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Large Historical Naval Oil Painting Classic Tall Sailing Ship on High Seas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall Ship at Sea by F. C. Fagan, British 20th century signed oil on board, framed artists label
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Naval Battle Engagement at Sea Large Busy Battle Scene Many Ships, Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, early 20th century signed oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 17 x 24 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Naval Engagement Napoleonic Wars Sea Battle Fine English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporay English School signed oil painting on copper panel framed: 13 x 14.5 inches panel: 8 x
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Battle Ships at Sea Naval Engagement Signed British Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Battle at Sea by Gordon Wood Armstrong (British late 20th century) signed oil on board, framed
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sue H. - Contemporary Oil, Naval Battle
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic scene depicting a naval battle, possibly the Battle of Trafalgar. Presented in a wooden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Historical Naval Battle Scene Engagement at Sea Signed English Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Battle by F. C. Fagan, British 20th century signed oil on board, framed artists label
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

English School Oil Painting Napoleonic Wars Naval Engagement Battle at Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporay English School signed oil painting on copper panel in impressive gilt frame framed: 13
Category

20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Naval Maritime Oil Painting Historical Ships at Sea, Finely Detailed Work
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Medium: oil on canvas, unframed Painting: 18 x 25.5 inches Colours: Blue, red, orange, white and grey
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Oil Marine Painting of a Naval Battle
Located in NICE, FR
This wonderful oil painting represents a beautiful composition of a naval battle featuring a French
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Paintings

Materials

Wood

Fine 18th Century British Marine Oil Painting Naval Shipping in Stormy Seas
By Charles Brooking
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
) oil painting on canvas: 16.5 x 21.5 inches Morland style antique gilt frame: 20 x 25 inches condition
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Morning Gun - British Old Master naval marine seascape ships art oil painting
By Peter Monamy
Located in London, GB
This superb British Old Master marine oil painting is attributed to Peter Monamy. Painted circa
Category

1730s Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

WWII Naval Battle
By Tony Fachet
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed lower right “Tony Fachet” and dated ’80 Illustration depicting a WWII Naval
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"The Naval Barracks"
By Alexander Farnham
Located in Lambertville, NJ
the Navy (1944-1946), he painted murals and also did covers, illustrations and cartoons for Naval
Category

1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Spanish School Painting "Naval Battle", 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish school painting "Naval Battle" 19th century. Oil on canvas Measures: 115cm x 48cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

Chris Golds - 20th Century Oil, Portrait of a Naval Warship
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated. On canvas board.
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th French Oil on Cardboard School Naval Battle Oil on Canvas
Located in Valladolid, ES
An extraordinary oil on cardboard, French school, 18th century. "Naval battle", signed. With a
Category

Antique 1790s French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Other

18th c Historical English India Naval Battle Oil Painting by John Thomas Serres
By John Thomas Serres
Located in Savannah, GA
III. This painting is oil on canvas laid down on board and depicts the engagement of the ship the
Category

Antique 1780s George III Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

1800's French Naval Battle Scene Night Time Engagement Large Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Engagement French School, early 1800's period oil on canvas, unframed painting: 28 x 36
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

World War II Naval Engagement
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed Lower Right
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

World War II Naval Engagement
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed & Dated
Category

1940s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a British Naval Lieutenant
Located in Boston, MA
'Portrait of British Naval Officer' is attributed to the British painter and engraver Daniel Orme
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Batterie de Cote Engagee' - A Naval Battle with Admiral Nelson. Oil on canvas
Located in St. Albans, GB
Francois Tattegrain Canvas Size: 185 x 295cm Outside Size: 220 x 330cm This painting is named and
Category

Early 1900s French School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1920's French Signed Oil Old Naval Tall Sailing Ships at Sea Rocky Coastline
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Tall Ships off the Coast French School, signed and dated 1927 oil on canvas, framed dated 1927
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dutch Fishing Boats & Naval Ships Offshore, 17th Century
By Ludolf Bakhuisen
Located in Blackwater, GB
) Large 17th Century Dutch Old Master scene of Dutch fishing boats and naval ships offshore, oil on canvas
Category

17th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Port et le Chantier Naval Trouville sur Mer-Signed Oil on Canvas, comes with COA
By Yetvart Kaprielian
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Yetvart Kaprelian (b. 1959). Oil on Canvas, Signed by Artist and comes with Certificate of
Category

Early 2000s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
An 18th-century oil on canvas originating from mainland Europe, this painting captures a
Category

Antique 18th Century European Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene
Antique 18th Century European Oil On Canvas Of A Naval Scene
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“Young Naval Conscript” Antique French Painting by Julien Le Blant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JULIEN LE BLANT French, 1851-1936 "Le Départ des Conscrits" (1888) Oil on canvas Signed lower
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Cuauhtémoc, signed oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cuauhtémoc, 1982 by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over
Category

1990s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Naval Officer, English School 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 29 1/2 x 24 inches (75 x 61 cm) Period gilt frame This is a notable half
Category

