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The Slippery Crustacean, humorous, bright color oil painting of boy and lobster
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic, yet thought provoking
Category

2010s Outsider Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Antique Austrian Portrait Oil Painting of Boy and Dog Signed, "A. Stoff 1878."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Portrait Painting of Boy and Dog Signed "A. Stoff 1878," Alois Stoff, 19th Century (1846- c
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Canvas, Wood

Lowell Boyers "Urban Wing on Fire From Desire Or Camus’ Dream", oil on board
By Lowell Boyers
Located in Glenview, IL
"Urban Wing on Fire From Desire Or Camus’ Dream" is an abstract expressionist oil painting on board
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Resin, Ink, Board

Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Boy, Titled "Boy", Original Impressionist Oil Painting By the British artist
Category

1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy Blowing Bubbles, " Oil Painting
By Mikael Olson
Located in Denver, CO
Mikael Olson's (US based) "Boy Blowing Bubbles" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pretty Boy, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Pretty Boy I just loved painting. The challenge with this Painting was to achieve light reds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Boy - British art 1780 Old Master male portrait oil painting
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
This lovely Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Joseph Wright of Derby
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 19th Century genre oil painting of a boy playing a flute
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Attributed to Thomas Barker of Bath British, (1769-1847) Boy with Flute Oil on canvas Image size
Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of Boy Playing a Flute - 18th/19th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This interesting painting is a British Old Master late 18th century or early 19th century oil
Category

Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

18th Century portrait oil painting of a boy
By Robert Byng
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Circle of Robert Byng British, (1666-1720) Portrait of a Boy Oil on canvas Image size: 28.5 inches
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Oil Painting of a Young Boy
Located in Water Mill, NY
19th century painting of a young boy in a giltwood frame.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Oil Painting of a Young Boy
Oil Painting of a Young Boy
H 36 in W 32 in D 3 in
MOON BOY, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Bill Stone
Located in Yardley, PA
A boy reaches out his arms to his good friend the moon. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of a Little Boy
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil on linen in period frame. Signed Fertcez.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Paintings

Materials

Paint

Oil Painting of a Little Boy
Oil Painting of a Little Boy
H 23 in W 20 in D 3 in
The Boy with Puppy, Painting, Oil on Glass
By Tanya Grabkova
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a oil and acrylic portrait of a boy with his puppy. He got it on his birthday after a long
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Boy on Carousel" large oil painting
By Helen Rayburn Caswell
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Boy on Carousel" c.1970 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boy at the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Boy at the sea. Alla prima oil painting with few final tuches when dry.Beautiful weather with a big
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"No.B222 Window Boy", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Jan Sowarby
Located in Yardley, PA
20 x 20 A slightly unsettling scene of the back of a boy in a half shuttered window of a Provencal
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Boy - Oil Painting by Anastasia Kurakina - 2010s
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Anastasia Kurakina. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Good conditions
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Boy- Oil Painting by Anastasia Kurakina - 2010s
By Anastasia Kurakina
Located in Roma, IT
Anastasia Kurakina. Mixed colored oil painting on canvas. Good conditions Not signed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

17th Century Oil Painting Portrait of a Young English Boy
By Gerard Soest
Located in London, GB
Gerard SOEST (1600 - 1681) Portrait of a Young Boy oil on canvas 35.5 x 30.5 inches inc. frame
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Oil Painting Illustration of Boy with Kittens
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Original oil painting illustration, boy with kittens, 1920-30 by C. A. Rose, an illustrator and
Category

Vintage 1920s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of Girl - Scottish 'Glasgow Boy' art 19th century oil painting
By William Kennedy
Located in London, GB
This stunning portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist and prominent Glasgow Boy Society
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pair of Paintings of Boy and Girl
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of oil paintings on canvas of a boy and a girl, one with a doll and one with
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

19th Century genre oil painting of a boy in an attic
By Pierre Edouard Frere
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to
Category

19th Century Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas.
Located in Berlin, DE
Painting, 19th Century, Portrait of an African Boy, signed, oil on canvas. Dimensions with frame
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Oil Painting Young Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th Century painting of fancy young boy in a beautifully giltwood and hand-painted frame (not
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Oil Painting Young Boy
19th Century Oil Painting Young Boy
H 31.5 in W 27 in D 1.5 in
Oil Painting on Canvas of a Boy and Dalmatian
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Here we present an intriguing oil painting on canvas of a boy with his dog and drum. Painted in a
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Paint

PLAUZEAU Painting Oil canvas French Academic Portrait of boy Early 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Alfred PLAUZEAU Avanton-Paché (Vienna), 1875 - Hendaye, 1918 Oil on oil 61 x 38 cm (75.5 x 52.5 cm
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boy Feeding Birds, Oil Painting by Ben Benn 1946
By Ben Benn
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Ben Benn, Polish/American (1884 - 1983) Title: Boy with Doves Year: 1946 Medium: Oil on
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boy Oil on Canvas
By Arthur Bowen Davies
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite oil on canvas painting by artist Arthur Bowen Davies (American 1862-1928). The work
Category

19th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Portrait of Young Boy" Post-Impressionism French Oil Painting on Panel Framed
By Jacques Zucker
Located in New York, NY
An outstanding oil painting depicitng a portrait of a yong boy with a landscape in the background
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Original Vintage Oil Painting in canvas, Portrait of a Boy. Signed Dated, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is an original vintage oil painting on canvas. This old painting shows a boy sitting
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original Vintage Illustration Boy with Horse Oil Painting Americana
By Ariane Beigneux
Located in Surfside, FL
This painting, exemplifies the type of traditional portraits the artist Ariane Beigneux was
Category

