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"Midnight", contemporary, nighttime, blues, green, red, brown, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
"Midnight" by Alexandra Rozenman is a 16 x 20 x 2 inch oil on canvas, showing a curious nighttime
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"St. Michaels Mount Nocturne" oil painting of landmark illuminated at nighttime
By Rachel Personett
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting depicting the St. Michaels Mount, in Cornwall, England. This nocturne shows the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Moonlight, Acapulco" Nighttime Seascape
By John Guerin
Located in Austin, TX
A nighttime seascape set in Acapulco, Mexico with a blue and purple color palette. This piece is
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Tokyo's Nighttime Symphony : Celestial Elevation
By Hiro Ando
Located in PARIS, FR
2009, unique artwork oil on canvas 51 1/5 × 63 4/5 in - 130 × 162 cm The artwork is signed by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tokyo's Nighttime Symphony : Celestial Elevation
Tokyo's Nighttime Symphony : Celestial Elevation
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H 51.19 in W 63.78 in D 1.19 in
Nighttime in Saint Maclou
By Richard Gosselin-Riege
Located in Paris, FR
One of a kind, big dimension Oil on canvas black and white painting showing some surprisingly
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Into The Dark - Minimalist Scenic Nighttime Landscape Painting
By Mike Gough
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practice. Rooted in memories of his upbringing in Newfoundland, Gough’s paintings are autobiographical but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Setting Moon, " Nighttime Landscape Oil on Wood signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Setting Moon" is an original oil painting on wood by Robert Richter. The artist signed, titled
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood

Loft on the Peninsula - Minimalist Scenic Nighttime Landscape Painting
By Mike Gough
Located in Los Angeles, CA
practice. Rooted in memories of his upbringing in Newfoundland, Gough’s paintings are autobiographical but
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Mid Century Expressionist European Nighttime Steet Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Moody, Expressive European oil painting. signed illegibly lower right. it looks to be German or
Category

20th Century Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Tables, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionist, indoor, cafe, architecture, architecture, impressionism, oil painting, redTables
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Moon River, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, seascape, modern , oil painting, blueMoon RiverHadley NorthropOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Welcome Home" Oil painting
By Mary Carroll
Located in Denver, CO
Mary Chiaramonte's (US based) "The Merry Widow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s American Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

NYC Night, Oil Painting
By Yangzi Xu
Located in San Francisco, CA
, architecture, oilpaint, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, purpleNYC Night
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Delta Tree, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ghost town, California Delta, Carquinez, architecture, representational, modern , oil painting, green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little London Street, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, brownLittle London StreetHadley NorthropOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Street in Marrakesh, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, travel, modern , oil painting, greyStreet in MarrakeshHadley NorthropOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Sky Circus, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, pinkPink Sky CircusHadley Northrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Sea and Stars", Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Tiffany Dae's (US based) "Sea and Stars" is a original, handmade oil painting that depicts an
Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Impressionist Monochrome Oil Painting "Night Owl"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique oil painting, drawing heavily from the post-impressionist movement. A beautiful, gloomy
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Oil on Canvas Painting -- Desert Studio
By Gary Masline
Located in Troy, NY
This oil painting on canvas features geometric habitats in a modernist style glowing in the desert
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Corner in the Fog, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, modern , oil painting, redCorner in the FogHadley NorthropOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Downtown Cafe, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, coffee, food, drink, Americana, barista, interior, cuisine, realism, representational, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cafe Van Gogh. Arles, France., Oil Painting
By Stanislav Sidorov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, travel, oil painting, yellowCafé Van Gogh. Arles, France.Stanislav Sidorov
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Legs at the MakeOut Room, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, red, blackLegs at the MakeOut RoomHadley NorthropOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ferrobús Street" Original Oil and Acrylic Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Conrado López's "Ferrobús Street," a 2023 primary market piece, is an evocative acrylic and oil
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Heart of Candles, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, religious, still life, realism, representational, oil painting, brownHeart of Candles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Heart of Candles, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, religious, still life, realism, representational, oil painting, brownHeart of Candles
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Stars Above the Garden", expressionist, blues, greens, yellows, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
panel in rich blues, greens, yellows, and golds. This very textured, rich oil painting of a nighttime
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nocturne - Impressionist Figure in Landscape Oil Painting by Charles Lacoste
By Charles Lacoste
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and dated figure in landscape oil on board by French impressionist painter Charles Lacoste
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Life has Many Layers", landscape, surreal, night, blues, browns, oil painting
By Alexandra Rozenman
Located in Natick, MA
"Life Has Many Layers" by Alexandra Rozenman is a large mysterious and brooding oil painting on
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Beach - Oil on Canvas by Anastasia Kurakina - 2018
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
The Beach is a beautiful original oil on canvas realized by Anastasia Kurakina. Signed in China
Category

2010s Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

May 27 (8.59pm) - Road landscape painting
By Edie Nadelhaft
Located in East Quogue, NY
Landscape painting, evening road scene titled "May 27 (8.59pm)" by Edie Nadelhaft - oil on canvas
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nocturne, Fenetre Eclairee - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil - Henri Le Sidaner
By Henri Le Sidaner
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed divisionist landscape oil on panel circa 1920 by French painter Henri le Sidaner. This
Category

