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"Pink Bear" Oil Painting
By Jim Beckner
Located in Denver, CO
Jim Beckner's (US based) "Pink Bear" is an oil painting that depicts a small pink bear toy with a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Yearling Black Bear, " Oil painting
By Susan McDonell
Located in Denver, CO
gouache painting of a young bear peeking behind a tree. The painting is 11 x 15" and with the frame it
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

"Little Honey Bear" Oil Painting Honey Jar
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Little Honey Bear" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Panda Bear Oil Painting by Lawrence Lebduska
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Original small oil painting of panda bear traversing flowering landscape. The size of image is 11.5
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Morrison Landing, Big Bear, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Impressionist, impressionism, landscape, oil painting, greenMorrison Landing, Big BearMarilyn
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"His Domain" Original Bear Oil Painting by Greg Parker
By Greg Parker
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
– we hope to be your trusted source. Oil paintings, Greg Parker, Wildlife, Moose.
Category

2010s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

'Untitled XV' Framed Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XV' Framed Canvas Original Painting features a bear in a bold, eccentric street art
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XIX' Framed Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XIX' Framed Canvas Original Painting features a reptile in a bold, eccentric street art
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XIII' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XIII' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XVI' Framed Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XVI' Framed Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XII' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XII' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XVIII' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled VIII' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled I' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
‘Untitled I' Multicolor Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold street art aesthetic in
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled III' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled III' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold street art aesthetic in vibrant
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Mixed Media

'Untitled XX' Framed Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XX' Framed Canvas Original Painting features a reptile in a bold, eccentric street art
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled XI' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XI' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features an abstract portrait styled in a bold
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled X' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled X' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bird and a palm tree in a bold, eccentric
Category

2010s Street Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled VII' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled VII' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bird in a bold, eccentric street art
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled VI' Wrapped Canvas Original Eccentric Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled VI' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic in
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

'Untitled IV' Wrapped Canvas Original Eccentric Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled IV' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features a bold, eccentric street art aesthetic in
Category

2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Spray Paint, Mixed Media

Bear, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original Bear oil on panel painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bear Lake Fields, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Michelle Howard
Located in Yardley, PA
Taking family trips to Bear Lake on the border of Utah and Idaho is a favorite of my family, but I
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Please Look After This Bear, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gavin O'Donoghue
Located in Yardley, PA
Classic Paddington Bear in a duffle coat. This cuddly bear is painted with a warm palette in oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lair O' the Bear, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original fine art en plein air oil on panel paint in Denver Colorado :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marshmallow Bear - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
. Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the Warsaw
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

One Polar Bear - Figurative Animal Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
. Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the Warsaw
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Teddy Bear - Contemporary Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006 she studied at the
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning Hour ( Sleeping Bear) - Figurative Animals Oil Painting, Magical Realism
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and 2006
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

GOOD MORNING - Walking Bear- Contemporary Animal and Nature Oil Painting, Forest
By Aleksandra Bujnowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Aleksandra Bujnowska is born 1979 in Warsaw. Works in painting and photography. Between 2001and
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Animal Painting #09-6577 (bear)
By Les Thomas
Located in Denver, CO
Les Thomas has long recognized painting as a language in its own right, and its diversity in terms
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Encaustic

BARBARA DOYLE 1970's MODERN BRITISH OIL PAINTING - Teddy bear
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
was a member of the Arun Art Society. Title: Teddy Bear Medium: oil painting on board unframed
Category

20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Colorful Bears-original hyper realism still life oil paintings-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
viewers into a world of whimsy and sweetness. This original oil painting, crafted with meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rainbow Bears-Original hyper realism still life oil painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
immerse themselves in a world of sweetness and joy. This original oil painting, skillfully executed in the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pam Masco - 20th Century Oil, Blue Bear
By Pam Masco
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine 20th Century oil filled with colour, pattern and narrative. A man and woman can be seen in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bear Art, Bear Painting Fine Art Mixed Media Canvas 38x56"
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Bear Art, Bear Painting Fine Art One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas Artwork: Original abstract
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic

Early 18th Century Painting of a Bear
Located in London, GB
JOHANN MELCHIOR ROOS (Heidelberg 1659 - 1731 Braunschweig) A Brown Bear in a Landscape Oil on
Category

