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Arthur Best Impressionist Signed Flower Garden Landscape Rare Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist flower landscape painting by Arthur William Best (1859 - 1935). Oil
Category
1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, 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 Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Vintage Young Golden Retriever Oil Painting "My Best Friend "
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2977 Best Friend,oil on canvas applied to a board, signed by E.Biba lower left ,displayed t in a
Category
1970s Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Man's Best Friend"Oil Painting on Canvas by Brad Fisher, REP by Tuleste Factory
By Brad Fisher
Located in New York, NY
Man's Best Friend, 2019
Oil painting on canvas by artist Brad Fisher
48 × 48 x 1.5 in
Shipping
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Best Friends
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Cover of 'Best Friends' Written by Consuelo Baehr, Dell books
Paperback Cover
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Best Buns on the Beach Contemporary Oil Painting, Signed
By Gutierrez
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary oil painting on wood Signed by the artist, circa 1990s. In good condition.
California
Category
Late 20th Century American Adirondack Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
''Best Friends'' Contemporary Oil Painting of Child with Dog on the Beach
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Polish artist Ewa Rzeznik reflects reality in her colorful paintings: Fishermen along the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
My Best Friend
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
My Best Friend is a painting made by Evelyne Ballestra, a French contemporary artist. This orange
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Sunday Best
By Margery Austen Ryerson
Located in Lawrence, NY
Ryerson taught art in New York settlement houses in exchange for the privilege of painting and drawing the
Category
1920s Ashcan School Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Best friends. 2012, oil on canvas, 50x40 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Best friends. 2012, oil on canvas, 50x40 cm
Fantasy landscape, forest with threes in gold, brown
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Terryl Best "Ribbons VIII" Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Terryl Best (American, XX) "Ribbons VIII" oil painting on canvas depicting a Minimalist abstract
Category
20th Century American Empire Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Messi the Best – Original Painting on canvas, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One-of-a-kind Pop Art Original Painting on Canvas by Gardani available for you. Hand signed by the
Category
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
H 39 in W 39 in D 1.5 in
Best of Friends After Harry Humphrey Moore Oil Painting Baroque Frame 38"
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century hand painted reproduction oil on canvas portrait painting after “Best of Friends
Category
Late 20th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint
best seller, oil on canas, library, white, textured, impasto, modern, minimalism
By SOPHIE DUMONT
Located in LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, FR
The piece, titled "The best seller" embraces a subtle aesthetic, conjuring greige and white tones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Mans (Best Friend) Splaining
By William Nelson
Located in Greenwich, CT
Mr. Peabody and Juliette Binoche cooking in the Way Back Machine
Category
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Boss hoping for the best
Located in Sempach, LU
Ladies in Red.
Ta is a best-selling artist. She is an exciting Thai painter who has gained international
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Cristina Vergano Painting "The Best of All Possible Worlds" Oil on Wood, 1990
By Cristina Vergano
Located in New York, NY
Cristina Vergano painting "The Best of All Possible Worlds" oil on wood, 1990.
Dimensions: Diam
Category
1990s Italian Classical Roman Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Original oil painting, Night Walk, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Esam Jlilati
Located in Yardley, PA
The Painting title: Night Walk Artist: Esam Jlilati Medium: original oil color on canvas Size
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting, Joyful Journey, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Esam Jlilati
Located in Yardley, PA
The Painting title: Joyful Journey Artist: Esam Jlilati Medium: original oil color on canvas
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22 in W 28 in D 1 in
Riverside, Original oil Painting, Framed, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 45 in W 30 in D 1 in
Foggy Trees, Original oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Spring Motive, Original oil Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 30 in W 45 in D 1 in
"My Best Friend", Oil, Hand-Painted Frame, Female, Pet, Rich Earth Tones
By WILLIAM GIRARD
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
In “My Best Friend” Girard has captured a tender symbiotic relationship between
Category
1960s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Original oil painting Thousand & one Night, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Esam Jlilati
Located in Yardley, PA
The Painting title: Thousand & one Night Artist: Esam Jlilati Medium: original oil color on
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 22 in W 28 in D 1 in
Best-Ever 10 Cent
Located in Fairfield, CT
Richard Parker’s paintings are exquisitely rendered portraits of ephemeral objects more often used
Category
2010s Realist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Oil Rigs" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Oil Rigs" is an oil painting that depicts oil rigs, in the distance
Category
2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer Reflection, Original oil Painting, Handmade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lakeside, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, , Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meadow, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 1 in
Riverside, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Lavenders, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwork, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Contemplation" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a cropped view of open water as
Category
2010s Naturalistic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Best Of Times", John Cook, Oil on Canvas, Impressionism, 60x70 in, Venice Italy
By John Cook
Located in Dallas, TX
"Best of Times" is an original oil on canvas and measures 60x70 inches. Cook shows his passion for
Category
Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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
Still Pool, Oil Painting
By Quang Ho
Located in Denver, CO
Quang Ho's "Still Pool" is an oil on board featuring a beautifully abstracted landscape.
