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Antique English Primitive Dog Oil Painting - Hound in a Stable Interior, signed
By Antique British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hound dog stood in a stable 19th Century Primitive By Rambler and initialled RM oil on board
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sporting oil painting of horses & hounds hunting
By George Wright
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
George Wright British, (1860-1942) On the Scent Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 9.5 inches x
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Enormous 19th Century British Sporting Horses & Hounds Hunting Oil Painting
By Charles Augustus Henry Lutyens
Located in London, GB
Framed 64 x 98 inches Oil on Canvas Signed Provenance: Possibly commissioned by George William Coventry
Category

1880s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Signed Oil Painting Hunting Party on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on canvas , framed Size: 20 x 30 inches plus the frame. Provenance: private collection, England
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huntsman and Hounds in English Countryside Signed Sporting Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The English Hunting Party late 20th century signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 21 x 25.5 inches
Category

20th Century English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1920s Famous Alfred Munnings Oil Painting of his Favourite Hound
By Alfred Munnings
Located in London, GB
Sir Alfred Munnings R.A. (1878 - 1959) 'Favourite Hound' Oil on Wood Framed 98 x 74 cm Sir Alfred
Category

Early 20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

LARGE ENGLISH OIL PAINTING HUNTING HOUNDS ON THE SCENT IN LANDSCAPE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"On the Scent" English School, late 20th century oil painting on canvas, unframed painting: 30 x
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Sporting Art Oil Painting - Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
with hounds. Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed. Size: framed: 18 x 26 inches canvas: 13
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

British Sporting Art Huntsman and Hounds in Landscape, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
, mounted huntsman with hounds in a landscape. Medium: signed oil painting on canvas, framed actual
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds, Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
hounds at foot in a landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed, signed Size: canvas: 13 x 21
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large British Hunting Scene Signed Oil Painting Huntsman, Horses Hounds & Fox
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English country sporting art depiction of fox hunting, with huntsman on horseback surrounded by hounds, as
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Scarlet Coat", 14x18 Equine Fox Hunt Hound Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and colorful piece, "Scarlet Coat", is a 14x18 equine oil painting on canvas featuring
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Classic British Sporting Art Oil Painting Horse & Hounds in Stable Interior
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stable Companions by Alfred H. Wise (British early 20th century) signed oil on canvas, framed
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Huntsman on Horseback with his Hounds English Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Huntsman English School, mid 20th century (painted in an earlier style) oil on board, framed
Category

Mid-20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fox Hunting Huntsman Hounds and Horses English Sporting Art Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Fox Hunt English artist, 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 15 x 16.5 inches board: 10 x
Category

20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine British Hunting Scene Riders on Horseback with Hounds signed oil painting
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Huntsman with his Hounds signed indistinctly lower corner 20th century painting after an
Category

20th Century English School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge British Sporting Oil Painting Hunting Hounds in Full Pursuit over Fence
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In Full Pursuit Hunting Hounds clearing a Fence by Jean Terry, British 20th century signed and
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine British Sporting Art Oil Painting Huntsman on Horseback with Hunting Hounds
By Reginald Llewellyn Harvey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
oil on canvas, framed 13 x 15 inches 10 x 12 inches private collection, UK the painting is in overall
Category