1710s Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Amsterdam Canal Scene Pastel Landscape 1948
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3966 Antique Amsterdam canal scene set in a vintage wood frame Image size 11.5x8.5"
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Bears Hunting
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique painting by contemporary french artist Thierry Bruet. Oil on canvas
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Bears Hunting
H 78.75 in W 59.06 in D 1.58 in
Distant Rain, Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Distant Rain" is an oil painting created in 2019 depicting an atmospheric landscape
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stormy Sky, Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Stormy Sky" is an oil painting created in 2018 depicting an atmospheric landscape
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Bear
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oil on Canvas 28 × 22 in 71.1 × 55.9 cm This is a unique work. This work includes a Certificate of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Kicking Bear, Dakota, " Oil on Canvas signed by Ernesto Gutierrez
By Ernesto Gutierrez (b.1941)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Kicking Bear, Dakota" is an original oil painting on canvas by Ernesto Gutierrez. The artist
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Oil Painting, W. Scott Heatherington Young Girl with Teddy Bear, H009
Located in Vancouver, BC
Young girl (Doreen) sitting on log with teddy bear & bouquet of flowers Signed and dated 1913
Category

20th Century Danish Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Rider, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, large, oilpaint, animals, primitive, oil painting, beigeRiderJaime EllsworthOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hero, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
, playful, animal, primitive, primitivism, oilpaint, animals, primitive, oil painting, brownHero
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Pacific" Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's (US based) "Pacific" is an oil painting that depicts rolling waves crashing against
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frammento, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marilina Marchica
Located in Yardley, PA
Frammento oil on canvas 120x100 cm In Marilina Marchica's search for the «authentic placeÂ
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Afternoon Drink", Robert Fobear, Oil on Linen, Wildlife, Forest, Bear, Creek
By Robert Fobear
Located in Dallas, TX
"Afternoon Drink" is an original oil on linen and measures 30x46 inches. This realist painting is
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Sunset", Oil Painting
By Gordon Brown
Located in Denver, CO
Gordon Brown's "Sunset" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an atmospheric sunset
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Untitled XVII' Wrapped Canvas Original Street Art Painting by Big Bear
By Big Bear
Located in Chattanooga, TN
'Untitled XVII' Wrapped Canvas Original Painting features Big Bear's signature in a bold, eccentric
Category

2010s Street Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Spray Paint

Maci (Teddy Bear)
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Szabolcs Bozo Title: Maci (Teddy Bear) Medium: Acrylic and Oil on Canvas Size: 19.75 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Maci (Teddy Bear)
Maci (Teddy Bear)
H 19.75 in W 15.75 in D 1 in
Bears, Bunnies, and Liya's Magic
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Floyd Strickland Bears, Bunnies, and Liya's Magic, 2022 Oil On Linen 60 x 72 inches This piece is
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Iris Collett - 20th Century Oil, The Favourite Teddy Bear
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of teddy bears and a doll by well-listed artist Iris Collett. At the window a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

ATR (Above the Rain) Circle 1
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Fairfield, CT
Micah Crandall-Bear's abstract landscape paintings examine the enigmatic dance between light and
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

ATR (Above the Rain) Circle 2
By Micah Crandall-Bear
Located in Fairfield, CT
Micah Crandall-Bear's abstract landscape paintings examine the enigmatic dance between light and
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic

Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Board 1889
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Carl Euler - Bear Hunt in the Zillerthaler Alps, Oil Painting on Wooden Board 1889 An impressive
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Wood

White Polar Bear
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Evelyne Ballestra expresses a unique movement in each painting with a very subtle sensuality and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Bear Boy
Located in Tokyo, 13
LOT:20230113N01 Signed by the artist and titled Unique Provenance: Gallery Tsubaki, Tokyo
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Bedside Bear", 1998
By Robert Jessup
Located in Atlanta, GA
where he taught painting in the College of Visual Arts and Design from 1991 to 2018. His work is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

You've never seen Gummy Bears like this before! "Trio of Gummy Bears"
By John Schieffer
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
to do is to create a painting that acts as a giant red shiny button that an observer wants to push
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Birch, Oil, Wood Panel

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Bear Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact bear oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a bear 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. On 1stDibs, the right bear oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and beige. Creating a bear oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Robert McCauley, Aleksandra Bujnowska, Les Thomas, Gavin O'Donoghue and Robert Fobear are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Bear Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a bear oil painting we offer is $2,972, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Bear Oil Painting
  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

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