26 inches Painting: 17 x 25
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duomo of Milan with Pesants- Oil Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Duomo of Milan with peasants is a modern artwork realized by an Italian Artist in 18th century
Category

18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hercules and Omphale - Oil Painting on Canvas - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Hercules and Omphale is an original painting realized in France between the end of the 18th and the
Category

Late 18th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Christ Jesus Lama Religious Paint Oil on canvas 17/18 th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
of the Passion oil on canvas 84 x 135 cm. - with frame 98 x 148 cm. The proposed painting is the
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th C.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th century
Category

Antique 18th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th C.
Italian painting, oil on canvas, 18th C.
H 24.41 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in
St. George Dragon Raphael Sanzio Paint Oil on canvas 17/18th Century Old master
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
century Oil on oval canvas 124 x 95 cm./ in frame 148 x 118 cm. The painting evocatively illustrates the
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Allegoric Painting Cherubs Playing with Cards Oil on Canvas 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
to build a castle. The painting has been restored. 18th century.
Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Continental 18th Century Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and large scale Continental 18th century oil on canvas painting. The painting is
Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

'I Sleep but my Heart Waketh', 18th Century Italian School
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches (32.5 x 24.25 cm) Here, we see a sleeping putti
Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

18th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French painting depicting a romantic couple in a pastoral setting. Oil on
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

18th Century French Oil Painting
18th Century French Oil Painting
H 31.25 in W 39.25 in D 1.25 in
Portrait of a Naval Officer, English School 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 29 1/2 x 24 inches (75 x 61 cm) Period gilt frame This is a notable half
Category

18th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ancient Ruins - Oil Painting by Vinzenz Fischer - Late 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient monuments is an original painting realized by Vinzenz Fischer (1729-1810) in the late 18th
Category

Late 18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Italian Coastal Scenic Oil Painting, 18th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century painting of an Italian coastal scene, unsigned. Professionally cleaned and relined in
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique, decorative oil painting, 18th century. Christian scene.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, decorative oil painting, 18th century. Christian scene. Canvas relined. With a beautiful
Category

18th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century Grand Tour Italian Oil Painting Figures Admiring Classical Ruins
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Italian School, 18th century Title: Figures/ Travellers walking through a Baroque
Category

18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monumental 18th Century Italian Oil Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
A monumental 18th century Oil On Canvas Painting from Lucca, Italy. Delightful soft color and hues
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Allegoric Painting Cherubs' Game Oil on Canvas 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Oil on canvas. In the depicting scene, three cherubs are play-acting: one of them is wearing a
Category

18th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Ancient Castle & Drawbridge
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A Castle and Drawbridge by a lake with mountains beyond Italian School, 18th century oil painting
Category

18th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century portrait oil painting of a boy
By Robert Byng
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

18th Century portrait oil painting of a gentleman
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Huge 18th Century Italian Old Master Oil Painting Figures & Animals Arcadian
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Arcadian Landscape Italian School, 18th century oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas size
Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Mrs Faber, 18th Century Oil Painting
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
THOMAS HUDSON 1701 – 1779 Portrait of Mrs Faber Oil on canvas Image size: 29 x 24 ½ inches
Category

18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Adoration Of The Shepherds Painting Oil on canvas Italy 18th Century
By (After) Sebastiano Conca
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
(After) Sebastiano Conca (Gaeta 1680 - Naples 1764) The Adoration of the Shepherds oil on canvas
Category

18th Century Baroque Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century Oil on Board Italian Landscape Bathed in Golden Light Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small rectangular oil on board landscape painting was created in the 18th century and is
Category

18th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Large Oil Painting from the 18th-19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large oil painting from the XVIII-XIX century- it is an oil painting on canvas of large dimensions
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Oil Painting from the 18th-19th Century
Large Oil Painting from the 18th-19th Century
H 86.62 in W 90.56 in D 3.94 in
18th Century French Baroque Oil Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French painting depicting a romantic couple in a pastoral setting. Oil on
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

18th Century French Baroque Oil Painting
18th Century French Baroque Oil Painting
H 31.25 in W 39.25 in D 1.25 in
18th Century Lanscape Oil Painting of Matlock High-Torr
By Thomas Smith (b.1720)
Located in London, GB
to the popularity of this genre. This oil painting by the artist is a rare relic of Smith working in
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Find the exact 18th oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Old Masters examples as well as a Impressionist version. Making the right choice when shopping for a 18th oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a 18th 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, gold and more. Finding an appealing 18th oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Thomas Beach, George Morland, Sir Godfrey Kneller, George Romney and Thomas Hudson each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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  • 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 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 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 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 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • David Brooker Fine Art
    David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021
    That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.