20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Master of the Fox Hounds on Horseback
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Master of the Fox Hounds by John Renney (British circa 1960's) signed to label verso oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge British Hunting Scene Oil Painting Red Coat Huntsman on Horseback & Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Hunt. Medium: oil on canvas, framed Framed: 31 x 43 inches Painting: 14 x 36 inches Provenance
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Huntsman on Horseback with Hounds English Sporting Oil Painting on Canvas
By British Sporting Art
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Hunt English School, 20th century oil on canvas, framed inscribed verso framed: 17.75 x 13.5
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Hacking Home", 16x20 Equine Fox Hunt Hound Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This landscape piece, "Hacking home", is a 16x20 equine oil painting featuring a group of huntsmen
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Beth Parcell, "Loyal Followers", 14x11 Equine Fox Hunt and Hounds Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and colorful piece, "Loyal Followers", is a 14x11 equine oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The English Fox Hunt Oil Painting Huntsman & Hounds Jumping Gate Sporting Art
By Philip Rideout
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb oil painting by the very popular English sporting artist, Philip Rideout (circa 1850-1920
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Painting Huntsman Talking to Milkmaid in Village Lane, Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Singleton Jowett (1878–1927), signed Title: Pausing for Conversation Medium: oil
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Mid Morning Sun", 24x36 Fox Hound Hunt Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
grey horses in a green field during a fox hunt. A group of hounds eagerly run alongside the horse and
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Folk Art Naive English Oil Painting Country Gentleman on Horseback with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Naive/ Folk Art School, 20th century oil on board, framed framed: 12 x 16 inches board
Category

20th Century Folk Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Sound of the Horn", 14x11 Fox Hunt Hounds Horse Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This vibrant and colorful piece, "Sound of the Horn", is a 14x11 equine oil painting on canvas
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The English Fox Hunt Oil Painting Huntsman Red Jackets on Horseback with Hounds
By Philip Rideout
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb oil painting by the very popular English sporting artist, Philip Rideout (circa 1850-1920
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beth Parcell, "Frozen in Time", 18x24 Autumn Horse Hound Fox Hunt Oil Painting
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This colorful piece, "Frozen in Time", is a 18x24 oil painting on canvas featuring two riders atop
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Victorian Dog Painting English Artist Head Portrait of a Hound 1893, signed oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
W. Mitchell (late 19th Century) oil on board, unframed board: 12 x 10 inches inscribed verso dated
Category

1890s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yanmin Zhang Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Basset Hound"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Basset Hound Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23 x 19 inches Frame: Framing options available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Girl with a hound, Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Female Nude, Polish art
By Maciej Urbaniak
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary acrylic painting on canvas depicting a female in nude standing on a beach, near sea or
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Original Equestrian Fox Hunting and Hounds oil painting by Sue Kelleher
Located in Leesburg, VA
oil painting realized by Sue Kelleher. The pleasing shades of auburn and greens set against the vivid
Category

Early 2000s American Sporting Art Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century English Hound Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
In this captivating early 20th-century English oil on canvas painting, the essence of rural life is
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Early 20th Century English Hound Painting
Early 20th Century English Hound Painting
H 37.25 in W 15 in D 0.75 in
James Bonstow, Hound Tor, Contemporary Art, Original Landscape Painting
By James Bonstow
Located in Deddington, GB
Hound Tor [2021] Original Landscape Oil Paint on Canvas Image size: H:70 cm x W:70 cm Complete Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Glynn Williams (b.1955) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Hunt & Hounds
Located in Corsham, GB
Glynn Williams (b.1939) - Original 20th century oil. Signed to the lower left. Well-presented in an
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

I. Eastwood - Framed 20th Century Oil, Afghan Hounds in a Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A large impressionist work showing a trio of Afghan hounds, posed in a winter landscape. The oil
Category

20th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Painting of Jack Russels, Labs, Terriers, and Fox Hounds
By Valentine Thomas Garland
Located in New York, NY
, Hounds, Terriers Painting originally sold at auction in Bonhams New York and titled “I'll keep Watch
Category

1890s Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Signed Oil Huntsman & Hounds taking Refreshments Village Tavern
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Museum in England has a comparable painting to this in their permanent collection. Title: Pausing for
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hound Owl Deep in the Forest
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Hound Owl Deep in the Forest Series: Owls Date: 2022 Medium: Oil
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by Joseph Dunn
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th Century Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Hound Dogs by Joseph Dunn. Titled "Gundogs on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Hound Dogs on the Scent
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Framed Oil on Canvas Painting Depicting Hound Dogs on the Scent. England, 1801-1900
Category

Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Paint

Small Mid 19th Century Oil on Board Painting Depicting Fox Hunt with Hounds
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Oil on Board Painting Depicting Fox Hunt with Hounds by W.J. Hays. America, 1850-1870
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Two Hunting Gryfon Hounds
Located in St. Albans, GB
that drew from a traditional way of painting- leaning towards impressionism but without giving up any
Category

1930s Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Two Hunting Gryfon Hounds
Two Hunting Gryfon Hounds
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H 25 in W 29 in D 3 in
1850’s English Hunting Countryside Oil Huntsman on Horseback and Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
19th Century English School oil painting on copper, framed framed: 18 x 14 inches board: 13 x 8
Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Huntsman on Horseback outside Village Tavern with Hounds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Singleton Jowett (1878–1927), signed Title: Pausing for Refreshments Medium: oil
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed Joost-Vincent De Vos 19th Century Oil Painting Depicting Hounds and Boy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Belgian signed Joost-Vincent De Vos oil on canvas dog painting from the 19th century depicting
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Classic English Fox Hunting Horses Riders & Hounds in Landscape, British Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Michael Constable (20th Century British School) oil on canvas, framed framed: 28.5 x 34 inches
Category

Late 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'A Gallant Salute' Figurative 19th Century painting of royal, horses & hounds
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
. Figurative 19th Century painting of three great noble royalty members dressed in period clothing riding out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Mendip Hunt' English Countryside painting of horses, hounds and huntsmen, red
By Michael Lyne
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
'Mendip Hunt' depicting the english countryside with a pack of hounds, hunt masters and their
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Huntsman and Hounds, Painted in 1906
By Sir Alfred James Munnings
Located in London, GB
One of Alfred Munnings’s most impressionistic works, Huntsman and Hounds represents one of the most
Category

Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Glynn Williams (b.1955) - Framed 20th Century Oil, Hounds on the Hill
Located in Corsham, GB
Glynn Williams (b.1939) - Original 20th century oil. Signed to the lower left. Well-presented in an
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Classic English Fox Hunting with Hounds crossing Stream Rural Fields Signed Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English School, circa 1990/2000 signed 'H. Taylor' oil on canvas, framed framed: 23 x 30 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

A Hound running in a landscape
By Raoul Millais
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Raoul Millais (1901-1999) A Hound running Oil on canvas Signed lower right Canvas Size - 16 x 20 in
Category

20th Century Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century English Hound Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame
Located in Houston, TX
A masterpiece of 19th-century artistry, the "English Hound Oil on Canvas" captured the essence of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Huntsmen and Hounds on the Hunt
By Eugene Pechaubes
Located in St. Albans, GB
in England, and polo. His paintings have appeared in exhibited and auction sales all around Europe
Category

Mid-20th Century French School Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Study of a hound in a landscape
By Sawrey Gilpin
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Sawrey Gilpin (1733-1807) Study of a hound in a landscape Oil on canvas Canvas Size - 14 x 17 in
Category

18th Century Old Masters Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Hunting with Hounds Oil On Canvas by Eugene Pechaubes circa 1935
By Eugene Pechaubes
Located in Paris, FR
Oil on canvas representing a hunting. Signed bottom right E. Pechaubes. Eugène Pechaubes (1890
Category

Mid-20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas

19th century English fox hunter on his horse oil in a landscape with fox hounds
By William Joseph Shayer
Located in Woodbury, CT
his father as he had a successful carrier in painting, with some of his paintings in the Glasglow Art
Category

1870s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Painting Hounds For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oil painting hounds is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Modern editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Impressionist. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil painting hounds that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, gray and beige. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Dorothy Alexandra Johnson, Richard Barrett Davis, James Barenger, John Charlton and Jonathan Adams produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Oil Painting Hounds?

Oil painting hounds can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $208,577.
Questions About Oil Painting Hounds
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.

Learn Why There Have Been So Many Great Women Painters

Featuring iconic works by more than 300 female artists, a new book makes a more than compelling case for casting off the patriarchal handcuffs that have bound the art historical canon for far too long.