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The Mourne Mountains County Down Ireland Signed Original Irish Oil Painting
The Mourne Mountains County Down Ireland Signed Original Irish Oil Painting

The Mourne Mountains County Down Ireland Signed Original Irish Oil Painting

By Irish artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Irish School, second half 20th century, signed H.J Foy Mourne Mountains (County Down, Ireland) between Hilltown & Newcastle - inscribed verso oil on board, framed 11 x 18 inches 9.5...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Irish Oil Painting Winding Stream & Rolling Green Hills under Cloudy Sky
Vintage Irish Oil Painting Winding Stream & Rolling Green Hills under Cloudy Sky

Vintage Irish Oil Painting Winding Stream & Rolling Green Hills under Cloudy Sky

By Irish artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Rolling Hills of Ireland Irish artist, 'Foy', mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed board: 14 x 20 inches Provenance: Private Collection, UK Condition: very good conditi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Julian Friers Irish Oil Painting on board Bird Falcon
Julian Friers Irish Oil Painting on board Bird Falcon

Julian Friers Irish Oil Painting on board Bird Falcon

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This is a superb Painting by Julian Friers RUA of a Falcon. It is Oil on Board and Framed.

Category

Mid-20th Century Northern Irish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

A View of Curryglass, Ireland, Oil Painting
A View of Curryglass, Ireland, Oil Painting

A View of Curryglass, Ireland, Oil Painting

By Mary Pratt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Words that describe this painting: tree, impasto, palette knife, countryside, pastoral, Ireland, path, trail, Europe, cool, soft, impressionism, landscape, oil painting, greenA View ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

The Annalong River, Binnian Mountain, County Down, Ireland Oil Painting
The Annalong River, Binnian Mountain, County Down, Ireland Oil Painting

The Annalong River, Binnian Mountain, County Down, Ireland Oil Painting

By Denis Thornton

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Denis Thornton (Irish Artist, 1937-1999) The Annalong River, Binnian Mountain, County Down, Ireland signed, titled gallery label to verso, oil on canvas, 44.5cm x 59cm Provenance: ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting Canvas Music Teacher with Student
Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting Canvas Music Teacher with Student

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting Canvas Music Teacher with Student

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This beautiful Painting titled “The Recital” by Ted Jones (Irish 1952-2017) depicts a young girl in Traditional Irish Costume seated beside her music teacher.

Category

20th Century Irish Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Musical Male Busker
Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Musical Male Busker

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Musical Male Busker

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Irish oil on canvas framed painting painted during the last quarter of the 20th century, by Ted Jones (Irish 1952-2017).

Category

20th Century Irish Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Gentleman on Horseback
Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Gentleman on Horseback

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Gentleman on Horseback

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Irish oil on canvas framed painting painted during the last quarter of the 20th century, by Ted Jones (Irish 1952-2017).

Category

20th Century Irish Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Farm Scene Sheep
Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Farm Scene Sheep

Ted Jones Dublin Ireland Irish Oil Painting on Canvas Winter Farm Scene Sheep

By Ted Jones

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Irish oil on canvas framed painting painted during the last quarter of the 20th century, by Ted Jones (Irish 1952-2017.

Category

20th Century Irish Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Irish Mountain Lake Landscape Oil Painting Golden Hills Signed
Antique Irish Mountain Lake Landscape Oil Painting Golden Hills Signed

Antique Irish Mountain Lake Landscape Oil Painting Golden Hills Signed

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title Antique Irish Mountain Lake Landscape Oil Painting Golden Hills Signed Key Details Artist: Irish School, signed Title: Mountain Lake Scene, Ireland Medium: Signed oil painting ...

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dorothy Andrew Carlingford Lough County Down Irish Impressionist Oil Painting
Dorothy Andrew Carlingford Lough County Down Irish Impressionist Oil Painting

Dorothy Andrew Carlingford Lough County Down Irish Impressionist Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title Dorothy Andrew Carlingford Lough County Down Irish Impressionist Oil Painting Key Details Artist: Dorothy Andrew, signed lower corner and verso Title: Carlingford Lough, Greenc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950s Irish Landscape Signed Oil Painting Rolling Hills Flowing Stream Connemara
1950s Irish Landscape Signed Oil Painting Rolling Hills Flowing Stream Connemara

1950s Irish Landscape Signed Oil Painting Rolling Hills Flowing Stream Connemara

By Irish artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Rolling Hills of Connemara Irish artist, mid 20th century signed oil on board, unframed board: 14 x 20 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good condition D...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Hares
March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Hares

March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Hares

By Irish contemporary

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Nature Love' by Paddy McCormack (Irish, contemporary) signed to the reverse watercolour/acrylic/oil on canvas 16 x 13 inches unframed provenance: private collector, UK The painting ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Canvas, Oil

Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting
Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting

Fine 1830's Irish Portrait of an officer 94th Regiment of Foot Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an officer of the 94th Regiment of Foot, circa 1830 * see notes below Irish School oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 25 inches Labeled verso Provenance: private collec...

