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"Royal River", abstract, landscape, Maine, oil painting
By Anita Loomis
Located in Natick, MA
from her studio in Kittery, Maine. Her series of paintings often focus on communication or the natural
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rowboats in Maine, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Letty Oratowski
Located in Yardley, PA
Idyllic, peaceful painting of three rowboats moored on the water in a cove in Maine. :: Painting
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Red Tool Shed" Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A snowy oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Hangout To Dry" Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A sunny oil painted on location in Maine by noted California artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Maine Landscape #2, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape #4, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape - Dusk, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Salmagundi Club Artist with Club Label Harry De Maine The High Bridge
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
The High Bridge oil on panel by Harry DeMaine. Image is 12 x 14 and 13.5 x 15.75 framed. partial
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Adam Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting Contemporary Brushstrokes Maine
By David Shevlino
Located in Houston, TX
Adam in Maine, oil on canvas 42" x 39" Look for Subsidized Shipping on Checkout This is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Point Clyde Reflections" Coastal Maine Plein Air Oil Painting
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A beautiful oil painted from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Maine Landscape - High Tide, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape - Storm II, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape - Low Tide, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Signed Coastal Maine Scene Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Very nicely painted coastal Maine impressionist oil painting by William A. Hill (c.1886 - 1969
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Exhibited Modernist Abstract Maine Seascape Signed Framed Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist Maine landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed. Image
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Maine Tides, Rocks contemporary seascape painting
By Katherine Kean
Located in Palm Desert, CA
painting is created in oil on gallery wrapped linen, on 1 1/2 inch deep stretchers. The edges are hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Linen, Oil

Realistic detailed oil painting of a Maine Coon cat painting in frame
By Beth de Loiselle
Located in Charleston, US
Beth de Loiselle's "Maine Coon" , a detailed realist cat painting of a Maine Coon cat with a trompe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maine Artist Don Demers Landscape Painting "Port Clyde, Maine, 2016"
Located in Rockport, MA
Demers is known for his exceptional landscape and marine paintings, capturing the essence of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionistic Maine Seascape Oil Painting Michael Budden Sand Beach Acadia
By Michael Budden
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Sand Beach Acadia is an oil on panel painting completed in the studio. The painting was completed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Impressionistic Maine Seascape Oil Painting Cullen Yates NA Salmagundi Artist
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Off The Maine Coast oil/canvas original frame as purchased with a chip on the upper left inside
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coastal Cliffs Maine American School Modernist Framed Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist signed abstract oil painting. Oil on canvas. Signed. Framed.
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape #5, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo’s understanding of composition shines through here in this abstract oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape - Dusk II, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract Landscape Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Alfredo Gisholt's understanding of composition shines through in this abstract landscape in oil on
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Maine Landscape - Seascape, " Oil on Canvas, Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
. Alfredo Gisholt "Maine Landscape - Seascape" 2020 Oil on Canvas 21 x 18 Inches
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ogunquit, Maine 03.16.2020" American Impressionist oil painting en plein air
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Ogunquit, Maine 03.16.2020" is an American Impressionist oil painting, painted en plein air. A day
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

'Maine Coast', Cape Cod Framed Modern Impressionist Marine Oil Painting
By Ronald Tinney
Located in Westport, CT
nature and creating source material for his larger studio paintings. Ron is a “Signature Member” of the
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique American Modernist New England Maine Coastal Seascape Beach Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American modernist abstract oil painting of coastal New England. Oil on canvas. Signed
Category

1950s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Maine Landscape - Storm III" Oil on Canvas, Abstract Painting, Contemporary Art
Located in Houston, TX
enough for viewers to assemble the scenery as their eyes traverse the painting. The impression of a
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Morning in Friendship - 2023 impressionist oil painting of a dock in Maine
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
grandfather, the famous artist Victor Chulovich, and watched the creation of paintings. As you may imagine
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Canvas, Oil

Maine Flight
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Maine Flight Series: Butterflies Date: 2023 Medium: Oil on wood
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

ROCKPORT, MAINE
Located in Portland, ME
Sherry, William Grant (American, 1914-2003). ROCKPORT, MAINE, 1960. Oil on Canvas, signed lower
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maine Coast
By Caleb Arnold Slade
Located in Boston, MA
Titled and signed on stretcher top left: "Maine Coast / C.A. Slade". With estate stamp verso, on
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Maine Docks
By Paul Bernard King
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful impressionist coastal marine painting of Maine docks painted by American artist Paul
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Maine Docks
Maine Docks
H 31 in W 26.75 in D 2.5 in
After Showers – Maine Coast, an the anti-aging oil painting by Edward Christiana
Located in Hudson, NY
early 50's to concentrate on oil painting. For over two decades he painted primarily in oil ranging from
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Robert Elsocht (1908-1999) "Jackman, Maine" Landscape Painting
By Robert Elsocht
Located in San Francisco, CA
Robert Elsocht (1908-1999) "Jackman, Maine" Landscape Painting Oil on canvas 42 X 42 Unframed
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Garden, Harpswell, Maine, Flowers, Coastal, Landscape, Impressionist, Oil
By Keith Oehmig
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, Augusta, Maine; and the Wiscasset Bay Gallery, Wiscasset, Maine. Oehmig’s paintings have won numerous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Long Cove, Harpswell, Maine, Landscape, Coastal, Boats, Impressionist, Oil
By Keith Oehmig
Located in Wiscasset, ME
, Augusta, Maine; and the Wiscasset Bay Gallery, Wiscasset, Maine. Oehmig’s paintings have won numerous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Maine Floral
Located in Naples, Florida
Maine Floral
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Maine Harbor Sunset
By William R. Davis 1
Located in Milford, NH
A fine luminous Maine harbor scene by contemporary American artist William R. Davis (1952-). Davis
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

