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Claire Wiltshire, Winter Horizon at Shatterford, Original Oil Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltsher Winter Horizon at Shatterford Original Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Red contemporary oil painting by French artist Claire Pichaud
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Claire Pichaud (French 1935 – 2017) Red Square Acrylic on canvas 31.1/2 x 31.1/2 in. (80 x 80 cm
Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Claire Chandler, New Dawn, Original abstract painting
Located in Deddington, GB
New Dawn by Claire Chandler [2020-21] original oil on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, Yellow Leaves, Original abstract painting
Located in Deddington, GB
Yellow Leaves by Claire Chandler [2020-21] original oil on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Wiltsher, Seasonal Remains, Original Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltsher Seasonal Remains Original Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 40cm x W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Wiltsher, First Light, Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltsher First Light Original Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 60cm x W 60cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Wiltsher, Winter Landscape, Landscape Art, Contemporary Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
are purely an indication of how a piece may look Winter Landscape is an original painting by Claire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, New Dawn, Original Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Deddington, GB
look New Dawn by Claire Chandler is an original painting depicting an abstract landscape. The start of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sandra Boskamp
Located in Yardley, PA
Original painting by Austin based artist Sandra Boskamp :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Claire Wiltsher, Beneath the Surface, Original Contemporary Landscape Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltsher Beneath the Surface Original Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas Size: H 90cm x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, Cold Snap, Original Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
look Cold Snap by Claire Chandler is an original abstract painting. The weather becomes so much more
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, Yellow Leaves, Original Abstract Painting, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Yellow Leaves [2020-21] Original Abstract Oil on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm Complete Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Harrigan RSW (1964-) Scottish post impressionist painting SPRING GARDEN
Located in Cirencester, GB
ARTIST: Claire Harrigan RSW (1964-) Scottish TITLE: "Greenhouse And Apple Blossom" (1989) SIGNED
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil

Forest Walk, Claire Chandler, Original Abstract Landscape Painting, Affordable
Located in Deddington, GB
Forest Walk [2021] original oil on wood Image size: H:53 cm x W:46 cm Complete Size of Unframed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Indian Summer, Claire Chandler, Abstract Art, Expressionist Painting, Bright Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Chandler Indian Summer, 2016 oil on canvas I hope for that intense heat to radiate from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, Dreamscape, Original Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Chandler Dreamscape Original Abstract Painting on Canvas Image Size: H 127cm x W 157cm Sold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Claire Wiltsher, Autumn Mist, Abstract Landscape, Expressionist Style Painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
working from her studio gallery in Lyndhurst, in the New Forest. Claire Wiltsher's paintings capture the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vibrant Modernist Abstraction by Claire Burch
Located in Larchmont, NY
Claire Burch (American, 1925-2009) Untitled, 20th century Oil on canvas 24 x 30 in. Framed: 31 2/3
Category

20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau
Located in Soquel, CA
Woman reading after Henri Matisse by Claire Ragueneau Impressionist seated woman reading a book
Category

1950s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Claire Chandler, Beyond the Shadows, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art
Located in Deddington, GB
emotions and feelings into this painting using gestural marks and colours that reflect this. Claire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Mahl Moore, Big Sur, California
Located in New York, NY
Claire Mahl Moore (who also used the names Clara and Millman) was a native New Yorker who studied
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reflecting the Surface iii BY CLAIRE WILTSHER, Original Abstract Landscape Art
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltsher, Reflecting the Surface III Original Abstract Expressionist Painting Oil Paint on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire Chandler, The Way Things Were, Contemporary Art, Abstract Art
Located in Deddington, GB
painting using gestural marks and colours that reflect this. Claire Chandler was born in Hereford yet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Claire Wiltsher, A Quiet Place, Contemporary Art, Affordable Art, Landscape Art
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
purely an indication of how a piece may look 'A Quiet Place' is an original painting on canvas by Claire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enclosure, Original Abstract Painting, Oil and mixed media
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Enclosure [2023} by Claire Wiltsher is an original abstract painting. Oil Paint and mixed media on
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Shaft of Light, Original Abstract Painting, Oil and mixed media
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Shaft of Light [2023} Shaft of Light is an original abstract painting by Claire Wiltshire. Oil
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Claire de Lune - Moonlight - British 1916 Impressionist landscape oil painting
By Joseph Vickers De Ville
Located in London, GB
This stunning British Impressionist landscape oil painting is by noted British artist Joseph
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

New Dawn, original painting, abstract art, landscape painting
Located in Deddington, GB
New Dawn by Claire Chandler [2020-21] original oil on canvas Image size: H:40 cm x W:40 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Valeria Oil Painting and Gold Leaf on Claire Fontaine Paper Portrait In Stock
By Candace Charlton
Located in Utrecht, NL
Valeria Oil Painting and Gold Leaf on Claire Fontaine Paper Portrait In Stock Candace Charlton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