1920s Pointillist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Lumier et neige fondante - Impressionist Landscape Oil by William Samuel Horton
By William Samuel Horton
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed oil on canvas landscape by American impressionist painter William Samuel Horton. The piece
Category

1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

La Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris - Impressionist Cityscape Oil by Konstantin Korovin
By Konstantin Alekseyevich Korovin
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed and titled landscape oil on board by Russian-born impressionist painter Konstantin
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Ember" Acrylic painting
By Julio Labra
Located in Denver, CO
Julio Labra's "Ember" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a feminine figure in red
Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Acrylic

Rebus: The Garden, Day 5 - Night (Large Abstract Contemporary Painting)
Located in New Orleans, LA
oil on canvas. She is a modern Impressionist painter with an edgy twist. Her paintings are colorful
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Cana Island Lighthouse' original painting signed by Gregory Steele, purple
By Gregory Steele
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Cana Island Lighthouse' is an original landscape painting signed by American artist Gregory Steele
Category

2010s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

White Tulips at Night in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
White Tulips at Night in Oil on Canvas Dramatic floral painting by Rod Norman (American, b. 1947
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Empire (Cityscape Painting of New York City's Empire State Building at Night)
By Ricardo Mulero
Located in Hudson, NY
Romantic cityscape oil painting on linen, looking upwards at the New York City skyline with the
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Look Up, Night Painting, White House Roof, Dark Blue Sky, White Gold Leaf Stars
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
A peaceful nighttime painting of the chimney and roof of a white house against a serene twilight
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Winter Poppy (Still Life Painting of a Red Poppy and Blue Landscape)
By Joseph Maresca
Located in Hudson, NY
landscape paintings. Here he captures a vibrant red poppy against a quiet nighttime scene. Blue paint is
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Carnegie Hall
By Marla Korr
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nighttime view of Carnegie Hall, NYC
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

MIDNIGHT IN EDEN - Orange, Blue, Brown Adam and Eve in Surreal Garden at Night
By Constantin Werner
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
This painting is Werner's interpretation of The Garden of Eden at nighttime, as he imagines it
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kansas City Southern
By Kaori Maeyama
Located in New Orleans, LA
been of the KCS but it doesn’t matter. This is the first painting I made where a nighttime image was
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Night outside the window
Located in Oslo, NO
In this oil painting, I aimed to capture the tranquil yet mysterious essence of a nighttime scene
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Night outside the window
Night outside the window
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
A Lull In The Storm
Located in West Des Moines, IA
car lot with an inflatable cartoon figure can be seen in the background. It is nighttime and the
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abundance by Johannes Rosierse
Located in New Orleans, LA
Johannes Rosierse 1818 – 1901 | Netherlands Abundance Signed “J. Rosierse” (lower right) Oil on
Category

19th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Floating II, Night Landscape, Figure Swimming in Midnight Blue Water, Moonlight
By KK Kozik
Located in Kent, CT
water. A round, luminous, glowing moon reflects on the water's rippling surface in this nighttime
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Evening Rain, Oil Painting
By George Peebles
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oilpaint, expressionism, landscape, oil painting, greyEvening RainGeorge PeeblesOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Long Pond Road Again
By Edie Nadelhaft
Located in East Quogue, NY
Landscape painting, evening road scene titled "Long Pond Road Again" by Edie Nadelhaft - oil on
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Little Star
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
and electric heat. I explored the changing light, referring to memory, and painting this sky the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little Star
Little Star
H 6 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Evening Horizon
By Dan Namingha
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An oil on canvas painting by Dan Namingha. Signed lower left corner, “Namingha, 1985." Executed
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Joshua's Backyard
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a back yard at nighttime. Interior lights glow from the windows, a distant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Tewa Plaza at first Mesa
By Dan Namingha
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An oil on canvas painting executed in bright, lush reds, blues, pinks and peach depicting the Tewa
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Moon Over Back Lot
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of a boat yard at nighttime. Boats at rest behind a locked chain-link fence. Street
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

April Moon, Oil Painting
By Sheila Finch
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil paintingApril MoonSheila FinchOil painting on masonite board
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Saint Servan - Brittany - Post Impressionist Landscape by Henri Le Sidaner
By Henri Le Sidaner
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Signed post impressionist landscape oil on panel by French painter Henri le Sidaner. The work
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Blue Hue #22
Located in New York, NY
Cool spray paint and oil on wood...nighttime scene on highway. About the Artist Percy Fortini
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood, Spray Paint

Blue Hue #21
Located in New York, NY
Cool spray paint and oil on wood...nighttime scene on highway. About the Artist Percy Fortini
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood, Spray Paint

Blue Hue #21
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
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Nighttime Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the nighttime oil painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 3 Modern versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a nighttime oil painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a nighttime oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray, brown, blue and more. There have been many interesting nighttime oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Richard Gosselin-Riege, Kris Krohn, Laura Lengyel, Paul Maxwell and Craig Mooney are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large nighttime oil painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller nighttime oil painting, measuring 6 high and 7.75 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Nighttime Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a nighttime oil painting in our inventory may begin at $215 and can go as high as $20,773, while the average can fetch as much as $5,000.

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?

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Questions About Nighttime Oil Painting
  • 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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