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KPM Oil Painting Of An Exotic Nude Persian Beauty
By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)
Located in Dallas, TX
Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Oil

Modernist Persian Iranian Middle Eastern Abstract Fereydoun Assa Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
-Assa participated in a group exhibition of Modern Persian painting, sponsored by the Centre for Iranian
Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil

Modernist Persian Iranian Middle Eastern Abstract Fereydoun Assa Oil Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
1968. In the same year, Rahimi-Assa participated in a group exhibition of Modern Persian painting
Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Foil

Persian 1 (Abstract Painting)
By Anne Russinof
Located in London, GB
Persian 1 (Abstract Painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed For Russinof, everything begins with color
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian 1 (Abstract Painting)
By Anne Russinof
Located in London, GB
Persian 1 (Abstract Painting) Oil on canvas - Unframed For Russinof, everything begins with color
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Scale Persian Hunt Landscape Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-01 Large Scale Persian Hunt, circa 1920's oil painting on canvas depicting hunting scene
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Scale Persian Hunt Landscape Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-01 Large Scale Persian Hunt, circa 1920's oil painting on canvas depicting hunting scene
Category

1920s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Alexander The Great Persians Fontebasso 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
Persians Oil on canvas 108 x 153 cm. In frame 120 x 164 cm. Fascinating for its interesting subject
Category

18th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Oil Painting of White Persian Cat by Well Known Hungarian Artist Beno Boleradsky
By Beno Boleradsky
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage oil painting of a white Persian cat. This sweet painting, by Beno Boleradsky (a well
Category

20th Century Hungarian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Seated Woman & Persian Rug Oil on Canvas Painting by Israeli Zvi Olivitzki, 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Israeli oil on canvas painting. By Zvi Olivitzki (b. 1930, Haifa.) Depicting a woman with
Category

Vintage 1960s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Persian 1
By Anne Russinof
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas - Unframed For Russinof, everything begins with color. She begins a painting by
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian 1
Persian 1
H 18.12 in W 24.02 in
Persian Rose
By Gloria Matuszewski
Located in Burlingame, CA
Inspired by Taoist teachings and meditations, 'Persian Rose' feels alive with its concentration on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Graphite

Persian Rose
Persian Rose
H 24 in W 24 in D 1.5 in
Persian Chickens
Located in Atlanta, GA
Delbar Shahbaz deftly deploys sources in her works (sculpture, painting, installation, video, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

Persian Chickens
H 53 in W 70.5 in D 2 in
MSS Art Persian Diamonds Oil on Canvas 3D Swarosky Crystals
Located in BILBAO, ES
Salmeh and Sarah Moravvej founded MSS in 1999 with their headquarter located in Dubai. Their passion, energy and artistic expertise is the foundation of creating an ideal living and ...
Category

2010s East Asian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Dependency
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & jewellery on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Trapped
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on peeling paper Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Re Transition
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Slaughter
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Nostalgia
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Immigration
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Trapped
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Power of Judgement
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Déjà Vu
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Time Out
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Care Home
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - The Pubberty
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Lost Time
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Water, Life, War
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Paper

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - The Award of Thought
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on peeling paper Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Covid 19 Orbit
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Fatality of Judgment
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Journey to Hope
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Of The Persian Sybil, 17th Century School of GUERCINO (1591-1666)
By Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino)
Located in Blackwater, GB
Italian Old Master portrait of the Persian Sybil, oil on canvas. Excellent quality and condition depiction
Category

17th Century Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Power of The Judgment
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - A World Within Me
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - The Ladder of Power
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil & peeling paper on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Up in Heaven 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Above Water Level 1
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Above Water Level 2
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Contemporary Art by Aziz Anzabi - Don't Judge Me By Her Cover
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas Aziz Anzabi is a British artist with Iranian origins born in 1970 who lives & works
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Elegant Still Life of Japanese and Persian Teapots on Patterned Fabric"
By Olga Antonova
Located in Wellesley, MA
"Elegant Still Life of Japanese and Persian Teapots on Patterned Fabric" Olga Antonova’s subject
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Iranian Israeli Large Aquatint Etching Figurative Abstract Circus Monde Balloons
By Elie (Eliahu) Abrahami
Located in Surfside, FL
Engraving Biennale in Monaco. Abrahami’s delicate watercolours and oil paintings, combining Persian eastern
Category

