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Black Dog, 1960s Framed Modernist Oil Painting, Pet Portrait, Black White
By Charles Ragland Bunnell
Located in Denver, CO
Black Dog, vintage 1961 original modernist painting of a dog in black, gray and white by Colorado
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Purrfect Pet, " Oil Painting
By Rachel Linnemeier
Located in Denver, CO
Rachel Linnemeier's "Purrfect Pet" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a yellow
Category

2010s Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Petion Savain (1906-1973) - Haitian School Mid 20th Century Oil, Study of a Man
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of a Haitian man wearing a hat. The artist captures his profile in expressive brushwork, creating a highly textures portrait. Signed to the lower right. Presente...
Category

Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early Haitian Picasso-like Modernist Mother and Child oil painting Haiti
Located in Norwich, GB
Mother and child/maternité: a gorgeous, almost Picasso-like early oil on canvas by Petion Savain
Category

Mid-20th Century Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rooftop Bob , Animal portrait, oil painting , American Impressionism, Cats, Pets
Located in Houston, TX
palette knife which builds up a texture of the oil paints used in this animal/pet portrait. The
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1960's British Surrealist Oil Painting - 'Farce with Pets' Fantasy Abstract
By Elvic Steele
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stunning original oil painting by Elvic Steele depicting this surrealist fantasy abstract painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique 19th century Original oil painting on canvas, Children with pets, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a phenomenal 19th century original oil painting on canvas, depicting a genre scene
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hutch Pet Place
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Austin, TX
Oil on canvas Signed on verso
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Painting Young Girl with Pet Dog Circular Original 19th cent.
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Her Favourite Pet Young Lady wearing a straw hat and white dress with blue ribbons with her pet dog
Category

19th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

His Only Pet
Located in New York, NY
because of its rarity as for any other reason” (19th Century American Painting from the Collection of
Category

Late 19th Century American Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

His Only Pet
His Only Pet
H 5.7 in W 7.9 in D 1.5 in
"No Pets Allowed" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo
By Isaac Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"No Pets Allowed" Oil Painting (FRAMED) 24" x 18" in by Isaac Pelayo Medium: Oil and aerosol on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Spray Paint

Felix (Pet Commissions Welcome!)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel Felix Oil on Wood Block Year: 2022 Size: 6x6x1in Signed by hand COA provided Ref
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Frenchie (Pet Commissions Welcome!)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Genevieve Hamel Frenchie Oil on Wood Block Year: 2022 Size: 7x5x1in Signed by hand COA provided Ref
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

"The Cat and I" figurative oil painting girl love trust relax happy time pet
By Clementine Chan
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
of nature while reflecting on their own inner world. Her oil paintings carry a silent passion that
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

c. 1800's French Oil Painting on Canvas Young Girl with Pet Dog on Lap
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Young Girl with her Dog French School, circa 1800 period oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Early 19th Century French School Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Young Gentleman and Pet Dog c.1680, Antique oil on Canvas Painting
By (Circle of) Mary Beale
Located in London, GB
by Titan Fine Art, of a fashionable young gentleman and his faithful pet is an excellent example of
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Still Life with Pet
By Mary Vernon
Located in Dallas, TX
these meetings, changing everything. All my paintings show this shifting world." - Mary Vernon Born
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

James Hardy Junior (1832–1889) - 1865 Oil, The Boy's Pet Rabbits
Located in Corsham, GB
scene shows a barn interior, with a young boy seated on the hay strewn floor, with his pet rabbits. Two
Category

Mid-19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Her Favourite Pets, 19th Century
By Leon Herbo
Located in Blackwater, GB
portrait of a lady accompanied by her favourite pets, oil on canvas by Leon Herbo. Exquisite study of the
Category

19th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Young Aristocrat with Pet Dog
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century style, “Young aristocrat with pet dog”
Category

18th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pardner, 1943 Vintage African American Art, Black Artist, Painting, Pet Portrait
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Above Signature (Lower, Left) Oil on Canvas 26 ⅛” x 32 ⅛” Housed in a 2 ½” period ornamented Newcomb
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"My Best Friend", Oil, Hand-Painted Frame, Female, Pet, Rich Earth Tones
By WILLIAM GIRARD
Located in Detroit, MI
the woman and her sweet pet. The entire piece swirls with the soft beauty and magical exchange shared
Category

1960s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The cardinal's pet - Victor Marais-Milton (1872-1948)
By Victor Marais-Milton
Located in Gent, BE
Oil on panel Signed lower right: “Marais-Milton” Dimensions: 63 x 55 cm Victor Marais -Milton
Category

19th Century Romantic Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

In The Making, Pet Milk Company Advertisement
By Andrew Loomis
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Pet Milk Company Advertisement Signed lower center. As a youngster, William Andrew Loomis
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Follower of Henry Charles Bryant (1812-1890) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Caged Pets
Located in Corsham, GB
his farmyard and market compositions. The painting depicts three children around a cage of doves. They
Category

Mid-19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Amble, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
company while she paints. Beyond painting, Jaime explores the outdoors with her pets and volunteers to aid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coyote, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
that describe this painting: dog, coyote, ball, silhouette, playful, animals, primitive, oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a Newfoundland dog, William Smith, British Painting, 1838, Pets Art
Located in Greven, DE
The works of William Smith were regularly exhibited at the Royal Academy in London between 1813 and 1859. Yet little is known about this artist. He lived in Shropshire and was active...
Category

