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LARGE SIGNED BRITISH OIL PAINTING - EXTENSIVE RIVER LANDSCAPE DISTANT HILLS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed. Size: frame: 23 x 33 inches
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early English Victorian Large Oil Painting Portrait of Lady in Bonnet & Lace
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady English artist circa 1830-1850 period oil on canvas, framed framed: 37.5 x 33
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Large, Street Musicians, Cubist art
By George Large
Located in Harkstead, GB
glass can be retained if agreed prior to purchase. George Large, R.I. (born 1936) Street musicians
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Very Large 20th Century French Impressionist Oil St. Tropez Coastline Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, beautiful garden terrace with flowers Medium: oil painting on board, framed framed: 29.5 x 51 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Large, Feeding the swans, Cubist art
By George Large
Located in Harkstead, GB
glass can be retained if agreed prior to purchase. George Large, R.I. (born 1936) Feeding the swans
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

George Large, The Fungi Collectors, Cubist art
By George Large
Located in Harkstead, GB
glass can be retained if agreed prior to purchase. George Large, R.I. (born 1936) Edible Fungi Signed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

"Smelling the Rose", Stunning Painting by Marie Laurencin in Gray & Taupe, 1930
By Marie Laurencin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
study for a larger painting in oil, though this piece is complete and fully fleshed out in its own right
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Abstract Composition In Blue Large Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Abstract Composition In Blue Large Oil Painting Artist signed, dated verso. Peter Kuckei 1938 born
Category

1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Abstract Composition In Red Large Oil Painting
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Abstract Composition In Red Large Oil Painting Artist signed, dated verso. Peter Kuckei 1938 born
Category

1990s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Large abstract oil painting - 52 x 64 in.
By Alexis Portilla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a large, vibrant and bold piece of abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Oil

Parade Large Oil Painting
By Jürgen Görg
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
"Parade" Oil, graphite on linen canvas, canvas 46x39 with frame 63x55. Jurgen Gorg was born in
Category

1980s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Graphite, Linen, Oil

Seascape, Large Oil painting on Canvas in Blue
Located in New York, NY
Large Size artwork with Oil Paint on canvas. Artwork comes un-stretched in a tube. Stretching and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waterlilies in Autumn, Original oil painting, Large size
By Vahe Yeremyan
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahe Yeremyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Oil on
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Abstract Oil Painting, Signed.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Abstract Oil Painting, Mythical Style, Signed. British schooled, indistinctly signed. Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Venus In The Sunlight. Large Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
applicants. At the beginning of the year, Tatler magazine selected her paintings in, ‘the Artist curates
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lady in Aquamarine
By Nathalie Poz
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Impressionist Oil Painting of a Lady in Aquamarine French School, Nathalie Poz, contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Expressionist Portrait Oil Painting "Seated Woman in Blue"
By André François van Vuuren
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Unique, large oil painting on Belgian linen canvas, stretched on a timber support frame. Ready to
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

'Sandscape' Large Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Sandscape' Large Abstract Oil Painting Modern British, 21st Century Titled 'Sandscape' (Tarragona
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Classical Oil Painting Mythological Biblical Figures in Sky
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
European artist, 20th century signed oil on canvas, unframed canvas : 28 x 38 inches provenance
Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Oil Painting Titled: Prince
By Christina Major
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
painter interested in the ways the identity of both artist and subject can coexist in a painting. Major's
Category

2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Oil Painting Classical Renaissance Ladies in Fantasy Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: Classical Ladies in Landscape Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Renaissance Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seagull in Flight Sunset Seascape, Signed Large Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, signed and dated verso 1976 Title: Sunset Seagull Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large French Abstract Oil Painting
By Yvette Dubois Habasque
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original abstract painting by the French artist, Yvette Dubois-Habasque (1929-2016). The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Impressionist Signed Oil Painting - Lion resting in Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed Size: canvas: 26 x 32 inches Provenance: private collection
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Flame In The Desert" Large Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
, it can trick real perception and deceive physical senses. In this painting Berlin has laid down on
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

Three Musicians, large oil painting
By Michael Kachan
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Three Musicians" c.1995 is an oil painting on canvas by noted Armenian/Israeli artist
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large English Equestrian Oil Painting Horse in Stable with Chickens signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Just William' by Donna Crawshaw (British b. 1960) signed, titled to a label verso oil on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Very Large French Surrealist Oil Floating Figures in Sky, Colorful Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
a space like atmosphere. Medium: signed verso, oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 32 x
Category

20th Century Symbolist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large, 16th Century Allegorical Oil Painting
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beyond life-sized, allegorical, Renaissance figural oil painting of Summer, featuring a nymph
Category

16th Century Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floral painting, abstract floral large scale oil painting
Located in Basalt, CO
body of large format flower-inspired oil paintings. On a sprawling 60" canvas, hues of green, blue, and
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Neutral Abstract Oil Painting, Signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Neutral Abstract Oil Painting, Signed By British artist, M.Longhorn, 21st Century Signed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING TUDOR HOUSES IN WINTER SNOW LANDSCAPE
By Roy Merrington
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Tudor House in Winter Landscape" by Roy Merrington (British, contemporary) Signed, Oil painting on
Category

20th Century Gothic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yachts in Harbour, Nautical Themed Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting
By Peter Nichols
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Harbour, Nautical Themed Landscape Large Signed Oil Painting by Peter Nichols, British
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Saffron: Large Contemporary Expressionist Oil Painting
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul Wadsworth is one of the UK’s leading exponents of Expressionist paintings. His pieces are
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

