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18th Century Oil on Wood Paintings of Angels
Located in Lisboa, PT
18th Century Oil on Wood Paintings of Angels.
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Paintings

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oil on Wood Paintings of Angels
18th Century Oil on Wood Paintings of Angels
H 15.36 in W 12.21 in D 1.38 in
19th Century Spanish Oil on Wood Painting in Bullfighter Style
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Spanish oil on wood painting in bullfighter style. Dimensions with frame: 30.5 x 25
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Pinned Spirit" Oil on Wood Painting by Marina Cappelletto, 1983
By Alexander Calder
Located in Skokie, IL
Marina Cappelletto oil on wood painting titled; "Pinned Spirit", USA, 1983 Additional Information
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood

1940s Italian Oil on Wood Painting Naif Style Signed E. BO
Located in Marbella, ES
1940s Italian oil on wood painting Naif style signed E. BO. Dimensions with frame: 65 x 48 x 5cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Marine Signed Oil on Wood Painting with Two Galleons
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French marine signed oil on wood painting with two galleons and coast fortifications
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial, Madonna and Child, Original Oil on Wood Painting, XVIII C
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child Original oil on wood painting XVIII century DETAILS Original
Category

Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

Materials

Wood

Clemens Briels Oil on Wood Painting "Fiona, Empress of the Alisal"
By Clemens Briels
Located in Marbella, ES
Clemens Briels oil on wood painting "Fiona Empress of the Alisal", in vivid colors typical of the
Category

Early 2000s German Paintings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Abstract Oil on Wood Painting Attributed to Burton Wasserman
Located in Glendale, CA
20th Century Abstract Oil on Wood Painting Attributed to Burton Wasserman. Burton Wasserman (1929
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dutch 17th Century Oil on Wood Painting in the Manner of Frans Francken
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Dutch 17th century Oil on Wood painting in the manner of Frans Francken. The painting
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

'Red Grass' Original Oil on Wood Painting, Signed
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Impression, improvisation - Contemporary abstract oil on wood painting
Located in PARIS, FR
Peinture à l'huile de l'artiste français Fréderic Henninger. Son travail de l’abstraction, instinctif et spontané, évoque par accumulation de couches la stratification géologique. La...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Worshippers" Oil on Wood Painting 23" x 16" inch by Mohammed Ismail
By Mohammed Ismail
Located in Culver City, CA
"Worshippers" Oil on Wood Painting 23" x 16" inch by Mohammed Ismail 1989 ABOUT THE ARTIST
Category

20th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Hunt Slonem "Golden Gathering" Bunnies Framed Oil on Wood Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Golden Gathering" is a framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem, depicting a hutch of bunnies
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood, Wood Panel, Paint

'Apples' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this oil on wood panel painting, Robert Richter places the viewer at the foot of a path that
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Impasto Oil On Wood Painting by Harry Lemay 'American, 20th Century'
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a large scale and Impasto Oil on wood painting - reminiscent of works by Diego Rivera
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hunt Slonem "Hutch 5" Neoexpressionist Rabbits Framed Oil On Wood Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Hutch 5" is a framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem, depicting 5 rabbits in painterly contour
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Wood, Paint

"Lop Ear" Neo-Expressionist Monochromatic Bunny Framed Oil on Wood Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Baltimore, MD
"Lop Ear" is a framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem, depicting a lone rabbit in painterly
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Paint, Oil, Wood

'Street Tree' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the age of 8. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that become
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Circle Clouds' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Richter has been painting from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Garden Chairs' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of the paintings. The artist
Category

2010s Outsider Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'High Summer' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Strip Mall' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, Robert Richter has been painting from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Beige House' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
are hand carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of the paintings
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Shore Bush' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Richter has been painting from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Winter Tree' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, Robert Richter has been painting from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Store Tree' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of the paintings. The artist comments
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Mall Bird' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as hand carved frames that
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Burning Bush' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Richter has been painting from the age of eight. His unique paintings are hand carved on wood as well as
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

'Flower Dancer' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
delicately using thin washes of oil on top of the carved wood panel. This use of color, along with the tall
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Bread on Carpet' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of the paintings. The artist comments
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Vaulted Bridge in French Landscape Oil on Wood Painting by Vincent Mazzocchini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vincent Mazzocchini (France, 20th Century) created this unique French landscape oil on pressed wood
Category

1940s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Masonite, Oil

Hunt Slonem "3 Play Monday" Neoexpressionist Bunnies Framed Oil on Wood Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Baltimore, MD
"3 Play Monday" is a framed oil painting on wood by Hunt Slonem, depicting a hutch of rabbits set
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Wood, Wood Panel, Oil, Paint

'Little Apple Tree' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
treats the subject more delicately using thin washes of oil on top of the carved wood panel. Thus, before
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Rustic Russian Oil on Wood Painting by Leskov, Huts in Siberia
Located in St. Catharines, ON
possessions from his native land, including this painting. Graduating in 1908, Sklarevski received the first
Category

Early 20th Century Russian Rustic Paintings

Materials

Paint

'Red and Yellow Curb' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Red and Yellow Curb" is a wood carved painting created by Robert Richter. This painting presents
Category

2010s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

'Leaf in a Jug' original oil on wood painting signed by Robert Richter
By Robert Richter
Located in Milwaukee, WI
wood as well as hand carved frames that become an integral part of the paintings. The artist comments
Category

