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"Chapelle Saint-Michel de Tremblade, Jegun" - Oil painting, Historic Chapel
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio's sky seems to dance in this plein air painting. A line of healthy trees and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Untitled - Historic Purple Color Field Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
This work by Martin Canin is a 30.25 x 60.25 inch horizontal color-field oil painting from 1974
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Red Painting" - Historic Red and Pink Geometric Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Martin Canin's Ozone is an historic, large, 51 x 63-inch geometric-abstraction oil painting, dated
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pont Marie" - Historic Red Color Field Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Martin Canin's Pont Marie is an historic, large, 51 x 77-inch red color-field oil painting, dated
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yellow Flight - Historic Orange Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Martin Canin's Yellow Flight is a large, 58 x 76.5-inch geometric-abstract oil painting, dated 1972
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'Historic Sailing Ship, ' by Unknown, Oil on Linen Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This 19th c. classically realistic oil on canvas painting depicts the majesty of a large sailing
Category

Late 19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"San Anton Rock" - Large historic Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Martin Canin's San Anton Rock is an historic, large, 58 x 76-inch geometric-abstract oil painting
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Untitled" - Historic Yellow and Orange Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Untitled geometric abstract oil painting by Martin Canin, measuring 60x50-inch. Martin Canin’s work
Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dichotos - Historic Yellow and Red Geometric Abstract Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
Martin Canin's Dichotos is a large 60 x 50 geometric abstract oil painting, dating 1967. Martin
Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Historicism Oil Painting Fish Motives
Located in Berlin, DE
Monumental oil painting with fish motives, measures: 163 x 115 cm. Oil on canvas. Absolutely
Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Scottish Highlands Historic Loch Landscape Scene Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
beautiful painting showcases his extraordinary talent. This antique oil painting captures the very essence
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Moses, Historic, Figurative art, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Alexander Litvinov Work: Original oil painting, handmade artwork, one of a kind Medium
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled - Historic Burgundy Red, and Purple Color Field Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
This work by Martin Canin is a 30.25 x 60.25-inch horizontal color-field oil painting from the 70s
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sag Harbor Windmill" - contemporary oil painting of historic Hamptons windmill
By Tina Orsolic Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Orsolic Dalessio depicts the iconic landmark of Sag Harbor: its windmill. The plein air painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Antique Historic Ashcan Panama Canal Diggers Signed Original Rare Oil Painting
By Lee Roland Warthen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique original historical modernist landscape oil painting by Lee Roland Warthen (1893 - 1949
Category

1910s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ashtabula Train Trestle Collapse - Painting of Historic Disasters, oil on linen
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
relocated to Chicago to pursue my artistic endeavors. Here, I began exclusively oil painting and have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand
By Marc Dalessio
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Buddha Statue, Ayutthaya" plein air oil painting at historic site in Thailand Framed Dimensions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Historic Haleiwa" North Shore Hawaii Plein Air Oil Painting by Jacobus Baas
By Jacobus Baas
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Hawaii artist Jacobus Baas, this plein air painting "Historic Haleiwa," exhibits the subtle touch and
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Village View" - 2016 oil painting of famed historic Hamptons village Sag Harbor
By Viktor Butko
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Russian American Painting Alliance. A sunny autumn day, situated on a grassy fork between Hampton Road and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Roses, Historic Botanical
Located in Greenwich, CT
was awarded a medal in 1842. He is famous for his in depth botanical studies done in oil. This work
Category

1850s French School Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

R. Fainello - Mid 20th Century Oil, Historic Street
Located in Corsham, GB
A continental, possibly Dutch, historic street scene. Presented in a substantial gilt-effect wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

First Triangle - Triangular Historic Color Field Blue Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
This work by Martin Canin is a 79 x 51 triangular oil painting from ca. 1970s. Color is freed from
Category

1980s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Historic Village Morning
By Carl Bretzke
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An oil painting of the exteriors of a grouping of historic homes, in various colors, on a sunny day
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21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

19th Century Historicism Style Oil on Canvas Painting by E. Muellers
Located in Berlin, DE
Original painting by E. Müllers in the middle of the 19th century. Saddled rider before the ride
Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Summer Morning - Berlin Architecture Historic Buildings Landscape Painting
By Carl Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting. Carl is originally from Santa Fe, New
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas, Oil Crayon, Wax

Forbes Mill, Los Gatos - Historic Landscape Original Oil on Masonite
Located in Soquel, CA
Forbes Mill, Los Gatos - Historic Landscape in Acrylic on Masonite Idyllic California watermill
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Mid Century Abstract Oil Painting 1961 Rare Civil Rights Historic Modern Art
Located in Peoria, AZ
CIVIL  RIGHTS ART! "INTEGRATION" IMPORTANT ORIGINAL ABSTRACT CUBIST PAINTING  BY  S. JEROME
Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Wood

