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Hidden Treasure, Oil Painting
By Jo Galang
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Hidden TreasureJo GalangOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesVarnished and Ready
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Treasure, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Justin Brown
Located in Yardley, PA
Justin's work, including Treasure, focuses on juxtaposition of color, depth, and texture. Paint is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Secret Treasures, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kenneth Halvorsen
Located in Yardley, PA
“Oftentimes one has to get off the beaten track to discover secret treasures and this was the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hidden Treasures, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kenneth Halvorsen
Located in Yardley, PA
: “One of my favorite scenes, this painting will always evoke memories of the peculiarity of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Treasure Key, " Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Ruddy Taveras' "The Treasure Key" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts two clear
Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mayan Treasure, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Irina Pushkareva
Located in Yardley, PA
This is an original, one-of-a-kind painting on 1.5" (3.81 cm) thick gallery wrapped canvas done in
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Treasures of the Floating World", contemporary, fish, fans, oil painting
By Nan Hass Feldman
Located in Natick, MA
Nan Hass Feldman's “Treasures of the Floating World" is a 28 x 22 x 1.5 inch oil painting on panel
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Tropical treasure. Bright peach of palms. Original artwork oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
human being is beautiful when he or she shines with love. - Original oil painting - 40x40 cm (15.8 x
Category

2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Little Treasure" Oil painting of a woodpecker over pink background
By Michael-Che Swisher
Located in Edgartown, MA
full of playful kittens. With each painting, the artist focuses on color and texture to highlight the
Category

2010s Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Unknown Treasures by Dario Campanile, Abstract Expressionism Oil Painting, 2020
By Dario Campanile
Located in Naples, FL
For most of his artistic career, Dario Campanile, painted in a hyper-realistic style, where his imagery closely followed the crisp lines of photography. Recently, Campanile broke out...
Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Treasure
Located in Sempach, LU
The work "Treasure" is painted with oil paints on canvas. This work is a symbol of the fullness of
Category

2010s Art Deco Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Treasure
Treasure
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 0.79 in
Eric Masefield - Contemporary Oil, Beach Treasure
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a contemporary wood frame. Signed. On board.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Treasure Island
By Anton Otto Fischer
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed & Dated Lower Right by Artist
Category

1940s Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Treasure Island Beach, " Gouache painting
By Judd Mercer
Located in Denver, CO
Judd Mercer's (US based) "Treasure Island Beach," is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Treasure Map
By Chris Gwaltney
Located in Mill Valley, CA
An abstract painting using oil on linen.
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pirate Treasure
By Emily Roz
Located in New York, NY
oil on wood panel 16"x20" Referencing seed pods of a specific Southern Magnolia tree from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pirate Treasure
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Treasure, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flora, oil painting, blueTreasureAndres LopezOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Pirates with Treasure
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Left
Category

1940s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Treasured Volume
By Harry Brooker
Located in Washington, DC
Signed and dated '1879' lower right Exhibited: Royal Society of British Artists, London, 1880
Category

1870s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vishnu's Treasure - Canyon Gold
By Kathleen Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly expressive brushwork and a richness of colors are hallmarks of Kathleen Frank's paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Unique Treasure, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, still life, oil painting, redUnique TreasureAndres LopezOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Everyone has their own treasure. 2023 oil, collage, canvas, 70x70 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Everyone has their own treasure. 2023 oil, collage, canvas, 70x70 cm In this artwork, author
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Tropical Treasure, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, greenTropical TreasureAndres LopezOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Treasures In The Flames (colorful abstract surrealist painting) Armenian Artist
By Vatche Geuvdjelian
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Treasures In The Flames is a colorful, abstract, surrealist painting by Armenian artist, Vatche
Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Treasures of Unfinished-original abstract mixed media painting-contemporary art
By Annie King
Located in London, Chelsea
In "The Treasures of Unfinished Symphonies" by Annie King, the artist invites viewers into a realm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Spray Paint, Acrylic

Alice S. Richards - Framed Late 19th Century Oil, Granny's Treasures
Located in Corsham, GB
This wonderful oil scene, entitled Granny's treasures depicts a still life of books and letters on
Category

Late 19th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Treasure Island" Southern California Coastal Scene
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Treasure Island" is an atmospheric oil created from a study painted on location in Laguna Beach by
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Daydream" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Daydream" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Waiting" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Waiting" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure juxtaposed
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Treasure Island Park" Contemporary Impressionist Laguna Beach Seascape
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Bright sunny blues, rich greens, and colorful flowers fill "Treasure Island Park" an
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Brisa (Breeze), Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
magical breeze I felt while painting. This abstract expressionistic eco-friendly oil painting features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