18th Century Naturalistic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Naval Battle "The Trafalgar" Painted Oversize Metal Restaurant Sign
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5065 The Trafalgar naval battle sign on metal restaurant food sign
Category

1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Naval Occurrence, orange, blue & green mid-century, abstract geometrical work
By Richard Andres
Located in Beachwood, OH
Richard Andres (American, 1927-2013) Naval Occurrence, c. 1963 oil on canvas signed and titled
Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Maritime Naval Battle Engagement at Sea 18th Century Classic Ships
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Engagement at Sea by Roger John Collins (British 20th century( signed oil on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Very Large Decorative Oil on Canvas of a Victorian Naval Scene on the Thames
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large and decorative oil on canvas of some early
Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

'A Three-Masted Frigate off Capri', 19th Century Seascape, Royal Naval Museum
By Carl Frederik Sørensen
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A serene marine painting from the artist’s late period showing both his unerring compositional
Category

1860s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom " Naval Battle " 17th Century Attributed
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Hendrik Cornelisz. Vroom (Haarlem, ca. 1562–Haarlem, 1640) "Naval Battle" Attributed oil on canvas
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Paintings

Materials

Paint

John Little "Blue Nocturne" Abstract Oil Painting
By John Little
Located in Detroit, MI
and white. The abstract composition is bursting with energy that pours out of the painting and beyond
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse by Lane", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
' and dated 1964. A handsome oil painting of the English countryside by well-listed painter Ralph
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Historical genre oil painting of a royal messenger
By Arthur David McCormick
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
packets as well as producing a number of oil paintings which were used as promotional posters. Around
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Royal Naval Surgeon Robert Prideaux and His Wife Mary Ann
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
skull at his elbow and his wife with an open writing box. Oil on canvas within a gilded frame and
Category

Antique 1810s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th Century Portrait of Naval Captain William Compton Bolton (Anglo-American: 1799 - 1849
Category

Antique 1830s American Federal Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Modern British oil painting "Farmhouse in English Landscape", Ralph Gillies
Located in London, GB
Gillies Cole' and dated 1964. A handsome oil painting of the English countryside by well-listed painter
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

River Landscape - British 1970's Post Impressionist art oil painting
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in London, GB
This lovely British 1970's Post Impressionist landscape oil painting is by noted artist Laurence
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gordon Hope Grant Seascape SalmagundiClub Marine Sailboat Oil Painting 1875-1962
By Gordon Hope Grant
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"The Barque" oil/canvas 25.25 x 30 image The painting is lined and would benefit from a cleaning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1990 Untitled Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco, Connecticut and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Victor Arrangements" Modern Abstract Fine Art Oil Painting Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1988 "Utopia" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco, Connecticut and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nightmare at Baskin Robbins" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
the exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Manifestation" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Prometheus’ Promise, " Oil on Canvas - Abstract Figurative Painting, Indian Art
Located in Houston, TX
This oil on canvas painting blends Greek and Hindu theology to discuss questions concerning justice
Category

2010s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SEA BATTLE - English School - Italian Sealing Boat Oil on Canvas Painting
By John Stevens
Located in Napoli, IT
Battleship - John Stevens Italia 2007 - Oil on canvas cm.40x80. In this precious oil painting
Category

Early 2000s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

La Marquesa De Escombreras - French 19thC art female portrait oil painting
By Jules Elie Delaunay
Located in London, GB
This superb French Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted French society painter Jules-Elie
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Rother Valley Landscape Kent - British 1950's art harvest oil painting
By Laurence Henry Irving
Located in London, GB
This interesting British landscape oil painting is by noted artist Laurence Henry Irving. Painted
Category

1940s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Grand Tour Venice - Large 19th Century Venetian Oil Painting Ducal Palace
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘The Grand Tour, Venice’ by Josef Carl Püttner (1821-1881). The painting – which depicts a group
Category

1870s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Homey Scene with Flowers and Lady Reading 1897 Norwegian Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
delicate balance that exists within the frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, signed, framed. Size app
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Gentleman - British 18th Century Old Master art oil painting
By Lemuel Francis Abbott
Located in London, GB
Arthur Ackermann NY Bloomsbury 2009. Condition. Oil on canvas, 30 inches by 25 inches and in good
Category

1790s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1994 "Vivid Memories" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1997 "Blue Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1995 "Zone Two" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Wood Decoy oil painting by Paul Sample
By Paul Sample
Located in Hudson, NY
the Naval Reserve during World War I. His artistic interests began to flourish while he was undergoing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Upper Pool of London. River Thames. Maritime Marine Oil Painting. Wyllie.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
40.2 inches ( 66cm x 102cm ). Available for sale; this original oil painting is by Charles William
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Naval Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of naval oil paintings available on 1stDibs. There are many Old Masters and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Naval oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Anton Otto Fischer, Carl Ludwig Bille, Brian Coole, Léon Couturier and Alexander Farnham produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Naval Oil Paintings?

The average selling price for naval oil paintings we offer is $4,190, while they’re typically $1,109 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Naval Oil Paintings
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.

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