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Let's Go Fishing, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueLet's Go FishingShela GoodmanOil painting on stretched canvasPainting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Salmon Fishing, Oil Painting, Autumn Run by Arthur Burgess
By Arthur Burgess
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
The Autumn Run, Salmon Fishing Oil Painting. A signed oil painting on board of a leaping salmon by
Category

Vintage 1920s British Sporting Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

James Jahrsdoerfer, "Fishing on Round Lake", Winter Ice Fishing Oil Painting
By James Jahrsdoerfer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Fishing on Round Lake", is an 11x14 landscape oil painting on canvas by artist James
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Canadian Modernist Sporting Art Fishing Still Life Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique signed Canadian fishing oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Image size, 24L x
Category

1940s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Victorian English Marine Oil Painting Fishing Boats Stormy Crashing Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas English School, 19th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 16 x 24 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas English School, 18th century oil on thick wood panel, unframed panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Fishing Reel" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
David Shingler's (NC based) "Fishing Reel" is an oil painting that depicts a fishing reel with a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Buddies, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
with quality oil paints on stretched linen. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The fishing contest, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The fishing contest, an underdog is claiming the prize. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Boats Moored, Signed Oil Painting
By Claude Benard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Boat at Sea, Signed Oil Painting By French artist Claude Benard, (1926 - 2016) Signed by the artist
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil from a French fishing port, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of a small fishing port in France at low tide. Painting of the city of Saint
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil from a French fishing port, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of a small fishing port in France at low tide. Painting of the city of Saint
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
cheerful addition to your home, this oil painting "Fishing" is the perfect choice! The scene depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Night fishing oil on board painting surrealist
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Vergés Grau (1925-1989) - Night fishing - Oil on panel Oil measurements 73x92 cm. Frame
Category

1980s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Oil Painting of Venetian Fishing Boats.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wondefully vintage oil painting of venetian fishing boat in fauvist style, circa 1970. Unsigned
Category

1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paper, Oil

JiWei Chen Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Fishing Boat"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Fishing Boat Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 7.5 x 11.5 inches Frame: Framing options available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Girl with a fishing net, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Alla prima oil painting with few final tuches when dry.Beautiful weather with a big shining sun
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

VINTAGE CORNISH FISHING HARBOR SCENE - SIGNED OIL PAINTING
By Lester Atack
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on board, framed. Size: painting: 19.5 x 30 inches, frame: 21.5 x 32 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Boat, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Midcentury Oil Painting on Canvas of Boys Fishing
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury oil painting on canvas of three boys with poles uniquely portrayed as a deconstructed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original oil from a fishing port in France. Pornic, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil from a fishing port in France. Pornic.An original painting of a fishing boat in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tarragona fishing port oil on cardboard painting Spain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Xavier Aluja (1950) - Port of Tarragona - Oil on cardboard Oil measures 26x48 cm. Frame measures
Category

Early 2000s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Original oil from a fishing port in France. Pornic, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil from a fishing port in France. Pornic.An original painting of a fishing boat in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

1976 Oil - Fishing Boats
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant depiction of men preparing their fishing boats at a continental port. The artist has
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1976 Oil - Fishing Boats
1976 Oil - Fishing Boats
H 19.89 in W 24.02 in
Mingjun Wang Landscape Original Oil Painting "Fishing Boat - Sunset"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Fishing Boat - Sunset Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 23inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Nets, Nautical, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Anatoly Borisovich Tarabanov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fishing Boats, Nautical, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats, Nautical, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Scottish Highlands Oil Painting Figures Fishing the Loch & Signed British Oil
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British contemporary) signed oil painting on board
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Boat, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing port oil on canvas painting Spain spanish seascape
By Rafael Duran Benet
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rafael Duran Benet (1931-2015) - fishing port - Oil on canvas Oil measurements 54x65 cm. Frameless
Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting by Michael Budden Fishing Hole
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Fishing Hole oil/canvas image 16 x 20 unframed, is an oil painting on canvas that showcases the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Classical Fishing Landscape Wide Gold Frame Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage classical landscape oil painting. Housed in a nice giltwood frame. No signature found.
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fishing", abstract, red, turquoise, blue, purple, white, oil painting
By Katherine Borkowski-Byrne
Located in Natick, MA
Katherine Borkowski-Byrne’s “Fishing” is a colorful abstract oil painting, 20.5 x 16 inches, on
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Fishing Harbor Summer Seascape Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed in a nice whistler
Category

