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Hamilton Hamilton Oil on Canvas "Othello and Desdemona"
By Hamilton Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hamilton Hamilton (American, 1847-1928) A large and impressive oil on canvas "Othello and Desdemona
Category

Vintage 1920s American Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
By Hamilton Hamilton
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Re-known American landscape artist Hamilton Hamilton oil on canvas in a nice gold frame. "Country
Category

Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
Hamilton Hamilton "Country Road"
H 37.25 in W 41.25 in D 1.88 in
SIGNED SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS LOCH SCENE & CATTLE OIL PAINTING - J. HAMILTON GEORGE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Highlands Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: painting: 20 x 30 inches, frame: 25.75 x 35.75
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Muriel Hamilton - 20th Century Oil, November Roses
Located in Corsham, GB
A rich, atmospheric study of pink roses in a decorative vase. The flowers are placed on an ornate side table against a deep blue background. Using expressive brush strokes, the artis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sabrina Rowan Hamilton R.A. Oil painting 'The Sea in you and Me'. circa 2015.
Located in Frome, Somerset
Sabrina Rowan Hamilton R.A. . Oil on board circa 2015. Glazed frame . 'The Sea in you and Me
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gypsy, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, redGypsyJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished black edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ceta, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, palette knife, abstract, oil paintingCetaJanet HamiltonOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Daydreaming, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, landscape, non-representational, oil paintingDaydreamingJanet Hamilton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Karma, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, oil paintingKarmaJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paradise, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hangOne-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

S402B, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, teal, modern, abstract, non-representational, oil paintingS402BJanet Hamilton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Organic Stripes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
StripesJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hangOne-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amethyst Surprise, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, gradient, abstract, oil painting, purpleAmethyst SurpriseJanet HamiltonOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Emerald Zen, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Emerald ZenJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Haze, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, palette knife, abstract, oil painting, beigePurple HazeJanet HamiltonOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early Sunset, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early SunsetJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Remain Calm, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueRemain CalmJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sapphire Landscape, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Sapphire LandscapeJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tranquil Mist, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Blue Horizon, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hangOne-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sweet Memories, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
MemoriesJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

There There, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
>There ThereJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished black
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Stripes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, pinkPink StripesJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Intention E, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, colorful, abstract, non-representational, oil painting, redIntention EJanet Hamilton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cozy Night, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, purple, pinkCozy NightJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Under the Sea, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, oil painting, greenUnder the SeaJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Downtown San Francisco" Cityscape Acrylic Abstract by Charles Hamilton
By Charles Hamilton
Located in Pasadena, CA
In this painting by Charles Jupiter Hamilton's "Downtown San Francisco," the pulsating heartbeat of
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Indigo/Beige Stripes, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hangOne-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indigo Stripes 3, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, blueIndigo Stripes 3Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indigo Landscape 2, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueIndigo Landscape 2Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Indigo Stripes 2, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, blueIndigo Stripes 2Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Triple Stripes E, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, texture, oilpaint, abstract, oil painting, pinkTriple Stripes EJanet HamiltonOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Triple Stripes D, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, palette knife, texture, happy, abstract, oil painting, redTriple Stripes DJanet Hamilton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

AG-Blue/Grey, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil paintingAG-Blue/GreyJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

AG-Purple/Pink, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, redAG-Purple/PinkJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

For Your Consideration, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
For Your ConsiderationJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Triple Stripes C, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Triple Stripes CJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished black edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antony David Hamilton Garner - 20th Century Oil, A Windy Day In April
Located in Corsham, GB
A fun 20th-century oil study of a busy harbour on a blustery spring day. Presented in a simple
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Color Grid No. 3, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Grid No. 3Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

