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Large Vietnamese Contemporary Folk Art Asian Oil Painting Nguyen Thanh Son
Located in Surfside, FL
Nguyen Thanh Son (Vietnamese, b. 1954) Nights and Echoes, 2007 Oil on canvas Hand signed and dated
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Saturday Night" Female Figurative Oil Painting
By Nguyen Van Cuong
Located in Rye, NY
Paintings) and in 2011 (Self Portraiture). Nguyen Van Cuong primary medium is Oil on Canvas and he paints in
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Attribution" Figurative, Social Commentary Painting Oil on Canvas Painting
By Nguyen Vinh Trung
Located in Rye, NY
ATTRIBUTION (original name in Vietnamese is "Nẻo về danh phận") Nguyen expresses one small
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Afternoon Coffee" Oil on Canvas Painting Blue Green Red
By Nguyen Vinh Trung
Located in Rye, NY
retreat it brings him. Nguyen portrays the choices in life by painting two characters, one in front and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Social Cells" Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting Blue Red Green
By Nguyen Vinh Trung
Located in Rye, NY
SOCIAL CELLS (original name in Vietnamese is "Tế bào xã hội") Nguyen Vinh Trung looks at the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled Nguyen Ducmanh, Vietnamese/American (1933) Date: 2012 Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 20.5 in
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled, Abstract Expressionist Painting
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled Nguyen Ducmanh, Vietnamese/American (1933) Date: 2012 Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 20.5 in
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Friends with Red Hats" Figurative Oil Painting with Reds and Golds
By Nguyen Dinh Vu
Located in Rye, NY
Nguyen Dinh Vu was born in 1980 in the city of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam. He is a graduate with a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Flying' Figurative Nude Monochromatic Painting
By Nguyen Quang Huy
Located in Rye, NY
‘Flying’ is a large figurative oil on canvas painting of square format created by Vietnamese artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Tribal Indochine Woman II' Photorealistic Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Quang Huy
Located in Rye, NY
‘Tribal Indochine Woman 2’ is a large photorealist oil on canvas painting created by Vietnamese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Dreaming', Large Abstract Monochromatic Nude Angel Painting
By Nguyen Quang Huy
Located in Rye, NY
‘Dreaming’ is a large abstract expressionist oil on canvas painting created by Vietnamese artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Tribal Indochine Woman IV' Figurative Monochromatic Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Quang Huy
Located in Rye, NY
Nguyen Quang Huy was born in Ha Tay, Vietnam in 1971 and studied at the Hanoi Fine Arts University
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Tribal Indochine Woman III', Large Photorealist Monochromatic Painting
By Nguyen Quang Huy
Located in Rye, NY
‘Tribal Indochine Woman 3’ is a large photorealist oil on canvas painting created by Vietnamese
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Clouds Within Clouds I' Abstract Cubist Painting
By Nguyen The Hung
Located in Rye, NY
Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Lacquer

'Clouds and Shadows I' Abstract-Expressionist Painting, Black Gold
By Nguyen The Hung
Located in Rye, NY
Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Lacquer

"My Pet Bull" Oil on Canvas of Black Bull with Red Black Gold Blue Grey
By Nguyen Dinh Vu
Located in Rye, NY
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting with brights reds, blacks and gold. Dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Land of the Sleepwalker 06' Cubist Painting Gold Leaf, Red, Blue
By Nguyen The Hung
Located in Rye, NY
Colorful wandering clouds in Hung’s works are inspired by traditional cloud ornaments from Vietnam’s ancient citadels and temples. Those ancient ornaments act like a negative version...
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Lacquer, Oil, Canvas

'Land of the Sleepwalker 05', Cubist Painting with Golds, Pinks, Blacks & Blues
By Nguyen The Hung
Located in Rye, NY
figurative” painting created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen The Hung in 2017. Featuring a palette made of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Lacquer, Canvas

Abstract Composition R1 , 1999 - oil paint, 86x117 cm
By Nguyen Van Du Charles
Located in Nice, FR
Oil on canvas, signed back
Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Untitled 4
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled Nguyen Ducmanh, Vietnamese/American (1933) Date: 2012 Oil on Canvas, signed Size: 20.5 in
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Do Not Take No For an Answer' Abstract Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Abstract figurative portrait on canvas. Acrylic and oil paint, blacks, greys, yellows, and blues.
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Sacred Landscape IV #1 Secret Park
By Hung Viet Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil paint.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sacred Landscape III #1
By Hung Viet Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil paint.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sacred Landscape V #31
By Hung Viet Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on panel.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sacred Landscape IV #37
By Hung Viet Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil on canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yellow Waterfalls
By Nguyen Xuan Anh
Located in Rye, NY
Abstract waterfall painting featuring deep blues and purples in the background and pastel yellows
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trans-spatiotemporal Manifestation of Being
By Khang Bao Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil, graphite, ink on linen
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Ink, Oil, Graphite

