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"Factory Town" Contemporary American Industrial Oil Painting Maine 1987 Realism
By Linden Frederick
Located in New York, NY
"Factory Town" Contemporary American Industrial Oil Painting Maine Realism. 20 1/2 x 29 inches
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Magestic Industrial Oil Painting on Distressed Metal
By Bryces
Located in Miami, FL
An Industrial wall art of exceptional size depicting two panthers in oil paint. The spotted and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Industrial Paintings

Materials

Mirror

Cubist Industrial Oil Painting by Joan Hedman WPA Styled
By WPA
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A cubist industrial WPA styled oil painting depicting a storage tank compound in the 1930's-40's
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique American School Modernist Industrial Cityscape Large Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nicely painted mid century modernist industrial oil painting. Very unique and well painted
Category

1960s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
Located in Atlanta, GA
) Brick mason oil painting, American, circa 1930s. It measures 23.5" H x 27.5" W. 2) Industrial oil
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
Selection of Three WPA Era Paintings
H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 0.5 in
Industrial Railway Landscape - Scottish 50s art Post Impressionist oil painting
Located in London, GB
This vibrant colourful Scottish Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted Slade School artist and
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Artist Ira Yeager's Studio Painting Palette Work Table
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
area with cubbies in the back. The desk is covered in oil and acrylic paint as expected with strong
Category

20th Century English Rustic Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Wood

Industrial mindset, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Industrial mindset, everybody is running toward the same end. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Regionalist WPA Period Industrial Worker Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist portrait painting of an industrial worker. Oil on canvas, circa 1925
Category

1930s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Industrial Mixed-Media Oil Painting by Robert Blanchard
By Robert Blanchard
Located in Miami, FL
Industrial mixed-media oil painting by Robert Blanchard Offered for sale is a vintage 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

"Under the Bridge" Oil Painting of Industrial Bridge
By Pham Binh Chuong
Located in Rye, NY
city as it was years ago with a very photorealistic style. Under the Bridge is one such painting that
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Contemporary, Industrial, Dark, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Lost in Space, Daniel Blagg, Oil on Canvas, 38 x 58", 2020 A well-known figure of the contemporary
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

20th Century Industrial Cityscape Oil painting, Cleveland School Artist
By Joseph O'Sickey
Located in Beachwood, OH
) Industrial Cityscape Oil on paper Signed lower left 13.75 x 16.5 inches Joseph O'Sickey, born in Detroit in
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage American Industrial Modernist Landscape Oil Painting, ca 1930’s
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an unsigned but wildly expressionist American industrial landscape that dates to the 1930’s
Category

Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Mid Century Modernist Industrial Abstract Framed Signed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist industriala oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category

1970s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Industrial Cityscape Landscape Oil Painting Possibly Ukrainian Framed Blue Rare
Located in Buffalo, NY
A modern industrial landscape painting. Signed on the reverse what appears to be Palamar
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Surrealist Female Nude in Industrial Landscape Oil Painting, 1930s Modern
By Virginia True
Located in Denver, CO
Oil on board. Surrealist/Modernist painting with a female nude reaching into a wood burning stove
Category

1930s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Bridge - Scottish 20thC art oil painting Industrial river landscape Glasgow
By Ernest Burnett Hood
Located in London, GB
An original oil on canvas by Ernest Burnett Hood which depicts a Glasgow industrial seascape marine
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reclining Nude - Industrial Scene Verso - Scottish 1940's portrait oil painting
Located in London, GB
This interesting British 1940's oil painting is attributed to Harry Jefferson Barnes. Barnes
Category

1940s Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Industrial Landscape - Huge Mid 20th Century Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
Huge late 1950's oil on canvas depicting a figure in an industrial landscape by Peter Freeth RA
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Industrial Landscape - Figures in a Northern Town Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 20th century oil on board depicting figures in an industrial Northern landscape by
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Impressionist Signed Oil Painting Boats in Busy Industrial Harbour Port
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Port by Guy Pichon (French 1933-2007) oil on canvas, unframed signed canvas: 21 x 26 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Small Vintage Industrial Colors Orange Grey Dark Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
This artwork features some reliefs of matter. This painting is delivered with a simple black wood
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Industrial River Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study depicting boats on a river before an industrial landscape. The artist has
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionist Oil Painting Industrial Tugboat Scene by Hayley Lever
By Richard Hayley Lever
Located in Toledo, OH
Impressionist oil painting industrial tugboat scene on board by Hayley Lever, 1875-1958. Australian
Category

