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Antique Impressionistic Landscape Oil Painting with Children Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-3065 Impressionist Landscape, a 1940's Autumnal scene , oil on canvas displayed in a wood
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Federico Cortese
Located in Yardley, PA
From the series "Memories paper"; oil and pencil on paper; 30 x 21 cm. My father, when young
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Jansem oil painting, kids oil painting, Children painting, Grandma painting.
By Jean Jansem
Located in La Canada Flintridge, CA
The painting titled "Vielle et Enfant," executed in oil on canvas. The painting is signed by the
Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mother and Children, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Steven Boksenbaum
Located in Yardley, PA
This expressionist mom keeps a steady hand while pushing through the city. Oil on cotton canvas
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children at ease, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Asher Topel
Located in Yardley, PA
A view of my living room with the grandchildren watching television :: Painting :: Realism :: This
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Genre oil painting of children with a model aeroplane
By Harry Brooker
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
genre painting of children with a model aeroplane by Harry Brooker. A boy can be seen standing at a
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Children at the sea, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Two children at the sea. Alla prima oil painting with few final touches when dry. Beautiful weather
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Interior with Five Children - Oil Painting on Canvas - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Interior with Five Children is an original oil painting on canvas applied on panel. This painting
Category

19th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Victorian English Oil Painting Cottage Interior with Many Children
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Cottage Interior English artist, 19th century oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 24 x 36 inches
Category

19th Century Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Mother with Children", oil on board
Located in Glenview, IL
"Mother with Children" by unknown painter is a modern oil on board presented in a black wood frame
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children at the beach 2, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Two small children, a boy and a girl at the sea, painted by oil on canvas. :: Painting
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children in the Ukraine 2022, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eva Hoffmann
Located in Yardley, PA
Difficult time now for children in the Ukraine . 2022 is the year of fear, immigration, war, terror
Category

2010s Surrealist Paintings

Materials

Oil

CHILDREN WITH DOG - English School - Italian Figurative Oil on canvas Painting
By Jean Philipe Moreno
Located in Napoli, IT
Children with dog Jean Philipe Moreno Italia 2002 Oil on canvas mis. cm. 70x55 Moreno is a
Category

Early 2000s English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Family Portrait Mother with Children Playing Coins Framed Antique Oil Painting
Located in Stockholm, SE
painted his family. Antique oil painting on hard artistic paperboard, unsigned, framed. Size app.: 47.5 x
Category

Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Cardboard

Mid 20th Century Oil - Children with Puppies
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming oil study of three little girls playing with two puppies in a walled garden. Signed and
Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arthur Ellis, Children In A Cornfield, Oil Painting
By Arthur Ellis
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful early 20th-century oil painting by British artist Arthur Ellis (1856-1918) depicts
Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting of a Beautiful Landscape with Two Childrens
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
This is a unique and beautiful oil painting on canvas, perfect for decorating any Home, Hotel or
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

19th Century genre oil painting of children playing
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
in painting highly detailed humorous scenes often featuring children at play with animals. He does
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Antique 19th century Original oil painting on canvas, Children with pets, Framed
Located in Framingham, MA
Up for sale is a phenomenal 19th century original oil painting on canvas, depicting a genre scene
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

G.Wilson Vintage Oil painting on canvas, children playing with rabbit, framed
Located in Framingham, MA
This is a lovely vintage oil painting on canvas capturing a tender moment between two young
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Tribe" Mother and Children Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mother and Children - Oil on Canvas Figurative Painting, 2023 Artwork on supported wooden frame
Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Signed English Oil Painting Children Feeding Horse With Terrier Dog Lovely image
By Martin Spencer Coleman
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Medium: oil painting on canvas, unframed. Size: painting: 20 x 16 inches Provenance: private collection
Category

20th Century Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Surrealist Circus Scene, Children with Balloons Oil Painting J.P. Serrier
By Jean Pierre Serrier
Located in Surfside, FL
. The other Surrealist to center his art in philosophy was Rene Magritte whose paintings reflect his
Category