Unfolding Facets of Comprehensive Knowing
By Khang Bao Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Oil, graphite, ink on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Oil, Graphite

Summit of Limpid Seeing
By Khang Bao Nguyen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
oil, graphite, ink on canvas
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Ink, Oil, Graphite

'Autumn Clouds No. 1'
By Nguyen The Hung
Located in Rye, NY
‘Autumn Clouds No1’ is a large “abstract figurative” contemporary lacquer on wood panel painting of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

Yellow Sunset
By Nguyen Xuan Anh
Located in Rye, NY
Painted during the Covid lock down in Hanoi, Vietnam. The artist was expressing his hope for seeing the light in the world during dark times.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

'Reading Newspaper I' Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
newsprint on canvas painting created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Cong Cu in 2012. Featuring a combination of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Newsprint, Canvas, Acrylic

Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Vietnamese Clothing in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Woman in Traditional Vietnamese Clothing in Oil on Canvas Modern impressionist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Felicity
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Felicity
Felicity
H 74 in W 38 in
Summer Glow
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Glow
Summer Glow
H 30 in Dm 30 in
Shoreline Study 3
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duet 2
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duet 2
Duet 2
H 48 in W 30 in
Duet 1
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Duet 1
Duet 1
H 48 in W 30 in
Awakening 1
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Awakening 1
Awakening 1
H 30 in W 60 in D 1 in
Spring Breeze
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring Breeze
Spring Breeze
H 42 in W 42 in D 1 in
Awakening 2
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Awakening 2
Awakening 2
H 30 in W 60 in D 1 in
Miami Daze
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Miami Daze
Miami Daze
H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in
Summer Dreams
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Summer Dreams
Summer Dreams
H 36 in W 48 in D 1 in
Ditch Plains 2
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ditch Plains 2
Ditch Plains 2
H 36 in W 48 in D 1 in
Miami Glow
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Miami Glow
Miami Glow
H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in
Prism
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Prism
Prism
H 37 in W 37 in D 1 in
Flaming Sky
Located in New York, NY
Trang Mỹ Uyen (TMU) is an artistic collaboration between Mary “Trang” Nguyen and Denise “Mỹ Uyen
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Flaming Sky
Flaming Sky
H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in
“Wild Horses”
By Hoi Lebadang
Located in Southampton, NY
Original oil painting on archival paper by the renowned Vietnamese and French artist, Hoi Lebadang
Category

1960s Post-Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful 1994 monotype painting by American artist, David Chamberlain (b.1950). Oil on Arches
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Summer Blues (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful 1994 monotype painting by American artist, David Chamberlain (b.1950). Summer Blues. Oil
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monotype

Untitled (abstract expressionist monoprint)
By David Chamberlain
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful 1994 monotype painting by American artist, David Chamberlain (b.1950). Oil on Arches
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Monoprint

Original Painting by Michelle Nguyen, Brides, Oil and Pastel on Canvas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nguyen's illustrative paintings employ a variety of techniques using oil paint and pastel on a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Original Painting by Michelle Nguyen, Siege, Oil and Pastel on Canvas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. Despite Nguyen’s usage of classical aesthetic and material, the painting is laden with the suggestion of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Original Painting by Michelle Nguyen, Six Sisters, Oil and Pastel on Canvas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nguyen's illustrative paintings employ a variety of techniques using oil paint and pastel on a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

Original Painting by Michelle Nguyen, Fancy Feast, Oil and Pastel on Canvas
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nguyen's illustrative paintings employ a variety of techniques using oil paint and pastel on a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Oil

"School Girls" 21st Century contemporary figurative white brown oil painting
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
painting can be shipped stretched/framed (please contact us for a quote) About the artist Thanh Nguyen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait contemporary figurative 21st century framed red oil painting
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
: “Oil Paintings” exhibition in Hanoi 2007 : “Boundary” exhibition in Hanoi " 2007 : “Young Artist Club
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Saturday Night contemporary figurative 21st century red and white oil painting
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
"Saturday Night" - a contemporary figurative 21st century red and white oil painting "Saturday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait contemporary figurative 21st century red and white oil painting
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
: “Oil Paintings” exhibition in Hanoi 2007 : “Boundary” exhibition in Hanoi " 2007 : “Young Artist Club
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait II contemporary figurative 21st century red and white oil painting
Located in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
: “Oil Paintings” exhibition in Hanoi 2007 : “Boundary” exhibition in Hanoi " 2007 : “Young Artist Club
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate nguyen oil painting for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect nguyen oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a nguyen oil painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, red and more. There have been many interesting nguyen oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Nguyen Van Cuong, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen The Hung, Nguyen Vinh Trung and Nguyen Xuan Anh are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

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

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Questions About Nguyen Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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  • 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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