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Henri Charles Antoine Baron (1816-1885) French Romantic Oil Painting 19thC
Located in Nottingham, GB
(1816-1885) French Romantic Oil Painting 19thC
Category

Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique, Romantic Oil Painting, 19th Century. Old Hunting Lodge at the Lake.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique, romantic oil painting, 19th century. Old hunting lodge at the lake. The painting with
Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Decorative, romantic oil painting by Heinrich Hartung "Dinner in the Park".
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, romantic oil painting Heinrich Hartung "Dinner in the Park" oil on canvas Very good
Category

20th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early English Romantic Oil Painting Farmers with Horse & Cart crossing Stream
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Horses Watering in a River, Early 19th Century English School oil painting on canvas, framed framed
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair Romantic Oil Paintings English Landscape Barnstable Devon
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful pair of antique English oil paintings in the Romantic style Believed to be a scene from
Category

Antique 1890s English Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Late 19th Century Romantic Oil Painting After Eduardo Garrido
By Eduardo Leon Garrido
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A romantic painting depicting two women sitting on the shore of a lake, looking at the sailboats
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

Romantic oil painting "The Proposal" by iconic artist Impiglia
By Giancarlo Impiglia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
indulge in an appetite for complexity. Whereas at a glance his vibrant paintings with their dynamic
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The moon is romantic" oil painting on wood, 100x50 cm
Located in Saint Pol de Léon, Bretagne
In the series "Women of Today", 3, paintings of the same format, this one expresses calm and
Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love Affair, Romantic Oil Painting by Henry Stacy Marks c1875
Located in Long Island City, NY
scenes. He was a member of Royal Academy and St Johns wood clique. The painting measures 27 x 44 in
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Very Large Antique French Classical Romantic Oil Painting Ancient Ruin Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
ancient ruins. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. canvas: 24.5 x 36 inches Provenance
Category

19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century Romantic Oil Painting - Sheep in the Meadow - Laurens Plas - 1869
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique oil painting by the Dutch painter Laurens Plas. The painting shows a romantic
Category

Antique 1860s Dutch Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood

19 Century Romantic Oil Painting entitled 'Le Reveil' by Claude-Marie Dubufe
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A beautifully executed oil painting of a young lady awakening from her lavishly draped bed, her
Category

Antique 1820s French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

French Romantic Marine Painting, Shipwreck Scene, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th-century French Romantic oil painting captures a dramatic shipwreck aftermath, typical of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Oil on Canvas by Giovanni Battista Filosa 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Large oil on canvas by Giovanni Battista Filosa. Romantic oil painting of the XIX century signed
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Romantic Spring, " Oil painting
By Suchitra Bhosle
Located in Denver, CO
Suchitra Bhosle's "Romantic Spring" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a couple
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Romantic Walk, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Behshad Arjomandi
Located in Yardley, PA
Original hand-painted painting. Original oil painting full of light, color tones and passion. A
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic Energy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amelia Galli
Located in Yardley, PA
everything can be achieved but with respect; because beauty can really save the world. :: Painting
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic French Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Prato, Tuscany
French oil on canvas painting signed F.Pauwels. Painted between 1947 and 1948. Measures cm.93x78 x5 with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Romantic French Oil on Canvas Painting
Romantic French Oil on Canvas Painting
H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 1.97 in
Woodlands, Romantic Oil on Canvas Painting by Josef Kugler
Located in Long Island City, NY
: This oil painting by Austrian artist Josef Kugler depicts a recurring theme for the artist. He
Category

1960s Romantic Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic Day, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Khrystyna Kozyuk
Located in Yardley, PA
It is an ORIGINAL painting not a print or reproduction or mass produced art! I personally pack my
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French romantic painting Oil on paper TANCARVILLE castle Normandy 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Victor LEFRANC Paris, 1812 - ? Oil on paper 33 x 42 cm (44 x 52 cm with frame) Inscription on the
Category

