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Large Original Robert Hillingford R.B.A. Oil Painting on Canvas in Ornate Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique oil painting was done by the well known British artist
Category

Late 19th Century English Other A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Canvas

"Les Iris" Post Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Holywell, GB
Italo Giordani (1882 - 1956) "Les Iris" A charming landscape painted in oil, using a heavy impasto
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting by A. Just. Autumnal forest path.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative oil painting with a magnificent wooden frame by A. Just. Autumnal forest path
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid Victorian Portrait of a Lady Seated in a Chair Original 19th Century Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Seated Lady English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 13
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance: private
Category

19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Fisherman - European Post Impressionist Antique Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1920's French or possibly German post-impressionist oil on canvas portrait of a
Category

1920s Post-Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance: private collection
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Gentleman with Cigar Large 19th Century British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Gentleman with a Cigar English artist, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Lady in Headscarf
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Lady English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 21.5 x
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

1870's English Oil Painting Woodland Avenue of Trees Figure & Sheep Grazing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Woodland Glade British School, circa 1870's period oil on board, framed framed: 7 x 8.5 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Gordon A Meadows "Barnes on Thames"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Gordon A Meadows "Barnes on Thames" Gordon A Meadows 1868 - 1935 was the son of
Category

Early 1900s A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady English artist circa 1830-1850 period oil on canvas, framed framed: 37.5 x 33
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th century oil painting
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally vibrant original oil painting of chrysanthemums, estimated late 1800s. The
Category

Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Mid 19th Century English Oil Painting Portrait of Country Squire in Yellow Waist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Country Squire English School, mid 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 26 x
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early English Romantic Oil Painting Farmers with Horse & Cart crossing Stream
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horses Watering in a River, Early 19th Century English School oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

A.P. - Late 19th Century Oil, A Serious Monk
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking 19th Century oil portrait of a distinctive and stern looking monk in a white robe. The
Category

Late 19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

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 A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting of Clown
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
This is a painting done by the American artist L.A. McMillen. It is signed lower right and is in
Category

Early 20th Century Surrealist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A. James - 1900 Oil, A Basket of Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in an ornate gilt effect frame with gilt slip. Signed and dated. On canvas on stretchers.
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

A. Haigh - Early 20th Century Oil, Kindly Vicar
Located in Corsham, GB
to the lower left edge and the painting has been presented in a reeded gilt frame with white inner
Category

Early 20th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

A. Lockwood - 19th Century Oil, Haystacks at Sunset
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming landscape study depicts freshly harvested haystacks before a sunset. Painted in fine detail using a subtle impasto technique to create depth and texture. Signed to the ...
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Period Oil Painting of a Crane
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A rare, richly hand-painted, 18th century oil-on-panel portrait of a crane set against a moody sky
Category

1780s A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Antique Dutch Landscape Gathering Storm Clouds Oil Painting 1920
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3744 Oil an artist board of a Dutch landscape before an impending storm Circa 1920's Framed
Category

1920s A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

1895 Antique 19c. Large oil painting on canvas by L.A.Morris Farm Landscape cows
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a large original antique 19-century oil painting on canvas depicting a rural farm landscape
Category

1890s Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

William Bromley II A. R. A. (1769-1842) - Oil, A Drink from the Brook
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful study by William Bromley (1769-1842) depicts two children by a brook. The young boy holds a china teacup to the girls mouth as she takes a drink of water. The artist ...
Category

Early 19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Busy on the ice, A. Stademann, Oil paint/canvas, Romantic
Located in OOSTERBEEK, NL
received painting lessons from Carl August Lebschée and the landscape painter Moritz Lotze. Initially
Category

19th Century Romantic A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19thC. French Oil Ladies Praying to Madonna Statue South of France Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, Toulon". Title: Ladies in Southern French landscape praying to a statue of the Madonna. Medium: oil
Category

19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Country Scene Oil Painting in Gilt Frame Signed A Degerville
By A. Degerville
Located in Dallas, TX
This bucolic, antique oil on canvas painting was created in France circa 1860. Set in the original
Category

Mid-19th Century French A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Oil Painting of a Garden Scene from ‘The Heart of Midlothian’ by Leslie
Located in London, GB
Oil painting of a garden scene from ‘The Heart of Midlothian’ by Leslie English, c. 1830 Canvas
Category

Early 19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Landscape with House
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Landscape with House" c.1925 is a oil painting on canvas by Danish artist Axel Olsen
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with House
Landscape with House
H 17 in W 22.75 in D 0.75 in
Herman Jensen, A Musician, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This enchanting early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Herman Jensen (1893-1941) depicts
Category

1920s Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

1900's English Dog Painting Portrait of Great Dane standing in Garden, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
left titled verso to a label oil painting on board, framed framed size: 13.5 x 13.5 inches condition
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

English oil Impressionist landscape with sheep in a field. Early 20th century
By A. Solomon
Located in Woodbury, CT
came from a collection of French and English oil studies. The style of the painting is typical of the
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil Painting of a Dog in a Walnut Hand Carved Frame, Dated 1841
By A. F. Rasmussen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand carved and appears to be the original frame that the painting was placed in. The condition is very
Category

Mid-19th Century American Adirondack A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Canvas

Houses And River-Large Impressionist Landscape Oil on Canvas Signed A.Huntington
Located in Coimbra, PT
"Houses And River" Signed A. Huntington (English School) Oil on canvas Measures: Canvas
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

