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Flowers for Sale, Oil Painting
By Brian McCarty
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, greenFlowers for SaleBrian McCartyOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

WINTER SALE! Snowdrops 40X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I poured my soul into capturing the transient dance of light and shadow
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

4th of July Sale, Painting, Oil on Other
By John Kilduff
Located in Yardley, PA
This painting was painted on location (plein air) in front of a car dealership on Van Nuys Blvd in
Category

2010s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Oil

WINTER SALE! Ice.Snow. 40X50 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've melded expressionism with touches of realism to encapsulate the raw
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Winter landscape 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this serene oil on canvas, I aimed to capture the quiet majesty of a snow-covered landscape. The
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Snowy chalet 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
As I caressed the canvas with my brush, oil paints gave life to this tranquil scene, a symphony of
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Winter evening 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this tranquil scene, I've immersed my brush in the silent poetry of winter's embrace. Through textured oils and a symphony of muted pastels, I've sought to capture the hushed whis...
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Christmas is coming 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've embraced the serene beauty of winter, capturing the season's quiet hush
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

The Fallen, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By grace diehl, MOVING SALE, Combined Shipping (ask me)
Located in Yardley, PA
in the very back with seagulls flying overhead. :: Painting :: Fine Art :: This piece comes with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

WINTER SALE! In winter park 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this piece, I embraced the solitude and serenity of a winter's walk. With oil, I captured the
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Christmas souvenir 80X80 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I've poured my soul into capturing the warmth and vitality of the holiday
Category

2010s Expressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Oil on Canvas of a Flowers for Sale, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Rachael Florence
Located in Yardley, PA
varnished and ready to hang. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This piece comes with an official certificate
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

WINTER SALE! The river in winter 50X70 oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this piece, I sought to capture the serene stillness of winter, with oil paints delicately
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

«Green leaf of Palm". Sale. abstract view .Miniature oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Original small oil painting on canvas . green leaf with positive vibes from sun glare. How often
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Trevor Waugh, View of Istanbul, Original Oil Painting for Sale Online, Istanbul
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh View of Istanbul Original Unframed Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Size: H 15.3cm (6
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trevor Waugh, Blue Core Menorca, Original Oil Painting for Sale Online, Menorca
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh Blue Core, Menorca Original Oil Painting Size Unframed: H 50cm x W 70cm Price if Sold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

M.S. Sale - 20th Century Oil, Radfeld
Located in Corsham, GB
Tyrol. The oil has been signed by the artist to to the lower right and inscribed with the location verso
Category

20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trevor Waugh, The Rhub Al Khali, Original Oil Painting for Sale Online, Desert
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Trevor Waugh The Rhub Al Khali Original Unframed Oil Painting Oil Paint on Canvas Size: H 50.8cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

WINTER SALE! Winter day 40X50 oi painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting, I sought to capture the serene, yet invigorating essence of a winter's
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Before Christmas 40X50 oi painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this oil painting of mine, I've captured the serene twilight of a snowy scape, where the warmth
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

WINTER SALE! Christmas forest 40X50 oi painting
Located in Sempach, LU
In this painting, I sought to capture the serene embrace of winter, as the hush of snow blankets
Category

2010s Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sophie Harden, Next Lot, Horse Art for Sale, Animal Art for Sale, Original Oil
By Sophie Harden
Located in Deddington, GB
Original oil painting by Sophie Harden. Next Lot is an atmospheric filled piece of a horse being
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

It's Always Better With You, Original art, painting sale, affordable painting
By Sophie Berger
Located in Deddington, GB
An original oil painting on canvas by Sophie Berger. 80 x 80 cm.
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trevor Waugh, Pink Roses at Kew, Original Oil Paintings for Sale, Flower Art
By Trevor Waugh
Located in Deddington, GB
Pink Roses at Kew, Trevor Waugh Original Oil Painting Oil on Canvas Unframed Size: H 91.5cm (36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cars for Sale
By Howard Morgan
Located in Belgravia, London, London
Oil on canvas Canvas size: 17 x 24 inches Framed size: 24 x 30 inches Signed and dated '87 lower
Category

20th Century Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Island Garden Border IV contemporary abstract art for sale flower painting
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Island Garden Border IV Dylan Lloyd Medium: Oil on board Image size: 30 x 24 cm Framed size: 42.5 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Bucefal, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
ATTENTION !!! PROMOTION 2 + 1 The traditional winter sale is declared open. Hooray!!! The
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Serenity, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Konnie Kim
Located in Yardley, PA
The painting was created using professional quality oil paints on a 100% cotton canvas panel. It is
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Modesty., Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Igor Shulman
Located in Yardley, PA
has never been put up for sale online. It happened. It's not about quality or topic at all. Paintings
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

“Sailing off the Rocky Coast”
Located in Southampton, NY
Well executed oil on board painting of a sailboat off the rocky coast. Signed lower right. Circa
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Ice" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Ice" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds and
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Keeler" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Keeler" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Crossing" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Crossing" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

"Chambers" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Chambers" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

