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Signed Aleardo Villa Male Moustache Portrait 1890 circa oil canvas
By Aleardo Villa
Located in Florence, IT
The painting is signed on the right side "AVILLA". Aleardo Villa was a pupil of Giuseppe Bertini
Category

Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"La Collation" by Émile Villa
By Émile Villa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The Heron (1870), a large oil painting of a heron, inspired in style and subject Japanese woodblock
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Lady Collecting Butterflies" by Émile Villa
By Émile Villa
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Émile Villa (French, 1836 - 1900) studied from 1861 at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under
Category

19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa View, Moonlight, Oil Painting
By Natalie George
Located in San Francisco, CA
, modern, flora, modern , oil painting, blueVilla View, MoonlightNatalie GeorgeOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Light of Villa Vitalba" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daud Akhriev's (EUR and US based) "Light of Villa Vitalba" is an original, handmade oil painting
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Autumn Mist, Villa Balbianello, Lake Como Large Oil Painting of Lakes and Villa
Located in ludlow, GB
A beautiful and large Impressionist Oil painting of Lake Como in Italy. Inspired by recent
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

New York city oil on canvas painting nyc urbanscape
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Guillem Villà Bassols (1917-2005) - NYC - Oil canvas Oil measures 50x65 cm. Frameless. Living in
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Wanderlust by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Villa Oil Painting
Located in DE
oil paintings. About the Gallery: Folly and Muse was established in 2015 in London to find and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1937 Oil - Villa in Spring
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study depicting a French villa in the shade of a large tree. The artist shows a
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Beautiful Greek Landscape with Villa Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Superb mid-20th century Greek oil painting depicting this sun scorched landscape. Villa's dot the
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

"Bending Figure" Oil Painting by Lucio Villa
Located in Seattle, WA
"Bending Figure" painting by Lucio Villa. Oil on canvas laid down on board. Painting is 6 5/8 x 9 1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Bell tower Valle de Aran Spain spanish landscape oil on canvas painting
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Guillem Villà Bassols (1917-2005) - Campanar de Garos Valle de Aran - Oil canvas Oil measures 33x41
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ferdinand Sommer Villa Germania Kurhaus Davos Switzerland Oil Painting 1874
By Johann Andreas Ferdinand Sommer
Located in Meinisberg, CH
left A fine painting of the Villa Germania which stood on the grounds of the famous Kurhaus of Davos
Category

1870s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage French Surreal Villa Gardens Landscape Oil Painting 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3365 Oil on artist board of on enchanted lily pond Set in an ornate hand painted wood frame Image
Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa Olivos with Oil on Canvas, Painting by Karen Lynn
By Karen Lynn
Located in Deddington, GB
Villa Olivos by Karen Lynn [2021] This is a painting from my modernist pool series of paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sunset Symphony by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Villa Oil Painting
Located in DE
oil paintings. Lilly Muth's geometric abstractions are concerned with a search for universal values
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Time Out by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Villa Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dive right in by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Villa Oil Painting
Located in DE
Lilly Muth's architectural paintings transport viewers on a visual journey to a different world
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Villa
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Flush frame in gilded wood 119.5 x 84 x 4 cm
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa
Villa
H 45.67 in W 31.89 in D 0.79 in
You are my Home by Lilly Muth - Contemporary Architecture Villa Oil Painting
Located in DE
oil paintings. About the Gallery: Folly and Muse was established in 2015 in London to find and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sicilian Villa
By Don Perlis
Located in New York, NY
Painting of a Sicilian villa.
Category

20th Century Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sicilian Villa
H 11 in W 15.5 in
Secluded Villa
By Alan Gerson
Located in New Orleans, LA
Landscapes is a series of paintings by Alan Gerson completed since 2021. Alan Gerson is a native of
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Secluded Villa
H 15 in W 30 in D 1 in
The Villa
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 63 x 55 x 5 cm
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Villa
The Villa
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Countryside villa (1949) - Oil on canvas 49x64 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work signed but artist unknown from the gallery- Sold with frame, total size with frame is 82x67 cm
Category