New Season, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kenneth Halvorsen
Located in Yardley, PA
“Oftentimes the most beautiful of nature’s treasures are so ubiquitous that they can be
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

ELYSIAN IV, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
modern oil painting is on gallery wrapped linen with finished grey edges. It comes ready to hang
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Even Flow, " Oil Painting
By Eric G. Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
Eric G. Thompson's "Even Flow" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a river with
Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Peaceful Solitude" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Peaceful Solitude" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Regal Blue" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Regal Blue" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"City Life" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "City Life" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modernist Abstract Oil Painting
By Hea Sook Yoo
Located in Surfside, FL
Hea-Sook Yoo, artist, internationally renowned, has her paintings hanging in residences, businesses
Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Icy River" Oil Painting
By Rick Howell
Located in Denver, CO
Rick Howell's "Untitled 2" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a snow lined stream
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

PORTAL { XI }, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspiration: Initially from beach portal on Treasure Island Beach behind The Montage Laguna while painting en
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jackson Creek Florida, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, water, oilpaint, nature, realism, oil painting, greenJackson Creek FloridaKent Sullivan
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Manhattan Holiday Lights, Oil Painting
By Onelio Marrero
Located in San Francisco, CA
lights, panoramic, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, greyManhattan Holiday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pink Sky Circus, Oil Painting
By Hadley Northrop
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, architecture, travel, realism, oil painting, pinkPink Sky CircusHadley Northrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Wrapped in Sunlight" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Wrapped in Sunlight" is an oil painting that depicts a female
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Water of Life" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Water of Life" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Lost in Thought" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Lost in Thought" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Double Entendre 2" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Double Entendre 2" is an oil painting that depicts a female figure
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bertel Hansen-Svaneke, Interior, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Danish artist Bertel Hansen-Svaneke (1883-1937) depicts an
Category

1930s Tonalist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Slow Rise, " Oil Painting
By Eric G. Thompson
Located in Denver, CO
Eric G. Thompson's "Slow Rise" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a red clay teacup
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Silver

"Memories of Exotic Places" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Memories of Exotic Places" is an oil painting that depicts a female
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hippies - Original oil acrylic painting realism
By José Luis Fuentetaja
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
intensly into painting and decides to dedicate himself only to it. When he returns to Spain he enrolls Arts
Category

1980s Realist Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

PORTAL IX, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
: Initially from beach portal on Treasure Island Beach behind The Montage Laguna while painting en plein air
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

PORTAL X, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
: Initially from beach portal on Treasure Island Beach behind The Montage Laguna while painting en plein air
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Village, Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed
By Caroline de Piedoue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Village, Impressionist Landscape, Oil Painting, Signed By French artist Caroline de Piedoue
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique English 19th century interior with mother and child and family treasures
By Daniel Pasmore
Located in Woodbury, CT
piece in the late 1840s. This is a very rare thing to find in a painting. It is an oil on canvas and
Category

1850s Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Dreaming of the City 2" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Dreaming of the City 2" is an oil painting that depicts a female
Category

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Brass Ring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Ellen Bradshaw
Located in Yardley, PA
The Carousel at Coney Island in Brooklyn, a timeless treasure! So many memories of this beautiful
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Heinrich Spiess, The Love Letter, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This mid-19th-century oil painting by German artist Heinrich Spiess (1832-1875) depicts a young
Category

19th Century Academic Interior Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

18th Century Nature Morte Dutch / French Oil Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 18th century museum quality Nature Morte still life Dutch or French oil painting. This
Category

Mid-18th Century Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Paint

Teresa Pemberton Buried Treasure Wychwood Art 100 x 100 cm BY TERESA PEMBERTON
By Teresa Pemberton
Located in Deddington, GB
. Landscape. Colourist. Pattern. Decorative. Texture. Contemporary. Unframed. Oil painting and other media
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Silver

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Oil Painting Treasure For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate oil painting treasure for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. If you’re looking for an oil painting treasure from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil painting treasure to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, beige and more. Finding an appealing oil painting treasure — no matter the origin — is easy, but Paul Treasure, Dyana Hesson, Jacobus Baas, Don Hatfield and Pierre Bergian each produced popular versions that are worth a look. 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 oil paint, paint and fabric can add an especially memorable touch. If space is limited, you can find a small oil painting treasure measuring 4 high and 5 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 72 across to better suit those in the market for a large oil painting treasure.

How Much is a Oil Painting Treasure?

The average selling price for an oil painting treasure we offer is $4,600, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $40,000 for the highest priced.

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 Treasure
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021
    Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

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.