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Queen Horse - Oil Painting on Canvas, White Horse Portrait 72 H X 48" W Rolled
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Queen Horse - Oil Painting on Canvas 72 H X 48" W Rolled Artist Irena Orlov. Signed Certificate
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Natural Rustic Horse Oil Painting on Canvas, Equestrian Art 72 W X 48" H, Rolled
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Natural Rustic Horse Oil Painting on Canvas, Equestrian Art 72 W X 48" H, Rolled Artist Irena
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cavallo del Sol Horse Oil Painting Figurative Animal Sun Human In Stock
By Theo Mackaay
Located in Utrecht, NL
Ardiente Colourful Horse Oil Painting Figurative Animal Sun Human Dots In Stock Theo Mackaay (1950
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Wild Horses, Oil Painting on Canvas by Jalal Gharbi
Located in Long Island City, NY
A large oil painting of stampeding Wild Horses by Tunisian-born artist, Jalal Gharbi (1920 - 2005
Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Vintage Illustration Boy with Horse Oil Painting Americana
By Ariane Beigneux
Located in Surfside, FL
This painting, exemplifies the type of traditional portraits the artist Ariane Beigneux was
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Abstract horse, abstract horse oil painting, messenger series horse on road.
By KOKO HOVAGUIMIAN
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
Messenger Series - Horse on Road" is a captivating oil painting by the renowned artist Koko, known
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Appaloosa Horse Oil Painting Figurative Artwork by Russian painter 40x60
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Sempach, LU
PLEASE NOTE: Shipping WITHOUT frame with DHL Service. In this painting, I lovingly captured the
Category

Early 2000s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jessica Leonard, "Indigo", 36x24 Equine Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
By Jessica Leonard
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This equestrian piece, "Indigo", by artist Jessica Leonard is a 36x24 oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Il Consiglio del Re - contemporary interior horse Oil Painting board
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
on to develop her art to include more figurative work, focusing on the horse in particular. Ellie
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

White Western Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Western Horse Oil 50H x 72W" Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas. Stretching is free upon Request
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Garibaldi Riding his Horse - Oil Painting by Giacomo Spadari - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
Garibaldi Riding his Horse in Marsala is an oil on canvas realized by Giangiacomo Spadari in 1977
Category

1970s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trip Park, "Happy Horses", 30x30 Abstract Colorful Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This Painting, "Happy Horses", is a 30x30 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park. Featured in
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trip Park, "Funny Horses", 20x20 Abstract Colorful Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This Painting, "Funny Horses", is a 20x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park. Featured in
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trip Park, "Yellow Horses", 20x20 Abstract Colorful Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This Painting, "Yellow Horses", is a 20x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park. Featured in
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trip Park, "Blue Horses", 20x20 Abstract Colorful Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This Painting, "Blue Horses", is a 20x20 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park. Featured in
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Beauty Rustic Horse Oil Painting Canvas Equestrian Art 58X58" Horse Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Natural Rustic Horse Textured Oil Painting on Canvas, Equestrian Art 58 W X 58" H, Unstretched
Category

2010s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marie Channer, "Silent Thunder", 40x40 Winter Snow Equine Horse Oil Painting
By Marie Channer
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Silent Run", is a 40x40 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Marie Channer
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil 50H x 72W" Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas. Stretching is free upon
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil Painting on Canvas 50Hx72W Horse Portrait Art
By Irena Orlov
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
White Rustic Farmhouse Horse Oil 50H x 72W" Unstretched (Rolled) Canvas. Stretching is free upon
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

No Return, Colorful Horse oil painting, abstract realism and layered texture
By Eric Robitaille
Located in Dallas, TX
"No Return" is a contemporary large scale oil painting by Canadian artist Eric Robitaille depicting
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Adrian Rigby, "Grace of a Champion", American Pharoah Horse Oil Painting
By Adrian Rigby
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Grace of a Champion", is a 24x24 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Adrian Rigby
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trip Park, "Wild Thing", 48x48 Green Equine Horse Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This piece, "Wild Thing", is a 48x48 equine oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park featuring a
Category