“Sebago Lake, Maine”
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an early original oil on canvas painting of boats on Sebago Lake in
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ogunquit Maine, 03.13.2020
By Nelson White
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A plein air oil painting of a summer day on the beach, in Ogunquit, Maine. Sunbathers lay on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Miroir", Abstract Painting by Maine Gautier
Located in New York, NY
"Miroir" by Maine Gautier 1964 Oil on canvas Signed lower right, titled on reverse side of
Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Sea Spray, Maine Coast, Impressionist, Oil on Board, Seascape
By Sigurd Skou
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Born in Fredrikshald, Norway, Skou was a student of Anders Zorn in Stockholm and Christian Krolig in Paris. Early in the 20th century, he immigrated to the United States where he fir...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Stormy Coast Maine
By Emil Bisstram
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
in his paintings. He received his artistic training in New York at the National Academy of Design
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Dark Harbor, Maine
By Aristodimos Kaldis
Located in Lawrence, NY
Art critic Hilton Kramer called the Greek-American artist Aristodimos Kaldi's paintings
Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Self taught Artist Philip Barter Boothbay Maine Landscape Painting
By Philip Barter
Located in Rockport, MA
sky with expressive clouds and birds soaring above. The painting captures the energy and movement of a
Category

20th Century Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Deer Isle, Maine"
By Mercedes Matter
Located in Lambertville, NJ
and Europe, and by age six, was painting under her father's direction. She later studied with Hans
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Village Scene, Ellsworth, Maine
By Alfred Gwynne Morang
Located in New York, NY
Alfred Gwynne Morang-Village Scene, Ellsworth, Maine
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Ebb Tide, Kennebunport, Maine
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Ebb Tide, Kennebunport, Maine" c.1990, is an oil painting on canvas by Irish
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Valley, York Maine
Located in Sheffield, MA
Alice R. Comins American, 1861-1943 The Valley, York Maine Oil on canvas 20 by 26 in. W/frame 27
Category

1910s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harbor Along Maine Coast
By Anthony Thieme
Located in Milford, NH
was the director. Oil on canvas, signed lower left, titled on verso label “Harbor Along Maine Coast
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique American Impressionist Fall in Maine Nicely Framed Landscape Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique American impressionist landscape oil painting by Arthur E. Ward (1863 - 1928). OIl on
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Coming Through the Mists, Maine Harbor
By George M. Hathaway
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
In this atmospheric Maine harbor view, the grey tone of the fog enveloping the sea and sky lend an
Category

1890s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Windblown Clouds" Sunny Maine Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
An atmospheric oil painted on from a study created on location in Maine by noted California artist
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1951 Monhegan, Maine MUSHROOMS painting by Morris Shulman ex. Rehn Gallery
By Morris Shulman
Located in Exton, PA
Wild period abstract expressionist painting by Morris Shulman. The painting is egg tempera on
Category

1950s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"MAINE, LIVING THE DREAM" Flag of Maine, White Letters on Bright Blue Ground
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
"MAINE, LIVING THE DREAM" Flag of Maine Oil on Linen 24 x 48 Inches (Plus Artist's Wood Frame
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portland Maine Harbor, Oil Painting
By Jonelle Summerfield
Located in San Francisco, CA
, bluePortland Maine HarborJonelle SummerfieldOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Late 19th Century Maine Seascape
By Constantin Aleksandrovich Westchiloff
Located in Soquel, CA
on bottom left corner and on verso. Titled "Maine" on verso. Presented in a contemporary giltwood
Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Cardboard

"Maine Sunrise" Glowing Morning Light
By Tom Swimm
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
quintessential example of Tom Swimm's enhanced realism. This colorful oil painting is on a box canvas painted
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Maine Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of maine oil paintings available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Post-Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Abstract. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a maine oil paintings that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, black, purple and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Jacobus Baas, Nancy Franke, Keith Oehmig, Alan Gussow and Michael Budden are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Maine Oil Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — maine oil paintings in our inventory begin at $495 and can go as high as $58,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,575.

Finding the Right paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

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

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

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.

Questions About Maine Oil Paintings
  • 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
    There is much debate about what the main theme of Western painting is. Some art historians state that the theme is the representation of the human form. However, others argue that it is more about how artists perceive the world and choose to present it. Early Western art typically had religious or mythological themes. You'll find a large collection of Western paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Fauvism is a style of painting that includes a few, distinct characteristics. It’s known for a radical use of unnatural colors, shows strong expression and emotions, and reflects bold brush strokes. Shop a collection of authentic Fauvism-style 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.

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Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night

The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.

Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces

The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.

Welcome (Back) to the Wild, Wonderful World of  Walasse Ting

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.