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Oil Painting 15, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Yellow and turquoise on purple. Oil paint was pushed around in swirl-like motions with a palette
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Haze, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Lee Panizza
Located in Yardley, PA
to emerge from the mists. Note: Exhibition quality stretcher frame, artist quality oil paint
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Purple Mountains, Abstract Oil Painting
By Srinivas Kathoju
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, blueThe Purple MountainsSrinivas KathojuOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cloudscape in Purples, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on stretched linen. On 1.5 inch deep stretcher bars with painted sides. Designed to be hung
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Purple Leaves", Oil Painting
By Jeff Legg
Located in Denver, CO
Jeff Legg's (US based) "Purple Leaves" is an oil painting created in 2023 depicting a white and
Category

2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

1953 Oil - Purple Asters
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine mid Century floral still life showing an earthenware vase filled with delicate purple aster
Category

Mid-20th Century Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

1953 Oil - Purple Asters
1953 Oil - Purple Asters
H 17.72 in W 21.97 in
Finding Purple, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, nature, garden, floral, expressionism, flora, representational, oil painting, purpleFinding
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

Network Purple- Contemporary Abstract Art Oil Painting Purple
By Stanza
Located in London, GB
is unframed. Oil on canvas. Provenance. From the artist's studio. Predominantly Purple. Stanza is
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

30 x 22 inches Oil paint, cold wax medium - Purple Haze
By Stephen Cimini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
30 x 22 inches oil paint, cold wax medium on 100% cotton, 140 lb Arches Oil Paper with deckled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Archival Paper

Untitled - Historic Purple Color Field Oil Painting
By Martin Canin
Located in New York, NY
elegant. Luminosity is still the goal, oil paint on canvas still the preferred medium, shape and color
Category

1970s Color-Field Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Purple Haze, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
, palette knife, abstract, oil painting, beigePurple HazeJanet HamiltonOil painting on
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Gaudioso", abstract, reds, oranges, purples, blues, purples, oil painting
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
, as well as with cooler blues and purples for contrast. Wise’s oil painting “Gaudioso” is a part of
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pale Purple Tulips, Oil Painting
By Nicole Lamothe
Located in San Francisco, CA
, realism, representational, oil painting, whitePale Purple TulipsNicole LamotheOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Echo, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary abstract work, oil canvas. Purple Echo :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

INTERNAL SIEGE - Bold, Surrealist, Cubist Illustrative Oil Painting, Purple
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
, shovels, and binoculars. All of the objects are outlined in a bright neon purple, which allows them to
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

REBEL OUTPOST FRACK - Purple Nebula Oil Painting, Surreal Illustration
By Jason Stout
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
often no figure is visibly present. Oil derricks and bore holes co-exist with trees, bushes, and
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

AG-Purple/Pink, Abstract Oil Painting
By Janet Hamilton
Located in San Francisco, CA
color palette, Janet then layers oil paint into a grid pattern. Predominated by warm shades, she then
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Oil - At Home In Purple
Located in Corsham, GB
A quirky and kitsch portrait of a young woman, dressed in purple, sitting in her purple home
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Beauty, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Marlene Llanes
Located in Yardley, PA
! The sides of this canvas were painted so it can hang without frame, but it may also be framed if you
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Purple Rose of Cujo" Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Pug with purple flowers
Category

2010s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

"My Electric Purple Butterfly" Purple Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
impasto oil paint directly onto the canvas. Creating worlds of color and rich textures, an exciting new
Category

2010s Abstract Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (pool III), vibrant purple, colorful, abstract, geometric, oil tondo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
painted worlds—lilac or blue shadows—and result in dynamic and enlivened compositions. Although in tondo
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Surf, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Timon painted this work after an early morning trip to the California coast, where the sea looked
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Historically Still Life represents the transience of life where decay and vanity go hand in hand. My Still Life series reimagines the paintings of ordinary objects by imbuing them wi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple roof, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Charles Choi
Located in Yardley, PA
One of my "Roof Series". :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: Yes :: Signed: Yes :: Signatu...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

light purple, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Benjamin Carrivick
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted in oil painted in 2021 :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original oil painting of purple flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of purple flowers. Oil on canvas of dalias. Painting on the pattern. Outdoor
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Evening in California, Oil Painting
By Suren Nersisyan
Located in San Francisco, CA
, impressionism, nature, representational, oil painting, bluePurple Evening in CaliforniaSuren
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist More Art

Materials

Oil

"My Purple Diamond Heart" Purple Contemporary Oil Painting with Antique Frame
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
installation to fill any space, they are perfect as a big group or just single. Painted oil on board and it
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Glass, Acrylic

Purple light, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. All works are unique oil paintings, framed and ready to hang. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Toned Abstract Gestural Oil Painting
By Tony Magar
Located in Houston, TX
Abstract painting by Tony Magar showing purple washed color bleeding into canvas contrasted against
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Figurative landscape oil painting- Purple Memory
Located in Beijing, CN
Dai Xiangwen was born in Hunan in 1991 and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts of Jianghan University, He is a member of China Artists Association, China Designers Association, ...
Category