2010s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Polo Pony Smiths Lawn Windsor Polo Fields Original British Horse Oil Painting
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Security" Tania Butler (second half 20th century) ‘Security, Smith's Lawn, Windsor’ oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Sound of the Horn", 14x11 Fox Hunt Hounds Horse Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and colorful piece, "Sound of the Horn", is a 14x11 equine oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
to the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance: private
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century English Coaching Scene Oil Painting Horse Carriages outside Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
the reverse). oil painting on board, unframed board: 13 x 10.75 inches provenance: private collection
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early English Romantic Oil Painting Farmers with Horse & Cart crossing Stream
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horses Watering in a River, Early 19th Century English School oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Oil Painting, Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Oil Painting, Horse French School, circa 2000 Oil painting on canvas, unframed Framed size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Colofull horse portrait, paited by oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Horse Tavern, Oil Painting
By Nick Savides
Located in San Francisco, CA
, pedestrian, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, beigeWhite Horse TavernNick Savides
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Poseidon's Horses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Paulo Jimenez
Located in Yardley, PA
© Paulo Jimenez 2021 :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Horse: Illumination, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
White horse on the dark background. Majestic beautiful horse. Black and white portrait of a horse
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

People and horses, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
People and horses they are together in the same race. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses in Villacana, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
The portrait of two horses in paddock near the Playa -del-Sol , Villacana, Estepona, Malaga. I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses in Motion, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The glorious colorful carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn inspired this vibrant painting of the
Category

1990s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Barn, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original en plein air oil on panel paint in Victor Colorado :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Fine Equestrian Horse Portrait British Oil Painting - Horse standing
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Horse British School, 20th century oil painting on panel, unframed paintings size: 8
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Running Horses Abstract Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Rochester, NY
"Horses Running", a bold abstract impressionist oil painting with heavy impasto. By Sheila Hedricks
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Horse Sketch #4, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original horse oil on panel painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse in Blue, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original horse oil on panel painting :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses on the beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
Horsee on the beach in Villaana , Costa del Sol very pastose strokes oil, a lot of oil
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Water for Horse, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil on panel paint in Contemporary Impressionism Style :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse on the loose, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Horse on the loose, watch out for him .he's coming. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horses on the beach, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
Andalucia, where i live, is boasting to be an origin of the famouse Dancing Andalucian Horses
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse race oil on canvas painting
By Jose Luis Florit Rodero
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
José Luis Florit Rodero (Madrid, 1909-Paris, 2000). Draftsman and painter. Trained in Olot and Figueras, he was guided in his early years by Juan Núñez, later studying at the San Fer...
Category

1990s Fauvist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Horse Sketch #2, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Richard Szkutnik
Located in Yardley, PA
original oil on panel paint in contemporary impressionism style :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

riding the wild horse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
the wild beast is out and ready, lets try to stay on top of it... :: Painting :: Contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Western Travellers, Signed Victorian Oil Painting, Horses
By RUDOLF STONE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
left hand corner Oil painting on wood panel, framed Framed size: 8 x 14 inches Wonderful portrayal of
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Horses and Mare's Tails, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
a dream, a day, a memory. the wind and the sun and the horses :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Pen Creek, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Artist painted scene from deck of his North Carolina home. Horse Pen Creek is a tidal creek which
Category

2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chiasm, large oil painting abstracted horse image
By Tom Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Layered, integrated, abstracted horse and figure. Ambiguous symbolic imagery.
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

2 women and a horse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
, the horse is there to ease the pain. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Leaping Horse on Purple Background, " Oil Painting
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Leaping Horse on Purple Background" is an original, handmade oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sporting oil painting of horses & hounds hunting
By George Wright
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George Wright British, (1860-1942) On the Scent Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 9.5 inches x
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Horse Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of horse oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Contemporary or Abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 107 Impressionist, 99 Contemporary, 37 Old Masters, 36 Modern and 31 Abstract examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a horse oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of brown, gray, black, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Alicia Rothman, Theodore Waddell, John Frederick Herring Jr., Peggy Judy and Sophie Harden are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. Large horse oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 1.97 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Horse Oil Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of horse oil paintings start at $300 and top out at $241,232 with the average selling for $3,593.

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 Horse Oil Paintings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The names of the horses in most paintings are unknown, but a few famous horses do stand out in the equestrian art produced over the centuries. Andy Warhol depicted Silky Sullivan and jockey Bill Shoemaker in 1978, and George Stubbs created a painting of Whistlejacket, a horse owned by Charles Watson-Wentwort, the second Marquess of Rockingham, in 1762. You'll find a range of horse 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 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 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 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.

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

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