20th Century North American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pink Ball & Hook (Photorealist Oil Painting of Industrial Equipment on Blue)
Located in Hudson, NY
60 years old during a successful career painting trains, cargo ships, and industrial machinery
Category

1980s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Factories - Industrial Landscape in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Factories - Industrial Landscape in Oil on Linen Bold industrial landscape by Doris Lyons Hoover
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Parked, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Parked," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts blue waters
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Melt, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Melt," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts golden grass
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Lookout, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Lookout," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a rural farm
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Transitory, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Transitory," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a view of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Memory, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
This fictional landscape takes you on a journey through a post industrial setting. The buildings
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sanguine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
A fictional landscape with industrial overtones. A tower enveloped by mist or some other kind of
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gathering, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nanci Erskine
Located in Yardley, PA
In this fictional industrial landscape, an eerie yellow sky glows behind a gathering of structures
Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Henry Harvey - Framed 20th Century Oil, Industrial Scene
By Henry T. Harvey
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study in the style of L. S. Lowry showing figures on their way to work on a snowy winter's morning. Well presented in a complimenting blue coloured frame. Signed to the lo...
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Panpandemic" Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Todd Carpenter's (US based) "Panpandemic" is an oil painting that depicts a black and white
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Industrial Landscape with Trees in Oil on Linen
Located in Soquel, CA
Industrial Landscape with Trees in Oil on Linen Bold industrial landscape by Doris Lyons Hoover
Category

1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Front Porch, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
directly on his canvas with a quick oil wash. Recently returning to painting full time, he converted a room
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old House, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, greenOld HouseBrian McCartyOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

White Shed, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, oil painting, whiteWhite ShedBrian McCartyOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

One Window, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, oil painting, beigeOne WindowBrian McCartyOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ornately Framed Mid 20th Century Oil - Industrial River Scene
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful mid-century study on an industrial waterway with factories and canal barges moored at
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Painting "The Indestructibles" Industrial Workers Dated 1949
Located in Rochester, NY
Abstract painting of factory or industrial workers. Painted Christmas eve 1949 by Roy Howard Brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Harbor with Industrial Plant"-Framed, Original Oil on Hardboard.
By Hayley Lever
Located in Clinton Township, MI
"Harbor with Industrial Plant" Original Oil on Hardboard by Hayley Lever. Measures 13.25 x 17.25
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Going Downhill" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Valerio D'Ospina's (Us based) "Going Downhill" is an oil painting depicting a forest and light with
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Dry Dock" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Valerio D'Ospina's (US based) "Dry Dock" is an oil painting depicting a crane above a large boat in
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"BLT Ride" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Valerio D'Ospina's (Us based) "BLT Ride" is an oil painting depicting a forest and light with a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Cont, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Victor Tarres
Located in Yardley, PA
Industrial area :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Office Park, " Oil Painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Office Park" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a valley
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cold Stream, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Cold Stream" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a small
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Flower Farm, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Flower Farm," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a crop
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Long View, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Long View," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a cliff
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sandstone Sunrise, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sandstone Sunrise" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts red
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Storm Break, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Storm Break," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sleeping Giants, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Sleeping Giants," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Glen Retreat, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Glen Retreat," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Local Residents, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Local Residents," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Open Grazing, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Open Grazing," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a green
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Gairnshiel Bridge, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Gairnshiel Bridge," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Giants Shadow, " Oil painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Giants Shadow," is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Industrial Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the industrial oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Abstract version. If you’re looking for an industrial oil painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an industrial 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, black, beige and more. An industrial oil painting from Art Chartow, Joe Richards, Elin Sian Blake, Robert Goldstrom and Joseph Solman — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Industrial Oil Painting?

The average selling price for an industrial oil painting we offer is $2,814, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.

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?

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Questions About Industrial Oil Painting
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.

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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.

Sherron Francis Is the AbEx Painter You Need to Know Now

The lyrical painter was a hotshot in the 1970s New York art scene when she decided to leave it behind. A new show at Lincoln Glenn puts Francis's work back in the spotlight.