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Laurent et Gabriella, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Here they are, as shy as they can be, naked on silver beach...Laurent et Gabriella :: Painting
Category

2010s Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Exterior, Oil Painting by Laurent Marcel Salinas
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Laurent Marcel Salinas, French (1913 - 2010) Title: Untitled, Grass 263 Medium: Oil on
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

LARGE OIL PAINTING by Jean Laurent NAVY ADMIRALTY 20th CENTURY PIECE
By Jean Laurent
Located in Ferndown, GB
LARGE OIL PAINTING MARITIME SHIP MASTERPIECE 20th CENTURY GGF OIL PAINTING LARGE JEAN LAURENT
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le Flacon Noir, Oil Painting by Laurent Marcel Salinas
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Laurent Marcel Salinas, French (1913 - 2010) Title: Le Flacon Noir, 431 Medium: Oil on
Category

1990s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Les Dunes A Theven-Kerbrat, Oil Painting by Laurent Marcel Salinas
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Laurent Marcel Salinas, French (1913 - 2010) Title: Les Dunes A Theven-Kerbrat Year: 1985
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vin et Pommes, Oil Painting by Laurent Salinas circa 1952
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Laurent Marcel Salinas, Egyptian/French (1913 - 2010) Title: Vin et Pommes Year: circa 1952
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sully, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Portrait of Laurent proneur's Childhood friend, Sully. Made of oil on canvas :: Painting
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Crushed, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
fog's dense haze, For truth shall guide us through this bewildering maze. :: Painting :: Expressionism
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fantasy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Fantasy, nothing is real, not even this painting. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Insomnia, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
I coudn't sleep, so I took my brushes and paint then start painting my insomnia. :: Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Missmatch, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Missmatch couple... go thru the painting and you'll see why this one doesn't need a description
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

YES, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
YES. Is about the feel that this painting gives. colorful and playful made of joy and happiness
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mother, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
, A creator, protector, the mother of all things. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kissers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Kissers...guess who's who.. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sophisticated, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Sophisticated women, European, indeed. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Flirtatious, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Flirtatious behavior, the essence of being human... on canvas. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Distracted, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Distracted, unique and deep, made of chaotic behavior and rigorous randomness. :: Painting
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Envie., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
jealous people though :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Matin d'ete sur les Rochers du Lividie, Oil Painting by Laurent Salinas
By Laurent Marcel Salinas
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Laurent Marcel Salinas, French (1913 - 2010) Title: Matin d'ete sur les Rochers du Lividie
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Me, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Me, angles and thoughts over the top. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dismantled, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Dismantled, chaotic and disorganized but yet, beautiful. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Quarantine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Quarantine, everybody is loosing their mind... 2020 in full effect. :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rumors, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Labor, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
She's about to give birth... it's messy all around but happiness is about to take over. :: Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jeremy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lonely, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
get views on instagram so she decided to think, finally. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

No fear, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
No fear, oil on canvas 5X6ft :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irrational behavior, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Irrational behavior, oil on canvas 5/6ft :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Kiss me, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
In the pure expressionism tradition, "Kiss me" is an oil painting representing the first kiss
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The blessing, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The blessing, oil on canvas 36X48 inches :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

La fuite, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
La fuite is one of Laurent Proneur's master piece. first one of a sharp turn in his style, he has
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Monsieur vert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Monsieur Vert est en retard pour aller au travail. tout est fait expres. :: Painting
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yoga pose, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
So difficult to perform an Impossible disastrous maneuver. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The dinner, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
laughs fill the room, A feast of joy, humor in bloom. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Queen's lover, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
, Invisible, yet their hearts can feel. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Last dance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Last dance, last chance for love... :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Top less, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Top less, ready to take a dip for the first time without a bra.... :: Painting :: Expressionism
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yoga time, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Yoga time, you're not invited. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Just curious, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
, just curious. :: Painting :: Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

France's riots, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
"les gillets jaunes" from France have inspired this painting. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The scenery, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
A slice of life from a painter's perspective the scenery. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Split personality, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Split personality is a very deep and tormented painting that represents what everyone has inside
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Them (diptych), Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Them, he can't see, she can't talk... infamous relationship. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

The mask, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The face behind the face, behind the face.... :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sailboat departure by Jean Laurent - Oil on wood 29x38 cm
By Jean Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on wood sold with frame Total size with frame 43x52 cm Jean LAURENT is an artist born in the
Category

Early 20th Century French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Le chignon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
She's fixing it, before to dress up and go dancing... le chignon :: Painting :: Contemporary
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Inside trade, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The messy world of trading... :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Let's dance, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Let's dance, all together in harmony... :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Caterpillar incident, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Caterpillar incident relates the Nice terror attack in 2015 :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

dancing sisters, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Dancing sisters, naked in the sun. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The act, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
The act...dangerous despite the the false impression. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Party high, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Party high... and never come down. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dream on, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
A lady is playing with puppets... zoom in and you'll dive into her dreams :: Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Black tale, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
. :: Painting :: Modern :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

The portrait, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
... :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

Looking out, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Looking out, try to get a glimpse of whats happening here.... :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Lost Tango, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
Lost tango... they are from another time, when everything was romantic and beautiful. :: Painting
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The fisherman, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
real. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

The hog, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Laurent Proneur
Located in Yardley, PA
powerful and stupid at the same time. No compassion, no desire other than being a hog. :: Painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate laurent oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for a laurent oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right laurent 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, beige, black and orange. There have been many interesting laurent oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Laurent Proneur, Laurent Marcel Salinas, Laurent Parcelier, Laurent Dauptain and Jean Laurent are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home. A large laurent oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller laurent oil painting, measuring 10 high and 9 wide, may better suit your needs.

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a laurent oil painting in our inventory may begin at $300 and can go as high as $50,800, while the average can fetch as much as $16,650.

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When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

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Questions About Laurent 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 ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

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Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

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

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

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.