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Patricia Newman - 20th Century Oil, Autumnal Abundance
Located in Corsham, GB
artist has signed to the lower right and the painting has been presented in a contemporary gilt frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Famine, Painting, Oil on Paper
Located in Yardley, PA
'Famine' oil and oil stick on paper 18x24" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'Untitled' 48x60" oil on canvas. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'Untitled' oil on canvas 11x14" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with an
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

1997, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'1997' oil and canvas collage on canvas 36x36" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Versions, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'Versions' oil, graphite, and canvas collage on canvas 36x48" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Breathing Room, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
the room. Whereas much of Newman's work tends to utilize every square inch of the canvas, the
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cabin Fever, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'Cabin Fever' oil on canvas 48x48". :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Toxic Positivity, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'Toxic Positivity' oil on canvas 48x48" :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dreamscape 1, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
oil pigment twist and bend throughout, evocative of limbs and the human form. It feels as though
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring Angst, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
my emotions I wrestled this painting for hours, and I didn't leave until well after dark. This
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Quarter to Three, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, redA Quarter to ThreeJohansen NewmanOil painting on cradled wood panel
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

CP-002, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'CP-002' part of my circle painting series. Oil on canvas 30x30". :: Painting :: Abstract :: This
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

CP-001, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
'CP-001' is the first painting in my 'Circle Painting' series. Oil on canvas, 48x48". :: Painting
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bevo (Contemporary Realistic Cow Oil Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Deborah Newman can paint just about anything, including stunning landscapes, and here she shows her
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Rapid Exit", Contemporary, Framed, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Holocaust Memorial Oil Painting Judaica Rabbi Composed of Figures Artists Frame
By Maurice Newman
Located in Surfside, FL
sculpture-abstraction, impressionist landscape painting, diorama. Born in Lithuania, Maurice Newman settled
Category

1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Diagonal Light", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Geometric, Abstraction, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Impenetrable Space", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, Canvas on Board
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Dark Window", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, Canvas on Board, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ribbons and Ruins", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, on Canvas, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

"Small Fires 1", Contemporary, Abstract, Geometric, Oil Painting, Canvas, Board
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil, Board

"Finding My Way Out", Contemporary, Abstract, Painting, Oil, Canvas, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Covid Chaos", Contemporary, Oil Painting, on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Abstract
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors, Geometric
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Two Red Rings", Contemporary Oil Painting, Canvas on Board, Abstract, Geometry
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Windows 02", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Panel, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Diamonds (Abstract painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Diamonds (Abstract painting) Acrylic and oil on canvas - Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Interiors (Abstract painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Interiors (Abstract painting) Oil and acrylic on linen - Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Linen

Diamonds (Abstract painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Diamonds (Abstract painting) Acrylic and oil on canvas - Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Fire Remains", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Inside the Machine", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Paul Newman
By Karl Soderlund
Located in New York, NY
Paul Newman. Portrait. Abstract Feel. Sides painted black. About the Artist: Karl has been a
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"City of Echos", Geometric Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Blind (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Blind (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Span (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Span (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Span (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Span (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Billboard (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Billboard (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bonbon (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Bonbon (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Birds (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Birds (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Room (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Room (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Span (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Bonbon (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Room (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Room (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Birds (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Blind (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Billboard (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of space
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Birds (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Touch (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Room (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil and acrylic on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

High beams (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
High beams (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

High beams (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings combine geometric delineations of space
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Viewing platform (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Viewing platform (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings
Category

Early 2000s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

White light (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
White light (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Unframed. Laura Newman
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Still Life (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Still Life (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil and acrylic on canvas. Laura Newman's paintings
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Canvas

Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting)
By Laura Newman
Located in London, GB
Glass Wall (Abstract Expressionism painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed Laura Newman's paintings
Category

Early 2000s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Newman Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of newman oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Abstract, Contemporary or Surrealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the newman oil paintings that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Rachel Newman, Laura Newman, Nancy Newman Rice, Joseph Newman and Willie Betty Newman are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in oil paint, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Newman Oil Paintings?

Prices for art of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — newman oil paintings in our inventory begin at $160 and can go as high as $45,625, while the average can fetch as much as $2,443.

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 Newman Oil Paintings
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • David Brooker Fine Art
    David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021
    That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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