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Vintage Oil Painting of European Scene
Located in Augusta, GA
Vintage oil painting depicting European scene Beautiful muted colors Large scale
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vintage Oil Painting of European Scene
Vintage Oil Painting of European Scene
H 39.5 in W 39.5 in D 1 in
Vintage Oil Painting of Venetian Fishing Boats.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wondefully vintage oil painting of venetian fishing boat in fauvist style, circa 1970. Unsigned
Category

1970s Fauvist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Paper, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Oil Painting Victorian River Landscape A lovely vintage oil painting depicting a Victorian
Category

Early 20th Century German Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Large Vintage Oil Painting of Nudes
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and impressive large vintage oil painting of nudes. This is a superb piece, it is
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Vintage Oil Painting of Nudes
Large Vintage Oil Painting of Nudes
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in
"Dandelion" Original Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"Dandelion" Original Vintage Oil Painting Like a scientific illustration, Edith Bruning (American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Original Vintage Oil Painting by Robert Lebrón
By Robert Lebron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage oil painting on canvas by Robert Lebrón, it is sign by the artist. Lebron painted
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"California Poppy" Original Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
"California Poppy" Original Vintage Oil Painting Like a scientific illustration, Edith Bruning
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Balboa Park Diptych - Original Vintage Oil Painting Pair
Located in Soquel, CA
Balboa Park Diptych - Original Vintage Oil Painting Pair Two artworks painted en plein air feature
Category

Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting "Strings and Brass" Symphony Oil Painting c.1989
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Oil Painting "Strings and Brass" Symphony Oil Painting c.1989 Original oil on canvas
Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting of a Man Holding a Rake
Located in Pasadena, CA
Realistic and moody, this vintage oil painting of 'A Man Holding a Rake' is an amazing example of
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Austin, TX
Oil painting, signed and featuring a downtown cityscape. This piece is multi media on canvas with a
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oil Painting
Vintage Oil Painting
H 40.25 in W 50.25 in D 1.5 in
"McLady" Oil on Canvas 'Vintage Oil Painting Intervention'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Title: 'McLady' Technique: oil on canvas (vintage oil painting intervention) Artists: Tatsu
Category

2010s Mexican Edwardian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Oil Painting of Fantasy Cottage in the Woods with Flowers & Gardens
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Fantasy Cottage in the Woods with Flowers & Gardens Art measures 36 x 24
Category

1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting - 1960s Nude Female Figure
Located in San Carlos, CA
🌟 For Sale: Stunning Vintage Oil Painting - 1960s Nude Female Figure 🌟 Add a touch of timeless
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint, Wood, Canvas

"Fishing Tme" Oil on Canvas 'Vintage Oil Painting Intervention'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Title: 'Fishing Time' Technique: oil on canvas (vintage oil painting intervention) Artists: Tatsu
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Oil Painting, English, Gilt Frame, Poppy Field, Landscape, Art, Signed
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage oil painting. An English, gilt framed poppy field scene on canvas, dating to the
Category

Late 20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Oil Painting Of Gypsy From Zamutov, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage oil painting in an original frame. The pinting is named Gypsy Woman from Zamutov
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Wood, Canvas

AURORA BOREALIS (Northern Lights) Vintage Oil Painting - Unsigned - Late 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
AURORA BOREALIS (Northern Lights) - vintage oil painting on panel - unsigned - untitled - unframed
Category

Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Remote Cottage in the Dramatic Mountains of South Africa, by South African
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Snowy Cabin in the Woods - A Serene Winter Landscape Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Preston, GB
Snowy Cabin in the Woods - A Serene Winter Landscape Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Artist
Category

Late 20th Century Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Oil Painting Luminous Mountain Landscape by F.A. Millard c.1925
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Oil Painting Luminous Mountain Landscape by F.A. Millard c.1925 Original oil on panel
Category

Early 20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Vintage Oil Painting of River Sunset in the Woods of the English Countryside
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of River Sunset in the Woods of the English Countryside by 20th Century
Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Venice Canal Original Vintage Oil Painting, Italy, 1960s, Signed, Framed
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Venice Canal Original Vintage Oil Painting, Italy, 1960s, Signed, Framed. This painting of a
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Vintage Oil Painting of Cottage by a River in the Mountains of South Africa
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of Cottage by a River in the Mountains of South Africa, by South African
Category

1980s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Vintage Oil Painting California Sierra Foothills Town by D. Grech c.1997
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Oil Painting California Sierra Foothills Town by D. Grech c.1997 Original oil on masonite
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Vintage oil painting on Canvas, Tropical landscape, Signed, Dated, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This beautiful original vintage oil painting on canvas depicts a tropical landscape. It is nicely
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas of Venice Canal Scene Gold Giltwood Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas of Venice Canal Scene professionally framed in a beautiful Gold
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Vintage" Oil Painting 39" x 39 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy
By Dmitriy Krestniy
Located in Culver City, CA
"Vintage" Oil Painting 39" x 39 "inch by Dmitriy Krestniy 2020 ATTENTION: Painting ships rolled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Vintage Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ships, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original large vintage oil painting on canvas depicting Sailing Ship and boat in the
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing ship, Unsigned, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original signed vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a Sailing Ship on the High
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting of the Cullin Hills on Isle of Skye in Scottish Highlands
Located in Preston, GB
Vintage Oil Painting of the Cullin Hills - the iconic Mountain Range on Isle of Skye in the
Category