1830s Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Early 1800's English Romantic Sunset Landscape Oval Panel Christies prov.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Romantic Sunset Landsca English School, early 1800's period oil on wood panel, framed in antique
Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain View Framed Oil Painting
By Frank Hider
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain View a Framed Oil Painting on Canvas by Frank Hider, famous
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gala, Original Romantic Painting
Located in Boston, MA
Gala 22.0 x 16.0 x 3.0, 8.0 lbs Oil Painting Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "More
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic Scene - Italian Figurative Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Scene - Figurative Oil on canvas painting cm.100x80 this painting is a reinterpretation of
Category

Early 2000s English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Swedish Oil Canvas Painting Romantic Interior Family Scene Monkey 1883
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & large antique oil on canvas painting by Bengt Nordenberg (1822-1902), Sweden, dated 1883
Category

1880s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Walk into Town, Oil Painting, Dutch Romantic and Hague Schools, charming image
By Bernardus Johannes (Bernard) Blommers
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board 9 1/4 x 13 inches (23.5 x 33 cm) Framed: 19 1/4 x 23 inches (48.9 x 58.4 cm) Signed
Category

Early 20th Century Romantic Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Romantic freshness 80X80 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I attempted to capture the raw energy of passion and the serene embrace of
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WAPPERS Painting Belgian 19th romantic Oil on panel wood mandoline woman player
Located in PARIS, FR
Gustave WAPPERS (Attributed to) Anvers, 1803 - Paris, 1874 Oil on panel Trace of monogram lower
Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 1800's Italian Oil Painting Romantic Light Landscape Figure by River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Riverside Pathway Italian School, early 1800's period oil painting on paper laid on board
Category

Early 19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Romantic blues 40X30 oil
Located in Zofingen, AG
In this oil painting, I've immersed myself in the raw emotion of human connection against nature's
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic blues 40X30 oil
Romantic blues 40X30 oil
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain Sunset View Framed Oil Painting
By Frank Hider
Located in ludlow, GB
Victorian Romantic Landscape Mountain Sunset View framed Oil on Canvas by Frank Hider, renowned for
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Magnificent romantic seascape" oil painting of the Volskya Lilya
Located in Zofingen, AG
"Magnificent romantic seascape" oil painting of the Volsky Lily. Everyone has dreams. And every
Category

2010s Pop Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Lacquer, Oil

1830's French Romantic Period Large Oil Painting Christ on the Cross
By Eugène Delacroix
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Crucifixion French School, circa 1830's circle of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863) oil on canvas
Category

Early 19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Parisian Flower Market" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Flower Market scene in Paris, France by Luigi
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting french school romantic 19th century oil on canvas Interior of a bakery
Located in PARIS, FR
French school of the first half of the 19th century Oil on canvas 45.5 x 60 cm (59.5 x 74 cm with
Category

19th Century Romantic Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Romantic landscape paintings (pendant), oil on panel, in gilt wood frame
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Pair of Romantic landscape paintings (pendant) with figures, Inspired by 17th century Dutch
Category

Mid-19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Romantic Painting, Oil on Canvas, Grazing Cows, Belgium 19th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Antique romantic depiction of animals - oil on canvas. Painted in Belgium at the end of the 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Romantic Lanscape Painting COENE Mountains Lake Belgian 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
the Brussels Salon in the 1840s. Our painting is a fine example of the Belgian Romantic school of
Category

1870s Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

ROMANTIC SCENE - French School - Oil on Canvas Italian Figurative Painting
By Salvatore Testa
Located in Napoli, IT
Romantic Scene - Oil on canvas cm.80x100, Salvatore Testa, Italy, 2008 The painting by Salvatore
Category

Early 2000s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kirkstall Abbey, 19th Century Romantic Moonlight Oil Landscape
Located in London, GB
William Henry James Boot 1848 - 1918 Kirkstall Abbey Oil on canvas, monogrammed lower right and
Category

19th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Romantic Style Oil Painting Summer / P. Svedomsky / Russian Painter
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil painting Romantic summer view 19th century. View of a large lake with imposing mountains
Category

Antique 19th Century Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Parisian Village Cafe" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene Canvas
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a cafe scene in a Parisian Village. Luigi Cagliani was known for
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

In embrace. Figurative oil painting, Romantic, Young art, European artist
By Waleria Matelska
Located in Warsaw, PL
Figurative oil on canvas painting by young professional European artist Waleria Matelska. Artwork
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid 19th Century Oil on Board Romantic Painting of Lady & Guard
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century Oil On Board Romantic Painting of a Lady & Guard. Giltwood Empire style frame. By
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