Mid-20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Spanish Catalan Modernist Oil Painting Drummer Boy Figurative Abstraction
By Artur Duch
Located in Surfside, FL
Arts in Barcelona. There he developed his artistic skills in the fields of sculpture, painting and
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy Playing - whimsical, colorful original oil painting- expressive & figurative
By Ferija Tugrann
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful whimsical oil on cardboard - unframe. It is sold unframed for $750 or $900
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Cardboard

Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting.
Located in Berlin, DE
Portrait of a young boy, impressionist painting. Dimensions WITHOUT frame in cm 32 x 42
Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil, Pastel

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17thC Old Master art oil painting
By Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in London, GB
This stunning 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Godfrey Kneller
Category

1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fine Oil Painting Potrait of Young Boy by Elizabeth Rockwell
Located in Gardena, CA
Fine Oil painting Potrait of Young Boy by Elizabeth Rockwell Rockwell, Elizabeth (American
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Portrait of a Boy, Kong, Oil Painting circa 1930 by Charles Cabot Daniels
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Charles Cabot Daniels, American (1899 - 1953) Title: Young Boy - Kong Year: circa 1930
Category

1930s Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Boy Thomas Wagstaff - Scottish art 18th century oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb late 18th century portrait oil painting is attributed to noted Scottish artist
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait painting of Young Boy signed JR 1952
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait painting of Young Boy signed JR 1952 Oil on Canvas 22 x 27 unframed, 30 x 35 framed
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Modernist Portrait, Boy Seated " Mid Century Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the 1950's of a Boy seated with a bowl of fruits. Comes
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Little Man Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait Boy In Stock Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait In Stock
By Maya Kulenovic
Located in Utrecht, NL
Boy with Window Oil Painting on Canvas Portrait In Stock Maya Kulenovic’s paintings have been
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Late 19th Century genre portrait oil painting of a boy holding a lantern
By Charles Spencelayh
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Gallery. In this painting we see an older boy, probably in his early to mid-teens holding an oil lantern
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Boy with Birdcage
By (Circle of) Jean Baptiste Greuze
Located in London, GB
Circle of Jean-Baptiste Greuze 1725 - 1805 Portrait of a Young Boy with Birdcage Oil on canvas
Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Young Boy in Red Coat - British Victorian 1892 art oil painting
Located in London, GB
This charming British Victorian portrait oil painting is by noted portrait artist Gilbert Baldry. A
Category

1890s Victorian Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life of Flowers - Scottish Glasgow Boy art Victorian floral oil painting
By James Stuart Park
Located in London, GB
Glasgow Boy noted Scottish artist, James Stuart Park painted this lovely Victorian floral oil
Category

19th Century Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Oil Painting. Portrait of an Italian Boy with a Pipe, by Anton Kaulbach.
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique oil painting. Portrait of an Italian boy with a pipe. Painting restored. Frame with minor
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Country Boy" American Contemporary Folk Oil Painting Figural Portrait Green
By Charlotte Andry Gibbs
Located in Wellesley, MA
accomplished and trained artist, reveals her love of folk art and naive painting in these beautifully painted
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Boy with Bird - British 17th century art Old Master oil painting
Located in London, GB
This stunning 17th century Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to Godfrey Kneller
Category

1680s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Fence Jumper", oil painting, figurative, boy, flight, field, outside, summer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"Fence Jumper" is an oil painting with chalk and graphite on wood panel, and measures 16" high by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Resin, Oil, Wood Panel, Graphite

Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
By (Follower of) Sir Godfrey Kneller
Located in San Antonio, TX
Late 17th/early 18th century portrait of a boy. This portrait is in the manner of Sir Godfrey
Category

Early 18th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
Baroque English Portrait of boy and his dog
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America impressionist portrait young boy 1937 Modern Figurative Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fantastic modern portrait of a young boy. This work is signed what appears to be Paul Sellers
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

1972 Abstract by Boyer Gonzales Jr Noted Texas Artist
By Gonzales, Boyer, Jr.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice abstract in a beautiful new frame by the noted Texas artist Boyer Gonzales Jr (1909-1987
Category

Vintage 1970s American Paintings

Materials

Paint

Mid Century Spanish Oil Painting of A Young Boy - Signed Ernest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Spanish, 20th century. A vintage oil painting depicting a young boy. The artist used a wonderful
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock
By Tino Luciano
Located in Utrecht, NL
San Giorgo Oil Painting on Panel Dragon Boy Saint In Stock Tino Luciano (1953, Sardinië) Like most
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Mid 20th Century Oil - Portrait of a Peasant Boy
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Presented in a dark wooden frame. On board.
Category

20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Young Boy - Scottish art 19th Century oil painting male portrait ginger hair
Located in London, GB
A fine Scottish portrait oil painting of a sweet young boy with bright blue eyes. This quality
Category

19th Century Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Shy Boy”- oil on linen, framed
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Alexander creates dreamy paintings that are flooded with vibrancy and movement. Kory considers himself a
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Oil Painting Of Boy For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the oil painting of boy you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find contemporary versions now, or shop for contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect oil painting of boy 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. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting of boy is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. An oil painting of boy from Henry David Potwin, Giovanni Tommasi Ferroni, G. Harvey, Rose Freymuth-Frazier and Marie Duhem — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch.

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  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.

    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

    You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)

    To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.

    If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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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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.