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Fillette portant des fleurs dans son tablier
By Edgar Degas
Located in Basel, CH
EDGAR DEGAS (PARIS, 1834 – PARIS, 1917) Fillette portant des fleurs dans son tablier Vers 1860-62
Category

1860s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Degas, Le Coucher, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Les Ciseaux, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Famille Cardinal, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Le Divan, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, La Toilette, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, La Loge, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Famille Cardinal, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Le Bain, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Three dancers, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Degas, Melina Darde, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Intermission (Ballerina) /// Impressionism Degas French Ballet Renoir Figurative
By Pal Fried
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
left Circa: 1940 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Framing: Recently framed in a gold Louis XV
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

Degas, On attend les Clients, Les Monotypes (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving

Degas, Sketch of Dancers, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hortense (Ballerina) /// Impressionism Degas French Ballet Renoir Figurative Art
By Pal Fried
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Circa: 1940 Medium: Original Oil Painting on Canvas Framing: Framed in a light gold Belgian gold Louis
Category

1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil

"Tomorrow" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Tomorrow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Mannequins, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Mannequins" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two white
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Solaris, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Solaris" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a man in a
Category

2010s Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Degas, Dancer at the bar, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Degas, Dancer standing, in profile, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Degas, Dancer at the bar, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Degas, Dancer touching her earring, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Degas, Dancer arranging her dress, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Silent Street" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Axiomatic Appeal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Other Than" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Other Than" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Cerebral Seclusion" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Cerebral Seclusion" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Axiomatic Appeal" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Axiomatic Appeal" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Degas, Seated dancer, removing her slipper, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Blue dances variation, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract stylization of blue dancers. Inspired by Degas :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le Marche, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, shopping, Monet, Manet, Degas, building, sunlight, architecture, impressionism, people, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Outgoing Tide, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Sargent, Manet, Degas, Sorolla, people, seascape, representational, oil painting, blueOutgoing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

February in Paris, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, small, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, beigeFebruary in ParisFaye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Have You Decided, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, sitting, architecture, travel, oilpaint, lamp, indoor, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Degas, Four sketches of a small dancer, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints, and drawings. Degas is
Category

1940s Impressionist Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Summer in Vernazza, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, redSummer in VernazzaFaye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Of a Kind" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Of a Kind" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Odd Woman In" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Odd Woman In" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Female Nde Aster Degas
Located in ATLANTA, GA
, outrageously bright and scandalously juicy paintings that were recently on view at the Besharat Gallery in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Portrait Drawings a...

Materials

Pencil

La Maison Tellier - Vintage Rare Book Illustrated after Edgar Degas - 1934
By Edgar Degas
Located in Roma, IT
famous for his pastel drawings and oil paintings. Degas also produced bronze sculptures, prints and
Category

1930s Impressionist More Art

Materials

Etching, Paper

"Tree of Life" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Tree of Life" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Let Sleeping Dogs Lie, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Degas, John Singer Sargent and Claude Monet.Words that describe this painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nude woman original oil on canvas painting
By Francesc Serra Castellet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Francesc Serra Castellet (1912-1976) - Female nude - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 73x54 cm
Category

1960s Feminist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Blue and Dog, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Blue and Dog" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Metal, Copper

Where Do We Go from Here, Oil Painting
By Faye Vander Veer
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, travel, representational, oil painting, greenWhere Do We Go from HereFaye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait oil on canvas painting Gines Parra Spain
By Ginés Parra
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Oil measures 41x33 cm. Frame measures 53x45 cm. Thanks to Mr. José Manuel Marín for confirming and
Category

1930s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Grenelle, Paris - 19th Century French Impressionist Antique Oil Painting
By Auguste Grass-Mick
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful signed and dated 1893 oil on board by Auguste Grass-Mick, the French impressionist
Category

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Red and Table 7, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Hiroshi Sato's (US based) "Red and Table 7" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Sexy", Framed, Contemporary, Oil, Portrait, Painting, on Copper
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper, Metal

"BB Dreaming", Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting on Linen, Framed
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "BB Dreaming", Contemporary Portrait Oil Painting on Linen, Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Emerging From The Lake. Contemporary Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Inspired by Degas’ painting; ‘Ballet Dancer’s [1890-1900]. This is a beautiful painting in tonal
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Seated Figurative / Ocean Path Landscape - Double Sided Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful double-sided oil painting of the artist Jane Voitel Mellin reading a book and also a
Category

1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Striped Cap, Portrait, Figurative, Baroque, Female, Oil, Painting, Timeless
By Ray Donley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striped Cap is a baroque inspired portrait, oil on linen, by Ray Donley. It is 24x24. It is a
Category

Early 2000s Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Quiche Lorraine", Contemporary, Figurative, Oil Painting, Wood Panel, Framed
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Quiche Lorraine", Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting on Wood Panel with
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Georgia" Figure wearing Chanel Wedding Dress Oil Painting Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Painted oil on heavyweight paper, signed and dated verso. Art measures 14 x 11 inches Inspired by
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Quiche Lorraine", figurative oil painting on wood panel, framed, satirical
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Quiche Lorraine", figurative oil painting on wood panel, framed, satirical
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

"Belle et Bete", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Wood Panel, Framed, Figurative
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "Belle et Bete", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Wood Panel, Framed, Figurative
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Moret-sur-Loing - Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting by Antoine Guillemet
By Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Guillemet
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape circa 1890 by French impressionist painter Jean Baptiste Antoine
Category

1890s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Most Beautiful Man", Contemporary Oil Painting on Copper, Portrait
By Jed Jackson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stevens Inc., Little Rock, AR "The Most Beautiful Man", Contemporary Oil Painting on Copper, Portrait
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

"Dripping Dots - Springtime in Rome" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
attention of Actress Lily J. Collins and the like. Her love of painting began at the age of 18 when she
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Degas Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of degas oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist or Contemporary versions of these works for sale today — there are 6 Impressionist, 5 Post-Impressionist and 3 Contemporary examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Degas oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, beige, yellow and more. Dietz Edzard, Ben Steele, Federico Castelluccio, Thomas Darsney and (after) Edgar Degas took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Large degas oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 10.24 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Degas Oil Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of degas oil paintings start at $320 and top out at $54,000 with the average selling for $2,640.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.

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