In the Rain 3, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the Rain 3Janet HamiltonOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Outer Hebrides Superb Scottish Oil Painting, Beach & Coastal Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
: oil on board, framed Framed: 20.5 x 24.5 inches Painting: 14 x 18 inches Provenance: private
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Townscape oil painting of Semur, France
By Letitia Marion Hamilton
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Letitia Marion Hamilton Irish, (1878-1964) Gateway, Semur Oil on canvas, signed, inscribed on verso
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

British, 19th Century oil painting of harvest time in the English countryside
By David Hamilton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
David Hamilton (British, circa 1888) Harvest time Oil on canvas Signed and dated `David Hamilton
Category

19th Century Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Atmospheric Loch Scene at Dusk
By John Hamilton Glass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Benderloch, Argyllshire by John Hamilton Glass (British, fl.1890-1925) signed oil on canvas
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Figures in Highland Loch Landscape signed
By John Hamilton Glass
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Loch by John Hamilton Glass (British, fl.1890-1925) signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Interior Portrait of Artist's Aunt - British 1930s Slade School art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb British Interior Camden Town School portrait oil painting is by Slade School artist
Category

1930s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Barbara Doyle (b.1917) - 2008 Oil, Happy Hamilton
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine portrait of Louis Hamilton, the Formula 1 driver, lifting the Australian Grand Prix trophy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hamilton Beach
By Joseph Lomoff
Located in Lawrence, NY
, "Lomoff['s] 'Hamilton Beach' is delightfully imaginative." Lomoff exhibited with the Society of
Category

1930s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Red Bud Island" Lakeside Waterscape Painting
Located in Austin, TX
By Elizabeth Hamilton 24" x 48" | Oil on Canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Shift' oil on Board c2020
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Shift', oil on board by Sabrina Rowan Hamilton. M.A. Widely exhibited Internationally solo & group
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Heart Felt' Oil on board circa 2020
Located in Frome, Somerset
'Shift', oil on board by Sabrina Rowan Hamilton. M.A. Widely exhibited Internationally solo & group
Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Visionary" - Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board
By Hamilton Achille Wolf
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Visionary" - Oil on Board Abstract expressionist painting titled "The Visionary" by Hamilton
Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

The Burr - Hamilton Duel
By Robert Riggs
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil Painting Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
"The Awakening" Early Spring Landscape of Mt Hamilton Oil on Masonite Early Spring landscape by
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Mount Hamilton Realist Landscape
By Luke Stamos
Located in Soquel, CA
Vivid, modernist Mt. Hamilton landscape attributed to Luke Stamos (American, 20th century). Oil on
Category

1980s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In the Park, American Impressionist, Mother and Child, Landscape, Figures, Oil
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in Philadelphia John Hamilton was known for portraits, figure paintings and illustrations. He
Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Alexander Hamilton at His Desk
By Herbert Paus
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Textured Painting on Canvas by Serg Graff Portrait of Elizabeth Hamilton
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a rare unique original acrylic/oil painting on canvas in a naive primitivism style
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Antique American Portrait Maiden Original Gold Frame Pastel Painting Marlatt
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original pastel painting oof a young maiden by listed American artist Hamilton Irving Marlatt
Category

1890s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Paper

S193C
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
depth of her passion-filled process.S193CJanet HamiltonOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

S193C
S193C
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
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Hamilton Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hamilton oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 6 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a hamilton 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. Adding a hamilton oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, gray, blue, pink and more. Finding an appealing hamilton oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Janet Hamilton, Belle Evelyn Colborne Hamilton, Hildegarde Hamilton, Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton and Jean Hamilton George each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Hamilton Oil Painting?

The price for a hamilton oil painting in our collection starts at $338 and tops out at $68,031 with the average selling for $2,500.

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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.

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Questions About Hamilton Oil Painting
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    George Romney is the artist who painted Lady Hamilton. He actually produced several Romantic portraits and drew many sketches of her, as he considered her to represent the ideal of feminine beauty. Later in his career, Romney produced a series of paintings inspired by the works of William Shakespeare. Shop a variety of George Romney art 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.
  • 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 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.

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Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

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.