20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of 19th Century genre oil paintings of children
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
antique oil paintings, these works are offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Untitled oil painting of children playing by Eugenie Schein
Located in Hudson, NY
at Hunter College, as well as directing student dance recitals. Untitled (children playing jacks
Category

1940s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century genre oil painting of children gathering berries
By William Bromley
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
in excellent condition. Condition: As with all of our original antique oil paintings, this work is
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Genre oil painting of a children’s coronation marching band
By Joseph Clark
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
original antique oil paintings, this work is offered in ready to hang gallery condition, having just been
Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Family, Mother, Children, Modernist Israeli Oil Painting Aharon Giladi
By Aharon Giladi
Located in Surfside, FL
abstraction, painting figures without faces and employing a dark palette. In his later years, he used oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bees - Modern Figurative, Joyful Oil Painting, Children Portrait, Realism
By Julita Malinowska
Located in Salzburg, AT
Artodyssey "Julita Malinowska's paintings belong to those, which once seen - are never forgotten
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Landscape with Children
Located in New York, NY
In this sun-filled forest landscape by Van Dearing Perrine entitled “Landscape with Children,” the
Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Three children playing sandcastles on beach, medium impressionist oil painting
By Rene Jerome Legrand
Located in ludlow, GB
1953) This is a super oil painting by Legrand which has employed his more muted colour palette. Three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil on Canvas Painting, Children Playing, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A colorful oil on canvas representing a group of children playing in a garden area near a Cathedral
Category

20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

"Children Playing in a Field" Large oil painting on canvas
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Children Playing in a Field" c.1980 is an oil painting on canvas by Dutch artist
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Traditional English Signed Oil Painting Children in Cottage Flower Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
watercolour paintings in lieu of the more permanent medium of oil on canvas and become a flourishing full-time
Category

20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century genre oil painting of children at a recital
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
painting of children performing at a recital by Jean Pierre Haag. Whilst the older children listen to the
Category

19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Signed Antique French Impressionist Oil Painting Children Playing in Park
By Louis Abel-Truchet
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
In the Park by Louis Abel-Truchet (French 1857-1918) *see below signed oil on canvas, unframed
Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family Portrait, Large Surrealist Oil Painting Mother, Children, Neo Surrealism
Located in Surfside, FL
Hank Laventhol (1927–2001) was an American painter and master print maker. He worked in painting
Category

1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Landscape with Children, 1730
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Ancient Italian painting from the 18th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting landscape and
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Children on the Beach Marine Landscape French Antique Oil Painting
Located in Norwich, GB
turning dusky pink and purple, but there is still time left for play, for the children on the beach. We
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SIGNED VICTORIAN ENGLISH OIL PAINTING - CHILDREN PLAYING WATERMILL STREAM DUCKS
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. Medium: oil painting, on canvas. Size: frame: 21 x 27 inches painting: 16 x 22 inches
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Figurative Framed Oil Painting - The Children
Located in Bristol, GB
THE CHILDREN Size: 36.5 x 66 cm (including frame) Oil on board A richly textured and endearing mid
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Oil Painting, Canvas, Motif of Two Children, 1860s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas with a motif of two children from around the 1860s Dimensions in cm: H:72 W
Category

Antique 1860s Danish Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Judaica Oil Painting Samuel Grodensky Hasidic Rabbi, Children in Jerusalem
Located in Surfside, FL
Jewish Family Oil Painting This is done in an Expressionist style in Fauvist colors. Influenced by the
Category