1940s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa Rachelle
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 57.2 x 72.2 x 4.6 cm
Category

Late 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa Rachelle
Villa Rachelle
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in D 0.79 in
Villa Schifanoia, Florence.
Located in San Francisco, CA
This colorful artwork ""Villa Schifanoia, Florence" 1984 is an oil painting on paper by American
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa in Tuscany
By Milbie Benge
Located in Austin, TX
By Milbie Benge 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas Framed Size: 21" x 25"
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Villa by Gustave François Barraud - Oil on canvas 41x52 cm
By Gustave Francois (Barraud)
Located in Geneva, CH
Oil on canvas sold with frame Total size with frame 52x62 cm Gustave François BARRAUD is an artist
Category

1910s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Frank Charles Black (British 1894-1982) - Framed Oil, Villa Gardens
Located in Corsham, GB
Full of energy and colour, this delightful study shows a villa garden bursting with summer flowers
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Francesco Zanin (Venetian master) - 19th century landscape villa painting
Located in Varmo, IT
frame, 80 x 150 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame
Category

Mid-19th Century Rococo Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Spanish Villa Oil Painting On Canvas Figures & Flowers Signed Framed 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely painting of a Spanish villa with figures and flowers. Features a beautiful stucco home
Category

20th Century Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Contemporary Bright & Colourful Landscape Painting 'Mountain Villa', Red & Green
By Rosa Canto
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
& Colourful Rural Landscape 'Mountain Villa' by Rosa Canto
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SIGNED ITALIAN OIL VERANDAH TERRACE ORNATE VILLAS & BUILDINGS WITH PERGOLA
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Italian School, indistinctly signed, 20th century Under the Pergola oil painting on canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa the Private Pool-original abstract figurative painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Villa the Private Pool" by Iryna Yermolova is a captivating abstract figurative painting that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Ugo Stefanutti (1924 -2004) - Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Villa Allegri
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking monochrome study of Villa Allegri with figures walking to the foreground. Even in
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape. Villa Borghese (Rome, Italy) - Oil on Canvas 1960 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Signed lower right: Turcato. Includes contemporary wooden frame. One of the earliest examples of the artist’s evolution from figurative subjects to abstractism. Authenticated by the ...
Category

1960s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa by I. Ch. Goetz - Oil on canvas 41x32 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on canvas Unsigned work
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Villa San Michele, Capri
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
Rene Jerome Legrand (British, born 1953) Villa San Michele, Capri - Oil on Canvas 20 by 30 inches
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Pond of Villa Borghese - Oil on Canvas by A. Barrera - 1945
By Antonio Barrera
Located in Roma, IT
oil painting on canvas depicting a view on the famous small romantic pond in Villa Borghese. The
Category

Early 1900s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Port with Villa Medici
By (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée)
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original painting of 1637 owned by the Uffizzi Museum in Florence, Italy. This is a fully restored
Category

17th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Jan Blom (Baroque master) - 17th century Dutch landscape painting - Villa garden
Located in Varmo, IT
, 56 x 84 cm with frame. Antique oil painting on canvas, in a carved wooden frame. - The painting is
Category

Mid-17th Century Baroque Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1950's French Oil Villa in Country Garden, Beautiful Greens & Ochre colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1950's Title: The Country House and Garden Medium: oil
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Landscape with House (Villa Borghese) - Oil on Table by Giorgio de Vincenzi
By Giorgio de Vincenzi
Located in Roma, IT
Oil on table. Contemporary frame. Measures with frame: 82.7 x 102.5 cm. Very good conditions.
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Signed Post-Impressionist Oil, South of France Villa Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
of France, a villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea on the Cote d'Azur. Medium: signed oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

