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"Medicine Hat" Oil painting
By Lani Vlaanderen
Located in Denver, CO
Lani Vlaanderen's (US based) "Medicine Hat" is an oil painting that depicts a small group of wild
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Medicine Cabinet
By Andrew Lyman
Located in New Orleans, LA
interconnectivity. The resultant paintings describe a rising epidemic of estrangement through enigmatic, fractured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Scale Medicine Buddha Painting Ausadhi Badhai
Located in Miami, FL
Very striking larger oil painting on canvas laid down on Masonite with gilt background depicting
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Masonite

Portrait of Lady, Grace Saunderson, Viscountess Castleton Oil on canvas Painting
By Studio of Sir Peter Lely
Located in London, GB
". The notebook contains just over 200 recipes offering instructions to make a wide range of medicines
Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Remover of Obstacles" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Remover of Obstacles" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Expose" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Expose" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Release" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Release" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"A Dream" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "A Dream" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude female
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Upon Waking" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Upon Waking" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a nude
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Ninja!" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Ninja!" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Let's Play Ball" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Let's Play Ball" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Outside the Box" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Outside the Box" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Portrait of a Trepanning Surgeon, Early 17th Century Oil Painting
Located in London, GB
of its painting trepanation was a novel practice that was on the cutting edge of medicine, having
Category

Early 17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil

"Cozumel Channel" abstract sediment landscape oil painting of a rolling current
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings that are mysteriously familiar yet surprisingly unconventional. They challenge conventions of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Volcano - Erupting Volcano with Swirling Cloud of Ash, Framed Oil Painting
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
impressionist painting while the palette sets a tranquil scene for this landscape. The painting is framed in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Rapid Exit", Contemporary, Framed, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"City of Echos", Geometric Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Wood Panel
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"A Piece of Heaven" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Predator and Prey" Oil Painting
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Predator and Prey" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Approaching Equilibruim" Oil Painting Featuring Nude Female Figure
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Approaching Equilibrium" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

French Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Women with Umbrellas Rainy Day
By Michel De Gallard
Located in Surfside, FL
Michel De Gallard, France (1921-2007). Oil on canvas signed lower left, Silver gilt and dark wood
Category

20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by Gudrun Sibbons "Unloading The Catch"
Located in Mere, GB
Oil Painting by Gudrun Sibbons "Unloading The Catch" Born 1925 in Germany and studied medicine but
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Amalfi 4" abstract oil painting in shades of blue, green, red and white
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings that are mysteriously familiar yet surprisingly unconventional. They challenge conventions of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Charles Henry Miller Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting
By Charles Henry Miller
Located in Larchmont, NY
exhibited regularly, including at international exhibitions. The majority of his oil paintings depict Long
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Foam, Oil, Canvas

Expressionist School of Paris Oil Painting Still Life with Pear and Flowers
By Michel De Gallard
Located in Surfside, FL
with whom he founded the Anti-Abstract Art Group "L'homme Témoin". After studying medicine, from 1943
Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Little Aliens" Oil Painting Colorful Toys
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Aliens" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a still life of
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Diagonal Light", Contemporary, Oil Painting, Geometric, Abstraction, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

Light Pillars - Atmospheric Optical Phenomenon, Framed Oil Painting
By Jeff Aeling
Located in Chicago, IL
painting while the palette sets a tranquil scene for this natural phenomenon that only Mother Nature can
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

"Whispers", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Texture, Pattern
By Brian Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
, TX Husch Blackwell, Denver, CO "Whispers", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Texture
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Stretcher Bars, Oil

"Overlook", Contemporary, Landscape, Painting, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas, Framed
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in St. Louis, MO
", Contemporary, Landscape, Painting, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas, Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

"Impenetrable Space", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, Canvas on Board
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"A Precarious Balance" Oil Painting Featuring Nude Female Figure
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "A Precarious Balance" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Little Honey Bear" Oil Painting Honey Jar
By Calvin Lai
Located in Denver, CO
Calvin Lai's (US based) "Little Honey Bear" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Dark Window", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, Canvas on Board, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"River Glow", Contemporary, Landscape, Painting, Acrylic, Oil, Canvas, Framed
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in St. Louis, MO
", Contemporary, Landscape, Painting, Acrylic, Oil, Canvas, Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

"Ribbons and Ruins", Contemporary, Abstract, Oil Painting, on Canvas, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oil

"After the Storm", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Photorealistic, Framed
By Jeffrey Vaughn
Located in St. Louis, MO
College, Macon, GA "After the Storm", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Photorealistic, Framed
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Circus Universal, Large Modernist Oil Painting with Clown Harlequin
By Stella Drabkin
Located in Surfside, FL
Genre: Modern Subject: Other Medium: Oil Surface: Canvas Country: United States Dimensions: 44" x
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Rose Garden", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Framed, Still Life, Photorealism
By Jeffrey Vaughn
Located in St. Louis, MO
College, Macon, GA "Rose Garden", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Framed, Still Life, Photorealism
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Varnish, Oil

