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The Devil’s Tooth (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting)
By Joseph Broghammer
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joseph Broghammer The Devil’s Tooth (Hummingbird, Portrait, Storytelling, Oil Painting) Oil on
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

THE DEVIL INSIDE, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
The devil inside looking out. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little devil swimming, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting on canvas. Humor :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

324 The red devil, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
the spanish master Francisco Goya. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Blue (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Luck of the Devil - Blue (Abstract painting) Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Blue (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Luck of the Devil - Blue (Abstract painting) Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Yellow (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Luck of the Devil - Yellow (Abstract painting) Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Red (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Luck of the Devil - Red (Abstract painting) Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Yellow (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Luck of the Devil - Yellow (Abstract painting) Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Red (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is part of a series titled "Flatland" paintings
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luck of the Devil - Yellow (Abstract painting)
By Tom Henderson
Located in London, GB
Oil paint on cast acrylic - Unframed. This work is part of a series titled "Flatland" paintings
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Devil You Didn’t (Get To Pick), Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Casey Mark Schultz
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil, cloth, sawdust, and wood splinter collage on wood :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Devil's Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A major work by Noche Crist (1909- 2004). Titled "The Devil's Mirror" and signed on reverse. The
Category

1980s Outsider Art Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Mirror, Plaster, Wood

Colorful Nude Portrait of Red Devil Vertical Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract figurative smiling red devil figure wearing black and white stripped socks. Signed by
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

The River Devils
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas mounted on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Subject matter features a
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Sheep Oil Painting in Carved Gilt Frame Signed Devillers
Located in Dallas, TX
Set in a carved gilt wood frame, this large antique oil on canvas painting was crafted in France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Ole Devil At San Jacinto
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Dimensions: 21.50" x 23.75"
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Peter Robert Keil, 'Small Devil', Oil on Board, Signed
By Peter Keil
Located in New York, NY
Peter Robert Keil (b 1942) "Small Devil" Dated 1983 Oil on board Signed lower right and to reverse
Category

Vintage 1980s German Expressionist Paintings

Dirt (gestural realism painting dirt devil vacuum still life object surrealism)
By Lucas Bononi
Located in Quebec, Quebec
interaction. Having studied art since a young age Lucas found a love for oil painting, his primary medium
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Metal

The Devil in Bucks County, Paperback Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Center This illustration was published as the
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Contemporary Art by KEJ - The Devil
By Kej
Located in Paris, IDF
KEJ is a French artist born in 1959 who lives & works in Paris, France. He is considered to belong to the movement of Figuration Libre & Outsider Art. His works are referenced in the...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil

Devil Emerges from Surrealist Voodoo Drum - Sans titre (Diable)
Located in Miami, FL
red-pointed devil tale for a tongue. "His surrealist paintings mostly depict voodoo scenes or deities
Category

1970s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

One More Time (Black Devil) Outsider Art Painting, Drawing
By Peter Dean
Located in Surfside, FL
. He tried, and failed, to get into a Tenth Street Gallery. Studying painting at night with Andre
Category

1980s Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Devil: No Horns, Burning in Hell, African American Harlem Renaissance
Located in Miami, FL
painting, "I have always felt that Christ was a Black man". In 1970, Hollingsworth attracted widespread
Category

1970s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Devil - Battle of Good and Evil - Nude woman Like Hieronymus Bosch
Located in Miami, FL
of the medieval paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, where demons evoke fear and confusion to portray the
Category

1920s Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Coincidències - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L'Eixample - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Voodoo Devils Take the Sick - The Fight of Good vs Evil - Vodou
By Wilson Bigaud
Located in Miami, FL
Devils depicted. Artist Wilson Bigaud paints a graphic narrative of mid-century life in Haiti
Category

1950s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Redon's Spirit", landscape, sky, blue, white, grey, green, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
Alexandra Rozenman’s “Redon’s Spirit” is a 36 x 24 x 2.5 oil painting on canvas. It is a part of
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Until you remember - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Estrip - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Yellow, Terracotta
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol keeps these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night Bars - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Cityscape
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Cat - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Cityscape
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