19th Century Romantic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Gallo" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Gallo" is an original, handmade oil painting. About the artist: Jill Soukup was
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Catcher, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Contemporary art, modern art, cat painting, cat playing, happy cat, expressionism, kinetic impressionism, pet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Market Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Market Scene" 1968 is an oil painting on canvas by noted Haitian artist Petion Savain
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Market Scene
Market Scene
H 24 in W 36 in D 0.75 in
XOXO, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, animal, realism, text, pet, friends, love, playful, eyes, street art, animals, realism, street art, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

XOXO, Oil Painting
XOXO, Oil Painting
H 16 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Hide and Seek, 1880 Oil on Canvas, Kittens in Basket, Cats, Cat, Kitten, Pet
By August Laux
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
", circa 1880 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" Housed in a 3" Period Ornamented Frame with a 1" Liner. Overall
Category

Late 19th Century Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Helpers., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
Those of you who have pets know exactly what I'm talking about. Animals just love being helpful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Storm Clouds", Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Storm Clouds" is an oil painting created on location in 2023 that depicts storm
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"My Pet Bull" Oil on Canvas of Black Bull with Red Black Gold Blue Grey
By Nguyen Dinh Vu
Located in Rye, NY
Contemporary figurative oil on canvas painting with brights reds, blacks and gold. Dimensions are
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"White Racer" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "White Racer" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a rider on a white
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Twilight Interlude, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
where Gail lets herself get lost.Words that describe this painting: oil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seabreeze Journey, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blueSeabreeze JourneyGail GreeneOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

After Rain, Oil Painting
By Nikolay Rizhankov
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, greenAfter RainNikolay RizhankovOil painting on stretched linen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bride 2., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
. It's always a pleasure. I just imagined that all of our pets are not naturally colored, but the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Looking Back, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
, though, is where Gail lets herself get lost.Words that describe this painting: Oil Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ruby & Raven" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Ruby & Raven" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a group of black
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chrysanthemum Fox, Oil Painting
By Tara Zalewsky-Nease
Located in San Francisco, CA
, whimsical, animal, storybook, chrysanthemums, animals, flora, representational, oil painting, orange
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Little Black Dress, Oil Painting
By Jaime Ellsworth
Located in San Francisco, CA
while she paints. Beyond painting, Jaime explores the outdoors with her pets and volunteers to aid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Outsider Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Russian Olive Tree", Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Russian Olive Tree" is an oil painting created on location in 2021` that depicts a
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Glimpse of Twilight, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsTwilight approaches in this classic landscape oil painting. Glowing light
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Bone in Blue" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Bone in Blue" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a white horse with
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Field of Dreams, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flowers, mother and child, pet, realism, animals, realism, oil painting, whiteField of Dreams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Portrait of a young boy holding his pet squirrel
By Joseph Highmore
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Joseph Highmore (London 1692-1780 Canterbury) Portrait of a young boy holding his pet squirrel Oil
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vagabond (labrador retriever pet dog surrealism animal neutral tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, rabbit, terra cota, fire red, earth tones, indian red, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Spring into Summer, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, ball, jumping, pet, animals, pop, representational, oil painting, blueSpring into Summer
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cat - Who Are You, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Words that describe this painting: cat, pet, feline, portrait, face, eyes, animals, realism, oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's Post-Impressionist Young Girl with her Pet Dog
By Hans Fieldler
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Young Girl with her Pet Dog By Hans Fieldler, German, 1933 Oil painting on board, framed Signed and
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Jake & Yellow No. 2" Oil Painting
By Jill Soukup
Located in Denver, CO
Jill Soukup's "Jake & Yellow No. 2" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a rider on a
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ms. Violet and the Kaiser people and their pets human condition purple colors
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
their pets *ABOUT Stephen Basso Stephen Basso's highly original pastels and oil paintings are romantic
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

House on the Hill, Oil Painting
By Gail Greene
Located in San Francisco, CA
lost.Words that describe this painting: Oil painting, landscape, impressionism, house
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gloomy (pet english bulldog dog surrealism animal men neutral tones)
By Rudolf Kosow
Located in Quebec, Quebec
, rabbit, terra cota, fire red, earth tones, indian red, oil painting, figurative painting, strangeness
Category

2010s Surrealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Orange Bowl Hutch "Bunny Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dusty Neon Savannahs "Bunny Painting" Stunning Original Oil Painting
By Hunt Slonem
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hunt Slonem Original Oil Painting on Canvas. Signed on Verso. Our Gallery works directly with Hunt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Oil Painting Pets For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of oil painting pets is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Old Masters, Contemporary or Photorealist versions of these works for sale today — there are 4 Old Masters, 2 Contemporary, 2 Impressionist, 1 Modern and 1 Photorealist examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the oil painting pets that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of brown, black, purple and gray. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by (attributed to) Johannes Verelst, (Circle of) Jan Weesop, Leonardo Díaz, Hans Fieldler and James Sant are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, there are small oil painting pets measuring 6 across, while our inventory also includes pieces up to 60 inches across to better suit those in the market for large iterations.

How Much are Oil Painting Pets?

Prices for pieces in our collection of oil painting pets start at $450 and top out at $40,346 with the average selling for $6,250.

Finding the Right Paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.

Questions About Oil Painting Pets
  • 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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