Luxury Wine – Original Painting on canvas Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One-of-a-kind Realism Original Oil Painting on canvas by Gardani available for you. Hand signed by
Category

2010s Realist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Marilyn Premiere, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One-of-a-kind Pop Art Original Painting on Canvas by Gardani available for you. Hand signed by the
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Coat for sale
Located in Oslo, NO
oil on paper dance to create a figure robed in a coat radiating warmth and mystery. It's an homage to
Category

2010s Conceptual Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Bamboo Paper, Acrylic

Coat for sale
Coat for sale
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 0.04 in
Play Ground – Original Painting, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One-of-a-kind Pop Art Original Painting on canvas by Gardani available for you. Hand signed by the
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Garage Sale" San Francisco Urban Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board
Located in Soquel, CA
"Garage Sale" San Francisco Urban Landscape in Oil on Artist's Board Lively street scene by
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board

Farmers Market, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Stephanie Berry
Located in Yardley, PA
available for sale because I've enjoyed it on my own wall so much. :: Painting :: Contemporary :: This piece
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Stand Alone, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
the series and until recently was not for sale. The figure itself represents a lonely almost hunched
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil

Island Garden Border III, Floral Painting on Board by Dylan Lloyd for Sale
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Island Garden Border III Dylan Lloyd Medium: Oil on board Image size: 30 x 24 cm Framed size: 42.5
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Island Garden Border II, Flower Painting on Board by Dylan Lloyd for Sale
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Island Garden Border II Dylan Lloyd Medium: Oil on board Image size: 30 x 24 cm Framed size: 42.5 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Island Garden Border I, Flower Painting on Board by Dylan Lloyd for Sale
By Dylan Lloyd
Located in Deddington, GB
Island Garden Border I Dylan Lloyd Medium: Oil on board Image size: 30 x 24 cm Framed size: 42.5 x
Category

2010s Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

ORIGINAL 1965 JOE NAMATH Oil Painting
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in New York, NY
Up for sale is an original 1965 oil painting by Leroy Neiman (1921-2012) famous American Sport
Category

1960s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Oil

Harmony, Helen Howells, Original Coastal Painting, Seascape Artwork For Sale
By Helen Howells
Located in Deddington, GB
Harmony by Helen Howells [2021] original Oil on Canvas Image size: H:76 cm x W:102 cm Complete
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Shortcut, Original Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Shortcut" is an oil painting that depicts an urban street with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Steeltown, Original Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Steeltown" is an oil painting that depicts a factory with smokestacks
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Awaiting spring, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Vladimir Volosov
Located in Yardley, PA
beauty. A wide variety of authentic Vladimir Volosov art available for sale. :: Painting :: Impressionist
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Watching the Tide large contemporary abstract painting for sale, blue sea
By Teresa Pemberton
Located in Deddington, GB
estuary) viewed from the Cornish coast path. Oil painting. Surface texture. Vibrant colours. Homing in on
Category

2010s Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Autumn Confetti", Oil Painting
By David Grossmann
Located in Denver, CO
David Grossman's (US based) "Autumn Confetti" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
Category

2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Luxor – Original Painting on Canvas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
registration matching number of that Artwork/sale. Details Medium: Hand Painted with Oil, collage, text
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Free – Original Painting on Canvas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
registration matching number of that Artwork/sale. Details Medium: Hand Painted with Oil, collage, text
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Elegance – Original Painting on Canvas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
registration matching number of that Artwork/sale. Details Medium: Hand Painted with Oil, collage, text
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer Fresh I, Suzanne Winn, Contemporary Landscape painting for sale
Located in Deddington, GB
available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art. I am a landscape artist living in rural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Always Hope - Original Painting on Canvas, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
registration matching number of that Artwork/sale. Details Medium: Hand Painted with Oil, collage, text
Category

2010s Pop Art Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Ham Rock" Oil Painting
By Mark Harrison
Located in Denver, CO
Mark Harrison's (UK based) "Ham Rock" is an oil painting that depicts an arid landscape with clouds
Category

2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Linen

LIMITLESS II, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Michele Morata
Located in Yardley, PA
, or pure Abstract using only Eco-Friendly Oil Mediums with no added chemicals, healthy for our homes
Category

2010s Modern Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vacationer 2 - Colorful Abstract Figurative Portrait Original Painting For Sale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
acrylic, oil pastel and fabric artwork on paper measures 12 inches high by 9 inches wide. It is unframed
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Fabric, Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic

French greetings, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
was uptp now not for sale, as I could'nt decide to let it go, but now I am ready. The Painting is on
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Sale Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of sale oil paintings available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary, Abstract or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 12 Contemporary, 2 Abstract, 2 Minimalist, 1 Expressionist and 1 Impressionist examples available. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Sale oil paintings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, blue, black and more. Trevor Waugh, Dylan Lloyd, Jemma Powell, Roberta Tetzner and Amy Devlin took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in oil paint, paint and fabric. Large sale oil paintings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 6.11 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.

How Much are Sale Oil Paintings?

Sale oil paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $344 and the highest can go for as much as $12,325.

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 Sale Oil Paintings
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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

    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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