"Small Fires 1", Contemporary, Abstract, Geometric, Oil Painting, Canvas, Board
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Oil, Board

Schaapsherder Sheperd Oil Painting on Panel Wood Landscape In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Schaapsherder Sheperd Oil Painting on Panel Wood Landscape In Stock Walter Elst Born in Antwerp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Finding My Way Out", Contemporary, Abstract, Painting, Oil, Canvas, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Covid Chaos", Contemporary, Oil Painting, on Panel, Framed, Geometric, Abstract
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Blue 1", Abstract Oil Painting on Panel, Framed, Dark Colors, Geometric
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Two Red Rings", Contemporary Oil Painting, Canvas on Board, Abstract, Geometry
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Zonnig Interieurtje Sunny Interior Oil Painting on Panel In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Zonnig Interieurtje Sunny Interior Oil Painting on Panel In Stock Walter Elst Born in Antwerp
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel, Wood Panel

Adelaar Eagle Oil Painting on Panel Birds Wildlife In Stock 2023
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Adelaar Eagle Oil Painting on Panel Birds Wildlife In Stock - Sizes are measured without frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Window in the Village of Obidos, Portugal", 2002, Oil Painting
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
"Window in the village of Obidos, Portugal", 2002, Oil painting on Canvas, (67 x 56 cm, framed), by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beaux Arts Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1990 Untitled Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco, Connecticut and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Windows 02", Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Mounted on Panel, Framed
By Nancy Newman Rice
Located in St. Louis, MO
organization through subtle designs and simplified spatial effects. The Sacred Space oil paintings began as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

"Lilies in Soft Light", Contemporary, Oil, Painting, Canvas, Framed, Waterscape
By Jeffrey Vaughn
Located in St. Louis, MO
. Department of State, Washington, D.C. Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Wesleyan
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Varnish, Oil

"Victor Arrangements" Modern Abstract Fine Art Oil Painting Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1988 "Utopia" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco, Connecticut and
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Nightmare at Baskin Robbins" Abstract Oil Painting Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
the exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Manifestation" Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Illustrator Bill Shields
Located in Arp, TX
exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Tanzania 5" abstract sedimentary landscape oil painting calm blues & bold reds
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings that are mysteriously familiar yet surprisingly unconventional. They challenge conventions of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

French painting 19th 18th costumes guitare romantic Oil canvas Elegant scene
Located in PARIS, FR
Georges DEVY (Active at the end of the 19th century) Oil on canvas 86 cm x 65 cm (96 x 76 cm with
Category

1880s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Building Clouds, Quiet Pond - Original Oil Painting, Dramatic Sunset, Landscape
By Ahzad Bogosian
Located in Chicago, IL
"Building Clouds, Quiet Pond" is a minimalist landscape painting depicting subtle shifts of color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Midsummer in Flanders Sky Tree Oil Painting on Panel In Stock
By Walter Elst
Located in Utrecht, NL
Midsummer in Flanders Sky Tree Oil Painting on Panel In Stock Walter Elst Born in Antwerp, Belgium
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Emerald Pass" abstract horizontal oil painting with turquoise, and gray shapes
By Chase Langford
Located in Edgartown, MA
paintings that are mysteriously familiar yet surprisingly unconventional. They challenge conventions of
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oil Paintings Of Medicine For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact oil paintings of medicine you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and modern versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for an oil paintings of medicine from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right oil paintings of medicine for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. Creating an oil paintings of medicine has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Ahzad Bogosian, (after) Gustav Klimt, Walter Elst, Jeff Aeling and Nancy Newman Rice are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Oil Paintings Of Medicine?

The price for an oil paintings of medicine in our collection starts at $250 and tops out at $248,500 with the average selling for $3,800.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
    The cost of an original oil painting has a very wide range. For emerging new artist could be in the lower end, ranging from the $500 to $10,000 depending on the size and subject matter, for the mid-career artists who are already established, their prices range in the thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars and lastly the original oil painting art of very established and popular artists that could have auction records in the millions of dollars. In this category are some of the well known examples of the old master paintings and other contemporary artworks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    The name of the first artist to use oil paints isn't known. However, historians have traced the use of oils back to 7th-century Afghanistan. There, Buddhist artists used oil paintings to produce religious artworks. One of the first artists to be famous for their use of oil paints was Jan van Eyck, a Flemish artist who was active from 1422 to 1441. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To identify an artist's oil painting signature, you can try photographing it with your smartphone and then conducting a reverse image search using a trusted search engine. You can also search for the name and consult trusted online resources to learn more about the artist. If these methods don't result in a successful identification, a certified art appraiser or art dealer may be able to assist you. Shop a range of oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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