J.A. Laird - Mid 19th Century Oil, Glen Falloch, Perthshire
Located in Corsham, GB
board. The painting is presented in a white painted frame with a brass plaque with the artist's name and
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century, French Oil Painting of a Seated Ballerina
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Sensitively rendered, original, oil-on-board portrait of a seated ballerina in costume. Acquired in
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

17th Century Oil Painting of a Dog at Play
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Absolutely charming, original, circa 1650, Italian, oil on canvas painting of a puppy at play with
Category

Mid-17th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by "A Stream near Buxton"
By Henry William Henley
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Henry William Henley "A Stream near Buxton" 1877 -1892 Henry William Henley was a
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Portrait of an Eagle in a mountain landscape oil
Located in Woodbury, CT
running , flying or standing in their natural setting. Always with a great deal of quality his paintings
Category

Early 1900s Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by Sidney Pike "A Woodland Stream"
By Sidney Pike
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Sidney Pike "A Woodland Stream" 1858 - 1923 London landscape painter and one of the
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Pair of Walter Williams Oval Oil on Canvas Paintings
By Walter Williams
Located in Lincoln, GB
Pair of Walter Williams Ovals Oil on Canvas River scene 1872 & Mountains 1872 Both are 4 1/2 x 6 1
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Claude Lorraine "A Kentish Farmstead"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Claude Lorraine "A Kentish Farmstead" exhibited 1864 - 1937. Islington painter of
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early Western Scene Oil Painting Signed David Swing 1939
By A. David
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting signed & dated by David Swing born 1892. Swing had a studio in Pasadena
Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas

A. Vanden Temple Oil on Canvas
By A. Vanden Temple
Located in Buchanan, MI
A. Vanden Temple, 19th century school, portrait of a Constantia Lucy, oil on canvas.
Category

19th Century European A Antique Oil Paintings

A Magnificent Oil Painting "A Dainty Bit" A Woman With Lobster and Game
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Oil Painting "A Dainty Bit" A Young Woman With Lobster and Game, by Otto Meyer
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Geese Admiring a Painting - Early 20th Century French Antique Oil Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
frame. Artist: French School, early 20th century Title: Geese Admiring a Painting Medium: Oil on panel
Category

Early 20th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting by Frank Walton "A Surrey Heathland"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Frank Walton "A Surrey Heathland" PROI, RBA, RI 1840 1928 Highland regarded London
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arthur Ellis, Children In A Cornfield, Oil Painting
By Arthur Ellis
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful early 20th-century oil painting by British artist Arthur Ellis (1856-1918) depicts
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting of a Whitsuntide fair after Munnings
By Alfred Munnings
Located in London, GB
Oil painting of a Whitsuntide fair after Munnings English, early 20th Century Frame: Height 78cm
Category

Early 19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century landscape oil painting of a harvest
By Alfred Augustus Glendening Senior
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
frame which is in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings
Category

19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Isidore Verheyden, Study Of A Farmyard, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This late 19th-century oil painting by Belgian artist Isidore Verheyden (1846-1905) depicts a small
Category

1890s Impressionist A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil painting by George Gregory “A Rotterdam Canal”
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by George Gregory “A Rotterdam Canal”. George Gregory 1849-1938. Isle of Wight Artist
Category

19th Century A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting on Board of a Dog
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique oil painting on board of a white dog caught in a moment of speculation in an outdoor scene
Category

19th Century Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Lady - Oil Painting - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Lady, 19th Century Painting. Miniature on ivory. Wooden frame with leather back
Category

19th Century Modern A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil painting by Henry Grant “A Woodland Warren”
By Charles Henry Grant
Located in Mere, GB
Oil painting by Henry Grant “A Woodland Warren”. Henry Grant flourished 1868 – 1916. Painter of
Category

Early 1900s A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Retreat' A Chestnut Horse in a Stable, an antique oil painting
By John Alfred Wheeler
Located in St. Albans, GB
John Alfred Wheeler A framed painting oil on canvas Picture Size :28 x 36" (70 x 90cm) Outside
Category

1890s Victorian A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman, 18th Century Oil Painting
By Anton von Maron
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 20 x 24 inches (51 x 61 cm) Period gilt frame This is a half-length
Category

1760s A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Impressionist Oil Painting of a Harbor Scene
Located in Palm Beach, FL
, displaying confident brushstrokes and a striking tropical palette. This oil painting captures the simple
Category

Early 20th Century Other Art Style A Antique Oil Paintings

Materials

Oil

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A Antique Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of an antique oil paintings available on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Impressionist, contemporary and Old Masters styles can be found today in our inventory. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the an antique oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Hunt Slonem, Francis E. Jamieson, Joseph Barrett, Paul Reeves and Jean Salabet took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Prices for pieces in our collection of an antique oil paintings start at $1 and top out at $1,650,000 with the average selling for $3,385.
Questions About A Antique Oil Paintings
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few key things to look for to identify an antique oil lamp. First check for a patent number anywhere on your lamp. Use a black light to inspect whether your lamp’s hardware is secured with glue, which fluoresces and would indicate a contemporary lamp. Antique lamps use plaster to attach hardware and fill gaps. An antique oil lamp may have hand-blown glass. Shop a range of professionally authenticated antique oil lamps on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.
  • 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.