"Autumn in the Valley" - Landscape painting, Colorful, Historic Rockport Artist
By William Lester Stevens
Located in Rockport, MA
Parker Perkins and, by the age of eighteen, had his paintings accepted by the National Academy of Design
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antonio Cirino painting "In the Cove", Famous Rockport Artist, Historic Artist
By Antonio Cirino
Located in Rockport, MA
"In the Cove" - Oil on Board Antonio Cirino was born in Serino, Italy in 1888. He immigrated to
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)
Located in Columbus, OH
"Historic Woodlawn Cemetery (early spring)" is a rare, plein air oil painting by award-winning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Last Voyage of the Lady Elgin - Detailed Painting of an Historic Ship Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
as a painter. My fascination with landscapes and history has led me to create oil paintings of scenes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century Historicism Rococo Paintings L. Morbach, Munich, 1894
Located in Berlin, DE
Oil on canvas. Poliment gold-plated frame. Painting, circa 1870. (S-176).
Category

Antique 19th Century German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Empire State, Oil Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
, NYC, architecture, cloudscape, morning, realism, cloud, architecture, realism, oil painting, blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Clive's Porch, Oil Painting
By Sherri Aldawood
Located in San Francisco, CA
clove oil to extend the drying time.Words that describe this painting: morning, sunlight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Winter Road" - Historic Rockport Artist, Landscape, Winter Season
By William Lester Stevens
Located in Rockport, MA
Parker Perkins and, by the age of eighteen, had his paintings accepted by the National Academy of Design
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

In Provence, Oil Painting
By Lisa Elley
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, pinkIn ProvenceLisa ElleyOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

Inner Flame, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Kenneth Halvorsen
Located in Yardley, PA
journey from branch to branch of this seasoned and historic maple in Autumn. The artwork captures the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

20th Century Historicism Oil on Canvas Still Life by Konrad Filip
Located in Berlin, DE
Still life of Konrad Filip (1874-1939 / 45). Oil / cardboard. (S-67).
Category

Early 20th Century German Paintings

J'ville Tavern, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Sunrise in the historic town of Jacksonville, Oregon with the J'ville Tavern neon sign on
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Winter Sunset" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "Winter Sunset" is an impasto oil painting that depicts a blue
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Morning Table" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Morning Table" is an oil painting that depicts a still-life of random
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Midday Sun" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "Midday Sun" is an impasto oil painting that depicts blue cast
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Irvine Regional Park, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a painting I've done to depict the experience the serenity of nature at Irvine Regional
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Face Painting" -- Oil Painting by Alexander Stolin
Located in New Orleans, LA
designing and painting projects for the Louisiana film industry. Stolin’s technically proficient and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

January Afternoon Light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Gayle Fitzpatrick
Located in Yardley, PA
, freshwater and estuarine wetlands, and a beach-and-dune system, and historic buildings. :: Painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Historic Romantic Allegory Teotihuacan, attribited to Leon Cogniet (1794-1880)
Located in brussel, BE
Allegory of historic events that took place in Mexico-Texas by romantic painter Léon
Category

19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Birchwood. Contemporary Abstract Oil Painting
By Gareth Edwards
Located in Brecon, Powys
resident of St Ives’ historic Porthmeor Studios, previously occupied by luminaries of British painting such
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Marble

Traders, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Nicholas Kriefall
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract landscape painting of the historic frontier of North America :: Painting :: Abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mansard Window, realistic historic urban architecture, Brookyn cityscape, brick
By Gregory Frux
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mansard Window, Oil on canvas, cityscape Sixth Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn Dr. Rowland S. Russell
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Philippe Swyncop, Fontarabie, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This early 20th-century oil painting by Belgian artist Philippe Swyncop (1878-1949) depicts a
Category

1920s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Pass Through Tribeca, Painting, Oil on MDF Panel
By Howard Danelowitz
Located in Yardley, PA
This is a cityscape scene in Tribeca New York City. The painting showcases a historic passage way
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sotogrande, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Elena Done
Located in Yardley, PA
historic and the most exclusive polo clubs. In the heart of Sotogrande there are over 20 polo fields, just
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Winter in Finland" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Winter in Finland" is an oil painting that depicts a snow covered
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Dr. Snapp House" Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"Dr. Snapp House" Oil Painting Don Prechtel (born 1936, American). The historic Dr. Snapp House in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

"In the Urals" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (Europe based) "In the Urals" is an impasto oil painting that depicts a vast green
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Afternoon in Tabernas" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Afternoon in Tabernas" is an oil painting that depicts European
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Sunset in Perrigny" Oil Painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Sunset in Perrigny" is an oil painting that depicts clusters of
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus Fire of 1944 - Historic Disaster
By Eric Edward Esper
Located in Chicago, IL
. Here, I began exclusively oil painting and have assembled a body of paintings chronicling scenes of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Bacharach on the Rhine, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Bacharach is a charming small town with generous people, historic old buildings, and cobblestone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Olive Orchard (Croatia)" Oil painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "Olive Orchard (Croatia)" is an oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paintings Historic For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oil paintings historic you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 2 Abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect oil paintings historic among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an oil paintings historic 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 gray, brown, purple, black and more. Creating an oil paintings historic has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Martin Canin, John Phillip Osborne, Jacobus Baas, Gregory Frux and Edward E. Arnold are consistently popular. 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.

How Much is a Oil Paintings Historic?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — an oil paintings historic in our inventory may begin at $640 and can go as high as $29,950, while the average can fetch as much as $5,541.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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