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Railroad Oil Paintings

"Sleeping in the Hay, " Cyrus Cuneo, California Impressionism, Children Genre
"Sleeping in the Hay, " Cyrus Cuneo, California Impressionism, Children Genre

"Sleeping in the Hay, " Cyrus Cuneo, California Impressionism, Children Genre

By Cyrus Cuneo

Located in New York, NY

In 1908 on assignment with the Illustrated News, he made an extensive trip back to California and through Canada, where he was a special guest of personnel representing the Canadian ...

Category

Early 1900s American Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Railroad Crossing, Painting, Oil on Other

Railroad Crossing, Painting, Oil on Other

By Richard Szkutnik

Located in Yardley, PA

original en plein air oil on panel :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed by the artist :: Ready to Hang: No :: Signed: ...

Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

My Japanese model railroad collection, Painting, Oil on Canvas
My Japanese model railroad collection, Painting, Oil on Canvas

My Japanese model railroad collection, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By John Kilduff

Located in Yardley, PA

This is my collection of Japanese model railroad trains that I painted from the internet. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity sig...

Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

Granby Fall Colors Hoppers, Mountain Railroad Landscape, Colorado Oil Painting
Granby Fall Colors Hoppers, Mountain Railroad Landscape, Colorado Oil Painting

Granby Fall Colors Hoppers, Mountain Railroad Landscape, Colorado Oil Painting

By Delton Demarest

Located in Denver, CO

The handling is loose and direct, balancing the cool greys of the rail cars against the warm fall color. The painting was made en plein air near the Moffat Road Railroad Museum throu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Railroad Crossing II - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte
Railroad Crossing II - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte

Railroad Crossing II - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte

By Eric Schutte

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Introduction to Eric Schutte A publication in the art magazine 'Atelier', made us aware of his work. Very special we found his paintings, square-air paintings where the influences ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

New York Central Train, Railroad Painting
New York Central Train, Railroad Painting

New York Central Train, Railroad Painting

By Tony Fachet

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signature: Signed Lower Right and Dated ’88 Illustration of a New York Central train with the city in the background

Category

1980s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Railroad Men's Wives - American Scene Painting - Social Realism
Railroad Men's Wives - American Scene Painting - Social Realism

Railroad Men's Wives - American Scene Painting - Social Realism

By Philip Evergood

Located in Miami, FL

American Scene Painting - Social Realism. The present work is a Depression Era account of working-class men and women. Philip Howard Francis Dixon Evergood (born Howard Blashki; 190...

Category

1930s Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Railroad Pier, 2014
Railroad Pier, 2014

Railroad Pier, 2014

By Gregory Frux

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Oil on Canvas This painting was selected for the cover of the catalog for the 2019 Gregory Frux solo exhibition "Brooklyn Plein Air"

Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Untitled (Houses and Railroad Tracks)
Untitled (Houses and Railroad Tracks)

Untitled (Houses and Railroad Tracks)

By Harry Lane

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He is best known for his sleek, realistic still life paintings and urban and rural landscapes such as Untitled (House and Railroad Tracks).

Category

1940s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Commentary on Slavery and the Underground Railroad
Commentary on Slavery and the Underground Railroad

Commentary on Slavery and the Underground Railroad

By Francis William Edmonds

Located in Fredericksburg, VA

This evocative interior scene by Francis William Edmonds functions as a quiet yet powerful meditation on slavery, secrecy, and moral resistance in 19th-century America. At first glan...

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Mid-19th Century Hudson River School Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Vintage Small Town Street with Railroad Tracks Landscape
Vintage Small Town Street with Railroad Tracks Landscape

Vintage Small Town Street with Railroad Tracks Landscape

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful vintage landscape of a small town back street with cobblestone road and rails that could be any town in America by Jon Nielson (American, 20th Century), 1972. Signed and da...

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1970s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fee Villa, Moscow Ohio, Underground Railroad, Abolitionist's Home, Ohio River
Fee Villa, Moscow Ohio, Underground Railroad, Abolitionist's Home, Ohio River

Fee Villa, Moscow Ohio, Underground Railroad, Abolitionist's Home, Ohio River

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

American, 20th Century Signed: Wilbur Wright (Lower, Right) " Fee Villa ", 1933 (Moscow, Ohio) Oil on Canvas 30" x 40" Housed in a 3 5/8" Frame Overall Size: 37" x 47" Light s...