Category

1830s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Luna, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Luna, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Wild, bright and bold, Luna's gaze of daydreaming wonder. Original oil painting of Heather Ireland's Surrealism series. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Heart Hares
March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Heart Hares

March Hares Colorful Irish Contemporary Abstract Painting Pair Of Heart Hares

By Irish contemporary

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Forever Love'' by Paddy McCormack (Irish, contemporary) signed on front and to the reverse watercolour/acrylic/oil on canvas 15 x 18 inches unframed provenance: private collector, U...

Category

2010s Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Watercolor

Lily, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Lily, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Lily, an illusion below the surface. Oil painting created live by artist at a private event in North Hills CA. Painted on large white square stretched canvas, edges white. :: Paint...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irish Impressionist Oil Painting Haystooks in Landscape Field Harvest Workers
Irish Impressionist Oil Painting Haystooks in Landscape Field Harvest Workers

Irish Impressionist Oil Painting Haystooks in Landscape Field Harvest Workers

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Harvest Field Irish School (Late 20th Century) oil on board, framed framed: 18 x 24 inches board : 13 x 19 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Condition: very good conditio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Wonderland, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Wonderland, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

"Wonderland" large oil painting 48"x60" on canvas. Due to large size canvas will be removed from stretcher bars, gently rolled and shipped in a tube. Canvas will need to be frame...

Category

2010s Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of Travellers outside Caravan Antique Irish Signed Oil Painting
Portrait of Travellers outside Caravan Antique Irish Signed Oil Painting

Portrait of Travellers outside Caravan Antique Irish Signed Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Wounded Traveller Signed M. Bishop lower right (thought to be Irish) dated 1918 verso (possibly depicting a soldier returning home from WW1?) signed oil on canvas, unframed canv...

Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Jah Laugh, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Jah Laugh, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

This vivid, textured oil painting was painted live at a music event here in Los Angeles. The inspiration for the piece comes from a talented independent artist (singer and break danc...

Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ambient Mushroom, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Ambient Mushroom, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

This oil painting is part of the Overgrown series by artist. The Ambient Mushroom was painted in the artist's studio. The creation of this work was fueled by the whimsical atmosphere...

Category

2010s Romantic Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sea Urchin, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Sea Urchin, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Live painted at a mermaid ball in Los Angeles. This painting will surely enchant your walls! :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authentic...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Nuclear Low-Tide, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Nuclear Low-Tide, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

"Nuclear Low-tide" Oil Painting on Gallery wrapped Canvas 23"x20" white edges, textured finish. Painted live at private event held at Garage Gallery Los Angeles. :: Painting :: Su...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Voyage To India, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Voyage To India, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Travel is in your heart, and she beckons you to follow. Original oil painting by artist, painted live at i3 Arts Fest Art Car Ball in Pershing Square Los Angeles. :: Painting :: Surr...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alice with the Rabbit, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Alice with the Rabbit, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

"Alice with the Rabbit" large oil painting 18"x36" stretched canvas. Painted live at Belasco Theatre in Los Angles. Follow me down the rabbit hole, I hear they have tea! :: Painti...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Something in the Water, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Something in the Water, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

"Something in the Water" Large oil painting on white square stretched canvas, gallery wrapped with white edges. :: Painting :: Surrealism :: This piece comes with an official certifi...

Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Día de Muertos, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Día de Muertos, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Gorgeous textured original oil painting on thick gallery canvas 1.5" profile with crisp painted black edges. :: Painting :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate o...

Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Continuation of the Blues, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Continuation of the Blues, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Continuation of the Blues, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Heather Ireland

Located in Yardley, PA

Gorgeous textured original oil painting. The hues are vibrant and will brighten your home. :: Painting :: Art Deco/Art Nouveau :: This piece comes with an official certificate of au...