About
Category
2010s Realist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Meadow Path, Original oil Painting, Handmade artwo, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Summer field, Original oil Painting, Handmade artw, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 18.5 in W 18 in D 1 in
"Pops, " Oil painting
By Raymond Bonilla
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Study for 'Closer Than We Thought'" is an original, handmade oil
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mother Knows Best, Liberty Magazine Cover
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1928
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 20.00" x 16.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Liberty
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'East, West, Hame's Best' Liberty Cover
By Leslie Thrasher
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1929
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 20.00" x 16.00"
Signature: Signed Lower Left
Liberty
Category
1920s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
He, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Twilight", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Silence", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Roses", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Seacoast", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Denali" Oil Painting
By Raymond Bonilla
Located in Denver, CO
Raymond Bonilla's (US based) "Denali" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a foothill
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Lasting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
staples, so this painting is best displayed framed. Contact the artist for framing options. :: Painting
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mirror", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Mirror", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Dogmocracy, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, dog painting, lively art, fun art, happy dog, Iris Scott, animal painting, Police dog
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Magnetism, Oil Painting
By Beth Sistrunk
Located in Denver, CO
. Sistrunk also won Best of Show in the Bold Brush Painting Competition, several awards for Creative
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Serenity, Oil Painting
By Beth Sistrunk
Located in Denver, CO
carefully and simplistically intertwined in this new series of oil paintings. Beth creates a world where
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Twilight, Oil Painting
By Beth Sistrunk
Located in Denver, CO
carefully and simplistically intertwined in this new series of oil paintings. Beth creates a world where
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"NUDE", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Oil On Canvas "Best Friends", Signed G. Hoy, 1930
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely large oil on canvas "Best Friends" signed by the artist G. Hoy, 1930, depicting a young
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Moonlight, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil painting landscape with a lake, written in the style of impressionism, realism, expressionism
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Catcher, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, cat, animals, animals, contemporary, oil painting, blueCatcherJeff FlemingOil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
XOXO, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, white, orangeXOXOJeff FlemingOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Scale Abstract Oil on Canvas “Life is Man’s Best Friend (not a dog), ”
By Mark Masyga
Located in New York, NY
36"x72" oil and graphite on canvas (signed on reverse). This large scale oil painting by Mark
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
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Best Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of best oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for modern editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes contemporary. 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. Best oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Vahe Yeremyan, Hunt Slonem, Cindy Shaoul, Ben Fenske and Martha Mans produced especially popular works that are worth a look. 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.
How Much are Best Oil Paintings?
Best oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,619, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $6,400,000.
Finding the Right paintings for You
Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.
Questions About Best Oil Paintings
- What color paintings sell best?1 AnswerIrena Orlov ArtMarch 1, 2021There are no rules that determine the value of a piece. But it is common for people to be attracted to colorful pieces, with blue, yellow, green and orange being the most popular colors. However, the secret is in the combinations that create harmonies or even build messages.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best type of paint for murals is acrylic due to its lightfastness and weather resistance. Acrylics work on almost all surfaces and are famous for their quick-drying and flexibility. You will find murals of different styles like contemporary, modern, abstract and street art on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtMay 13, 2021I'm a big fan of Winsor and Newton and buy the best quality paint you can afford, and if your painting in watercolor the best brushes and paper.- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
AutomatonMarch 10, 2021The best paint for a dining table is with a lacquered finish, and a French Polish being the best type of lacquered finish. A French Polish is extremely labor intensive which also makes it the most expensive of finishes. It involves many applications and layers of lacquer - each layer laboriously hand polished to a hard and gorgeous sheen often times resembling a sheet of glass. This thick beautiful lacquer will protect your dining table's paint for many years of regular use. Without this, your table will be more susceptible to scratches, dings and liquid stains from your plates, silverware and glassware.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The best paint to use on concrete statues is paint that contains binders that allow the coating to contract and expand along with the concrete as it warms and cools. An example of such paint is acrylic latex spray paint.
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An 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, 2024To 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, 2024To 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.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil 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, 2024Jan 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia are the two paintings Édouard Manet was best known for. He produced the paintings in 1862 and 1863, respectively. Both works marked the beginning of the shift from Realism to Impressionism. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Édouard Manet art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2021Any 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, 2022To 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, 2023Because 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, 2022The 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, 2024Yes, 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
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Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint
How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?
Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History
The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.
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.