Category

Early 20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Building the Allegheny Railroad, Pennsylvania" Alfred Wall, Scalp Level School
"Building the Allegheny Railroad, Pennsylvania" Alfred Wall, Scalp Level School

"Building the Allegheny Railroad, Pennsylvania" Alfred Wall, Scalp Level School

Located in New York, NY

Wall (American, 1825-1896) Untitled (Building the Railroad), 1859 Oil on canvas 14 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches Signed and dated lower left For Christmas, 2008, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette f...

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1850s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sailing in a calm
Sailing in a calm

Edward HopperSailing in a calm, Early 20th Century

$10,253

H 27 in W 21.25 in D 1.5 in

Sailing in a calm

By Edward Hopper

Located in Douglas, Isle of Man

In 1930, his House by the Railroad (1925) was the first oil painting acquired by the newly founded Museum of Modern Art.

Category

Early 20th Century Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

"Mount Vernon N.Y. (Train on the Railroad)" Impressionist Landscape Oil on Board
"Mount Vernon N.Y. (Train on the Railroad)" Impressionist Landscape Oil on Board

"Mount Vernon N.Y. (Train on the Railroad)" Impressionist Landscape Oil on Board

By Hayley Lever

Located in New York, NY

An outstanding oil painting executed with thick use of paint capturing a luminous sight of a train in motion under a bridge with heavy smoke trailing upward. We can feel that a mood...

Category

1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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Woman in the Forest
Woman in the Forest

Cyrus CuneoWoman in the Forest, c1905

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 20.13 in

Woman in the Forest

By Cyrus Cuneo

Located in Graton, CA

In 1908 on assignment with the Illustrated News, he made an extensive trip back to California and through Canada, where he was a special guest of personnel representing the Canadian ...

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork
Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork

Scott Moore Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Railroad Train Artwork

Located in Bloomington, MN

Artist: Scott Moore Title: Original Original Medium: Oil Paint on Canvas Edition Number: Original Painting Reference information: (studio reference number (0374) Frame Size: 48 x 70...

Category

20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Railroad Tracks near Easton, Pennsylvania

Railroad Tracks near Easton, Pennsylvania

By Max Arthur Cohn

Located in New York, NY

Born in London, England of Russian parents, Max Cohn moved with his family to New York City at the age of two. Cohn first studied at the Art Students League from 1925 to 1927 with B...

Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Railroad Crossing - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte
Railroad Crossing - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte

Railroad Crossing - 21st Century Contemporary Oil Painting by Eric Schutte

By Eric Schutte

Located in Nuenen, Noord Brabant

Introduction to Eric Schutte A publication in the art magazine 'Atelier', made us aware of his work. Very special we found his paintings, square-air paintings where the influences ...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Road, Railroad, Canal, Trails" (2015) By Linda Lillegraven, Oil Painting
"Road, Railroad, Canal, Trails" (2015) By Linda Lillegraven, Oil Painting

"Road, Railroad, Canal, Trails" (2015) By Linda Lillegraven, Oil Painting

By Linda Lillegraven

Located in Denver, CO

Linda Lillegraven's beautiful original oil landscape "Road, Railroad, Canal, Trails" (2015) depicts a serene moment of a western plain at evening, with a trail winding down to a road...

Category

2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Spirit of the Train", oil painting, abstract, railroad, bridge, red, blue
"Spirit of the Train", oil painting, abstract, railroad, bridge, red, blue

"Spirit of the Train", oil painting, abstract, railroad, bridge, red, blue

By Catherine Picard-Gibbs

Located in Franklin, MA

“Spirit of the Train” by Catherine Picard-Gibbs is a large, abstracted nocturnal scene depicting a ghostly train crossing a railroad bridge. This highly textural, dynamic, expression...

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Railroad Stop" Sky Blue-Toned Impressionist Painting of a Railroad by a Village
"Railroad Stop" Sky Blue-Toned Impressionist Painting of a Railroad by a Village

"Railroad Stop" Sky Blue-Toned Impressionist Painting of a Railroad by a Village

By Robert Rogan

Located in Houston, TX

Sky blue-toned abstract impressionist painting by Houston, TX artist Robert Rogan. This painting depicts a railroad with yellow rail freight cars by a village. Signed and dated by th...

Category

1950s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Faces of PA Railroad
Faces of PA Railroad

Faces of PA Railroad

By Jerome Rozen

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Sight Size 20.00" x 54.00", Framed 28.00" x 52.00" Signature: Signed Upper Right Faces on the Pennsylvania Railroad

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)
Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)

Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)

By Sterling Boyd Strauser

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Sterling Strauser (1907-1995). Yellow Caboose #2, 1956. Oil on panel, 2.75 x 24 inches. Framed measurement: 3.25 x 24.5 inches. Signed and dated upper center. Titled on verso. Excel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Railroad Crossing, Millard County, Utah
Railroad Crossing, Millard County, Utah

Railroad Crossing, Millard County, Utah

By Lloyd Brown

Located in Dallas, TX

In Lloyd Brown’s examination of America, we see small town intersections, train crossings, and rural stretches of road, in paintings made after he traveled across the United States o...