1970s Pointillist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Oil Painting after Vincent Van Goth's Bedroom in Arles
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage oil painting after Vincent Van Goth's "Bedroom in Arles" This is a wonderful modern take
Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Vintage Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest River in Ireland by Modern Irish Artist
By Denis Thornton
Located in Preston, GB
Original Vintage Oil Painting of Tollymore Forest River Landscape in Ireland, by Modern Irish
Category

1980s Land Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Cottages by the Sea in Ireland Vintage Oil Painting by 20th Century Irish Artist, Louis Humphrey
Category

1980s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Oil Painting Juma Mozambique
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful oil on canvas painting of Juma Mozambique, very well executed. Signed Juma to the bottom
Category

20th Century Mozambican Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Oil Painting Juma Mozambique
Vintage Oil Painting Juma Mozambique
H 9.45 in W 7.49 in D 0.4 in
H. De Ruyser Vintage oil painting on canvas, Seascape, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a nautical scene, with a large sailing
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil painting on canvas, seascape, Sailing Ships, T. Orcelli, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas depicting Sailing Ship in the stormy sea
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Original Vintage oil Painting on Canvas, Figures, Framed, Signed Colvin
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a one-on-kind vintage oil painting on canvas depicting two figures. Presented in a nice
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'Temporary Tree' By Edward Magnay, Original Vintage Oil Painting, Mid 20th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE OIL PAINTING Depicting a tree in winter on a bright sunny day. Painted using a palette
Category

Vintage 1970s European Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage Oil Painting by Ronald Ossory Dunlop RA - Harbour Scene
Located in London, GB
A wonderful vintage oil painting titled “Harbour Scene”, by the important Irish painter and author
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage oil painting on canvas, Rural Landscape, signed R.David, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is a beautiful vintage oil painting on canvas, depicting a rural landscape with an old water
Category

1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in Field in English Countryside
By Deborah Poynton
Located in Preston, GB
Floral Vintage Oil Painting of Wild Red Poppies in a Field in the English Countryside, by 20th
Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage oil painting on canvas by Anna, Farm Landscape, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a rural landscape. In the foreground
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1975 Vintage oil painting on canvas, Seascape, Sailing Ship, Signed, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an amazing original large vintage oil painting on canvas depicting a nautical scene, with a
Category

1970s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Artist Richard Kerber Vintage oil painting on board, Seascape, Framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on board by Massachusetts Artist Richard Kerber depicting
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas of a Paris Street Scene Signed Kazlazusky
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Vintage Oil Painting on Canvas of a Paris Street Scene Signed Kazlazusky is a nicely done painting of the
Category

20th Century Unknown Louis XV Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

1977 Vintage oil painting on canvas, Seascape, sailing ship, Signed A.G. Burse
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas depicting the sailing ship in the open ocean
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

American Winter Landscape 1951 Vintage Oil Painting by Impressionist Master
Located in Stockholm, SE
- the color scheme of the painting, the construction of composition and perspective. Oil paints are
Category

1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil, Cardboard

Vintage Oil Painting of Southern California Seascape
Located in Soquel, CA
Original Southern California Seascape in Oil Paint on Canvas Beautiful seascape that captures the
Category

1970s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Stretcher Bars, Linen

Miniature Landscape with Waterfall - Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Landscape with Waterfall - Vintage Oil Painting by British Artist, David James. Art
Category

1970s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Lucile White Vintage Oil painting on canvas, European Castle view, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
This is an original vintage oil painting on canvas by Lucile White. The central subject of the
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

G.Wilson Vintage Oil painting on canvas, children playing with rabbit, framed
Located in Palm Coast, FL
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

Vintage Oil Painting By Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original oil painting by Donald K Ryan. Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the
Category

20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Vintage oil painting The Grist Mill Winter Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5131 Vintage framed oil painting of grist mill in a snow filled landscape Signed B.Burt Image size
Category

1940s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting "Kittens on the Balcony"
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful oil painting on canvas from the 1960s of two cutie kittens next to each other, vivid and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Oil Painting Windmill on Mykonos Landscape 1964
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3701 Oil on stretched canvas Set in a vintage hand painted frame Image size 15x19"
Category

1960s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage Oil Painting by Donald K Ryan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was juried into more than 40 local, regional, national, and international shows. He also p...
Category

1990s Paintings

Materials

Paint

French Vintage Oil Painting View over old town
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"View over the Town" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) oil painting on board, unframed Size
Category

Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid-Century Modern Landscape "Reverie" Vintage Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
Reverie Size: 44 x 36cm Oil on board This modernist style painting strikes a fine balance between
Category

Mid-20th Century Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Vintage Oil Painting of Fishing Boats by Harold Edward Collin (1936-1973)
Located in London, GB
Vintage oil painting of fishing boats titled Spanish Traders by Harold Edward Collin (1936-1973
Category

Vintage 1960s Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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Vintage Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Abstract style, while we also have 93 Abstract versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right vintage oil painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes brown, gray, black and blue. A vintage oil painting from Rudolf Kosow, R. Bailly, Raymond Bailly, Hunt Slonem and Jhina Alvarado — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Vintage Oil Painting?

The price for a vintage oil painting in our collection starts at $125 and tops out at $32,000 with the average selling for $1,250.
Questions About Vintage Oil Painting
  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 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
    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.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 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.