"Parisian Cafe Scene and Carriage" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Cafe scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nightfall" romantic nocturne painting of Italian Countryside, oil on brass
By Melissa Franklin Sanchez
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Nightfall" is an oil on brass painting of the Italian Countryside at night. Dark blue skies soften
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Brass

"Parisian Cafe Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures & Flowers
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Parisian Cafe scene in Paris, France by Luigi Cagliani. As an
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Venetian Cafe Scene with Gondola" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Framed
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Cafe scene with figures in Venice during spring by Luigi
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Wood Panel

Framed 1860s French Academic Style Oil Painting Romantic & Mythological Themes
By André Charles Voillemot
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
original oil painting is by the French artist André Charles Voillemot and dates from the 1860s. The
Category

Mid-19th Century Academic Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of Four 18th Century Romantic Italian Paintings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here is a set of four 18th century Italian paintings depicting various romantic dramas. All four
Category

18th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Stroll along Lake Como" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting with Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting figures playing along Lake Como in Europe near an intimate cafe
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Romantic Scottish Highlands Antique Oil Painting, Mother & Child Glen Pathway
By Francis E. Jamieson
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
child returning home along the riverside pathway through a mountain glen at sunset. Medium: signed oil
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Scottish Highlands Signed Oil Painting Romantic Sunset Cottage Glen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Highland Glen signed by F. E. Jamieson (British 1895-1950) oil painting on canvas, framed
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Venetian Town Scene" Romantic Impressionist Oil Painting Street Scene & Figures
By Luigi Cagliani
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical oil painting depicting a Street Scene in Venice of people going about their day by
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Decorative river landscape in romantic style, oil on canvas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Decorative river landscape in romantic style, Signed lower left 'I Roy', unknown artist, Oil on
Category

20th Century Romantic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boulevard blues- urban, landscape, oil painting, city, Paris streets, Romantic
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

French Painting Romantic bucolic landscape POUSSART Small Oil canvas oval
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Marcel POUSSART Sedan (Ardennes), 1891 – 1972 Oil on canvas 19 x 25 cm (26.5 x 32.5 cm with
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1760 Flemish Baroque oil painting. Romantic scene. Signed and dated.
By Jan Josef Horemans the Younger
Located in Berlin, DE
Flemish Baroque painting. Romantic scene. Signed and dated. J. HOREMANS 1760. This 100% authentic
Category

Mid-18th Century Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dutch Winter Landscape - Dutch Golden Age art Romantic landscape oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming Dutch Romantic Golden Age picturesque winter landscape oil painting is by Everardus
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Romantic Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact romantic oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Contemporary examples as well as a Abstract version. Finding the perfect romantic oil painting may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right romantic oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, gray, black and blue. Finding an appealing romantic oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hiro Yokose, Sheila Querre, John MacDonald, Ira Barkoff and Katarzyna Szydlowska each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Romantic Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a romantic oil painting in our inventory may begin at $271 and can go as high as $350,047, while the average can fetch as much as $3,699.
Questions About Romantic 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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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
    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 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.
  • 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.

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Get to know the key movements and artists who have influenced visual culture for more than a century.

With a Show at MoMA, Marlon Mullen Paints Pictures That Are beyond Words

The nonspeaking California artist is having a moment, with vivacious paintings that play on art-magazine covers as well as more mysterious abstractions.

The Vibrant Beauty of Orphist Art Supersedes Its Perplexing Name

This kaleidoscopic early-modern art style has long deserved another look. Now, the Guggenheim museum is doing just that.

The 50 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold

Curious about the most expensive paintings in the world? Discover the stories behind these masterpieces as well as the staggering prices they fetched.

Ludwig Bemelmans Captures the Thrilling Sight of Coney Island at Night

The ‘Madeline’ creator and Carlyle Hotel legend was in a New York state of mind in the 1940s when he produced this exuberant and rare oil painting.

Art Brings the Drama in These Intriguing 1stDibs 50 Spaces

The world’s top designers explain how they display art to elicit the natural (and supernatural) energy of home interiors.