Category

2010s Photorealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape
"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape

"Railroad Signal" Georges Schreiber, Train, Abstracted American Landscape

By Georges Schreiber

Located in New York, NY

Georges Schreiber Railroad Signal, 1933 Signed and dated lower right; titled on the frame verso Oil on canvas 20 3/4 x 25 inches Provenance Aline Barnsdall, Los Angeles, California ...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism
Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism

By Louis Bosa

Located in New York, NY

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism Large oil on canvas genre painting depicting laborers working on a railroad, with rural landscape in the...

Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism
Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism

By Louis Bosa

Located in New York, NY

Industrial Railroad WPA Mid 20th Century American Scene Rural Modern Realism Large oil on canvas genre painting depicting laborers working on a railroad, with rural landscape in the...

Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism
Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism

Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism

By Jo Cain

Located in New York, NY

Railroad Worker Industrial WPA American Scene Mid Century Modern Social Realism Jo Cain (1904 - 2003) Railroad worker 36 ¼ x 27 inches Oil on paper c. 1930s Signed lower right 43 x ...

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1930s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil

"The Crossing" Landscape Railroad Crossing, Regional, Oil, Masonite
"The Crossing" Landscape Railroad Crossing, Regional, Oil, Masonite

"The Crossing" Landscape Railroad Crossing, Regional, Oil, Masonite

Located in Detroit, MI

"The Crossing" is a charming regional style painting by Santos Zingale who worked for the PWAP (Public Works of Art Project) that was part of the New Deal. PWAP art focused on local ...

Category

1950s Post-Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Alvarado Railroad Crossing
Alvarado Railroad Crossing

Alvarado Railroad Crossing

By Clifford Holmes

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork titled "Alvarado Railroad Crossing" c.1950 is an oil painting on canvas by noted California artist Clifford Holmes 1876-1963.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)
Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)

Yellow Caboose #2 (Lackawanna Railroad Freight Train Steam engine painting)

By Sterling Boyd Strauser

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Sterling Strauser (1907-1995). Yellow Caboose #2, 1956. Oil on panel, 2.75 x 24 inches. Framed measurement: 3.25 x 24.5 inches. Signed and dated upper center. Titled on verso. Excel...

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Last Run to Silver City" - Nocturnal Railroad Landscape with Steam Train
"Last Run to Silver City" - Nocturnal Railroad Landscape with Steam Train

"Last Run to Silver City" - Nocturnal Railroad Landscape with Steam Train

Located in Soquel, CA

Industrial nocturnal landscape scene of a train at the railroad station by California artist Roger Piercy (American, 20th Century). Signed "Roger Piercy" in the lower right corner. S...

Category

1970s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Railroad Crossing, Peterborough, New Hampshire

Railroad Crossing, Peterborough, New Hampshire

By O. Louis Guglielmi

Located in New York, NY

O. Louis Guglielmi came to Peterborough, New Hampshire from 1932 to 1949 when he spent summers painting at the MacDowell Colony.

Category

1930s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

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Located in Grand Rapids, MI

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Epiphany

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$7,400

H 40 in W 80 in D 2 in

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By Cynthia Young

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Blue,White,Indigo, navy 40 x 80" oil painting on canvas Inspired by the drama of nature and light, Cynthia creates abstracted landscapes with oil on canvas.

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Materials

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Minimalist Abstract Color Field Painting in Emerald Green on 2 Panels (C14-10)
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By Ginny Fox

Located in Hudson, NY

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Category

2010s Minimalist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Panel

Until you remember - 21st Century, Contemporary, Painting, Oil on Canvas
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By Tomàs Sunyol

Located in Barcelona, Catalonia

"Tomàs Martínez Sunyol was born in Dieulefit (France) in 1964 and was surrounded by art from a young age. Both his father, Joaquim Martínez Lerma, and uncle, Álvaro Sunyol, were pain...

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Railroad Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much are Railroad Oil Paintings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of railroad oil paintings start at $1,200 and top out at $106,000 with the average selling for $3,650.

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Questions About Railroad 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.
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    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.
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    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.

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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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 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, 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.