BASQUIAT : Caught in the Crossfire: Large Neo Expressionist Oil Painting
By Sax Berlin
Located in Brecon, Powys
contemporary of Basquiat living working and painting in New York City.) Oil and acrylic paint and 24ct gold
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Children Playing in a Field" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Children Playing in a Field" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Classical Oil Painting Figures Animals in Arcadiane Landscape, framed
By Continental School
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Classical Landscape Continental School, late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 34
Category

20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hey There in the Valley - (Large Format Oil Painting) Existentialism
By Piotr Kotlicki
Located in Salzburg, AT
, setting flat colour patches with a thick, uneven layer of paint, round shapes with angular ones, oil paint
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Victorian Scottish Oil Painting Highland Loch Bathed in Sunlight
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sunshine in the Scottish Highlands British School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 26.5
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large, Retro, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Fort Worth, TX
Daffodil, Daniel Blagg, Oil on Canvas, 42 x 54", 2019 A well-known figure of the contemporary Fort
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting
By Armand Rottenberg
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist Composition by Armand Rottenberg (French 1903-2000) oil painting on board, framed
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Modernist Large Floral Oil Painting Expressionist Flowers in Vase
By Henri d'Anty
Located in Surfside, FL
lock with its large dark mass, which all made their impressions, as did a later visit in northern
Category

20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Oil Painting Titled “AbEx 205”
By Mirtha Moreno
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
convey the thoughts and emotions that arose from her experiences as a young Cuban exile. Working in oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic

"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sunrise in North Wales - Large 19th Century Oil Painting Exhibition Landscape
By Edwin H. Boddington
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Morning in North Wales’ by Edwin Henry Boddington (1836-1905). This large fine 19th century oil
Category

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

George Inness II Oil on Panel Coastal Plain at Sunrise, Signed, circa 1887
By George Inness
Located in Nantucket, MA
George Inness II (American 1854-1926), Barbizon style coastal landscape, circa 1887, an oil on
Category

Antique 1880s American Barbizon School Paintings

Materials

Wood

Sunrise in North Wales - Large 19th Century Exhibition Landscape Oil Painting
By Edwin H. Boddington
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Morning in North Wales’ by Edwin Henry Boddington (1836-1905). This large fine 19th century oil
Category

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rare Large Modernist Hungarian Oil Painting
By Emod Aurel
Located in Surfside, FL
EMŐD, AURÉL (Budapest 1897-1958) A pupil of János Vaszary at the Academy of Fine Arts, he then went to Italy, Germany and France on study trips. Not only his master but also the Ital...
Category

Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large bouquet of roses 3., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Iryna Kastsova
Located in Yardley, PA
painted on canvas. Oil painting on 100% linen canvas. Stretched canvas. The sides are painted in the color
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shepherd & Sheep in Thunder Storm - Large 19th Century Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Sheep in a Lane’ by John Linnell (1792-1882). The painting is signed by the artist and dated 1863
Category

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shepherd & Sheep in Thunder Storm - Large 19th Century Oil Painting Landscape
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Sheep in a Lane’ by John Linnell (1792-1882). The painting is signed by the artist and dated 1863
Category

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Judaica Oil Painting Samuel Grodensky Hasidic Rabbi, Children in Jerusalem
Located in Surfside, FL
Jewish Family Oil Painting This is done in an Expressionist style in Fauvist colors. Influenced by the
Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys In The Basket large oil painting
By Rafael Saldarriaga
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Alstroemeria Yellow Lilys Still Life oil painting. RAFAEL SALDARRIAGA was born in Medellin
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Cathedral in Venice, large 20th century oil painting, Italian-American artist
By Louis Bosa
Located in Beachwood, OH
School. Being an acute observer of the human condition, Bosa's paintings, which are primarily oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Midsummers Night Dream Large oil painting as a Mural in blues
By Edwin Howland Blashfield
Located in Brookville, NY
for a work even larger than this painting, depicting a battle scene in Missouri "Trumpets of Missouri
Category

1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Odd Woman In" Oil Painting
By Ron Hicks
Located in Denver, CO
Ron Hick's (US based) "Odd Woman In" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an impasto
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Dancer, Abstract French Oil Painting, Large Size
By Josette Cayol
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dancer, Abstract French Oil Painting, Large Size By Josette Cayol, French Artist, C.2000 Signed by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Fauvist Oil Painting after Max Pechstein Nudes in Woodland Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Fauvist school, after Max Pechstein Title: Nudes in Landscape Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Fauvist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING HUNTING HOUNDS ON THE SCENT IN LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"On the Scent" English School, late 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 30 x
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Abstract Oil Painting, Contemporary British Artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Abstract Oil Painting, Mythical Style, Signed. British School, indistinctly signed. Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Large Paintings In Oil For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact large paintings in oil 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 51 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Finding the perfect large paintings in oil may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right large paintings in oil for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. A large paintings in oil from Alexis Portilla, Georgette London Owens, Michael di Cosola, Andrei Petrov and Janna Watson — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Large Paintings In Oil?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a large paintings in oil in our inventory may begin at $225 and can go as high as $212,346, while the average can fetch as much as $4,200.
Questions About Large Paintings In Oil
  • 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A large painting likely refers to what is called a mural. Any piece of art that is painted or applied directly to a ceiling, wall or another permanent surface is called a mural. Some wall paintings are created on enormous canvases and then hung on the wall. Shop a variety of large paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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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.