CLAIRE AT THE PIANO - Textured Oil Painting w/ Scene of Girl Playing the Piano
By Eleanor Aldrich
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
CLAIRE AT THE PIANO is an oil on canvas painting by Eleanor Aldrich created in 2022. This piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Claire de lune
By Silvio Porzionato
Located in Miami, FL
Silvio Porzionato Claire de lune Oil on canvas 70.9 x 47.2 inches
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Wave- Figurative British Landscape / Oil Paint on Canvas
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Committee selected Claire’s paintings for the House’s permanent collection, in 2014, she was shortlisted for
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cloud Watching - Figurative British Landscape / Oil Paint on Canvas
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Committee selected Claire’s paintings for the House’s permanent collection, in 2014, she was shortlisted for
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sundown, original painting, abstract, impressionistic painting
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
indication of how a piece may look Original abstract painting Artist Bio: Claire Wiltsher is the 2018
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The Wave - Contemporary British Seascape: Oil Paint on Canvas
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Committee selected Claire’s paintings for the House’s permanent collection, in 2014, she was shortlisted for
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ripples Under the Surface - Contemporary British Landscape: Oil Paint on Canvas
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in London, GB
Committee selected Claire’s paintings for the House’s permanent collection, in 2014, she was shortlisted for
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beyond the Trees, Original Landscape Painting, Impressionist Forest Artwork
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Claire Wiltshire original artworks are oil and mixed media canvases combining layers of paint with
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Marshland Against the Elements, Blue Landscape Painting, Semi Abstract Art
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
ideas. Claire Wiltsher Marshland Against the Elements Original Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Autumn Nocturne" - Abstracted Forest Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Abstracted fall landscape by Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014). Bare treetrunks and limbs
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Internal Forest IV, original abstract painting, impressionistic art
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
an indication of how a piece may look Original abstract painting Artist Bio: Claire Wiltsher is the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Sundown, Abstract Landscape Painting, Expressionist Sunset Art, Pastel Artwork
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
Sundown is an original abstract landscape painting by artist Claire Wiltsher. The Claire Wiltsher
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

"Canna Lilies" - Modernist Still Life in Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold and angular composition with cannas by Claire Weist (American, 1930-2014). Bright red flowers
Category

1970s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board, Canvas

Large Colourful Impressionistic Figurative Painting "Cuba"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale figurative painting with a vivid, exotic background. The painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

Large Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Tosca"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with vivid colours and details. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

Large Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Pamushana"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
oil mediums on stretched canvas, ready to hang. Framing on request. Claire Denarie-Soffietti has
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

Moya Claire Dyring Painting Signed French Marine 1950s
By Moya Dyring
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and evocative oil painting by the great French school modern artist Moya Dyring
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

Colourful Exotic Landscape Painting "Through the Grapevine"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic landscape painting with vivid colours and details. The
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

Large Colourful Impressionistic Figurative Painting "Le Chat Vert"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale figurative painting with vivid colours. The painting style shows
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

Large Colourful Exotic Floral Painting "Burst in Bloom"
By Claire Denarie-Soffietti
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique, medium to large scale exotic painting with vivid colours and details. The painting style
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Wax, Oil, Acrylic

1999 Oil on Linen by Natalie Frank “Claire” Slade, London
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely oil on line titled “Claire” by Natalie Frank. It was painted in Slade London in the Summer
Category

1990s British Paintings

Materials

Linen, Paint

Sunrise Reception, Original Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Style Landscape
By Claire Wiltsher
Located in Deddington, GB
. Sunrise Reception is an original painting by Claire Wiltsher. The thick texture of the paint coupled with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lovers - Elevated Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil

Mother and Child
Located in Wien, 9
Claire Bertrand, a painter of expressionist tendency , concentrates mainly on landscapes and
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mother and Child
Mother and Child
H 32.49 in W 26.97 in
Sundowner
Located in MADRID, ES
Acrylic , oil, salt water on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Sundowner
H 24.01 in W 24.01 in D 1.51 in
Rome (Milan) Italian Cityscape by Noted Hungarian Israeli Artist
By Claire Szilard
Located in Surfside, FL
painting. Signed in hebrew. Claire Szilard, a native of Hungary, is an Israeli painter and sculptor, but
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Redwoods - Elegant Green Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Massimo - Abstract Figurative Oil Painting Original Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Wax, Oil

Innocence and Renewal - Original Green Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Section 30 - Landscape Painting, Original Oil on Canvas
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
relationship between personal mythologies and representation in painting and how it may simultaneously give
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Serverus - Original Oil on Canvas Abstract Figurative Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Claire Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of claire oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect contemporary, abstract or Expressionist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the claire oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, black, brown and beige. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Claire Wiltsher, Mark Acetelli, Claire Seidl, Don Pollack and Claire Westwood 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 Claire Oil Paintings?

Claire oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $39 and the highest can go for as much as $3,900,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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