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Dotted, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, fashion, contemporary, oil painting, greyDottedMary PrattOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dotted, Oil Painting
Dotted, Oil Painting
H 48 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Blue polka dot dress, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Victor Sheleg
Located in Yardley, PA
the picture. The condition of the painting is excellent. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Big Yellow Duck", contemporary, duck, dots, yellow, acrylic, oil, painting
By Anne Sargent Walker
Located in Natick, MA
Anne Sargent Walker’s “Big Yellow Duck”, a 40 x 40 inch oil and acrylic painting on wood panel, is
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

"Dripping Dots - Tokyo" Multicolor Contemporary Colorful Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Milan" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Dripping Dots - Savanah" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Ibiza" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Sicily" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A vividness is
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Tokyo" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Spain" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Cypress" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Sardinia" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A vividness is
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Careyes" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Venice" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Capri" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Ceylon" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Springtime" Contemporary Colorful Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
viewing this piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Dripping Dots - Hollywood" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

Tulip Dance with Dot, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sydney Hall
Located in Yardley, PA
-wrapped canvas, jumbo stretchers. (stapled on back.) :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with
Category

2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Untitled (Blue Dots)" Contemporary Pastel Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract expressionist oil painting by contemporary Houston artist Benji Stiles. The work features
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Found Objects, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Graphite, Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Calypso" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was imprinted. For her, it would become a
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Maldives" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Springtime in Rome" Contemporary Oil Painting Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Fifth Avenue" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Saint Barts" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Palm Beach" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Monaco Grand" Contemporary Multicolor Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Maldives" Blue Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - St. Barts" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Calypso" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - St. Barths" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Maldives" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Cannes" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Monaco" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil, Mixed Media

"Dripping Dots - Geneva" Colorful Abstract Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Capri" Multicolor Gold Silver Contemporary Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was imprinted. For her, it would become a
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media

"Dripping Dots - Gramercy" Gradient Blue Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Gold Spring" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Porto Fino" Multicolor Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
contemporary, urban feel. The “Dripping Dots” cascade down the canvas with colorful style and grace. The chunky
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Springtime in Rome" Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif was imprinted. It would become a
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Gramercy" Colorful Gradient Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

"Dripping Dots - Carrera" Colorful Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
as a motif that would soon evolve over the years into thick impasto paintings with mixed media, gold
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Monaco Nights" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted way. A
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Capri" Colorful Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Monaco" Colorful Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Essex" Colorful Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an abstracted
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Hollywood Boulevard" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Provence, France" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Cairo" Contemporary Colorful Oil Painting Mixed Media Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was imprinted. For her, it would become a
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Glass, Mixed Media, Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - St. Tropez" Colorful Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Fall Lights” Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
very unique pattern. This painting is from Shaoul's more modern collective works with a very decorative
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Gold Coast" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Let's Fall in Love" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
this piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Glass, Canvas, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Gramercy Park" Colorful Gradient Abstract Oil Painting Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Calypso" Colorful Gradient Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver

"Dripping Dots - Monaco Sunrise" Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - French Riviera" Colorful Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
person. Some have said the artist's "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people depicted in an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Montclair" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
the canvas. She began connecting the dots with linseed oil and this is how the motif of ‘dripping’ was
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mixed Media, Oil

"Dripping Dots - Hollywood Lights" Colorful Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
this piece in person. Some have said the artists "Dripping Dots" series mimics large crowds of people
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Glass, Mixed Media

Green dot and orange circle – abstract, oil painting, charcoal, large canvas
Located in London, GB
is a large abstract painting on a cotton duck 12oz canvas and stretched on Baltic pine. D-rings and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Oil

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Oil Dot Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact oil dot painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Contemporary, Abstract and Modern versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect oil dot painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil dot 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, gold, blue, beige and more. An oil dot painting from Cindy Shaoul, Olga Antonova, Alicia Rothman, Jennifer Hornyak and Anne Sargent Walker — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric.

How Much is a Oil Dot Painting?

The average selling price for an oil dot painting we offer is $2,576, while they’re typically $240 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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 Oil Dot Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Dot painting is a type of painting technique in which the artwork is created by repeatedly imprinting a paint-covered brush, dotting stick, or other instruments onto the painting's surface, leaving distinctive "dot" traces on the canvas. From afar, these dots appear to melt together. The technique utilized to create a dot painting is what distinguishes it. On 1stDibs, find a variety of dot paintings by various artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Pointillism is a painting technique which uses small dots of color to create an image when examined from afar. The technique was developed by Georges Seurat and Paul Signac, branching off from Impressionism.
    Glenn Green Galleries
    Glenn Green GalleriesFebruary 24, 2021
    Pointillism is a style of painting or printmaking using dots or squares to create a larger image. The viewers brain connects the dots of color to see the larger image intended by the artist. "Dot painting" by Australian Aboriginal artists is also included in this style of art.
  • 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 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

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

  • 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

    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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