La Palazzina (Villa Gori), Siena
By Maxfield Parrish
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Paper
Category

Early 1900s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Mi Primer Beso. Villa Beatriz
By Esteban Ocampo-Giraldo
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Christina Nafziger writes the artist “creates paintings that not only offer us a window into a scene from
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cote d'Azur France Large Impressionist Oil of French Villa, garden and Blue Sea
Located in ludlow, GB
) By Jean Potronat, French 1921 - 1997 This is a large, colourful and atmospheric oil painting by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dutch Villa- 21st Century Contemporary Landscape Painting by Eric Schutte
By Eric Schutte
Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant
. Mountains with tubes of oil paint, different donkeys with semi-manufactured paintings, a particularly large
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Villa Nova - Abstraction Urbanscape by Marc Zimmerman
By Marc Zimmerman
Located in Carmel, CA
Villa Nova - Abstraction Urbanscape by Marc Zimmerman Marc Zimmerman creates playful paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Villa of Diomedes" (abstract, blue-green striped, framed painting on linen)
By Nicholas Evans
Located in Paris, IDF
"Villa of Diomedes" is an enchanting painting that weaves a captivating tale through its blue-green
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Linen, Dye, Ink

La Villa di Livia V, Gardenscape Taken from Ancient Roman Frescos, Oil on Paper
By Carol Pylant
Located in Chicago, IL
framed and measures 14.75h x 14w inches. Carol S. Pylant La Villa di Livia V oil on paper 6h x 6w in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Oil

'Sunflowers in the Garden', Tuscan Villa, Tuscany
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
oil painting showing a bed of vibrant sunflowers growing next to a red-tiled villa beneath a vivid
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Andalusian Farm" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Daud Akhriev's (EUR and US based) "Andalusion Farm" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

French Oil on Canvas, Villa, Second Half of the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oil painting on canvas depicting a villa surrounded by a lush landscape, signed in lower right hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Impressionist Italian Landscape of River and Villas
By William Chadwick
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
American impressionist artists. He later relocated to Georgia to teach at art schools. This painting was
Category

Early 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Extra Large Oil on Canvas, 'Villa of the Mysteries', Framed + Unsigned
Located in Ely, GB
Extra large oil on canvas 'Villa of the Mysteries' scene of the rituals of the Dionysus, Framed
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Moorish, Belle Epoque, Villa and Garden at St Tropez
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th century oil on canvas view of a villa and garden at St Tropez in the South of France by
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mini Slat, Contemporary Oil Painting, Wood
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly “French”. The
Category

2010s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Drinks at Dusk, Contemporary Oil Painting
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
residency Kerl attended in France, but he does not think of the paintings as distinctly “French”. The
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sole, Contemporary Painting, Oil on Linen
By Bradley Kerl
Located in Austin, TX
A 2019 painting by Bradley Kerl, measuring 20 inches tall by 30 inches wide. This oil painting
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

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Oil Painting Villa For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oil painting villa you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Find Minimalist versions now, or shop for Minimalist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil painting villa may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right oil painting villa is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, black, gray and blue. Finding an appealing oil painting villa — no matter the origin — is easy, but Heath West, Émile Villa, (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée), Aleardo Villa and Geneviève Daël each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric.

How Much is a Oil Painting Villa?

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Oil Painting Villa
  • 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 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.
  • 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • David Brooker Fine Art
    David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021
    That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The value of an oil painting depends on the quality and artist. Work with an appraiser to determine the value. While some online resources can be helpful when you’re looking for information about the value of an item, the suggested value you find may not be the actual value of your item, since that will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. Browse a selection of expertly vetted authentic vintage oil paintings on 1stDibs.

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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.

Sherron Francis Is the AbEx Painter You Need to Know Now

The lyrical painter was a hotshot in the 1970s New York art scene when she decided to leave it behind. A new show at Lincoln Glenn puts Francis's work back in the spotlight.