L'Eixample - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas, Diptych
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol keeps these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Camins De Dia - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ultra Realist Library Still-Life Books and Candles "Little Devil in the Details"
By Ken DeWaard
Located in Soquel, CA
, paintings within paintings, candle light, and a devil or gargoyle sculpture. The artist creates a strong
Category

1990s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

IMPOSTERS #24 (Devil Duck and Habanero Peppers) - Humorous Still Life / Realism
By Samuel Hung
Located in New York, NY
Original Oil Painting by Samuel Hung
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Un Fil D'Olor - Triptych, 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
to lose the shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vora Del Mar De Portbou - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Terrats Pels Confinats - 21st Century, Contemporary, Oil Painting, Abstract
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Confinat - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Versus Abstract, Oil Painting
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

3388 Iguazu fallls before tropical storm, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Andres Vivo
Located in Yardley, PA
Most majestic site of these fall called the devils mouth. These fall are at the border of Brazil
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
JIM SHAW (B. 1952) Stocks Painting signed and dated 'J Shaw 2007' (on the overlap) oil on canvas
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Els Terrats Dels Confinats - 21st Century, Contemporary, Oil Painting, Abstract
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Terrasseta Del Carajillu - 21st Century, Contemporary, Oil Painting, Abstract
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marilyn "A Wise Girl" Large Original Marilyn Monroe Textural Oil Painting
By Christina Major
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. This one-of-a-kind oil painting is 77.5 inches tall and 64.5 inches wide. It is signed by Major on the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Evenings at the Farm Near Dikanka - Original Oil Painting 48" x 36"
By Sergiy Andreyev
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
orchestrated by the devil. In the foreground and background of the painting are various Ukrainian dishes and
Category

2010s Abstract Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Travels nº 30 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Landscape Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate. Sunyol keeps these
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Scale Italian Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Atlanta, GA
An outstanding and grand scale oil on canvas painting of a nude male. Entitled "La Vittoria Della
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Esquitxos - 21st Century, Contemporary, Still Life Oil Painting, Canvas, Flowers
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Empty Booth - iconic watercolor - Red Devil Fireworks
Located in Burlingame, CA
, who is known for his photorealist oil paintings, watercolors and aquatint intaglio etchings. Empty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Drawings and W...

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

Flors al Cava - 21st Century, Contemporary, Still Life, Oil Painting, Flowers
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Post - 21st Century, Contemporary, Still Life, Oil Painting, Red Flowers
By Tomàs Sunyol
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
shadows cast by day and night, and only those who sold their soul to the Devil would suffer such a fate
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Temptations St. Anthony Teniers II Paint 17th Century Oil on canvas Flemish
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
. Anthony Abbot Oil on canvas 61 x 90 cm. - Framed 95 x 125 cm. The evocative theme of the 'Temptation of
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Christ Angels Pietro Da Cortona Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Art
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
(Cortona 1597 - Rome 1669) Oils on canvas (66 x 50 cm. - in frame 80 x 64 cm.) The proposed painting, of
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Portrait of Saint Paul Painting Oil on Oval Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century Portrait of Saint Paul Measures: Oil on oval canvas, 67 x 50 cm - with frame 81
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

The Primitive Reformers - Oil on Canvas by English School Master 1600/1700
Located in Roma, IT
The primitive Reformers is an interesting, rare and original oil painting on canvas, realized by an
Category

Late 17th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, 16th Century, Oil on Canvas
Located in North Miami, FL
16th Century Spanish Colonial Oil on canvas painting of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. In
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

The temptation of St Anthony. Oil on canvas. 17th c., after David Teniers II
By David Teniers the Younger
Located in Madrid, ES
desert, becoming a subject frequently represented in art (as can be seen in this oil painting). He is
Category

Antique 17th Century European Baroque Paintings

Materials

Other

Phallic Florals
Located in Kansas City, MO
Artist : Ryan Wilks Title : Phallic Florals Materials : Oil on Stretched Circle Canvas Date : 01-01
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Surely you’ll find the exact devil oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. You’re likely to find the perfect devil oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a devil oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, black, purple and more. Creating a devil oil painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Airom, Lydia Bauman, Casey Mark Schultz, Ken DeWaard and Rocky Hawkins are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Devil Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a devil oil painting we offer is $4,682, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Devil Oil Painting
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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