20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Landscape painting, yellow, "Persian Berry, " nature, flowers, sunlight
By Jim Waid
Located in Chicago, IL
Tranquil and calm abstract impressionist landscape painting of nature featuring flowers, plants
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel

1960s Pinup Avec Chat Persian Bleu
By Simone Gad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
features collages with oil pastels and paintings. Her painting is influenced greatly by the Art Brut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel

Self-Made, Woman Lounging on Teal Couch with Persian Cat, Original Oil Painting
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
-Made oil on linen 34h x 54w in 86.36h x 137.16w cm RFF037 Rose Freymuth-Frazier Employing the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Midlife Madonna, Female in Teal and Red Silk Holding a Persian Cat, Oil Painting
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
, clutching a Persian cat yet with curlers in her hair. Painted during the early days of the pandemic, Rose
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Framed Oil Painting of a Persian Cat by L Camdy
Located in New York, NY
Oil on canvas painting depicting a white Persian cat against an oriental carpet with Arabic
Category

Antique 19th Century American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Safe Space, Woman On Teal Couch with a Persian Cat and Butterflies, Oil Painting
By Rose Freymuth-Frazier
Located in Chicago, IL
One of Rose Freymuth-Frazier's newest painting is her personal take on self-quarantine. Here a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Antique Persian Desert Prayer Scene Oil on Canvas Painting, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Persian Orientalist oil on canvas offers prayer scene with figures and camels in desert
Category

20th Century Egyptian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Persian Oil on Canvas Painting of Mosque Scene by Douglas Arthur Teed Dated 1913
By Douglas Arthur Teed
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Moorish oil on canvas painting of Persian mosque scene signed lower left Douglas Arthur
Category

Early 20th Century American Moorish Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas

Persian Drum
By Kikuo Saito
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Persian Drum is an abstract oil on canvas executed in saturated oranges, yellows, pinks and greens
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Persian Hat
By Kikuo Saito
Located in New Orleans, LA
painting practice, Saito is known for his poetic theater works that incorporated costumes, light, music and
Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Persian Hat
H 48 in W 62 in D 2 in
Oil on Canvas Depicting Nineteenth Century Persian Prime Minister Mirza Aghassi
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large scale highly decorative and dramatic portrait depicting an historic Persian foreign and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Persian Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Thoughts on a Persian Rug n°227
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas 2018 60 x 48 in HARRY JAMES MOODY (GER) Born in 1952 Lives & works in Los Angeles
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Thoughts on a Persian Rug n°228
By Harry James Moody
Located in Paris, IDF
Oil on canvas 2018 60 x 48 in HARRY JAMES MOODY (GER) Born in 1952 Lives & works in Los Angeles
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Iranian Israeli Large Aquatint Etching Figurative Abstract Circus Monde Balloons
By Elie (Eliahu) Abrahami
Located in Surfside, FL
Engraving Biennale in Monaco. Abrahami’s delicate watercolours and oil paintings, combining Persian eastern
Category

20th Century Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Persian Sybil - Oil Painting - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sybil is an original old master artwork realized by Anonymous artist of 18th century. Oil painting
Category

18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Persian Hunt Scene Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3965 Persian hunt scene landscape set in a hand carved wood frame Image size 7.25x4.25"
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Persian Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact persian oil painting you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. In our selection of items, you can find Abstract examples as well as a Contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect persian oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a persian oil painting to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of brown, black, gray, blue and more. Finding an appealing persian oil painting — no matter the origin — is easy, but Rose Freymuth-Frazier, Harry Moody, Anne Russinof, Kikuo Saito and Agnes Augusta Talboys each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in oil paint, paint and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Persian Oil Painting?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a persian oil painting in our inventory may begin at $440 and can go as high as $39,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.
Questions About Persian Oil Painting
  • 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 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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 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.
  • 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 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
    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 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 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 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 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
    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 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 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.

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