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"6 Oysters" oil painting of white oysters on blue background with resin finish
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Oyster" vertical photorealist oil painting of an open oyster, linen behind
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Wild Bay Oysters" square oil painting of two white oysters with gray background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Oyster Creek" Oil painting of a single white oyster with dark gray background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Acrylic

"6 Oysters II" oil painting of white oysters on blue background, resin finish
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil, Wood Panel

"Oyster Catcher" a photorealist oil painting, a festive fisherman's boat
By Michel Brosseau
Located in Edgartown, MA
today,” says Brosseau. The French artist is known for his nautical paintings and draws inspiration from
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

English Painting, Oil on Canvas, "Oysters" by Anne Fowler
Located in Austin, TX
"Oysters" A fine large square oil painting on canvas by Anne Fowler, a British regional painter
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Oyster
By Valerie Beller
Located in Three Oaks, MI
textural applications of oil paint. Her paintings reveal reflections upon nature and memory. Beller’s
Category

Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Unity", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Unity" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a woman
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Shrimp and Oysters" - Impressionist Plein Air Landscape Painting - Wyeth
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Shrimp and Oysters" is a plein air landscape painting featuring red, white, green and blue hues
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Pale Turquoise Blue Oil Painting by E. Ballestra Oysters and sea Ursines
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary oil painting by E. BALLESTRA . French Provence School. oisters and sea urchins,
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas

"Wild Oysters" Mixed media painting of 3 white oysters with dark gray background
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"11 Oysters" abstract mixed media painting of oysters in black, white and gold
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"8 Oysters" abstract mixed media painting of oysters in black, white and gold
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me into the studio
Category

2010s Still-life Paintings

Materials

Resin, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Reclining Figure" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Reclining Figure" is an oil painting that depicts a woman in white
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Celestial Clouds", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Celestial Clouds" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Misty City", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Misty City" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Panel

The oysters
By Evelyne Ballestra
Located in Miami, FL
Her work with signs, symbols and esoteric spirituality reflects her passion for the ancient past and represents a symbolic return to the ground from which we emerged. Her work create...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Waiter with oysters, figurative, colorful
Located in New York, NY
A painting depicting a male waiter showcasing a plate with a dozen of oysters placed in the plate
Category

2010s Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Aspen Autumn II", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Aspen Autumn II" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Looking for Breakfast", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Looking for Breakfast" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chesapeake Oysters
By Kristine Kainer
Located in San Francisco, CA
KainerOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edgesVarnished and Ready to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Cliffs of Vernazza" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Cliffs of Vernazza" is an oil painting that depicts a seaside city
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Dunes at Oyster Pond
By Lori Zummo
Located in Greenwich, CT
receiving the first place award in oil painting from the New York chapter of the National Society of Arts
Category

2010s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Skipjack Off Thomas Point LIghthouse, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Mark Hunter
Located in Yardley, PA
A Skipjack, an oyster boat of the Chesapeake Bay, sailing off the Thomas Point Lighthouse. This
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still Life with Fishes and Oysters - Oil on Canvas - 17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Still life with fishes and oysters is an original oil on canvas realized in the 17th Century by
Category

17th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oyster Watch by Anne Harney, Contemporary Interior Still Life Painting
By Anne Harney
Located in Atlanta, GA
mix of imagination. “I prefer to begin my work from life. My landscape paintings usually follow me
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Pink Bird Series - Pink", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Pink Bird Series - Pink" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Bustling Alley at Dusk" Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "Bustling Alley at Dusk" is an original, handmade oil painting that
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood Panel, Oil

Oystering at First Light
Located in Greenwich, CT
Michael Harrell was born in Florida in 1964. He began painting nautical scenes at a young age and
Category

2010s Photorealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Golden Oysters One, Mushroom Fungi Still Life Painting, Yellow, Peach, Green
By Andrea Kantrowitz
Located in Kent, CT
A golden oyster mushroom in hues of yellow, ochre, peach and orange is masterfully painted
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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

2010s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Denver - Under the 8th St Bridge, Oil painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark’s oil on panel painting “Denver - Under the 8th Street Bridge” depicts the
Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Journey of Our World II, Oil painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's "The Journey of Our World II" is an oil painting on wood panel. It depicts a
Category