1960s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Signed French Modernist Oil Children with Baby, well listed artist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
-Marxeaux in 1960. In 1936 she exhibited two paintings at the Salon des Independants and in 1960 exhibited
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Park, "Besties", 40x40 Playful Children Swing Figurative Oil painting on Canvas
Located in Saratoga Springs, NY
This Painting, "Besties", is a whimsical 40x40 oil painting on canvas by artist Trip Park. Featured
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children playing in the park Barcelona Spain oil on canvas painting
By Ignacio Gil Sala
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ignacio Gil Sala (1913-2003) - Barcelona - Oil on canvas Oil measures 38x46 cm. Frameless. Ignacio
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fine Victorian Oil Painting Children Collecting Wood in Rural Lane, signed
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
around Birmingham for most of his career. He mostly used oil paints and specialised in painting pleasing
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Children in School Room Interior - British Victorian Newlyn School oil painting
Located in London, GB
This superb, large British Victorian oil painting is by noted Newlyn and Menton artist Arthur
Category

1890s Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Children on the Beach, Fisher Island USA' Oil painting on board
By Paul Maze
Located in St. Albans, GB
Paul Lucien Maze Oil on Board 6.5 x 23.5" (16.25 x 58.75cm) 12.5 x 29.5 (31.25 x 73.75cm
Category

1950s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Parade / oil on canvas - children play
By William Rushton
Located in Burlingame, CA
Children and twon fold gather in an urban setting in this action painting featuring a child and dog
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

''Looking for Seashells'' Contemporary Oil Painting of Children on the Beach
By Ewa Rzeznik
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Polish artist Ewa Rzeznik reflects reality in her colorful paintings: Fishermen along the
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

19th Century landscape oil painting of children by a Derbyshire river
By David Payne
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire
32 inches Size including frame: 25.5 inches x 38 inches A lovely landscape painting of children
Category

19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Queen Mary Greeting School Children - British 1910 royalty portrait oil painting
By Gerald Spencer Pryse
Located in London, GB
This lovely British Post Impressionist oil painting is by noted artist Gerald Spencer Pryse
Category

1910s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Dutch Painting Children with Flowers Circa. 1900
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century Dutch oil painting on canvas. Children vending cut flowers on a beach. Fine
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Dutch Painting Children with Flowers Circa. 1900
Located in Fulton, CA
Early 20th century Dutch oil painting on canvas. Children vending cut flowers on a beach. Fine
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Children playing on the beach at the Seaside Framed oil Painting
Located in ludlow, GB
Rene Legrand was born in Singapore of Swiss parents he came to England in his formative years and showed early promise in Art. Legrand studied Old Masters at the Slade School of Art...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Japanese Children with Tortoise
By Harry Humphrey Moore
Located in New York, NY
, tombs, gardens, merchants, children, and Geisha girls. Praised by fellow painters such as Thomas Eakins
Category

Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"CHILDREN OF THE SUN", oil painting, axis politics, garden, fantasy, allegory
By Tslil Tsemet
Located in Toronto, Ontario
"CHILDREN OF THE SUN", 2019, is an oil painting on canvas by artist Tslil Tsemet, and measures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children in the Beach, Impressionism, Original oil Painting, One of a Kind
Located in Granada Hills, CA
Artist: Ara H. Hakobyan Work: Original Oil Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind. Medium: Oil
Category

2010s Academic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Children of the New Forest - Very Large Royal Academy Oil Painting, 1901
By Edgar Barclay
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘Children of the New Forest’ by Edgar Barclay (1842-1913). Depicting two girls gathering kindling
Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Oil Paintings With Children For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of oil paintings with children available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Impressionist, Contemporary or Old Masters examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oil paintings with children on 1stDibs that include elements of brown, black, beige, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Arie C. Van Noort, Alexander Averin, Michael Baxte, Axel Birkhammer and Giner Bueno produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and canvas, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Oil Paintings With Children?

The average selling price for oil paintings with children we offer is $3,468, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $185,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right paintings for You

Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.

When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.

Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.

No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?

On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive collection of paintings and other fine art for your home or office. Browse abstract paintings, portrait paintings, paintings by popular artists and more today.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 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.

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