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Flower Song, Oil Painting
By Mary Pratt
Located in San Francisco, CA
, flora, modern , oil painting, beigeFlower SongMary PrattOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

"Songs" -- Oil Painting by Jered Sprecher
By Jered Sprecher
Located in New Orleans, LA
JERED SPRECHER is an artist who makes paintings, drawings, and installations that abstract the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Paper, Panel

"Canyon Song", oil painting, landscape, abstract, yellows, purples, blues
By Marcia Wise
Located in Natick, MA
Marcia Wise's 'Canyon Song' is a 30 x 24 inch oil painting in which light, and the use of
Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Qun Song Portrait Original Oil Painting "Untitled"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Untitled Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 25 inches Frame: Framing options available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Qun Song Portrait Original Oil Painting "The Northern Beauty"
Located in New York, NY
Title: The Northern Beauty Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 25 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bo Song Impressionist Original Oil Painting "Phoenix Ridge 3"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Phoenix Ridge 3 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.5 x 31.5 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bo Song Landscape Original Oil Painting "Impressions of Yimeng Mountain"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Impressions of Yimeng Mountain Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 20 x 15.5 inches Frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Liuhua Song Contemporary Art Original Oil On Canvas "Blossom"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Blossom Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 19.5 x 23.75inches Frame: Framing options available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Song Qun Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Vacation Day"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Vacation Day Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 29.5 x 21.75 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Qun Song Portrait Original Oil On Canvas "The Red Apple"
Located in New York, NY
Title: The Red Apple Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 25 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Bo Song Impressionist Original Oil On Canvas "Phoenix Ridge 2"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Phoenix Ridge 2 Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 23.5 x 31 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Qun Song Floral Original Oil On Canvas "Peach Flower Blooming"
Located in New York, NY
Title: Peach Flower Blooming Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 31 x 23 inches Frame: Framing options
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Ascent, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne-of-a-kind
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fruition, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, oil painting, orangeFruitionShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Discourse, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, greenDiscourseShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Seclusion, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>SeclusionShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Roots, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, orangeRootsShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Uplift, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, linear, forms, abstract, minimalism, oil paintingUpliftShyun SongOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gratitude, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, oil painting, blueGratitudeShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fervor, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, redFervorShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Reserve, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, representational, oil painting, greenReserveShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasReady
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Anima, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Shyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edgesReady to hangOne-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trust, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>TrustShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Interruption, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, blueInterruptionShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Compassion, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>CompassionShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Passion, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>PassionShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edgesReady
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Hyperopia, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Concrete Art, linear, forms, abstract, oil painting, pinkHyperopiaShyun SongOil
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Epiphany, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Virtue, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>VirtueShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vice, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, oil painting, pinkViceShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Threshold, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Shyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne-of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Attachment, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
painting, blue, red, yellowAttachmentShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Detachment, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>DetachmentShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Transference, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, pink, yellowTransferenceShyun SongOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Schism, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, oil painting, blueSchismShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Insouciance, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, abstract, oil painting, yellowInsoucianceShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ebullience, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Suprematism, Concrete Art, linear forms, abstract, oil painting, redEbullienceShyun Song
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Ambivalence, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, green, pinkAmbivalenceShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sanctuary, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
/>Shyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Splendor, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, oil painting, yellowSplendorShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Joy, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, non-representational, oil painting, green, redJoyShyun SongOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Love, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, non-representational, oil painting, green, yellowLoveShyun SongOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Peace, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, non-representational, oil painting, green, yellowPeaceShyun SongOil painting
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Chasm, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>ChasmShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished edgesReady to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Boundary, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
, minimalism, non-representational, oil paintingBoundaryShyun SongOil painting on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Harmony, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne-of-a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Breakthrough, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Resistance, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist CommentsArtist Shyun Song explains of her clean, minimalist oil paintings, "As an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Serenity, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
>SerenityShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasPainting wraps around edgesReady
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Knowledge, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, redKnowledgeShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Insight, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, orangeInsightShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Loneliness-Aloneness, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-AlonenessShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvasFinished white edgesReady to hangOne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Enlightenment I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, greenEnlightenment IShyun SongOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gravitas II, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, greenGravitas IIShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Gravitas I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, greenGravitas IShyun SongOil painting on stretched canvas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Letting Go I, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, yellowLetting Go IShyun SongOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Letting Go II, Abstract Oil Painting
By Shyun Song
Located in San Francisco, CA
-representational, oil painting, yellowLetting Go IIShyun SongOil painting on stretched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Storm Song, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
"Storm Song" is a captivating dance of nature's contrasts, the wild and beautiful, delicate and
Category

2010s Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer Song, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Zoe Elizabeth Norman
Located in Yardley, PA
Contemporary impressionism. This painting was inspired by Claude Monet's iconic water garden at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings

Materials

Oil

Earth Song, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Sheryl Tempchin
Located in Yardley, PA
Earth tones combine with jewel tones in a visual love song to the Earth. Painted on gallery-wrapped
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Song Oil Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact song oil painting you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as an abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect song oil painting among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right song oil painting for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. There have been many interesting song oil painting examples over the years, but those made by Shyun Song, Curtis Ripley, Maurice Kish, Jaena Kwon and Janet Lage 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.

How Much is a Song Oil Painting?

The average selling price for a song oil painting we offer is $3,375, while they’re typically $120 on the low end and $850,000 for the highest priced.

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 Song Oil Painting
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement & Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).

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

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

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

    Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

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Americans are rediscovering the globe-trotting painter and poet, who was connected to all sorts of art movements across a long and varied career.

In Francks Deceus’s ‘Mumbo Jumbo #5,’ the Black Experience Is . . . Complicated

Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

With Works Like ‘Yours Truly,’ Arthur Dove Pioneered Abstract Art in America

New York gallery Hirschl & Adler is exhibiting the bold composition by Dove — who’s hailed as the first American abstract painter — at this year’s Winter Show.

Donald Martiny’s Jumbo Brushstrokes Magnify the Undeniable Personality of Paint

How can a few simple gestures — writ extra, extra, extra large — contain so much beauty and drama?

Patrick Hughes’s 3D Painting Takes Us on a Magical Journey through Pop Art History

The illusions — and allusions — never end in this mind-boggling portrayal of an all-star Pop art show on a beach.

Mid-Century Americans Didn’t Know Antonio Petruccelli’s Name, but They Sure Knew His Art

The New York artist created covers for the nation’s most illustrious magazines. Now, the originals are on display as fine art.