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Large Vietnamese Contemporary Folk Art Asian Oil Painting Nguyen Thanh Son
Located in Surfside, FL
Nguyen Thanh Son (Vietnamese, b. 1954) Nights and Echoes, 2007 Oil on canvas Hand signed and dated
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The blind son, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
An original piece from the series “They sleep on the hill”, oil on canvas, 50 x 60 cm, 2009
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dad and Son, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Dennis Crayon
Located in Yardley, PA
Dad and Son- 2019 - Oil on Cradled Board –16 H x 16 W x 1.5 Inches and ready to hang Cradled
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Father and son oil on canvas painting surrealist
By Ramon Llovet Miserol
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ramón Llovet (1917-1987) - Father and son - Oil on canvas Canvas measures 50x61 cm. Frame measures
Category

1960s Symbolist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of Native American Father and Son Hunting
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
expressions and stance of the father and son figures within this painting tells a story. it shows the father
Category

Mid-20th Century Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dawidek (Father And Son) - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Beach, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey: "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Marry an Son, Abstract Figurative, Original Oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Vahagn Ghaltaghchyan Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Color Pencil

Figurative oil painting titled Femme Mettant Son Bas by Georges Manzana Pissarro
By Georges Henri Manzana Pissarro
Located in London, GB
Femme Mettant Son Bas by Georges Manzana Pissarro (1871 - 1961) Oil on canvas 100 x 56 cm (39 ⅜ x
Category

Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Father and Son - Original Oil Painting, Two Seated Figures Against a Yellow Wall
By Peter Lupkin
Located in Chicago, IL
have upon their children. The boxer, Marcus, often brought his young son with him when he came to pose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Superman - Last Son of Krypton - oil on canvas painting by Blend Cota
By Blend Cota
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Artist Notes : I am enamoured with Superman and everything he stands for. He is the uber-immigrant, something people often forget. He is not human but merely looks human. Kal-El the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

1930s Oil on Canvas Portrait of the Artist's Son
Located in Cotignac, FR
1930s Oil on canvas portrait by S Cousin. The painting is signed bottom right and the subject
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Dad's Lesson / oil on canvas - skateboard father and son
By William Rushton
Located in Burlingame, CA
painting by William Rushton. Oil on canvas and framed in a clear maple hardwood floater frame. Wonderful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Every Mother's Son 2019 - Eileen Cooper (Figurative Painting)
By Eileen Cooper
Located in London, GB
Every Mother's Son 2019 - Eileen Cooper (Figurative Painting) Signed on reverse Oil on canvas 60 x
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Contemplation" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a cropped view of open water as
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Son of Israel'
By Harold von Schmidt
Located in Fort Washington, PA
sailed to New York around 1772, where he soon joined the Sons of Liberty. Arrested by the British as a
Category

1930s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

HuaQiao Xi Animal Original Oil On Canvas "Mother and Son"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Mother and Son Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing options available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Expressionist Oil Painting of a Hasid and Son by Emmanuel Mané-Katz
By Mané-Katz
Located in Gardena, CA
Expressionist Oil Painting of a Hasid and Son by Emmanuel Mane´-Katz With thoughtful flowing
Category

20th Century European Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Kneeling Mother and Son, Framed Painting by Irving Amen
By Irving Amen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Irving Amen, American (1918 - 2011) Title: Untitled (Kneeling Mother and Son) Year: circa
Category

1970s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jesus Son Salvi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 17th Century Italian Religious
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Ancient painting depicting Jesus with the Commissioner's son (Alternative reading: St. Joseph with
Category

17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

E.C. - Mid 20th Century Oil, Father and Son Fishing
Located in Corsham, GB
A lake scene featuring a father and son fishing in the foreground. Presented in a distressed ornate
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Laocoon and his sons by Ricardo Rodriguez Cosme - Oil on canvas
Located in Miami, FL
Ricardo Rodriguez Cosme Laocoon and his sons Oil on canvas Rodriguez Cosme most recent paintings
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, "Le Peintre à son Chevalet".
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Painting, Oil on Canvas by Artist Evelyne Luez, "Le Peintre à son Chevalet". Large painting, oil
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Sandy Toes" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Kabuki Oil Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Medium: Oil on linoleum This ceiling to floor large scale classic work is a masterpiece by one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Shaman Oil Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Medium: Oil on linoleum This ceiling to floor large scale classic work is a masterpiece by one
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Conversations" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Conversations" is an oil painting with impasto brushstrokes that depicts
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Huge French Rococo Portrait of Mother & Son Signed Oil on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Mother & Son French School, 19th century - after an earlier 18th century painting
Category