2010s American Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Next Stage of Your Journey", Oil Painting
By Christopher Clark 1
Located in Denver, CO
Christopher Clark's (US based) "The Next Stage of Your Journey" is an original, handmade oil
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Oyster Trio" 3 Gold and white oysters on a black background with resin finish.
By Anne Harney
Located in Edgartown, MA
, shells, hills, trees, stones and water. My paintings create a path of self-discovery. Reassembling pieces
Category

2010s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Resin, Oil, Panel

Oysters with blue striped drapery
Located in Sempach, LU
The bird’s eye view, strong light on the mother-of-pearl of oysters and folds create this image
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Landscape, by Francis Kughler, Oil on Panel Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This Mid-century Oil on Panel Landscape by Francis Kughler measures 28 1/2" x 40 x 1 1/2", and
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Fine Antique French Rococo Scrolled Oil Painting Cherubim Playing - over door
By French Rococo
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Playing Cherubim French School, circa 1900 oil painting on canvas laid down on panel within oyster
Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Important 18th Century Royal Academy Old Master Oil Painting of Georgian London
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘St. James’ Day’ by Richard Morton Paye (1750-1820). This very large and important 18th century oil
Category

1780s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Very Large 18th Century Royal Academy Oil Painting of Georgian London Festival
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
‘St. James’ Day’ by Richard Morton Paye (1750-1820). This very large and important 18th century oil
Category

1780s English School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ella Wetzko-Ehrenberger, Still Life With Chrysanthemums, Oil Painting
Located in Cheltenham, GB
arrangement of chrysanthemums, oyster shell, statuette and pearl necklace. It’s a refined snapshot into the
Category

Early 20th Century Academic Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pansies and Spilled Dirt - Oil painting, by Contemporary American Realist
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Pansies and Spilled Dirt" is an oil painting of purple and white pansies in a rustic brown pot
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Panel, Oil

Oyster and a Copper bowl with other Crustaceans
By Alfred Arthur Brunel De Neuville
Located in St. Albans, GB
Alfred Arthur BRUNEL DE NEUVILLE A wonderful painting for any situation whether it is as a
Category

1880s French School Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Still life of lemon upon a pewter dish, oysters, grapes, and 3 peaches.
Located in Firenze, IT
Still life of lemon upon a pewter dish, oysters, grapes, and 3 peaches. The painting belongs to
Category

18th Century and Earlier Dutch School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Meat" contemporary realist oil painting by American artist, raw, uncooked, chef
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Meat" is an oil painting of two raw cuts of meat resting on a wooden cutting board, atop a rickety
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen, Panel

Study for Golden Oysters Two, Mushroom Fungi, Golden Yellow, Ochre, Brown
By Andrea Kantrowitz
Located in Kent, CT
A golden oyster mushroom in hues of yellow, ochre and orange is masterfully painted, arranged in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Golden Oysters Two, Mushroom Fungi Still Life, Yellow, Ochre, Dark Violet, Blue
By Andrea Kantrowitz
Located in Kent, CT
A golden oyster mushroom in hues of yellow, ochre and orange, with hints of light blue, is
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Study for Golden Oysters One, Mushroom Still Life, Yellow, Peach, Moss Green
By Andrea Kantrowitz
Located in Kent, CT
A golden oyster mushroom in hues of yellow, orange, and peach is masterfully painted, arranged in a
Category

2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

‘Still Life with Lobster, Oysters and Duck’ by Hubert Bellis, 1831 - 1902
By HUBERT BELLIS
Located in Bruges, BE
Hubert Bellis Brussels 1831 – 1902 Schaerbeek Belgian Painter ‘Still Life with Lobster, Oysters
Category

19th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Oyster Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of oyster oil paintings available for sale. There are many Contemporary, Impressionist and Expressionist versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the oyster oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, beige, blue and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Kristine Kainer, Larry Horowitz, Eric Wert, Evelyne Ballestra and Bart Koning are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Oyster Oil Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of oyster oil paintings start at $75 and top out at $35,348 with the average selling for $3,543.

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 Oyster Oil Paintings
  • 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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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

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