2010s Outsider Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

In Stillness I See Oil on Wood Painting by Lyora Pissarro REP by Tuleste Factory
By Lyora Pissarro
Located in New York, NY
In Stillness, I See by Lyora Pissarro 2023 Oil paint on board 33 inch diameter Signed and dated
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Set of 6 Modernist Folk Art Oil on Wood Paintings Hand Executed by Endi Poskovic
By Fendi
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful set of 6 original oil paintings by Endi Poskovic. These works recently acquired from old
Category

1990s American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Painting Latin American Art Flower Vendor Oil on Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Latin America art flower vendor. Oil on wood Painting. Unsigned. 23.25 x 31.25 x .88 D
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 17th Century Lady Portrait Oil on Wood
Located in Doha, QA
This wonderful antique oil on wood painting is masterfully painted on wood and most likely was a
Category

Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Wood

Antique 17th Century Lady Portrait Oil on Wood
Antique 17th Century Lady Portrait Oil on Wood
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H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 0.32 in
19th Century Landscape Oil Painting by W. Merritt Post
By William Merritt Post
Located in Water Mill, NY
Landscape oil on wood painting by W. Merritt Post in a giltwood frame. Measures: 6 x 7.5, unframed.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

19th Century Oil on wood board by : Thomas hand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Two beauties kids picking wood in the forest oil on wood painting by : Thomas HAND a British
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Title Controversy, " an Abstract Oil on Wood signed by Ananda Kesler
By Ananda Kesler
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Title Controversy" is Ananda Kesler's abstract oil on wood painting of earth tones, greens, grays
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Mello Junior's Landscape Cow Near River Painting, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A bucolic 20th century oil on wood painting of a cow by the river marked "Mello" by the portuguese
Category

20th Century Portuguese Paintings

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Oil Painting Of Young Boy, Romanticism Period Work Of Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
A charming Romanticism Period oil on wood painting of a young boy climbing a property wall, evading
Category

Antique 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Wood

Untitled 37 (Gun Sequence)
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on wood painting by contemporary American artist Bruce Adams. This work is
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Untitled 38 (Desert Sequence)
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil on wood painting by contemporary American artist Bruce Adams. This work was part
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

The One That Got Away. Smoking man in antique bathtub soft green tones humorous
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an oil on wood painting. There is a rough stipple texture to this work achieved by mixing a
Category

Early 2000s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Zwielicht IV, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Daniela Wood
Located in Yardley, PA
a sign of the times in which we live. Everything, today, is obscured and not clear. :: Painting
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait Painting, Child Playing, Art Déco, Oil painting, Early 20th Century.
Located in Breganze, VI
of the 19th century. The oil on wood painting dates back to the twentieth Century and it is an
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Wood

Landscape Painting By Thomaz de Mello Jr (1906 - 1990), Sintra, Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
An oil on wood painting by portugese Modernist Master Thomaz de Mello Junior (1906 - 1990) signed
Category

20th Century Portuguese Paintings

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Marine Oil Painting on Wood Panel Fishing Boats Stormy Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stormy Seas English School, 18th century oil on thick wood panel, unframed panel: 25 x 30 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marinas n°29 by Calo Carratalá - Beach landscape painting, summer, Tanzania
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Marinas 19, is a unique oil on wood painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Patois Landscape I, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Daniela Wood
Located in Yardley, PA
painted illicitly as graffiti in urban landscapes. Please note: This painting is quite large and ships
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Focus Backwards, black and white oil landscape painting
Located in San Diego, CA
Focus Backwards oil on wood painting by artist Todd Carpenter. This painting highlights a park near
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Oil Painting by Lewis John Wood "Beauvais"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Lewis John Wood Beauvais" 1813 - 1901 A London painter of town scenes regular
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Paul Woods, "Garnet Fields", 24x24 Vibrant Abstract Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
"Garnet Fields" is a 24x24 oil painting on canvas by artist Paul Woods. Featured is a dark moody
Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marinas n°38 by Calo Carratalá - Beach landscape painting, summer, Tanzania
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Marinas n°38 is a unique oil on wood painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Marinas n°9 by Calo Carratalá - Beach landscape painting, summer, Tanzania
By Calo Carratalá
Located in Paris, FR
Marinas n°9 is a unique oil on wood painting by Spanish contemporary artist Calo Carratalá
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Spring Flowers and Green Grapes, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Karen Daigle
Located in Yardley, PA
materials and varnish all my paintings for protection. They do come unframed. Due to different tastes and
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Oil On Wood Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact oil on wood painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary, abstract and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an oil on wood painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil on wood 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 brown, gray, black, blue and more. An oil on wood painting from Hunt Slonem, Richard Szkutnik, Irena Orlov, Sunil Das and Elizabeth Lennie — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and panel — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Oil On Wood Painting?

The price for an oil on wood painting in our collection starts at $1 and tops out at $885,000 with the average selling for $2,802.
Questions About Oil On Wood Painting
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Marc Chagall used oil paint to produce many of his paintings. He also worked with gouaches and watercolors. Not just a painter, Chagall made stained glass windows, illustrations, prints, ceramics and other types of works throughout his life. Find a collection of Marc Chagall art on 1stDibs.