Category

2010s Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irish Stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Irish Stag, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Gavin O'Donoghue

Located in Yardley, PA

Oil on canvas painting based on a stag from Phoenix Park in Dublin. The painting uses bold brush strokes in combination with palette knives. A multitude of tones are used to capture ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Autumn Daze, Painting, Oil on Other
Autumn Daze, Painting, Oil on Other

Autumn Daze, Painting, Oil on Other

Located in Yardley, PA

Autumn Daze is a oil on board painting inspired by an late afternoon walk with the rosy glow of sunset bouncing off looming storm clouds with rays of sunlight breaking through and hi...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Horse Portrait of 1933 Grand National Winner &Jockey In Irish Landscape Oil
Horse Portrait of 1933 Grand National Winner &Jockey In Irish Landscape Oil

Horse Portrait of 1933 Grand National Winner &Jockey In Irish Landscape Oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Kellsboro Jack" 1933 Grand National Winner by William Yeaman (Irish, 20th century) signed and dated 80' oil on board, framed framed: 15 x 17.5 inches board: 10 x 12 inches Inscribed...

Category

20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

As the Wind blows, Painting, Oil on Canvas
As the Wind blows, Painting, Oil on Canvas

As the Wind blows, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

As the Wind blows  is filled with movement and energy I love Trees and this particular Tree is inspired by the Drummin hill  ridge of Treesnear Greystones and when the weather is ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge 1850's Irish Romantic Sunset Landscape over Lough Waters & Mountains
Huge 1850's Irish Romantic Sunset Landscape over Lough Waters & Mountains

Huge 1850's Irish Romantic Sunset Landscape over Lough Waters & Mountains

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Irish Sunset Irish School, mid 19th century, circa 1850, unsigned oil on canvas, framed framed: 34 x 32.5 inches canvas: 28 x 26 inches provenance: private collection, UK conditi...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Irish Lough Landscape with Mountains Bogland Oil Painting
Irish Lough Landscape with Mountains Bogland Oil Painting

Irish Lough Landscape with Mountains Bogland Oil Painting

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title Irish Lough Landscape with Mountains Bogland Oil Painting Key Details Artist: Irish School, mid 20th century, signed Medium: Oil on canvas Size: Painting: 10 x 14 inches; Frame...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

SeaGulls and Chips Bright Abstract Painting Cubist Modern British School
SeaGulls and Chips Bright Abstract Painting Cubist Modern British School

SeaGulls and Chips Bright Abstract Painting Cubist Modern British School

By Irish contemporary

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

SeaGulls and Chips signed by Paddy McCormack (Irish, contemporary) oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches unframed provenance: private collector, UK The painting is in very good and presentabl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Ireland
"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Ireland

"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" Contemporary Impressionist Oil of Ireland

By Maria Bertrán

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

"Gulf of Dingle, Ireland" is an exceptional oil painted on location in Ireland by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary Impressionist landscape captures the beauty of Summer in the West ...

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fantastic Village Scene Modern Irish Magic Realism Oil Painting
Fantastic Village Scene Modern Irish Magic Realism Oil Painting

Fantastic Village Scene Modern Irish Magic Realism Oil Painting

By Philip Castle

Located in Surfside, FL

Philip Castle was an Irish Painter and husband to artist Barry Castle He is rarely exhibited. His detailed, meticulous work took a long time to complete and his output was quite li...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original Oil Painting Edith Sproule 1990s Irish Wall Art Guilted Impressionism
Original Oil Painting Edith Sproule 1990s Irish Wall Art Guilted Impressionism

Original Oil Painting Edith Sproule 1990s Irish Wall Art Guilted Impressionism

Located in London, GB

ARTIST: Edith Sproule PLACE OF ORIGIN: Ireland DATE OF MANUFACTURE: c. 1990s PERIOD: 1990-1999 MATERIALS & TECHNIQUES: Canvas, oil, paper, gypsum CONDITION: The painting itself...

Category

1990s Irish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Killary Bay Leenane Connemara Ireland Antique Oil Painting Lake Landscape
Killary Bay Leenane Connemara Ireland Antique Oil Painting Lake Landscape

Killary Bay Leenane Connemara Ireland Antique Oil Painting Lake Landscape

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Kllary Bay, Leenane, Connemara, Ireland by Alexander Williams (British 20th century) early 20th century oil painting on board, framed Framed: 16 x 19.5 inches Board: 11 x 14 inches P...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Irish Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact irish oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 5 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a irish 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 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right irish oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and beige. Finding an appealing irish oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Heather Ireland, Frank Forty, Thomas Carr, Borja Fernandez and Porfirio Salinas each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is an Irish Oil Painting?

The price for a irish oil painting in our collection starts at $399 and tops out at $392,000 with the average selling for $2,764.
Questions About Irish Oil Painting
  • 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.
  • 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.

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  • 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
    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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.