19th Century Rococo Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Original, Louis Valtat Oil Painting
By Louis Valtat
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A signed, vibrant, c. 1920, oil-on-canvas painting, "Promenade Dans Le Bois" by important, listed
Category

1920s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Intermission Oil Painting
By Arbe Ara Berberyan
Located in Delray Beach, FL
1958. The son of a distinguished artist, and Professor of Art & Design, Ara Berberyan (Arbe) earned the
Category

1980s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

'Autumn' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jacques Louissaint (b.1950) - 20th Century Oil, Mother, Son and Fruit
By Jacques Louissaint
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming study of a tender moment between mother and son who talk intensely as they gather fresh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'White Night' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Red Flowers' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Father and Son
By Florence Cadene
Located in Pasadena, CA
since her early childhood her predilection for drawing and painting. She incorporates at 16 the School
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

" Pink Marilyn ", Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Benoit Montet
Located in Yardley, PA
de justesse et de réalisme. Cette peinture nous étonne par sa technique et son travail très
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Familiar Place" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"The Dancers" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "The Dancers" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Red Symphony" Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Red Symphony" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

The Father, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Amy Bernays
Located in Yardley, PA
composition; the shadows following the figure mirroring the father followed by the son. :: Painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ba, Te'er Post-Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Mother And Son"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Mother And Son Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19 x 23.5 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reynier Ferrer, Father and Son, Oil on canvas, 2021
By Reynier Ferrer
Located in Miami, FL
Reynier Ferrer Father and Son, 2021 Oil on canvas 152 x 183 cm 60 x 72 in. Reynier Ferrer was
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

"Day at Sea" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

C'mon, son!
By Chris Barnard
Located in New Orleans, LA
decay. In the end, I strive to make engaging paintings that suggest dissonance and ambivalence, that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Panel

"Shimmering Realism, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
sons. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in numerous private collections both in the
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Ember Moon, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
, Colorado with his wife and two sons. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in numerous
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Lengthening Shadows, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
sons. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in numerous private collections both in the
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Red Flower", Oil Painting
By Danny McCaw
Located in Denver, CO
Danny McCaw's (US based) "Untitled" is an original, handmade oil painting with impasto brushstrokes
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

'White Apricot Blossom' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Spring in Highlands' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Scottish Oil Painting Circus Lady Performer, original antique oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Thomas Bromley Blacklock (Scottish, 1862-1903), signed and inscribed. The son of
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

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

Son Of A Man
Located in PARIS, FR
Original and unique painting, oil on canvas, stretched on wood. Sold with it's certificate of
Category

2010s Pointillist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Riding by the Lake' Colorful Impressionist Painting
By Le Thanh Son
Located in Rye, NY
Le Thanh Son was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi College of Drama and
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Auguste Renoir"s last student: portrait of Renoir"s son painting
By Lucien Boulier
Located in Norwich, GB
If something about this painting seems familiar, it is for good reason! Dating from circa 1905-10
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Anaheim, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
, Colorado with his wife and two sons. His meticulously rendered oil paintings can be found in numerous
Category

2010s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Habenero, " Oil painting
Located in Denver, CO
Thane Gorek's (US based) "Habenero" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts an orange
Category

2010s Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Brixham Harbour, Devon' an antique oil painting
By William Lee Hankey
Located in St. Albans, GB
William LEE HANKEY RWS, ROI An oil painting is in very good condition. The canvas has had a clean
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Family Dinner Oil Painting Mixed Media Painting
By Alex Lazard
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Title: Family Dinner This cozy painting by Alex Lazard is inspired by Mexican culture and its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Diamonds on the Water" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Days are Long" Coastal Oil Painting
By Laura Browning
Located in Westport, CT
This representational blue coastal oil painting by artist Laura Browning features a close-up
Category

2010s Naturalistic Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting son for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Impressionist style, while we also have 18 Impressionist versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect oil painting son among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil painting son 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, black, gray, blue and more. An oil painting son from Le Thanh Son, Maurice Asselin, Spencer Douglass Crockwell, Amir Kerr and Andreas Claussen — 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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  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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.

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