2010s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Original oil painting of purple flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of purple flowers. Oil on canvas of dalias. Painting on the pattern. Outdoor
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mirage Purple, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Victor Sheleg
Located in Yardley, PA
I only make original works. Each is a one of a kind so you will have the only one! My artwork is my emotions and you can see that emotions on the canvas - You can experience it eac...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Desert, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Dan Louth
Located in Yardley, PA
Inspired by the beautiful scenery seen on a drive from Utah to Wyoming :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Blue Glow, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on linen mounted on gatorboard. It is available unframed. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
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2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original By French artist 'Mauduil', 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple irises. 1998, canvas, oil, 35x25 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Purple irises. 1998, canvas, oil, 35x25 cm Juris Jurjans (1944-2023) - Painter Juris Jurjāns
Category

1990s Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Small Humming Bird- Purple - Oil painting by English Artist Jamel Akib
By Jamel Akib
Located in Battle, East Sussex
Jamel Akib Born in Leigh-on-sea, Essex in 1965 to English and Malaysian parents, Jamel moved to North Borneo at the age of five. At thirteen he returned to England to pursue his edu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich. This work comes housed in an original artist made frame. The painting is signed,...
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Oil Painting Abstract Expressionist Forms Purple Green purple
By Toma Yovanovich
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original mid-century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich. This work comes housed in an original artist made frame. The painting is signed ...
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Susan Paine - Contemporary Oil, Nude In Purple
Located in Corsham, GB
contesting hues of purple and yellow, the fine study is the perfect example of Paine's expert use of colour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Light Purple Grapes, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Historically Still Life represents the transience of life where decay and vanity go hand in hand. My Still Life series reimagines the paintings of ordinary objects by imbuing them wi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Lily Perennial, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Allan O'Marra
Located in Yardley, PA
A beautiful lily that shows up every year in my back yard :: Painting :: Realism :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Han...
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

purple brown dress, Painting, Oil on Paper
By Benjamin Carrivick
Located in Yardley, PA
Painted in 2021 in oil :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Abstract Oil Painting "Tendril Blue Purple Red"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A unique and vivid oil painting on stretched canvas with blue and red colours. Ready to hang
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Leaping Horse on Purple Background, " Oil Painting
By Robin Hextrum
Located in Denver, CO
Robin Hextrum's (US based) "Leaping Horse on Purple Background" is an original, handmade oil
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Purple Mist" Black Bunny on Purple Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
gestural figure of a black bunny on a Purple Lavender background with thick use of paint. It is housed in a
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Purple Bouquet"
By Gennady Iosifovich Malyshev
Located in Southampton, NY
Here for your consideration is an oil on board painting of purple asters by Russian Federation
Category

1980s Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Purple Sky Turquoise Clouds, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A densely layered oil piece, in which each layer eclipses the previous. Horizontal lines exploring
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Original oil painting of purple and pink flowers, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Jacquel
Located in Yardley, PA
Original oil painting of purple and pink flowers. This oil was painted on a pattern. Outdoor
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Purple Sky
By Maureen Chatfield
Located in Greenwich, CT
in the landscape, and personal stories from my past. I have painted consistently since childhood
Category

2010s Color-Field Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Washed (purple, violet)
By Anastasia Pelias
Located in New Orleans, LA
work. I build each painting intuitively with multiple layers of oil paint, turpentine washes and
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Purple Mountains
By Lisa Sanditz
Located in New Orleans, LA
including Alex Katz and Gary Hume, have painted site-specific paintings to be repainted on billboards in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

ISO:The Color Purple, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Eileen Olson
Located in Yardley, PA
This piece requires you to look into each and every multiple layer of the oil, it has scratches
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yellow Purple Green Horizon, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
few hours every day for several months, densely layering numerous canvases with oil paint. Often
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Purple Top" Large Modern Impressionist Figure Oil Painting
By Maria Bertrán
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
"Purple Top is a colorful figurative oil painted from life by Maria Bertran. This Contemporary
Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Purple Flowers" oil on canvas by Duan
By Duan Zhaonan
Located in Carmel, CA
patrons across United States, Japan, Korean, Taiwan and National Level Museums in China. Mr. Duan's Oil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Large Ascending Black, Purple and Blue with Red Abstract Oil Painting, Untitled
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
blue ascending movements, while the shades of purple somehow reinforce the strength of the blacks. Yet
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

20th Century Oil - Nude On Red And Purple
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful nude study, showing a seated woman on a red and purple background. The painting is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Purple Oil Paint For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact purple oil paint you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. There are many contemporary, abstract and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect purple oil paint 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. When looking for the right purple oil paint for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of purple, gray, brown and blue. There have been many interesting purple oil paint examples over the years, but those made by Hunt Slonem, Cindy Shaoul, Elena Georgieva, Anastas Kamburov and Natalia Roman are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, oil paint and fabric. A large purple oil paint can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 0.75 high and 0.75 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Purple Oil Paint?

The price for a purple oil paint in our collection starts at $42 and tops out at $435,000 with the average selling for $3,084.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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

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