1880s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats, Nautical, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats, Harbor, Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Barnegat Light Fishing Boats (Plein Air), Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
Plein Air painting of commercial fishing boats at Viking Village in Barnegat Light. :: Painting
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Barcelona fishing port oil on canvas painting spanish seascape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gabino Rey Santiago (1928-2006) - Oil on canvas - Port of Barcelona Oil measures 54x65 cm
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fishing Boats in a Harbor Italian oil Painting 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
4085 Stylish and well painted 1950's Italian harbor scene Italian Seascape, oil on canvas applied
Category

1950s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Loch Lomond Scotland Fishing Boats 19th Century Oil Painting
By Harry Armstrong Whittle
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very fine original oil painting by Henry Armstrong Whittle (1834-1904), signed to the lower right
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Palette Knife Oil Painting of Fishing Boats
Located in Stamford, CT
Palette Knife oil painting of fishing boats. A finely detailed oil painting, signed lower left
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th Century genre oil painting of two boys fishing
By Herbert William Weekes
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having been professionally
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

A. Hartmann, Decorative oil painting, fishing boat and sailing ship.
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative oil painting, fishing boat and sailing ship. Dimensions with frame in cm 81 x 96
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Yao YongChun Waterscape Original Oil Painting "Small Fishing Village 1"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Small Fishing Village 1 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 30.75 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spanish fishing port seascape original oil on canvas painting
By Josep Serrasanta
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
and Sabadell (Barcelona) painted on the temple, fresco and oil. Cannes International Grand Prize (1964
Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fishing Boats, Seascape, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
By Karen Darbinyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Karen Darbinyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Expressive Seascape Oil Painting - Fishing Port
Located in Bristol, GB
FISHING PORT Size: 32 x 70 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A serene mid-century seascape
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Fishing Boats, Nautical, Abstract Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fishing Tme" Oil on Canvas 'Vintage Oil Painting Intervention'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Title: 'Fishing Time' Technique: oil on canvas (vintage oil painting intervention) Artists: Tatsu
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique British Oil Fishing in the Highlands, 19th century framed oil painting
By Antique British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: framed: 20.75 x 26.5 inches canvas: 15 x 21 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Chicago Impressionist Oil Painting Fishing Boats Choppy Seas Harbour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Harbour Medium & Size: oil painting framed: 24.25 x 30.25 inches painting: 24 x 30 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Traditional Fishing Boats Beached on Shore Signed English Oil Painting
By J. Hardy
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
James Hardy (British contemporary, 21st century) signed oil painting on board, framed board: 8 x 10
Category

2010s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fishing Boats, nautical, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Fishing Boats, Nautical, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset Fishing Landscape Laying Nets Large Traditional English Oil Painting
By Andrew Grant Kurtis
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Laying the Nets by Andrew Grant Kurtis (British contemporary) signed oil painting on canvas, framed
Category

Early 2000s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Honfleur fishing port oil on canvas painting french mediterranean seascape
By Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Maria Vayreda Canadell (1932-2001) - Honfleur fishing port - Oil on canvas Oil measures 46x38
Category

1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Figures on River French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Fishing Vacation
By Huguette Ginet-Lasnier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vacances Huguette Ginet-Lasnier (French 1927-2020), signed lower front inscribed verso oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Signed Victorian British Oil Painting Man Fishing Autumnal River Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
T. Lawley (British late 19th century) signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 15 x 23.5 inches canvas
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Fishing Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact fishing oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Post-Impressionist versions now, or shop for Post-Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for a fishing oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right fishing oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. Finding an appealing fishing oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Vahe Yeremyan, Dan Young, Maria Bertran, Christine Jacquel and William Anslow Thornley each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric. If space is limited, you can find a small fishing oil painting measuring 0.4 high and 5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 60 across to better suit those in the market for a large fishing oil painting.

How Much is a Fishing Oil Painting?

The price for a fishing oil painting in our collection starts at $336 and tops out at $225,000 with the average selling for $2,988.
Questions About Fishing 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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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New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

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

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

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

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